Manoux is an alumnus of Northwestern University, L.A. Theatresports, ACME Comedy Theater, The Groundlings School, and Improv Olympic West. He received the L.A. Ovation and Backstage West Garland Awards for his work as a cannibalistic stoner in the original Los Angeles stage version of Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2005). Younger fans remember his recurring characters from "Phil of the Future" (2004) in which he played both Curtis the caveman and Mr. Hackett, the effeminate vice principal of H.G. Wells Junior/Senior High. Fans of "ER" (1994) know him best as sardonic surgical resident Dustin Crenshaw from later seasons of the series.
J.P. has appeared in over 80 national commercials, provided voice and motion capture performance for 7 video games, competed as a contestant on 5 game shows, and authored 2 pieces for "All Things Considered" on National Public Radio.
He is especially proud of his personalized license plate which reads: IMDB ME