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Ming-Na ("enlightenment") was born on the island of Macau, forty miles from Hong Kong. Her mother, Lin Chan Wen, divorced her father when Ming-Na was only a toddler. She has an older brother named Jonathan. After the divorce, they moved to Hong Kong where her mother became a nurse. There her mother met Soo Lim Yee, a U.S. businessman. They soon married, and at four years, Ming-Na moved with her family to Queens, New York. Five years later, they transferred to Yee's hometown of Pittsburgh where his family runs the Chinatown Inn restaurant. Jonathan and half-brother, Leong, now manage this restaurant. Struggling to fit in at school, she changed her name to Maggie & Doris. She found a love for acting while appearing in a third grade Easter play, where she played a klutzy bunny. Her mother was not excited about her desire to pursue acting, She preferred that she go into medicine. Nonetheless, Ming-Na graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in theatre. She got her first acting job in 1988 on the soap As the World Turns (1956). Her big break came when she was cast in The Joy Luck Club (1993). When she needed a ride to the premiere of the film, her acting instructor sent one of his students, Eric Michael Zee. The two started dating in 1994 after Ming-Na moved permanently to Los Angeles and married in 1995, dropping her last name, Wen, at that time. She says she is now like Ann-Margret. Zee is a screenwriter and, with Ming-Na, manages At Last, a boy band.- Actor
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Markian is a Ukrainian Canadian actor who grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Markian is a graduate of the the Studio 58 Theatre program. Markian made his film debut in Disney's Bunks (2013) playing the hot headed camp counselor Brogan Van Skioh. Since then Markian has appeared in many film and television roles seen across North America.- Actress
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Catalina Sandino Moreno made her screen debut as the title character in the critically-acclaimed film "Maria Full of Grace" from Fine Line Features/HBO. For her performance, Sandino was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role and won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. The film debuted in the U.S. at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award, and opened in limited release in July 2004. The film won the Grand Special Prize at the 2004 Deauville Film Festival. Sandino has earned other awards and nominations for her performance, including the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Actress at the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival, the Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actress at the 2004 Seattle International Film Festival and the award for Breakthrough Actor at the 2004 Gotham Awards. She was named ShoWest's International Star of the Year for 2005. She currently lives in Los Angeles.- Actor
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Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and director, known for Virgin River (2019), The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) and Wonder (2017).- Lauren Hammersley was born on 8 January 1981 in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for Mr. D (2012), Orphan Black (2013) and Bloody Mary (2006).
- Kai Bradbury was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is of mixed Japanese and Scottish descent. He grew up speaking Japanese with his mother and spent his 13 years of elementary and high school in a french immersion bilingual program. He discovered acting when he was 14 years old performing in improv shows and later over two dozen plays and musicals around Vancouver.
He has performed in the Vancouver and Edinburgh International Fringe Festivals and went on to graduate from Capilano University's Musical Theater Program in North Vancouver, BC where he trained in acting, singing and dancing.
Kai kicked off his career in Amazon's "The Man in the High Castle" and went on to play in the hit series "Supernatural," "Altered Carbon," "The Boys," "The Terror: Infamy" and Freeform's witch drama "Motherland: Fort Salem." He starred in The CW/CBC Gem action fantasy mini-series "Warigami" as 'Vincent Ohata.'
Kai plays 'Denny Cutler' in the popular romantic drama and Netflix Original series "Virgin River." - Actor
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Emmanuel Xuereb was born on 17 November 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Bad Boys (1995), Natural Born Killers (1994) and The Cowboy Way (1994). He was previously married to Stacey Dash.- T.E. Russell was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for Toy Soldiers (1991), Trespass (1992) and City of Angels (2000).
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Morgan has been involved in the Chinese martial arts for 15 years. Following his passion, at age 18 he moved to China to study at the Beijing Sports University where he mastered Long Fist Kung Fu. Once ascending to the top of his class in just a couple of years, he was admitted to the prestigious Shi Cha Hai sports academy, former training grounds of Jet Li, and many of China's top Olympic athletes.
Never letting his love for training lag behind his early career development, while auditioning for and performing in various Chinese historical dramas, TV commercials, game shows and more, he began training in gymnastics under private instruction at Shi Cha Hai. This led to his interest in doing film stunt work as he grew fond of the tumbling and feats of strength that martial arts stunts demanded.
His ability and enthusiasm was well-noted by Jackie Chan whom he worked with in "The Forbidden Kindom" (2008), and also by David Carradine whom he worked with in "Last Hour" (2008).
Morgan was in high-demand as a martial arts actor in China, but after nearly 10 years away from his friends and family, he's recently returned to the US to continue his acting and film career in LA.- DYLAN CASH
Award-winning actor Dylan Cash made his television debut at 4 years old on the CBS hit family comedy show "Kids Say The Darndest Things". He charmed host Bill Cosby after emphatically announcing he was going to be a movie star! His appearance has been chosen as one the series' favorite moments. In 2004 Dylan was delighted to work with Mr. Cosby again when he filmed Fat Albert (2004) a live action, feature length version of the popular cartoon series.
By 10 years old Dylan had numerous credits to his name The Polar Express, Fat Albert, Bad Santa, Judging Amy, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Family Affair, Malcolm in the Middle, The Division and more. In 2003 he was awarded Young Artist Award for his compelling portrayal of Michael Corinthos III on the EMMY Award-winning Daytime Drama General Hospital on ABC. Again in 2004, Dylan also received a nomination for the Young Artist Award for his performance. Dylan played the role of Michael from 2002 to 2009. At that time, Dylan was the youngest actor to be placed under contract with a network on a major daytime television serial.
Dylan has shared the screen with legend Julie Andrews in an animated short, done in the style of the chalk drawings seen in the film, produced exclusively for the 40th Anniversary Special Edition DVD of Walt Disney's Academy Award winning film "Mary Poppins". Dylan Cash and Ms. Andrews, magically enter the animated world of the chalk drawings to experience a whimsical tale based on "The Cat That Looked at a King" by P.L. Travers.
Dylan has appeared in over 60 national commercials including national spots for ADT Security System, McDonalds, Johnson & Johnson Pledge Wax, Sargento Foods, KBKids.com (Toy Story 2), Qwest Communication, 800.com, PNC Bank, Toyota, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AAA Insurance, MasterCard, Suzuki, Motel 6, Quaker Oats, Energizer Bunny and Farmers Insurance.
Dylan was the spokesman for Fuji Film's "Meet the Greens " National Television Ad Campaign. He filmed 4 national spots: Date, Charades, Flowers & Miracle. The ad campaign also ran in mainstream magazines, Sunday newspaper inserts and outdoor billboards.
In 2010, Dylan established, Poolside Production, an independent production company developing projects in television and film. He is currently working on a graphic novel as well as creating characters and television series within the world of animation. - Nikolai Witschl is a Canadian actor, improviser, and writer who is based out of Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the BFA Acting program at the University of Alberta in 2010, and was a member of the Edmonton based improv company Rapid Fire Theatre for six seasons. Born to artists Marlena Wyman and Wolfgang Witschl, he was provided many opportunities to perform and express himself growing up, which led him to study theatre from an early age. He attended the Victoria school of Performing and Visual arts for high school, from which he graduated in 2003.
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Eli Goree is a Canadian actor that is known for his award winning portrayal of great American Olympian athlete Dave Albritton in the film Race (2016); and for his roles in TV Series' The 100 (2014), Ballers (2018) and Riverdale (2018) and Pearson (2019). Eli has a diploma in Film and Television acting from the Canadian Film Center for the Arts.- Actress
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Brit Morgan was born on 24 September 1987 in Marlton, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and director, known for True Blood (2008), Riverdale (2017) and Supergirl (2015).- Actor
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Robert Joseph Raco born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Linda (De Paoli), a visual artist and high school teacher, and John Raco, a civil engineer and musical drum builder and one older sister, Argelia, is a versatile actor known for his captivating performances on both television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Joaquin DeSantos in the hit series "Riverdale," where he showcased his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. Raco's talent extends beyond acting; he is also a skilled musician, contributing as a drummer and vocalist for multiple projects. With his magnetic presence and dedication to his craft, Raco continues to captivate audiences, earning critical acclaim and admiration for his versatile performances. In late 2022, he produced, co-wrote and starred in A Hundred Lies (Buffalo 8) which is set to be released mid 2024. Now based in New York City, Rob has expanded his horizons to pursue his artistic passions, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment realm. His influence resonates globally, leaving a lasting impression on audiences far and wide.- Actor
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Chris Mason was born on 14 February 1991 in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Broadchurch (2013), Dirty John (2018) and Riverdale (2017). He has been married to Spencer Locke since 5 November 2017. They have two children.- Writer
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Emerald Lilly Fennell is an English actress, filmmaker, and writer. She has received many awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. Fennell first gained attention for her roles in period drama films, such as Albert Nobbs (2011), Anna Karenina (2012), The Danish Girl (2015), and Vita and Virginia (2018). She went on to receive wider recognition for her starring roles in the BBC One period drama series Call the Midwife (2013-17) and for her portrayal of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the Netflix period drama series The Crown (2019-20).- Actress
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Michelle Harrison was born in Puyallup, Washington, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Paycheck (2003), The Invisible (2007) and Good Luck Chuck (2007). She has been married to Matthew Harrison since 6 June 1998.- Actor
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Adeel was born in London on 18th September 1980 to a Pakistani father and a Kenyan mother and attended Cheltenham College throughout the 1990s. His father was keen for him to become a lawyer and he obtained a law degree but was more interested in acting and studied at the Actors' Studio in New York. He has made several stage appearances, including as Guildenstern in the Young Vic's 2011 production of 'Hamlet' but is best known for his television performances, being the first non-white actor to bag a BAFTA award as actor in a leading role for the single drama 'Murdered By My Father' and in 2018 will be seen as the villainous Thenardier opposite Olivia Colman and Dominic West in the BBC's serialization of 'Les Miserables'.- Actor
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McCabe Slye is known for Destroyer (2018), Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 (2021) and Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 (2021).- Louis Partridge was born on 3 June 2003 in London, United Kingdom. Louis is an actor, known for Enola Holmes 2 (2022), Pistol (2022) and Enola Holmes (2020).
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Ayo Edebiri is an American comedian, writer, producer and actress. She appeared on Comedy Central's Up Next and co-hosts the podcast Iconography with Olivia Craighead. Edebiri joined the cast of Big Mouth's fourth season and is a main cast member on The Bear. Edebiri was born in Boston and raised in a religious Pentecostal household. Her mother emigrated from Barbados and her father emigrated from Nigeria. She first became interested in comedy through eighth grade drama class, after which she joined the improv club at Boston Latin School.- Edwin Lee Gibson began his run of 103 professional theatre productions at age 16. He has gone on to receive a 2006 O.B.I.E. Award (Outstanding Performance) and the solo cover of The Village Voice for his portrayal of Oedipus in New York Theatre Workshop's production of The Seven. His work has been noted in publications from the New York Times to Theatre Journal (Johns Hopkins). In 2017, he was tapped by theatre auteur, Peter Brook (Lord of The Flies, The Mahabharata) to join Brook's company in residence at Theatre Des Bouffes du Nord in Paris, France. In 2018, he took on the role of comedian-activist, Dick Gregory to sold out houses in the solo play, Turn Me Loose at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. In 2020, Mr. Gibson recurred the role of "Happy" in Fargo, Season 4 opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman.
"My writing is the extension of the worlds I create as an actor." Edwin Lee Gibson has completed three original pilot scripts, two feature length scripts, one tetrology and three short films since graduating from Point Park University's inaugural MFA program, Writing for The Stage and Screen, in 2016. Mr. Gibson began his writing career with sketch comedy, before spending seven years as a stand-up comic. He returned to New York City theatre and began to write single character, solo plays, most notably Anatomy of a Knucklehead (1999) which ran for 128 shows and the follow-up solo musical, Five 'Til (2001) which ran for 84 shows. Mr. Gibson received a Mondo Canè Performing Commission and a National Endowments for The Arts Writing Commission for a revival of Five 'Til in 2010. He is an original The Moth storyteller and appears on the compilations, Best of The Moth: Stories From The First Ten Years (2006) and The Best Mother and Father Stories From The Moth (2008).
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"Actors are continually blabbing about how to achieve 'truth on the stage'. It happens so frequently that when a show like writer, performer Edwin Lee Gibson's Five 'Til comes along, so full of actual truth, you might not know what hit you."- James Hannaham, Village Voice (NYC)
Every time Edwin Lee Gibson hobbles on as Oedipus, you might not realize that anyone else is onstage. - nytheatre.com "Gibson's Anatomy of a Knucklehead is a well-blended, poetic mix of Shakespearean couplets and hip-hop, stand-up comedy and social commentary." - Lynn Polvino, Shout Magazine (NY
Turn Me Loose would be totally lost without a strong performer... Edwin Lee Gibson embodies (Dick) Gregory to the point that you believe you are watching Gregory himself onstage... If you were to put an original recording and Gibson's performance side by side, you won't be able to tell the difference. His performance is that good. - Elliot Lanes, Broadway World
Gibson is an alluring figure who seems to have transcended the astral plane to embody Gregory fully-his passion, his pain, his youth, and, as he nears death, his aged body. From the way he holds his mouth to the way he swings his hips, he is Gregory in a nuanced, engaging performance that makes you feel a part of something profound... the rawness of his emotion-deftly channeled by Gibson. -Kelly McCorkendale, DC Theatre Scene
Gibson's performance is indelible. It seems like he put on the iconic black suit of Gregory and became the man... He shows Gregory's confidence and easy manner onstage, juxtaposed by his challenges and demons offstage... The result is culturally engaging, but also emotionally compelling from first joke to last refrain. -Brian Bochicchio, MD Theatre Guide
Turn Me Loose hangs solely on the talents of Edwin Lee Gibson as (Dick) Gregory... Gibson easily embodies the comic delivery and the passion of Gregory to the point where it's hard to see how anyone else could capture the man so well. -Diane Metzger, Theatre Mania
Mr. Gibson is a member of Actor's Equity, SAG-AFTRA, The Writers' Guild of America and New York Theatre Workshop's Usual Suspects. - Actor
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Hendrix hails from the west side of Chicago with a degree in Liberal Arts from Southern Illinois University. He developed a strong passion for acting while in college and joined The St. Louis Black Repertory Company, where they toured and performed for thousands. Afterwards, he moved back to Chicago and became involved in the Chicago theater scene while acting in various independent films. Some of his notable credits include starring in Spike Lee's Chi-Raq, guest starring on Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. a recurring role on Showtime's hit series The Chi and a series Regular on The 4th Installment of Fargo and a recurring on FX' The Bear.- Actor
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Carmen Christopher is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and producer. He's originally from Chicago where he trained at The Second City, iO Theater, and Annoyance Theater before moving to New York. The New York Times said "He's a stand out in New York's weird comedy scene." Carmen now lives in Los Angeles.- Director
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Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World." With over 30 years in the business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits. Robert's genius first revealed itself in elementary school. As a kid Robert was always fascinated with television, watching and studying it tirelessly, he began to practice acting out scenes and impersonating famous characters. At his school during a reading of Shakespeare's Oedipus Rex he dazzled the class with his ability to transform effortlessly into character, as a result Robert's remarkable versatile talent as a young actor was born and caught the attention of Chicago's Experimental Bag Theatre. Robert made an unforgettable mark in his hometown of Chicago, where he went onto New York's renowned comedy club the Improvisation that initiated his career as a stand-up comedian. Then for Robert it was on to Hollywood, where he dabbled in a mixture of industries and found that with his versatile talent, he was able to adapt easily from being a comedian to a full-screen actor. Robert's first film appearance was (uncredited) in popular urban classic, Cooley High (1975). His break came while performing on various television comedy specials including Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) and Uptown Comedy Express (1987). Although comedy had been his forte during the early part of his career, he knew he was destined to be on the big screen. He landed the role of a lifetime co-starring opposite Denzel Washington in A Soldier's Story (1984), and appeared with Diane Lane in Streets of Fire (1984) and Kevin Costner in American Flyers (1985).
Once in Hollywood, seeing the difficulty Black Actors had and the lack of good work available in the film industry, left a burning desire for Robert to step behind the camera. With his acting career in high gear, Robert's career took a turn for the best when Robert Townsend the "independent filmmaker" was born. He wanted to do something to fill this void and without formal film education or outside funding (he used his own credit cards to finance), Robert wrote, directed, produced and starred in his own first film. The result was the critically acclaimed Hollywood Shuffle (1987), a satire, depicting the trials and tribulations of Black Actors in Hollywood. The success of this film forced "Hollywood" to recognize and appreciate the visionary versatile talent of "Robert Townsend", Tinseltown's newest, talented actor and filmmaker.
Following the success of "Hollywood Shuffle," film projects continued to pour in. He was soon directing Eddie Murphy in Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987). His next film endeavor was the popular tearjerker classic The Five Heartbeats (1991)," a semi-autobiographical piece; reminiscent of the 60s R & B male groups and the ups and downs of the music industry. This classic continues to be a favorite amongst audiences and one of the most talked about films in the industry. The Meteor Man (1993) that he also wrote, directed and starred in included a stellar cast: James Earl Jones, Bill Cosby and Eddie Griffin.
In between features, Robert created and produced his ground breaking Cable Ace award-winning Partners in Crime (2005) variety specials for HBO and highly praised Townsend Television (1993) for FOX television. He also created and starred in the WB Network hit series The Parent 'Hood (1995).
Townsend has made history by being nominated for over 30 NAACP Image Awards for film and television. At the 2001 NAACP Image Awards he directed three performers nominated in the best actor/actress category in three different films: Leon, for his role in NBC's Little Richard (2000); Alfre Woodard in the Showtime Movie Holiday Heart (2000) (which also garnered her a Golden Globe nomination) and Natalie Cole for her gripping self-portrayal in Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) (for which she won the coveted Image Award for best actress). Townsend continued to helm films for the small screen: Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) for MTV Films, starring Beyoncé (one of the highest rated shows for MTV) and Image Award winner, 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) for Showtime, a highly acclaimed period piece about the Pullman porter strike, starring Andre Braugher and Charles S. Dutton.
Robert has worked with some of the top talent in Hollywood including: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Morgan Freeman, Alfre Woodard, Louis Gossett Jr., Keenen Ivory Wayans and Chris Tucker, just to name a few and is responsible for discovering many of Hollywood's A-List talent before they became household names. He is the mastermind behind many of Hollywood's favorite and best-remembered movies and hit series. Robert's body of work has been seen on MGM, Disney, Fox, NBC, HBO, WB and MTV.
While busy as a performer and filmmaker, Robert always makes time to participate in humanitarian efforts and speak to various organizations. As a longtime speaker for the United Negro College Fund and the NAACP, his concern for inner city youth takes him through out the country to inspire young people to follow their dreams. In addition, Robert shares his business expertise with various Fortune 500 companies. Townsend is also a spokesman for the Milken Family Fund an organization created to recognize outstanding educators in the country, and stress to children the importance of education and respect for teachers. He has traveled with The Milken Family Fund to Chicago, Boston, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Los Angeles to recognize deserving teachers and inspire and motive students around the country.
Although he has many accolades, but none are more important than his family. His four children are the center of his heart. Following in his footsteps, his 3 daughters; Grace, Sierra and Skylar aka "The T Unit". They have received their first TV credit for the "B5 Christmas Special" aired on the BFC, a concept they came up with and pitched to their father. Despite his demanding schedule, Robert makes sure he spends quality time with his son, Max and his three daughters.
Always a pioneer, Townsend took the helm as President and CEO of Production for The Black Family Channel (BFC) creating and spearheading production for BFC's top rated shows. Where he ran the cable network for four years before it was sold to the Gospel Music Channel in the Spring of 2007. During his reign, he created unprecedented original programming for the network. Showing his unstoppable genius, in his short time as a television executive Townsend reached several milestones; he created over 15 new shows for the network with limited financing; of which two shows were nominated for a prestigious NAIMC Vision Award (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications), The Thou$and Dollar Bee and Lisa Knight and the Round Table), and he was voted one of the Most Influential Minorities in Cable by Cable World Magazine.
Townsend has recently returned in front of the camera to star opposite Angela Bassett in the faith based film Of Boys and Men (2008). He has also directed Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames in a biopic about the troubled boxing legend Sonny Liston entitled Phantom Punch (2008). Townsend also directed Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009), a comedy documentary on the history of African America Comedians from slavery to present, with interviews including such legends as Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Chris Rock and the Wayans. As a Hollywood Icon and humanitarian, Townsend's mission is to create quality programming for everyone to enjoy and to create a classic body of work that would be timeless.- Actor
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Anthony Azizi started his career many years ago, as a child, acting in plays for the Touchstone Theater run by Bill and Bridget George in Bethlehem, PA. He also started writing and staging his own plays at the age of eight for school and other public venues. He continued in the arts throughout all of his schooling. Anthony attended Freedom High School where went to school with fellow alums Daniel Dae Kim and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson. Anthony attributes the love for acting and the inspiration to pursue it as a career to Cathy Caparrazo and Mrs. Bauer while attending Freedom High School. Anthony was accepted to Muhlenberg College with a soccer scholarship, but soon fell into acting once again after a very bad knee injury ended his collegiate soccer career. While at Muhlenberg he received his BFA in Theater Arts and soon was performing in many of the plays and musicals at Muhlenberg. He starred in the world premier of accomplished playwright Jim Ryan's "South Pacific Snow" and was nominated for an Irene Ryan award for his portrayal of Sam in "The Miss Firecracker Contest." Anthony gives a lot of the credit for choosing a career in acting to Charlie Richter who was the head of the theater department at Muhlenberg. He believes that Richter's belief in him translated to belief in himself to make the choice of moving ahead with his professional career. Upon graduating, Anthony moved straight to New York and lived with his college buddy Spencer Holover. Although broke, Anthony believes that his "starving acting" period in New York was some of his happiest years as an artist. Anthony did not waste any time starting to do plays all over New York including working at the famed Ensemble Studio Theater run by the late Kurt Dempster and the Thirteenth St. Reparatory Company run by the legendary Edith O'Hara. It was at the 13th Street Rep where he finally got noticed in New York in the play "Three of a Kind." The play landed him his first agent and soon it was off to Los Angeles. Anthony ran his own theater company in New York called The Clandestine Group which used 13th Street's space to stage its own productions. Once in LA, Anthony started working quickly in film and television. In 1996, Bryan Spicer hired him to play one of Tim Curry's sidekicks in the Universal feature McHale's Navy. Anthony attributes this film to be one of his first and biggest breaks in his career. Anthony also credits Curry for mentoring him through his first studio picture by graciously teaching him the dos and don'ts of the business. Soon after McHale's Navy other roles started coming in including Three Kings with George Clooney, For Richer or Poorer with Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley, Tomcats with Jerry O'Connell, and many TV guest spots working with some of the best in the business including Eddie Griffin, Maria Bello, Kevin Dillon, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Chiklis, and many more. In 2001 came The Lost Battalion, a film about the battle of Argonne in France in which American forces were heavily outnumbered by the Germans but were able to turn them back, thus ending World War I. Anthony was very proud of the film which received critical acclaim for A & E. It was produced by the legendary David Gerber whom Anthony attributes for giving him another break in the business.
In 2003 Azizi landed his first series in ABC's one hour drama Threat Matrix starring opposite James Denton and Kelly Rutherford. He played Mo', a courageous Egyptian-American former CIA agent assigned to an elite task force whose mission is to keep the country safe from terrorism. The show took television audiences behind the headlines and into the world of homeland security. After extensive research, it came to light that Anthony was the first Iranian American actor in history to be a series regular on a network one hour drama and holds this as one of the most crowning achievements in his career.
Anthony continued to work in many series after Threat Matrix including Dragnet with Ed O'Neil and Ethan Embry, NYPD Blue, The Shield, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls to name a few. In 2002, he recurred as Mamud Faheen on the groundbreaking series 24 with Kiefer Sutherland; and then again in 2005 as Rafique. He has also recurred on Desperate Housewives playing Mr. Falati which reunited him with his Threat Matrix costar James Denton and producer George Perkins.
In 2005 Anthony got a call from Rod Lurie asking him to do his series Commander in Chief. No time was wasted in saying yes to the groundbreaking series about the first female president of the United States starring Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland. It was to be one of the most fulfilling experiences in Azizi's career. He played Vince Taylor, Chief Aid to the President of the United States, and his character was gay and had HIV. The show was critically acclaimed and the pilot was seen by 17 million viewers. Commander in Chief received a Peoples Choice Award nomination in 2005, as well as a GLAAD nomination for best series primarily because of Anthony's portrayal of Vince Taylor.
Many other guest spots came after Commander in Chief including CSI Miami, Without a Trace, Sleeper Cell, and Criminal Minds alongside Mandy Patinkin for which the episode won a couple of awards.
In 2006, Anthony starred opposite Tony Shalhoub in the film AmericanEast for director Hesham Issawi. The film has been an official selection for many of the world's most prominent film festivals and has won numerous awards. The film addresses the relationship between Muslims and Jews living in Los Angeles.
Anthony Azizi is currently recurring on the hit TV series Lost playing Omar which has reunited him with his dear friend Daniel Dae Kim whom he went to high school with.
Anthony played in rock band growing up and still would like to reunite for a few shows with his band mates. Scott Bradoka, who was their guitarist, is now an accomplished musician. Azizi was the Homecoming King of his high school and still maintains close ties to his roots in Pennsylvania and New York.
Anthony has a production company with his dear friend and ex Threat Matrix cast mate Kurt Caceres. They are producing many projects including a film with Mark Frydman of Battleplan Productions.
Anthony has a sister, Mona, who was a reporter for an ABC affiliate news station in New York.
Azizi is involved in many social causes including Equality Now and The Noor Film Festival which he co-founded.
He is married to Cymbeline Smith, an actress from England, whom he says is "a way better and more talented actor than I am." They reside in LA with their twin boys Kambel and Smith -- the greatest achievement to date for Azizi.
Anthony Azizi is a member of the Baha'i Faith - the guiding compass in his life.- Actor
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Rick Fitts has starred in over 100 television shows and many motion pictures and stage productions. Recently he appeared in the Netflix movie Naked, The Real O'Neals, The Grinder, Modern Family, Guys with Kids, Revenge, Vegas, Parks and Recreation and Franklin & Bash. Rick has also appeared in such iconic TV shows as Star Trek: TNG, Star Trek: Voyager, Desperate Housewives, Friends, N.Y.P.D Blue, Frasier, Seinfeld and The A Team to name a few.
Rick's motion picture credits include Something New, Platoon Leader, The Hanoi Hilton and the cult classic Banzai Runner. Rick is also an accomplished stage actor and singer and appeared in Tom Hank's stage production of Passing Game as well as the musical The Who's: Tommy.
And you may have even heard his voice in the popular television animated series Hey Arnold!
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Jayne Atkinson was born on 18 February 1959 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Free Willy (1993), The Village (2004) and 24 (2001). She has been married to Michel Gill since 3 October 1998. They have one child. She was previously married to Joe Urla.- Actor
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Norman Nixon Jr. was born on 26 August 1987 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Grey's Anatomy (2005), Shadows of My Past (2023) and The Elite Society: The Tokens (2022).- Anne Byrne Hoffman was born on 28 September 1943 in Chappaqua, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Manhattan (1979), A Night Full of Rain (1978) and Why Would I Lie? (1980). She was previously married to Ivan Kronenfeld and Dustin Hoffman.
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Jake Hoffman was born on 20 March 1981 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Sam & Kate (2022), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and The Irishman (2019). He has been married to Amit Dishon since 2 July 2022.- Actor
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Max Hoffman was born on 30 August 1984 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Hook (1991), Ask Me Anything (2014) and Greenberg (2010).- Writer
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Damien Dante Wayans was born on 15 April 1980 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for My Wife and Kids (2000), Dance Flick (2009) and Malibu's Most Wanted (2003).- Matt Roth was born on 15 September 1964 in the USA. He is an actor, known for View from the Top (2003), Desperate Housewives (2004) and Two and a Half Men (2003). He was previously married to Laurie Metcalf.
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Jodi Taffel was born on 31 January 1964 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Silk Stalkings (1991), Shake It Up (2010) and Roswell (1999).- Donna is an actor, comic, voice-over artist and singer extraordinaire. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.
Donna received a Bachelor in Music (with a concentration in Voice and a minor in Theatre) from California State University, Northridge after attending Oral Roberts University. She also studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and at Juilliard in New York City.
While competing at Miss America, Donna won the honor of representing the pageant that year for various corporate events ranging from Gillette and American Greetings to K-Mart. She then hosted for Dick Clark Productions and such sdirect response programs as Shopping Line, At Home USA and Illuminare Cosmetics and appeared in spots for Kellogg's, Gain, Lockheed Martin, Marriott Resorts, Phillip Morris, ThighMaster and LG. You can now catch her as the ditzy mom in the annual campaign for the cult favorite LA County Fair commercials, which won Ad Week's Best Spot Award and were also featured in ABC's Funniest Commercials.
From Off-Broadway to regional and beyond, Donna has played the leads in "Funny Girl" (Drama-Logue Critics Award), "Kiss Me Kate", "Dames At Sea", "My Fair Lady", "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", "Godspell", "Li'l Abner", "The Tale Of Tyler Tee", and "The Sensuous Senator" - to name some of her favorites.
Donna's numerous television credits include guest star and recurring roles on ABC's Desperate Housewives, Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, Disney's The Suite Life Of Zach And Cody, FOX's The Wanda Sykes Show, Lifetime's The Division, CBS' The Nanny, and FOX's Sliders and in an HBO/Fox sitcom pilot, Chief, with Gregory Harrison and Bobcat Goldthwaite. She appears in the pilot of Andrew Daly's upcoming Comedy Central show, Review with Forrest MacNeil.
Her film roles stretch from studio film to independent features. She appeared as the unsuspecting First Lady in Most Wanted with Keenan Ivory Wayans and Jon Voight, as the calculating cougar Sarah Stevens in The Ultimate Gift with Academy-Award nominees James Garner and Abigail Breslin, and in a comedic moment in The Mexican starring Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. Indie films that have enjoyed festival and distribution success include Panicked, where she plays a drugged-out psychiatrist and the award-winning short Skylab, where she plays meddling Merle. Other forthcoming roles include the justice-seeking mayor in Criminal, the ex-CIA zombie-killing mom in The Deadleys, and the stern though heartbroken mother in the exquisite Victorian period piece The Last Hymn.
Dazzled with Donna's comedic talent and singing impressions, Mitzi Shore hired her as a paid regular at The Comedy Store through which she met Barry Manilow and subsequently toured with him, receiving rave reviews in his Showstoppers World Tour. Donna also has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, ABC's World's Funniest Commercials and has performed at the Wembley Arena, Madison Square Garden and Universal Amphitheatre. She performed with Bob Hope and in USO Tours to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Donna now tours nationally in the critically acclaimed 3 Blonde Moms, a delightful romp into the madness of motherhood, marriage, and family mayhem.
As a voice-over artist, she is the titular voice on two different cartoon series: the Emmy Award-winning Tutenstein (Discovery Kids) as well as Jay Jay The Jet Plane (PBS Kids). Donna's voice can also be heard in a multitude of projects for Disney, Rick Dees, and many others including TBS' 2 Stupid Dogs, the highly rated documentary Evita: The Life of Eva Peron, and the popular Namco video game SoulCalibur III. As well as working for Premiere Radio Network doing comedic drop-in voice-overs for morning-drive shows, she has voiced national ad campaigns for Time Warner Cable, Mazda, Chrysler, and Union Bank. - Actor
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Matt Magnusson is known for FBI: Most Wanted (2020), The Rookie: Feds (2022) and Hall Pass Nightmare (2022).- Actress
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Maya Goodwin is a native Californian, born and raised in Los Angeles. While in high school, she performed with a theatre company that later paved the way for professional work in television. Her film debut came when she was cast to play the role of Mary in the film "Brokedown Palace". Later, she was added to the cast of Lifetime's "Any Day Now" in the role of "Young Rene Jackson" for the run of the series.- Actor
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A critically-acclaimed actor and fight director, Mark has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at regional theaters across the country in addition to his work in film and television. He holds an MFA from the University of Washington's PATP conservatory, as well as a BA from Penn State University (in English and History), and is a certified member of the Society of American Fight Directors. He used to work for Greenpeace; he also worked briefly as a jazz pianist at a bar in Vienna, Austria, and spent one summer working on the Cape Cod-Hyannis Railroad. Other odd jobs held during and after college included English teacher, construction worker, and art/rare book dealer.
Mark is adopted, and several years ago he searched for and found his birth-mother; today he enjoys a wonderful relationship with both his adoptive and biological families. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their daughter, and their dogs.- Actor
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After more than six years of the corporate grind in New York, Dallas, San Francisco and Chicago, Chase came to the realization that there was more to life than Hi-Tech companies and start-up businesses. Like many others who come to Hollywood everyday with stars in their eyes, Chase had aspirations of becoming a professional actor. The Los Angeles native didn't have far to go, geographically speaking. He knew he would be giving up his financial stability and would probably have to wait on a few tables to reach his dream, but had little doubt it would all be worth it at the end of the day. Needing to clear his head, Chase traveled to Barcelona, Spain before returning to LA to pursue acting full-time. Although born in LA, he was raised all over the world in locations including South Korea, Panama and Peru. Chase graduated in 1997 with a BA degree in History and Political Science from UC San Diego and is a huge fan of the LA Dodgers.- Actor
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Esteban Benito is known for Isn't It Romantic (2019), Happiness for Beginners (2023) and One Life to Live (2013).- Actress
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Gus Birney was born Augusta Marsh Birney, in New York, to actor parents. She is an Actress, Model, and Songwriter. Her mother Constance Shulman, and father Reed Birney raised her and her brother Ephraim Birney around the theater world of New York City. Gus's grew up in performing art schools and got one of her first jobs in a Clean and Clear campaign at 14. She signed with Click Models, and began modeling walking in such designers as Kanye West and Vivianne Hu. And at 16 she was cast in Spike's series The Mist, and dropped out of High School to pursue acting full time. She has since gotten her GED, and now works with State Management for modeling. She also continues to writes and records her music- Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Koch was heavily involved in both local community and high-school theater productions. He attended the Theatre School at DePaul University.
Alexander Koch made his acting film debut as "Frank" in Eddie O'Keefe's independent short film The Ghosts. The film centers on "Frank", the tough yet thoughtful leader of the 1950's greaser gang, who descends on a modern town and falls in love with the daughter of a preacher. The film premiered at the 2011 Brooklyn Film Festival and went on to receive accolades from the Los Angeles Times, Chicago International Film Festival and Geneva Film Festival. Koch's stellar portrayal of "Frank" landed him in Los Angeles in 2012, where he auditioned for his first television pilot and was cast for the role of "Junior Rennie". - Actor
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Gary Owen is known for Ride Along (2014), Think Like a Man (2012) and Daddy Day Care (2003). He has been married to Kenya Duke since 19 July 2003. They have three children.- Actor
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Steve Nevil is known for Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), The Howling (1981) and Who's the Boss? (1984).- Sophia Cai (also known as ShuYa Cai) was born April 22, 2008, in Shanghai to her Chinese mother and British father. Sophia began her career at the age of two after being cast in a national TV commercial and has subsequently compiled an impressive resume that includes modeling, TV commercials and roles in TV and film. Sophia is best known for her role as NiNi in the Chinese feature movie "Somewhere only we know" (2015).
In 2018, Sophia played MeiYing in the feature production The Meg (2018).
Sophia is fluent in both English and Mandarin and resides in New Zealand. - Sergio Peris-Mencheta was born on 7 April 1975 in Madrid, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), Rambo: Last Blood (2019) and Meg 2: The Trench (2023).
- Felix Mayr was born on 29 April 1995. He is an actor, known for Unorthodox (2020), The Kollective and The Palace (2023).
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Tao Guo was born on 17 December 1969 in Xi'an, Shanxi, China. He is an actor and director, known for Croczilla (2012), A Long Way Home (2023) and Fu mu ai qing (2014).- Actor
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Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor, known best for his stand-up comedy specials "They're Not Gonna Laugh at You" (2012), "Translate This" (2017) and "Bad Decisions"/"Malas Decisiones" (2020). He is also known for his quirky recurring guest roles on "Superstore" (NBC) and "The Eric Andre Show" (Adult Swim), the Pauly Shore movie "Guest House" and the upcoming dramatic feature "7th and Union" alongside Omar Chaparro.
Felipe was the first Latino to win NBC's "Last Comic Standing" (2010) and with "Bad Decisions"/"Malas Decisiones", he is the first comedian to release a stand-up comedy special as two different performances in two different languages. His podcast "What's Up Fool?" on the All Things Comedy Network has been going strong since 2014 and is available on every podcast platform as well as a video version on YouTube. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and producing partner, Lesa, and his dogs and rabbits.- Actor
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Jackson Spidell is known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), John Wick (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).- Jake Cherry was born on 15 September 1996 in New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Night at the Museum (2006) and Friends with Money (2006).
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Hu Gao was born on 25 April 1974 in Qingdao, Shandong, China. He is an actor and producer, known for Five Element Killer (2018), The Bullet Vanishes (2012) and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (2003).- Actor
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Rick Hoffman was born on 12 June 1970 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Suits (2011), Billions (2016) and Thanksgiving (2023).- Christina Cole was born on 8 May 1982 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for What a Girl Wants (2003), Casino Royale (2006) and Jupiter Ascending (2015).
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- Jordan Johnson-Hinds was born November 1st, 1989 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He shared his growing up years between his mother and father who were separated. He attended St. Sylvester Catholic Elementary School and Francis Libermann Catholic High School. Jordan began acting courses while at Libermann from a renowned talent agency. His senior year was spent at Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, where he was actively involved in hosting talent shows, school events and graduated with a drama award.
During his high school years Jordan traveled extensively to the United States, spending a lot of time in Los Angeles where he visited many studios. He attended many tapings of documentaries and comedy shows. Having relatives with connections in the entertainment business allowed him to meet actors and other entertainers.
Upon the completion of High School, Jordan further advanced his acting career by attending George Brown College, where he did a one year course in Performing Arts. During this period he had already appeared in commercials and TV guest-starring roles in such shows as Life with Derek, and The Jon Dore Show.
After finishing college he landed a leading role in the award winning TV Drama, Flashpoint. Along with a recurring role in the Martin Gero, CW drama, The LA Complex. Jordan would later recur on Gero's NBC show, Blindspot.
Jordan in his off-time enjoys writing, traveling, and reading. He also made two independent films entitled, Garbage Day, and All I Want for Christmas. - Actor
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David Reale was born on 19 December 1984 in Canada. He is an actor and director, known for Beyblade (2001), Chloe (2009) and Molly's Game (2017).- Actor
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Brandon showed an early interest in the constant rejection, unpredictable income, and general anxiety disorder that only a career in film & television could provide. Resilience, hard work, and sheer narcissism landed him roles on Canadian sitcoms Billable Hours, Little Mosque on the Prairie, and other shows that have gone on to relative obscurity and irrelevance. Upon moving to Los Angeles from Toronto, Brandon was immediately cast as Jonathan Sidwell in Suits - which was conveniently shot in Toronto. Brandon is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and loves to refer to himself in the third person.- Actor
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Ian Reed Kesler was born in Birmingham, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Sydney to the Max (2019), Suits (2011) and 500 Days of Summer (2009).- Gloria Obianyo is known for Dune (2021), High Life (2018) and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023).
- Sam Taylor Buck is known for Medici (2016) and Good Omens (2019).
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Ilan started his acting career age 8 on the stage as Nipper in Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver! The Musical UK Tour. Ilan has performed in 11 West End Shows such as Gavroche in Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre London, Nigel in Matilda at The Cambridge Theatre, Michael Hobbs in Elf at The Dominion Theatre and more recently playing the title role of Adrian Mole in Adrian Mole the Musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Ilan is also known for his voiceover work as Wendel in the Disney animation Sofia The First and singing for David in the Netflix graphic novel of Hilda. Ilan's recent TV work includes the part of Brian in the 6 part adaption of Good Omens for Amazon Prime and BBC2. This 2019 adaption of a book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.- Actress
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Shelley Conn is an English actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Dean Indira Shetty in Amazon's No.1 show, Gen V (2023), as Beelzebub in Good Omens 2 (2023), and as Lady Mary Sharma in the hugely successful Netflix series, Bridgerton (2022). Other notable appearances include Isabella in the film Love Sarah (2020), and as Dr Elizabeth Shannon in the Steven Spielberg series Terra Nova (2011). Shelley Conn was born in Barnet in north London to Anglo-Indian parents. As the daughter of a British Army Officer, she moved home and countries many times as a child, living in Germany and Gibraltar before settling in Hampshire. She is of mixed heritage, which includes Indian, Portuguese, Burmese and English. After being a student at Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke, she trained at Bretton Hall College of Performing Arts and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She began her career on London stages and in small roles on British television. After appearing in independent films and two seasons at the RSC including All's Well That Ends Well (2003/2004) with Judi Dench she landed a breakthrough role as Ashika Chandirimani in the BBC political drama Party Animals (2007) which has led to a long and varied career in theatre film and television, both in the UK and the US. She lives in London.- Actor
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Ariyon Bakare is a British actor, writer and director who has been working across film, television and theatre since graduating from Drama Centre London.
Ariyon Bakare grew up in the East End of London and brought up by his Nigerian father. He moved to NYC at a very young age to study dance but abandoned his dreams at the age of twenty-one after realizing how short lived a dancer's life can be. He then went on to study at the HB studios and took classes with the late great Uta Hagen before attending the prestigious Drama Centre of London where he studied - under the guidance of Yat Malgren and Christopher Fettes, two of the great theatre and actor pedagogues of the UK.
After attending Drama Centre he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he was nominated for an Ian Charlestown award for his performance In ION.
Ariyon's past film credits include Daniel Espinosa's sci-fi film Life (2017), starring as scientist 'Hugh Derry' the role of 'Blue Four' in Rogue One, 'Greeghan' in the Wachowski's 'Jupiter Ascending', Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight', 'Happy Ever Afters', 'Full Firearms', 'Soul of a Spy', 'The Secret Laughter of Women' and 'After The Rain'.
Ariyon is best known for his extensive and varied television work. His earliest leading credit was 'Mehuru' in BAFTA nominated BBC mini-series 'A Respectable Trade'. Also for the BBC, Ariyon starred as 'Stephen Black' in 'Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell' and as jazz band manager 'Wesley' in Stephen Poliakoff's Golden Globe nominated 'Dancing on the Edge'. Ariyon also played the lead role of 'Olaudah Equiano' in BBC television movie 'The Extraordinary Equiano'. Ariyon has recently wrapped on the second series of BBC/HBO's 'His Dark Materials a and Amazon's Carnival Row.- Essex boy Simon is the elder of the two acting Merrells brothers, born in 1965, three years before his sibling Jason. Though there was no acting background in the family both boys were keen to tread the boards at an early age, attending Saturday morning drama classes, then a Sylvia Young school, and, in Simon's case, drama college, though on graduation he spent some time travelling abroad, and, on return, working as a mini-cab driver to earn the money to go back to Mexico to join a girlfriend who was in the circus there. He eventually went back to acting however, and turned professional in 1994. He has been particularly prolific on stage with such prestigious organizations as the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, for whom he played Benedick to Sally Anne Triplett's Beatrice in 'Much About Nothing' and acting with Jason for the first time in fourteen years as real-life brothers in 'The Comedy of Errors', both in 2007. On television he became well-known in the British soap opera 'Family Affairs'.
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Donna Preston was born on 6 June 1986 in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) and Judwaa 2 (2017).- Actor
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Matthew Fahey was born on 28 September 1990 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Animal Kingdom (2016), Awkward. (2011) and Holden On (2017).- Mike Faiola is a native of Los Angeles. His credits include the coming of age MTV series AWKWARD, guest appearances on CSI, CSI Miami, YELLOWSTONE, and GREY'S ANATOMY, as well as leading roles in several films. He has devoted himself for nearly two decades as a case manager and residential counselor for youth experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. An avid drummer and surfer, Mike currently resides in Los Angeles.
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Neil Garguilo was born on 14 April 1982 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Awkward. (2011), MOCKpocalypse (2014) and Bloodsucking Bastards (2015).- Actress
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Nanrisa Lee was born in Alameda County, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Quantum Leap (2022), CSI: Vegas (2021) and Bosch (2014).- New York native Yaani King began her career off-Broadway in "The Alchemist" at The Classic Stage Company. She segued into film and television with The Prince and Me (2004) with Julia Stiles, and Sex and the City (1998).
After studying at The Actors Centre in London, Ms. King moved to Los Angeles and almost immediately landed a series regular role on the hit TNT show Saving Grace (2007) with Holly Hunter. In addition to having appeared in numerous guest starring roles on shows like Criminal Minds (2005), Major Crimes (2012), Extant (2014), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) and the new SyFy drama The Magicians (2015), she now has had a number of recurring roles on shows like ABC's Blood & Oil (2015), The Haves and the Have Nots (2013) and NBC's Aquarius (2015). Yaani has since entered the exciting world of Video Game voice-over and motion-capture when she was cast as Riley in the award-winning The Last of Us: Left Behind (2014).
Born and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, of Guyanese West Indian descent, Yaani spent her childhood watching her mother in theatre performing on stage. While attending LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in NYC as a teen, Yaani recognized acting as her calling.
In recent years, Yaani has combined her love for acting with her humanitarian work as a founding member of a group called Charitable Living with 10 other friends, with the mission to support foundations and charities in every way from fund-raising to cooking meals. King is also an active volunteer at Aviva Family and Children's Services, mentoring young actors. In Yaani's free time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, actor Adam Mondschein. - Actor
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Tyson Turrou is an Actor/Producer for television, film and stage. As an actor he is known for bringing an edgy, grounded likability to his characters. He has appeared in and produced over 25 TV shows and films, working with multiple Emmy award winning directors, producers and actors.
Tyson's conviction that an engrossing story is one of the most subversive ways to bring people of different backgrounds together guides his artistry. In his acting and producing, he combines his love of filmmaking with his belief that walking a mile in another's shoes is the easiest path to erasing our societal divides.
Born in the small rural town of Grand Junction, Colorado, Tyson grew up exploring the outdoors and learning a blue collar work ethic working in his grandfather's construction business. Tyson was 12 when his sister got a job on "Thelma and Louise" and he visited his first film set. Watching Ridley Scott at work, Tyson fell in love with film. He left his small town roots to attend USC, studying acting and film with some of the most influential storytellers today. Excited to start his career, he graduated a year early and booked his first acting job a few months later.
Although he loved acting, he knew there was more to his storytelling, so in 2015 Tyson returned to his film school roots and produced his first feature film, "Loners." He currently has several other films and series in the various stages of development with a wide variety of diverse filmmakers. Tyson lives with his wife, a math educator for teachers of young children, who for some reason is perfectly supportive of her husband's artistic heart. Together they have a daughter who is the smartest, cutest, most entertaining kid in the entire world.- Actor
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Jon began performing in High School, when he took Drama as an elective course. Jon was a fixture in school plays, having played leading roles in "Oedipus Rex", "A Midsummer's Night" and "Romeo and Juliet." Upon graduation, Jon went on to attend Fort Valley State University, where he later received his B.A. in Mass Communications. He began his professional career, working as a production assistant, camera operator and associate producer. He worked on numerous live-action shows, before going back to his first love, acting. He made his on-screen debut on the long-running Lifetime series, Army Wives.
Jon resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.- Actor
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Eric Lee Huffman was born in Carmel, California and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. He is known for his work on NBC's Quantum Leap (2022), Grimm (2015), The Family Business (2020), and the Eric Andre Show (2014). Eric is also a screenwriter and award-winning published songwriter. Eric began his acting career performing live theatre before moving to Hollywood and studying under William Alderson, a protege of legendary New York acting teacher Sanford Meisner.- Michael Garza is known for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) and DogMan (2023).
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Daniel Bonjour was born on 28 September 1981 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an actor and writer, known for The Walking Dead (2010), Black Cake (2023) and Point Break (2015). He has been married to Jelly Howie since 19 July 2014. They have one child.- Everett is a critically acclaimed young actor who has spent much of his young life in the pursuit of athletic excellence with a particular focus on the six events in Men's gymnastics. As a carded athlete with the National Sport Institute, he most recently placed eighth all-round at the Canadian National Championships (Junior). He was ranked 1st academically in both his sophomore and Junior year of high school and has been studying piano seriously since the age of four. With a true passion for the craft of acting, he quickly established himself as a quietly intense and accomplished story teller. Notably, he has had the privilege of working with Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey as a Supporting Lead in Netflix's 5 time Emmy award winning "Lost Ollie" and the iconic director Helen Shaver as Guest Star on the pilot for the reboot of "Quantum Leap", which was picked up for prime time on NBC and earned him two Leo Award Nominations. His most recent work includes his first lead role in a movie with "Navigating Christmas". Everett is a kind soul, an animal lover, and has a well-earned reputation for being fearless , congenial, and collaborative. Along with the rest of his family, he enjoys volunteering his time at BC Children's hospital.
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Born in Transylvania, Romania, Dan Istrate (pronounced EE-STRAH-The) has portrayed a myriad of roles, comedic and dramatic, and worked around the world. His theatrical credits include working with some of the best and brightest in both the US and European cinema. He is recognized for his flair and style and his personification of classic roles in theatre. Audiences are currency enjoying his work on the major streamers, Netflix and Amazon, including his recurring guest stars on Start Up, originally for Crackle Network, and his network credits include Quantum Leap, NBC, Great News, NBC, S.W.A.T. CBS and Dinner With The Alchemist, directed by Kevin Good. He displays versatility portraying Enzo, a lovable strip club owner, in the comedy series Sexpectations, created by Jenna St. John.
Dan Istrate co-produced and starred in the feature film, Her Tango, directed by Jason Mullis inspired by his own passion for Argentinian Tango. Dan has recently co-produced, co-directed, and starred in the art-house film Golani, a raw and heart-wrenching portrayal of life during Communism in the late 1980's in Romania. All three feature films are available on Amazon Prime.
He has also performed internationally in Bucharest (Romania), Tbilisi (Georgia), Izmir (Turkey), Bratislava (Slovakia), Paris (France) and Seoul (South Korea).
He graduated from the University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest, Romania. In his country he performed at the National Theatre in Bucharest, the Jewish Theatre, and Radu Stanca Theatre in Sibiu. He played the lead role in the Romanian feature film, Double Ecstasy, directed by Iulian Mihu before he moved to the United States.
In the United States, he has performed at the Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Arena Stage (DC), Studio Theatre (DC), Theatre J (DC), The Players Theater (NY), and has been a company member of Synetic Theatre (VA) for ten years.
As a dancer and musician he has collaborated with Sharna Fabiano Tango Company and baredances in Washington DC, and independent dance artists in Los Angeles.
Dan Istrate has been part of the Synetic Motion Pictures streaming platform from its inception in 2020. He directed and starred in the short film Leeks, Onions, and Pork Fat, as part of Synetic Theater's adaptation of the Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. He starred in the award-winning Put The Devil Back in Hell by Francesca Jandasek, and Orpheia by Ben Cunis. As producer, director, and actor, Dan Istrate is working on a new mini-series for the Synetic Motion Pictures Streaming Platform. Dan is represented by More Zap Productions & Management and Park Artists Group.- A native of Bowers Beach, Delaware, Rocky is the son of educators and the youngest of four brothers. As an undergraduate, Rocky attended Wesley College (Dover, DE), where he maintained a 4.0 GPA in Biology while also playing intercollegiate football. He was a two-time All-America selection at defensive back and, as a senior, was one of fifteen college football players from across the nation to be named a National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete. Following his senior season, Rocky was also the recipient of The Gagliardi Trophy, awarded to the National Player of the Year for DIII College Football. He was the first defensive player to ever receive that honor. After Rocky graduated Summa cum Laude from Wesley College, he attended Widener University School of Law. While at Widener Law, Rocky secured internships with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, as well as the Delaware Attorney General's Office. He graduated from Widener Law School with Honors and, upon receiving his Juris Doctor, moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
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Diandra Lyle is known for Bel-Air (2022), Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021) and American Woman (2018).- Mike Wade is a California native who graduated from College with a B.A. in Psychology. He was bitten by the "acting bug" when he took two acting classes as a senior in College. After working in a corporate environment for a while, Mike finally decided to follow his dream of being an actor.
Mike feels fortunate to have found his true passion in life. He has studied at the Howard Fine Acting Studio in Hollywood, California and is a graduate of the Joanne Baron/ D.W. Brown Studio in Santa Monica, California.
Mike has always been highly influential among friends, co-workers and family. As an actor he sees his influence increasing. With that power, Mike intends to help children get on and stay on the right path. - Actor
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Paul McCarthy-Boyington was raised in inner city San Francisco. From an early age, Paul was influenced by the arts - being the son of artists Carrell McCarthy & Paul Boyington.
As a youngster growing up in the Mission District he started performing in a break-dancing crew, which eventually lead to his parents sending him to jazz, ballet, and modern dance classes. Eventually these dance classes lead to acting and music classes.
Paul is a versatile performer and is always ready to bring his off-beat flavor to acting, playing music and creating content through writing and filmmaking. Growing up in San Francisco he had an eclectic education that spanned the arts and sports. As a young teen, he made experimental films at the San Francisco Art Institute while directing plays at his high school. As a an athlete, he won multiple awards in basketball, baseball and soccer. His summers were spent in Los Angeles where he was immersed in acting, music and dance.
Paul's experience covers an eclectic range of roles in TV, films, voice overs, commercials and theater, highlighted by winning multiple Best Actor awards in film festivals.
In addition he's had the good fortune to work opposite amazing talent such as Allison Janney, Walter Goggins, Jesse Plemons, Omari Hardwick, Max Greenfield, Steve Ogg, Mandy Patinkin, Kevin Alejandro, Ernie Hudson, Peter Coyote, Alfred Molina and Rutger Hauer.
You can also catch him performing in his wildly eccentric band Galactic Flo, which was featured in the comedy/horror Netflix film Chastity Bites as well as a commercial for LA Metro.
Paul's an avid surfer, skier, trail biker, fly fisher, tennis, basketball player, and has a passion for travel, cooking, painting, books and fighting for social justice.- Actor
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François Chau was born on 26 October 1959 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He is an actor, known for Rescue Dawn (2006), Lost (2004) and The Tick (2016).- Rising film/TV star, Isaac Gabriel Arellanes (born February 24, 2005) is a Hopi/Latino teen from Phoenix, Arizona. He is a member of the Coyote Clan and his maternal lineage comes from Hotevilla, a village located on Third Mesa of the Hopi reservation. He is the first ever acknowledged Native American Daytime Emmy nominee in the younger programming category for his character, Ruben Reyna.
Isaac began acting at the age of 9 and booked his first guest star role at 11 in NBC's doctor drama series, "The Nightshift". He followed that up with a starring role in the film "Cucuy: The Boogeyman" part of the SY-FY network's 31 Days of Halloween. Shortly after wrapping that film he was cast to play Young Daniel in HBO's critically acclaimed series "Euphoria". He captured his first lead role as Ruben Reyna in season 1 & 2 in the Emmy Award winning kids series, "Ghostwriter" for Apple TV+. Shortly after completion of that series, Isaac began work on the Netflix Feature Film "Blue Miracle" co-starring alongside Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Gonzales.
My Life With The Walter Boys is an adaptation of the popular Wattpad book by Ali Novak. The Netflix series boasts a large cast where he plays Isaac Garcia, a live in nephew of the Walter Family. Late 2022, Isaac jumped back into film, this time alongside A-lister Michael Peña in A Million Miles Away, a biopic on the life of Jose Hernandez, the first migrant farmworker to travel to space. Following a small role on NBC's Quantum Leap, Isaac began work as Carter Redbow in the Wind River sequel, Wind River: Rising. In this film he partners with Martin Sensmiere, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife tracker, as his teenage protege on the reservation. Despite facing an impending writer's strike in May 2023, Isaac was able to secure and complete a role on the critically acclaimed comedy Reservation Dogs.
Isaac is a former competitive dancer who enjoys skateboarding. He is a prolific gamer and spends some of his free time volunteering for his family's non-profit, Hopi Relief. Isaac is committed to investing time and other resources back into our indigenous communities. - Actress
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Tristen MacDonald was born in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. She is known for Quantum Leap (2022), Lessons in Chemistry (2023) and The Morning Show (2019). She has been married to Cole Gerdes since 17 August 2014. They have two children.- Actress
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Farah is a Muslim actor and creator. She is a graduate of the Drama Centre London and trained at the Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow.
In addition to being an actor, she started producing in 2013 and has worked on dozens of films with her company, Lifeguard Productions. She is one of the co-founders of Women on Screen and also served as the Actra Toronto Diversity Committee co-chair.- Actor
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Andrew Hwang is known for The Circle (2017), Fists of Righteous Harmony (2008) and Legend of the White Dragon (2024).- Actor
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Rich Paul was born in the USA. Rich is an actor and producer, known for Godzilla (2014).