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Peter Reckell was born on 7 May 1955 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Days of Our Lives (1965), Knots Landing (1979) and Venice the Series (2009). He has been married to Kelly Moneymaker since 18 April 1998. They have one child. He was previously married to Dale Kristien.

J.J. Geiger was born in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an editor and producer, known for Most Dangerous Game (2020), Reacher (2022) and Fubar (2023).

Andrea Covell was born on 15 July 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. She is an actress, known for ALF (1986), Future Boyfriend (2016) and Simon & Simon (1981).

Scott Peat was born in Elkhart, Indiana. His first breakout role was an episode of NYPD Blue, where he guest starred across from Dennis Franz as a closeted Marine who would rather confess to murder than out himself. Since then, Peat has landed roles on TV shows such as Monk, CSI, NCIS, Pitch, Young Sheldon, Shameless, Baskets, Westworld, Criminal Minds, and most recently Tyler Perry's All The Queen's Men. In film he's been in Transformers, Dead Season, To Leslie, and Walter Hill's 2022 western, Dead for a Dollar. Scott also writes, produces and directs his own films and web series, such as Resurgent and Thanks For Coming In. He and his wife Tonya have three daughters.

Chuck Vinson was born on 14 July 1956 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Sesame Street (1969), Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling (2011) and All That (1994). He has been married to Pamela Robinson since 5 June 1997. They have two children.

Budd Albright was born Forrest Edwards Albright in Elkhart Indiana of Dutch, Irish and Italian parents. His father was an athlete who played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and inducted into the Indiana and Spalding Hall of Fame. He was the first man in the state of Indiana to run the hundred yard dash in 10-sec. flat. His mother Jeanne was a would be actress who met Budd's father after a local theater performance and went for coffee, they soon married. In 1936 Budd was born and the young family moved to Los Angeles. Budd has two younger brothers Brian and Tom (both deceased). Times were tough and they lived in a small apartment that overlooked the back lot of Paramount Studios. Budd's parents worked hard and Budd spent a lot of time with his grandmother Viola who had followed her lover Buck from Chicago who worked in the in the film industry. It was Budd's grandmother who had been General Douglas MacArthur's personal secretary and had graduated from the Chicago Art Institute that exposed Budd to films, museums and upscale restaurants of the day. The War took the family back to Cleveland, Ohio where his father worked for Republic Aviation building the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane. Budd's dashing Uncle Vic was a test pilot that flew combat missions over Europe.

At the end of the war the family moved back to Southern California and settled in Long Beach where Budd attended David Star Jordan High school and hung out with the late Bob Denver. They both were kicked out of acting class for horsing around. In 1953 his family returned to Cleveland and Budd attended Willoughby High school for two years. On a bitterly cold night in a downtown Cleveland theater watching The Wild Ones with Marlon Brando, Budd knew what he wanted to do; Get out of the cold and return to the sunshine of Southern California and give the movies a try.

In 1955 Budd returned to LA, parked cars in Beverly Hills, pumped gas in Pacific Palisades and joined Richard Boone's acting class on a tip from actor Billy Gray. His roommate at the time was another struggling actor Doug McClure. The daughter of a Hollywood producer got Budd his SAG card and he worked in a few films and TV shows as an extra, then landed a record contract at RCA Victor. He and actor and recording artist Steve Rowland put a group together and sang and played all the hot spots around the Sunset Strip and LA club circuit.

Budd Albright began his acting career in 1961, with a small part in the Warner's film Lad A Dog. He spent a year living with the late Peter Break (Big Valley fame) and his wife Diane in the San Fernando Valley. He spent most of his time at Warner Bros. with small bit parts. Budd would get together on weekends with friends Robert Fuller, James Stacy, Chuck Courtney, actor/stuntmen Jerry Summers and Ronnie Rondell riding dirt bikes and parting at Bob Fuller's house. It was Jerry Summers that convinced Budd to try his hand at stunt work.

The early sixties produced a flourish of war films that were perfect for young and up and coming actor/stuntmen. Budd stunt doubled Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner, Warren Beatty and Chris George. Worked in What Did You Do In The Way Daddy - Beau Geste - First To Fight - Toburk - Ice Station Zebra and There Was A Crooked Man and was part of the original Rat Patrol Stunt Team. He appeared in three shows of the first season of Star Trek as an actor being killed off in all three shows. In the late sixties & early seventies Universal Studios was bursting with activity with TV shows and films. Sometimes Budd worked two or three shows at once with parts that included action sequences. Budd logged 31 high falls, had parts and was action coordinator on Drive Hard Drive Fast and The Lonely Profession for writer/director Douglas Heyes. In 1964 Budd was contacted by friend James Drury (The Virginian) that Clu Gulager was producing Bye Bye Birdie for summer stock in North Carolina and Budd got the part of Conrad Birdie one of the leads. Budd has worked with Hall of Fame stuntmen Hal Needham, Ronnie Rondell, Glenn Wilder, Roger Creed and Bill Hickman of (Bullitt fame) and was the first actor/stuntman to be signed by a top commercial agent Nina Blanchard and appeared for two years as the Belair Cigarette Man on TV and in magazines. He has raced Go Karts with Paul Newman, Keenan Wynn and Steve Rowland - also sports cars - APBA Grand National Boat Racing Champion. In his spare time, he races bicycles and team captain for Rinaldi/To Be Healthy cycling team. He left the acting/stunt business in 1974. Worked as a photo journalist with producer Gary Berwin and has written 32 magazine articles. Formed Strike Team Media in 1994 a TV-Promotional Advertising firm and is currently working on getting his screenplays, Closest of Enemies, Sea Foam Green and TV series idea HLS Coconut Grove into production. He travels a lot and resides in Palm Desert, California.

Widely regarded as one of country music's finest female vocalists, Connie Smith had a blockbuster smash right off the bat with her first record release in 1964, "Once A Day", a song that remained at number one on the charts for several months. Virtually every other record Smith released for the next decade was a top ten smash for her and she also racked up numerous Grammy award nominations. Smith remained one of country's top female stars into the late 1970's when she decided to step back a bit from the limelight. Her personal life has been less smooth than her career at times with three failed marriages although she has been happily married to country star Marty Stuart, seventeen years her junior, since 1997. Her powerhouse vocals thrill audiences as much as ever as she enters her seventies and moves toward 50th anniversary of career in music.

John Philliber was born on 6 July 1873 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Double Indemnity (1944), It Happened Tomorrow (1944) and A Lady Takes a Chance (1943). He was married to Fredalena Kline. He died on 6 November 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

Summary Accomplished, multi-award-winning director, producer, and visionary leader in the entertainment industry with over 30 years of experience. Known for creating compelling, faith-based, and family-friendly films that resonate with audiences. Proven track record in producing successful projects for television, film, and streaming platforms. Dedicated to storytelling with strong moral values and wholesome entertainment.

Experience Managing Member / Director / Producer Olive Branch Film Studios, LLC - Florida 2000 - Present Spearheaded the development and production of numerous award-winning films and TV shows, specializing in faith-based content. Directed and produced high-quality content distributed across various platforms, including Roku channels, Olive Branch TV and Quanio TV. Successfully managed projects from concept to post-production, overseeing creative teams, budgeting, scheduling, and distribution. Fostered partnerships and secured content for distribution under non-exclusive agreements, supporting independent filmmakers through ad-revenue splits. Prepared and presented investment opportunities through private placement memorandums for film projects. Producer / Director

Various Film & TV Projects 1990 - Present Directed and produced films featured at major film festivals, winning awards for best direction and production. Worked on over 50 projects, including feature films, TV series, and short films, demonstrating exceptional leadership in managing casts and crews. Known for attention to detail, innovative storytelling, and the ability to bring large-scale projects to life within tight budgets.

Education Criminal Law Pima College, 1979

Awards & Recognitions Multi-Award-Winning Director & Producer at several prestigious film festivals, including. Recipient of Best Director and Best Producer awards for various projects, showcasing excellence in storytelling and production management. Recognized for contributions to the faith-based film industry, with films widely praised for their positive messages and family-friendly content.

Skills Directing & Producing: Extensive experience in managing all aspects of film production from concept to completion. Budgeting & Scheduling: Skilled in creating and managing budgets for independent film projects while ensuring timely delivery. Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse teams of creatives, actors, and technicians. Content Acquisition & Distribution: Expertise in securing and managing content for digital platforms, including streaming services. Creative Vision: Strong storytelling abilities with a focus on faith-based, family-friendly narratives. Public Relations & Marketing: Experience in promoting films and securing favorable distribution deals.

Professional Affiliations Member, SAG-AFTRA Member, Producers Guild of America (PGA) Founder & Managing Member, Olive Branch Film Studios, LL

Shawn Kemp was born on 26 November 1969 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Omertà (2012), Lance Et Compte: La Déchirure (2012) and Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm (2022). He has been married to Marvena L. Kemp since 4 July 2001.

Rick Mirer was born on 19 March 1970 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Jerry Maguire (1996), The NFL on CBS (1956) and The NFL on NBC (1965). He is married to Stephanie. They have two children.

Thomas Hampson was born on 28 June 1955 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Mozart 22 (2006), What Other Couples Do (2013) and Hamlet (2000).

Peter Vaughn Jervis was born on 8 January 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Peter Vaughn is known for Fantastic Four (2005), Eight Below (2006) and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006).

David Darling (March 4, 1941 - January 8, 2021) was an American cellist and composer. In 2010, he won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. He performed and recorded with Bobby McFerrin, Paul Winter Consort, Ralph Towner and Spyro Gyra and released many solo albums. Among these were 15 recordings for ECM.

Julie Fogerty was born on 7 February 1960 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Julie is a producer and art director, known for John Fogerty: 50 Year Trip - Live at Red Rocks (2019), John Fogerty: Comin' Down the Road (2009) and John Fogerty: Premonition Concert (1998). Julie has been married to John Fogerty since 20 April 1991.

Lisa Curtis Saunders was born on 29 October 1984 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. She is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Jurassic World (2015) and Ant-Man (2015). She has been married to Christopher Saunders since 2 August 2015.

Suzanne Finlay was born on 12 November 1930 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Clash by Night (1959), Folio (1955) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was married to Stafford Finlay. She died in 2002.

Lance Curtis Patrick was born on 11 December 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Damn TV Extreme World News (2012), Zombie Marriage Counseling: I Don't Eat Guys (2009) and Zombie Marriage Counseling: I'm a Lesbian (2009).

An Emmy award winning director, producer, cinematographer, writer, editor, and colorist, Jakob Bilinski is more than a little obsessed with watching and making movies, and very much loves cats and pancakes. He's an Evansville, IN native and Indiana University graduate, and has directed a multitude of short films and music videos, as well as the features Shade of Grey, Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh, and the series The American Dream Car Show. More recently he directed the award-winning feature film Compression, was the director of photography/colorist for the feature films B Lines and Wet Bulb Temperature, was the director of photography/colorist for the recent short films Real Cool Time and The Ghost That Wouldn't Die, and also directed the documentary Damn Fine Coffee: The Making of Barista.

Rob Elliott was born on 1 July 1972 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Deliciously Decayed: Dark Travels (2022), Sons of Perdition (2007) and Maya (2022).

Travis Laffoon was born on 13 July 1991 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is a producer, known for Hearts of Darkness: The Making of The Final Friday (2025) and Friday the 13th: The Obsession (2011).

Ryan Wall was born on 23 September 1972 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Ryan is known for Total Drama Island (2007), Nature Cat (2015) and Yin Yang Yo! (2006).

Erich Barnes was born on 4 July 1935 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He was married to Violet Ward. He died on 29 April 2022 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, USA.

Nathan Duell was born on 21 September 1971 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an assistant director, known for Fantasy Island (1998), It Is What It Is (2001) and Blind Date (1999). He has been married to Cara Duell since 5 October 2002. They have four children.

Ernie Jones was born on 16 December 1964 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Engaging (2009), Monday Night Football (1970) and The NFL on CBS (1956).