Japheth Gordon

Japheth Gordon is a writer, actor, and educator with over a decade of experience teaching performers and creators at every level, from first-time students to working professionals. He has developed his own curriculum and has taught professional-level classes in improv, on-camera performance, audition technique, scene study, character creation, and industry pitching all over the country. His teaching philosophy centers on curiosity, play, and emotional truth. Japheth helps students build confidence in their instincts, understand story at a deeper level, and take creative risks without fear, all within a supportive, high-energy classroom environment.

Alongside teaching, Japheth has built an active Hollywood career. As an actor, his credits include Modern Family, Criminal Minds, NCIS, CSI Miami, Dexter, and Grace and Frankie. As a writer, he developed original projects at HBO Max and spent the last four years at Disney, contributing to major studio films including Moana 2 and Zootopia 2. His real-world experience allows him to guide students with practical, honest insight into how Hollywood actually works. imbd