A Legacy in Motion: Remembering John Kirby's Timeless Craft The passing of John Kirby, a veteran acting coach and son of character actor Bruce Kirby, serves as a poignant reminder of the ephemeral nature of talent.
At 75, his untimely death due to ALS has left an unfillable void in the world of acting.
Kirby's influence extended far beyond film sets, thanks in part to his collaborations with Jim Caviezel on projects such as Frequency (2000) and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002).