John's father was legendary NY Times film critic Bosley Crowther... His nephew Welles Crowther was a hero during 9/11 saving many people trapped in the WTC.
John was married to international star Carla Romanelli-Crowther, who will soon publish a book on their marriage.
John was best friend's w/ TV Writer Bruce Paltrow & introduced his eventual wife Blythe Danner to Bruce.