John Vodka is a versatile American actor and voice-over artist with a career spanning over three decades, known for his ability to bring gravity and grit to authoritative and "tough guy" roles. Often cast as law enforcement officers, military personnel, or formidable antagonists, he has appeared in some of the most iconic television series and films of the modern era. He is widely recognized for his recurring role as Officer Murphy in the legendary drama The Sopranos and for his performance in the fourth season of the Netflix global phenomenon Stranger Things (2022), where he played a Prison Guard in the high-tension Russian arc. His extensive filmography also includes roles in high-profile projects such as The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Blue Bloods, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.