John Ahrens

John Ahrens (1963-2017) was a New York City based actor. John attended the University of New Haven and from there went on to work in the music industry. In music he worked his way up into the major A&R marketing distribution divisions at Warner, Elektra, Atlantic. After leaving the music industry John worked as a TV and film actor in New York City based productions, while raising his two children. Known for his easy going nature, his great love of sports, music, his children, his cats and acting, he lived life to the fullest. John was loved and respected by his colleagues in the film and music industries and by his family and many friends. He loved the outdoors, the New York Mets, boating, Central Park, a great script and his music loud. John loved to laugh and made the world laugh with him. A very generous soul, he was a prince among men. When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun. - Shakespeare