# Johnny Wactor

John William Wactor III (August 31, 1986 – May 25, 2024) was an American actor known for playing Brando Corbin on the series General Hospital and Johnny on the NBC series Siberia. He also had roles in the series Army Wives and the films USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage and Supercell. On May 25, 2024, Wactor was killed when three men tried to steal his automobile's catalytic converter in downtown Los Angeles. He was 37 years old.

## Early life

John William Wactor III was born on August 31, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina. He has two brothers, Lance and Grant. He grew up in Summerville, South Carolina, where he graduated from Summerville High School in 2004. Wactor then graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in May 2009.

## Career

Wactor moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor. He made his television debut with Army Wives in 2007. Wactor played Brando Corbin on the series General Hospital from 2020 to 2022. He also played Johnny on the series Siberia, and had roles in the films USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, and Supercell. Wactor had a voice role in the video game Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021).

## Personal life

Wactor was engaged to actress and director Tessa Farrell, whom he dated from 2010, but their relationship ended in the late 2013s.

## Murder

After finishing a bartending shift, Wactor was killed on May 25, 2024. He was at the corner of Pico Boulevard and Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles, when he encountered three men who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius. Wactor was walking a co-worker to her car when he saw the men, and reportedly initially believed they were towing his car. According to his brother, once Wactor realized what was happening, he shielded his co-worker with his body, and was shot by one of the men attempting to steal the converter.
The three men subsequently fled the scene, and Wactor was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Wactor's funeral was held at the Summerville Baptist Church in Summerville, South Carolina, on June 16, 2024, three weeks after he was killed.
On August 15, 2024, four men were arrested in connection with Wactor's death. Four days later, prosecutors charged two of the men, associated with a South Los Angeles street gang, with murder; the two other men were charged on lesser charges.

## Johnny's Mile Foundation

Johnny's Mile Foundation was established by the family and friends of Johnny Wactor to honor his legacy and continue his passion for helping others. The foundation aims to support families facing tragedy and provide resources for those in need. Johnny's Mile has applied for 501(c)(3) status as a public charity non-profit organization, making contributions tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The foundation organizes various events, including the annual Johnny's Mile Golf Classic, to raise funds and awareness. These events not only celebrate Johnny's life, but also bring the community together in support of a common cause. Through its efforts, Johnny's Mile Foundation strives to make a positive impact and keep Johnny's spirit alive.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
| 2010 | The Grass Is Never Greener | Johnny | Alex Vivian | Short film |
| 2010 | Lover's Speed | Johnny | Candace Infuso | Short film |
| 2011 | GoldenBox | Tucker | Matt MacDonald | Short film |
| 2011 | Snap Judgment | Orderly | Trevor Erickson | |
| 2011 | Roundhay Hall | Ethan | Rob Wood | Short film |
| 2011 | Synchronicity | Kevin | Monique Thomas | Short film |
| 2012 | The Con-Artist | Journalist | Luis F. Pazos | Short film |
| 2012 | The Proposal | Bobby | Jason Federici | Short film |
| 2012 | Mr. and Mrs. Kill | Eloped Husband | Doc Vidal, Ryan Kibby | Short film: Voice role |
| 2014 | Menthol | John | Micah Van Hove | |
| 2014 | Ever | John | Josh Beck | |
| 2014 | Life, Perfected | Howie | Tyler Seiple | Short film |
| 2015 | Flyover States | Mike | Alexander Malt | Short film |
| 2015 | A Most Suitable Applicant | Johnny Baker | Krystal White | Short film |
| 2016 | The Interrogation | Troy | Michael B. Silver | Short film |
| 2016 | USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Connor | Mario Van Peebles | |
| 2017 | F***, Marry, Kill | Jacob | Scott Donovan | Short film |
| 2018 | Cold Soldiers | Orderly | Nick Smith | |
| 2018 | Boy Crazy | Troy | Tessa Farrell | Short film |
| 2019 | Anything for You, Abby | Tom | Jamin Bricker | Short film |
| 2020 | The Relic | Marcus | J.M. Logan | Short film |
| 2022 | Broken Riders | Moxin | Robert Benson | Short film |
| 2023 | Trapper's Edge | Billy | Johnny Hickey, Jimmy Scanlon | |
| 2023 | Supercell | Martin | Herbert James Winterstern | |
| 2024 | Dead Talk Tales: Volume 1 | Marcus | John Vizaniaris | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007–2009 | Army Wives | Airman Byers, PFC Kantor, Soldier | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2016 | Hollywood Girl | Shane Hudson | 8 episodes |
| 2013 | Siberia | Johnny | 11 episodes |
| 2015 | Agent X | John's Father | Episode: "Truth, Lies and Consequences" |
| 2016 | Vantastic | Beyanna BamBam | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Animal Kingdom | MP #1 | Episode: "Man In" |
| 2017 | Training Day | Greg | Episode: "Code of Honor" |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds | Trey Gordon | Episode: "In the Dark" |
| 2017 | Sisters of the Groom | Tim | Television film |
| 2017 | Struggling Servers | Actor | Episode: "The Move" |
| 2017–2018 | Age Appropriate | Jake | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Disillusioned | Jared | Television film |
| 2019 | NCIS | Navy Lieutenant Ross Johnson | Episode: "The Last Link" |
| 2019 | The OA | EMT 2 | Episode: "Angel of Death" |
| 2020 | Westworld | Gunny Thompson | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | The Passenger | Horace Parker | 3 episodes |
| 2020–2022 | General Hospital | Brando Corbin | 164 episodes |
| 2023 | Station 19 | Lt. Cooper | Episode: "Even Better Than the Real Thing" |
| 2023 | Barbee Rehab | Star Trek Ken | 7 episodes |

### Video game

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | Call of Duty: Vanguard | Additional Voice | Voice role |