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Miley Ray Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee and raised in Thompson's Station, Tennessee to Tish Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus. She has five siblings - two half-brothers, a half-sister, and a younger brother and sister. Her parents named her because they hoped she would achieve greatness. Her childhood nickname, Smiley, due to her cheerful disposition, was eventually shortened to Miley. Her paternal grandfather was Democratic politician Ron Cyrus.

Cyrus was initially educated at Heritage Elementary School in Tennessee. When she turned eight, her family moved to Toronto, Canada, where Cyrus' father Billy Ray took a role in the TV series Doc (2001). It was around this time that Cyrus decided she wanted to act too. Her first role came alongside her father in Doc (2001). She also scored a small role in Tim Burton's Big Fish (2003).

In 2005, Cyrus was cast as the lead in the Disney series Hannah Montana (2006), about a teen leading a double life as a pop star. Again her father acted alongside her. The show was a smash and hit records, sell-out tours and merchandising deals soon followed. Cyrus became a teen superstar.

Following the success of Hannah Montana (2006), Cyrus made the move into other roles - including playing Ronnie Miller in The Last Song (2010) and Lola in LOL (2012) alongside Demi Moore.

Luke began his acting career at the age of five, appearing as Mel Gibson's son in "We Were Soldiers." Not knowing how to read yet, he simply recited the pledge of allegiance-a move that would land him the role. He was also cast as "Stevie Dewberry" in the family film "Because of Winn-Dixie" at age eight, after choosing to audition with a toothpick in his mouth. The choice set him apart from the hundreds of boys vying for the role. The director, Wayne Wang, loved the idea and even used it in the film. In 2006, Luke was cast in Walden Media's "How to Eat Fried Worms" as the main character of "Billy Forrester." However, it wasn't until he was a freshman in high school that Luke realized that acting was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life, so in 2012 the family permanently moved to Los Angeles.

His past TV credits include the television pilots "Life on the Water," the WB's revival of "Family Affair" starring Tim Curry and Gary Cole, and the Disney Channel pilots "Madison High" and "Zombies and Cheerleaders." Other credits include starring in the Disney Channel's original movies "Minutemen" and "Girl vs. Monster." Luke's other past motion picture credits include playing the role of autistic teen "Alan Wheddon" in "Dear John." As well as a vast collection of failed pilots, including Amazon's "Point of Honor", helmed by Carlton Cuse.

Benward was born in Franklin, Tennessee, to Kenda Benward (née Wilkerson), an actress/coach, and Aaron Benward, a singer/ songwriter. His grandfather, Jeoffrey Benward, was a Contemporary Christian music singer. Part of an entertainment family, Luke got his acting bug by tagging along to auditions with his mother, actress, acting coach and CMT's first on-air personality, Kenda Benward. He got his musical heritage from his father, Aaron Benward, an award-winning producer, songwriter and recording artist. Luke is truly a triple threat. He studied dance with hip hop choreographer, Nick Bass (Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson) for four years. He also recorded his first five-song EP called Let Your Love Out in 2008 and supported that effort with a fall and spring 50 city tour.

Benward resides in Los Angeles, California .

Jack Alcott was born on 15 March 1999 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor, known for Dexter: New Blood (2021), The Good Lord Bird (2020) and The Blacklist (2013).

Born in Franklin, Indiana on December 28, 1923, he was raised in Texas and went to college at Indiana University. There, on a speech and drama scholarship, he began to act and perform however this was interrupted by being called into the service. In World War II where he saw action overseas, he was befriended by actor Melvyn Douglas, who led his division. With such encouragement, as well as meeting and becoming familiar with some Broadway folks, Duggan went into acting. From 1953 onward, he was a fixture in both movies and television.

Most notably, he played General Ed Britt on 12 O'Clock High (1964), he was Cal Calhoun in Bourbon Street Beat (1959) and his most famous role as "Murdoch Lancer" in Lancer (1968) and the original John Walton opposite Patricia Neal in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971). He was "Howitzer Al Houlihan", the father of "Hotlips Houlihan" (Loretta Swit) in M*A*S*H (1972). In 1954, he wed Broadway actress Elizabeth "Betty" Logue. After their deaths, they were cremated and their ashes scattered at Lake Arrowhead, California.

Rachel Parton George was born on 31 August 1959 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Nine to Five (1982), Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2022) and Sunset Music Festival (1993). She is married to Eric Wilson George. She was previously married to Richard Dennison.

Sheila Ryan was born on 17 September 1952 in Franklin Park, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Road House (1989), Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell (1990) and Hunter (1984). She was married to James Caan. She died on 18 September 2012 in Canoga Park, California, USA.

Ned Romero was born on 4 December 1926 in Franklin, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for I Will Fight No More Forever (1975), Star Trek (1966) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He was married to Gwyneth E. Howard Coty and Jolene Lontere. He died on 4 November 2017 in Palm Desert, California, USA.

Jenna Lewis was born on 16 July 1977 in Franklin, New Hampshire, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Son of the Beach (2000), Nash Bridges (1996) and Freedom (2000). She was previously married to Travis Wolfe.

Sara Evans was born on 5 February 1971 in New Franklin, Missouri, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Where the Heart Is (2000), Sara Evans: Born to Fly (2009) and To Appomattox (2015). She has been married to Jay Barker since 14 June 2008. She was previously married to Craig Schelske.

Daniel Ross Owens was born on 13 December 1983 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor, known for Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017), True Detective (2014) and Banshee (2013).

Katie Callaway is an American actress originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Katie has appeared in a number of television shows and films such as ABC's "Nashville", ABC's "General Hospital", BET's "The Family Business", and Vaughn Stein's feature film "Inheritance". These opportunities led Katie to work alongside household talent like Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Lily Collins, Chris Carmack, Will Chase, Simon Pegg, and more. Before moving to Los Angeles, Katie Callaway got her education at both Auburn University & Belmont University to obtain her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Katie Callaway has met and worked with Broadway influences such as Jason Robert Brown, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Ted Chapin, Judy Blazer and Jen Waldman. During her studies, she appeared in six different musical productions, including the first ever collegiate production of Les Miserables. Katie Callaway also was an active competitor for Belmont University's Speech and Debate team, and now holds multiple state championship titles for different competitive events as well as a first place national championship title in Dramatic Interpretation in 2014. Katie Callaway is represented by Cylence Media Management.

William Keene was born on 4 August 1915 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Twilight Zone (1959), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) and Perry Mason (1957). He was married to Olive Dunbar. He died on 23 May 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Ernie Lee Banks was born on 3 April 1935 in Franklin, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Mystery Men (1999), Bulworth (1998) and Life (1999). He died on 13 August 2006 in Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Sal was born in Franklin, Kentucky and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the oldest of seven siblings with one brother and five sisters.

Sal loves to sail and would like to live aboard a sailboat. He loves to travel and act. He has very diverse interests and is a "renaissance man". Sal has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician, in environmental health, as a Navy hospital Corpsman and later got into Information Technology fields. He has worked as an autopsy assistant, a security guard and managed bars. He has also held corporate management and board positions.

He's an avid fan of Sci-Fi and Horror movies and served a three-year term as the president and chairman of the board for Starfleet, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. He continues as an actor, a stand-up comic, works as a professional real-bearded Santa and has recently formed a production company, LZP Films, Inc.

Dante Hoagland was born on 8 February 2003 in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for The Last O.G. (2018), The New Edition Story (2017) and Emelie (2015).

Bob Behling was born on 16 June 1944 in Franklin, Washington. He was an actor, known for Island of Death (1976), Naked in the Snow (1974) and The Hook (1976). He died on 14 November 1977 in Athens, Greece.

Voluptuous and full figured Anne Kunde burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1920s. The multi-talented Kunde proved to be a minx both on and off screen though she eventually settled down to a life of wedded matrimony with a tall and statuesque man by the name of Al Kunde. With her natural "fresh off of the farm" look led her and her husband being cast in many scenes that required your stereotypical hillbilly types. She was the belle of the ball and the jewel of the dance floor and many of her fellow extras were envious of her husband.

By the late 1940s, the hour glass shaped Kunde started to show her age a little more and moved into a new category of worship among film's most dedicated researchers. It took one dedicated researcher years to pin a name to this apple shaped beauty but once her identify was established, it proved that many casting directors knew the name of Anne Kunde.

Mrs. Kunde went from those stereotypical square dances to playing the parts of gentle prison matrons and loving and caring mothers. It was in her role in Hollywood Barn Dance where Anne's acting range truly showed. It was her touching performance as Ernest Tubb's mother that brought her to the forefront of one researcher harem.

Always willing to adapt to any situation, Anne transitioned into television with her usual effortless grace that only she could exude. She could be seen sitting on a jury in The Untouchables, playing a townswoman on a Gunsmoke, or playing her usual hillbilly role. When she passed away in 1960s, she left a void in the hearts of film researchers everywhere but they can look back with great joy knowing their goddess will live on forever through her on and off screen contributions to film.

Ken Dudney was born on 23 July 1941 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is a producer, known for Barbara Mandrell: The Lady Is a Champ (1983), Barbara Mandrell: Something Special (1985) and Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion (1986). He has been married to Barbara Mandrell since 28 May 1967. They have three children.

Darlene Lucht was born on 17 March 1938 in Franklin, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for Bikini Beach (1964), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) and Five Bloody Graves (1969). She was married to Robert Dix. She died on 5 March 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Vas Sanchez was born on 14 August 1982 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor, known for Cobra Kai (2018), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) and Castle Falls (2021).

James Storm was born in Franklin, Tn. He is known for Netflix's Wrestlers, Doc Holliday, The 12th Letter, The Killing of Billy the Kid, Grace point, The reenactment, God's Country, Hotel Underground and more. Storm spent 26 years as a Professional Wrestler for the WWE and Impact Wrestling until transitioning to Acting in 2019. He studied at the 4th wall acting studio in Nashville, Tn.

Booker T. Washington was born on 5 April 1856 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. He was married to Margaret James Murray, Olivia Davidson and Fanny Norton Smith. He died on 14 November 1915 in New York City, New York, USA.

Tucker Des Lauriers was born on 17 October 1993 in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for Cicada (2020), Bozos and The Good Fight (2017).

Lowell Cunningham was born on 21 May 1959 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Men in Black (1997), Men in Black: International (2019) and Men in Black³ (2012).

Mark Heath was born in 1926 in York St, Franklin Town, Kingston, Jamaica. He was an actor, known for Operation Thunderbolt (1977), Doctor Who (1963) and The Avengers (1961). He died in 2016.