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J. Byron, Artist Extraordinare
By Tommy Garrett
May 25, 2008 - 4:29:36 PM

Jeffrey Byron, The Artist. Photo courtesy of Mr. Byron.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS— Jeffrey Byron, who lives in the Hills above Sunset in Hollywood with wife Lana and son Dimitry has found a new outlet to showcase his much talked about talent. Though he has spent most of his life in front of the camera - J. Byron has been a photographic artist for many years and has recorded images from all over the world. Recent trips to the Santa Barbara coastline and the island of Kauai inspired his latest collection, and his current quest is capturing the essence of the California desert. An avid golfer, Byron also brings his photographic sensibilities to the sport that symbolizes the surrounding area.

If he looks familiar it's because Jeffrey Byron the actor has been a recognizable figure in both movies and television. Jeffrey just landed a role in the newest "Star Trek" movie directed by JJ Abrams, of "Lost" fame. The newest "Star Trek" movie is scheduled to be in theatres in 2008. With contract roles on "One Life To Live" and "All My Children," and recurring roles on "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Port Charles," Jeffrey has made a contribution to the world of daytime dramas.

You might also know him from his movie roles. Jeffrey starred in two science fiction cult classics, "Metalstorm" and "The Dungeonmaster," as well as "International Velvet" and "Falling Down." Some of his other credits include playing the ruthless "Clayton Morgan," on the CBS television series "2000 Malibu Road," and he's also co-starred in a variety of television movies including "Bionic Breakdown" and "Danielle Steel's Family Album."

As a national spokesperson Jeffrey has pitched "Alcoa Aluminum," "Chevrolet," "Excedrin," and "Alka-Mints" just to name a few.

The writer has been working on several motion picture and television projects. His first screenplay "Stan The Man," landed him a literary agent. His second script "The Eyes Have It" was previously optioned, and he's just finished two other's - "Being Robert Parker" and "A Deer in Headlights."

His producing chores have gotten under way with the development of his beloved stepfather's works. Jeffrey controls the rights to the entire Robert Nathan library, which contains over 45 titles. He's also just completed his new comprehensive website: www.robertnathanlibrary.com. In January of 2007 Material Entertainment in association with New Line Cinema optioned Nathan's "Juliet in Mantua." Jeffrey will produce. His long-term goal is to bring the novels to film and television, creating a franchise reminiscent of Stephen King.

Jeffrey comes from a distinguished show business family. His mother was veteran actress Anna Lee who played the role of "Lila Quartermaine" on ABC's "General Hospital" for twenty-five years. His previously mentioned stepfather was writer Robert Nathan, who is responsible for such novels as "Portrait of Jennie" and "The Bishop's Wife," and his godfather was the legendary film director John Ford!

Jeffrey enjoys living in the Hollywood Hills and spends weekends in the desert, where he takes incredible photographs which are displayed on his website: www.jbyronphotoartist.com.

These are not photo prints, not at all.   These photographic images are mounted on museum wrap canvas and are hung on the wall.   They look like oil paintings.  But are much more beautiful and elegant.

The painting "Palm Moon." Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Byron.

Byron is excited about this new aspect of his life and hopes that he’ll find some national hotel chains, spas or other outlets that will be interested in using his artwork for interior design of their facilities. Byron has distinguished work in photography. One of his incredible portraits is called Palm Moon. Byron explains more on this by saying, “Palm Moon was taken at the La Quinta Resort & Hotel. The image inspired me since it is symbiotic of the peaceful serenity of the California desert." And when asked to explain his portrait Bird of Paradise he explained, “I shot Bird of Paradise on a hillside overlooking the Santa Barbara coastline. The orange colored flower represents the beauty and splendor of this magnificent place."

Splendor and magnificent are words that people use to describe Byron’s exquisite artwork and photography skills.

 

The painting "Bird of Paradise." Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Byron.