Jonhenri Alston II (born June 4, 1983) is an American screenwriter, director, producer and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He has written and produced on critically acclaimed shows such as S.W.A.T. and All American. His first feature-length film, Red Butterfly, debuted at the 23rd Annual St. Louis International Film Festival. His sophomore film, Augustus, has received 24 wins and five nominations since its debut in 2020, notably winning the Directorial Discovery Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Prior to filmmaking, Alston earned a football scholarship to Stanford University which led to a career in the NFL. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. Alston was also a member of the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers; he retired in 2011.
Alston later graduated from Stanford with a degree in Film and Media Studies before matriculating at USC's School of Cinematic Arts.
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