Background
Priest, John was born on August 17, 1931 in Geneva. Came to the United States 1936. Son of Walter Maria and Elined (Prys) K.
Priest, John was born on August 17, 1931 in Geneva. Came to the United States 1936. Son of Walter Maria and Elined (Prys) K.
Bachelor, Cornell University, 1953. Diploma, Royal Academy Dramatic Art, 1956.
Tour manager, 7th Army Repertory Company, Federal Republic Germany, 1957-1958; actor, England, United States, 1958-1959; founder, director, John Priest Associations, Washington, 1960-1966; technical director, San Francisco Opera, since 1966.
Married Alison Mary Grant, June 18, 1960. Children: Michele, Mark, Maria.