John Thomas Schieffer is an American diplomat and entrepreneur who served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia from 2001 to 2005 and as U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2005 to 2009. Wikipedia
Born: 1947 (age 76 years), Fort Worth, TX
Spouse: Susanne Silber Schieffer
Previous offices: United States Ambassador to Japan (2005–2009), United States Ambassador to Australia (2001–2005), and Texas State Representative (1973–1979)
Siblings: Bob Schieffer
Party: Democratic Party
Education: The University of Texas at Austin and Arlington Heights High School
Parents: Gladys Payne and John E. Schieffer