John Stinson nasceu o 9 de outubro de 1950 em Norfolk, Nebraska. Era ator e foi conhecido pelo seu trabalho em A Mão (1981), Mathnet (1987) e Scared to Death (1980). Morreu o 6 de junho de 2024 em Washington, EUA.
(December 4 to 6, 1995) His play, "Median," was performed in Take Ten (The 1995-1996 Apprentice/Intern Company's Winter Showcase) production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1995-1996 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Michael Bigelow Dixon was director.