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June Diane Raphael is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has starred in TV comedy programs Burning Love, Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV::, and Grace and Frankie. Notable film work includes supporting roles in Year One and Unfinished Business, as well as her 2013 Sundance film Ass Backwards, which she co-wrote and starred in with her creative partner Casey Wilson. She also co-hosts the movie discussion podcast How Did This Get Made? alongside Jason Mantzoukas and her husband Paul Scheer.

Matthew George "Matt" Reeves was born April 27, 1966 in Rockville Center, New York, USA and is a writer, director and producer. Reeves began making movies at age eight, directing friends and using a wind-up camera. He befriended filmmaker J.J. Abrams when both were 13 years old and a public-access television cable channel, Z Channel, aired their short films. When Reeves and Abrams were 15 or 16 years old, Steven Spielberg hired them to transfer some of his own Super 8 films to videotape. Reeves attended the University of Southern California and there, between 1991 and 1992, he produced an award-winning student film, Mr. Petrified Forest, which helped him acquire an agent. He also co-wrote a script that eventually became Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995). After graduating, he co-wrote The Pallbearer (1996), which became his directorial debut.

Reeves and J.J. Abrams co-created the TV series Felicity (1998), for which Reeves directed several episodes, including the pilot. He has also helmed occasional episodes of other television series. He co-wrote The Yards (2000) with director James Gray, which he also co-produced. In 2008, Reeves directed the monster science fiction film Cloverfield (2008), which Abrams produced. Reeves later served as an executive producer on 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). He wrote and directed the fantasy-horror film Let Me In (2010), a remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In (2008). Reeves directed the science fiction films Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and later the sequel, War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). He served as an executive producer on the Amazon original series Tales from the Loop (2020).

Elden Henson (formerly billed as Elden Ratliff and Elden Ryan Ratliff) got his start in the business at age two, as a baby model. By the time he was six, he was appearing in numerous commercials; by age ten, he was on his way to becoming a successful child actor. By the time he started high school, John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, he got his big break, starring in the three The Mighty Ducks (1992) movies as enforcer Fulton Reed. From there, he went on to get rave reviews as Max Kane, the seemingly slow-witted giant in Miramax's The Mighty (1998). Elden has since starred in Idle Hands (1999), She's All That (1999), and Showtime's Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story (1999).

Paula Marshall was born on 12 June 1964 in Rockville, Maryland, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Gary Unmarried (2008), Cupid (1998) and Californication (2007). She has been married to Danny Nucci since 12 October 2003. They have one child. She was previously married to Tom Ardavany.

Spike Jonze made up one-third (along with Andy Jenkins and Mark Lewman) of the triumvirate of genius minds behind Dirt Magazine, the brother publication of the much lamented ground-breaking Sassy Magazine. These three uncommon characters were all editors for Grand Royal Magazine as well, under the direction of Mike D and Adam Horovitz and Adam Yauch before the sad demise of Grand Royal Records. Jonze was also responsible for directing the famous Beastie Boys: Sabotage (1994) short film as well as numerous other music videos for various artists.

Amy Hargreaves (born January 27, 1970) is an American actress who has worked in film, television and theater. She has a recurring role on Homeland as Maggie Mathison. In 1994, she starred in Brainscan with Edward Furlong. In 2012 she made an appearance as Dr. Karen Folson in the 2nd season episode "Leap of Faith" on the CBS show Blue Bloods. In 2017 she portrayed the role of Lainie Jensen, mother of protagonist Clay Jensen, in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

Actress known for her role as Maggie Mathison on Homeland. She was also cast as Lainie Jensen on the show 13 Reasons Why and was in the movies Blue Ruin and The Preppie Connection.

A gorgeous, pneumatic blonde rival to pouty sex kitten Ann-Margret, singer/dancer/actress Joey Heatherton was also a product of the swinging 60s and taunted the film and TV variety scenes with her own version of a purring young sexpot. Born in 1944 as "Davenie Johanna Heatherton" and the daughter of veteran song-and-dance man Ray Heatherton (1909-1997), Joey trained in ballet as a youngster and started her career off as a teen performer on the New York stage as one of the children in "The Sound of Music". She also began recording about that same time. She went on to gain national exposure as a regular on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948), portraying an innocent young coed who developed a crush on the star. The gimmick worked and Joey eventually tried to parlay this success into an acting career.

The payoff worked. She started to appear in such TV dramas as The Virginian (1962), The Doctors and the Nurses (1962) and Route 66 (1960). For a time, she showed extreme promise, playing troubled, vulnerable, often neurotic young girls opposite cinema's established or up-and-coming talent of the day, including the films, Twilight of Honor (1963) with Richard Chamberlain and Nick Adams, Where Love Has Gone (1964) starring Bette Davis and Susan Hayward, and My Blood Runs Cold (1965) opposite Troy Donahue. The promise was short-lived, however, but since music was deemed her forte anyway, Joey wisely refocused on her musical gifts and went on to project a mod, sulky "Lolita" image fully-decked out in mini-skirts and go-go boots. A much better singer than Ann-Margret and an equally good dancer, she appealed to the male masses in droves with her high-octane dance moves and saucy glances as huge selling points. By the late 60s, the talented, all-round entertainer had developed into a solid Vegas showroom and TV variety favorite. On the plus side as well, she had soldiers swooning on both land and sea as she toured with Bob Hope on his USO tours. She proved quite fetching in the TV movie, The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969) with Lee Majors, and was part of the eclectic casting in Of Mice and Men (1968) that toplined George Segal and Nicol Williamson. On top of all this, she was seductively pitching RC Cola and Serta mattresses in TV ads on a regular basis.

Joey's problems began in 1971, stemming with a major tabloid-troubled marriage and divorce from Lance Rentzel. The 70s also saw a radical change in audience taste as witnessed by her diminishing popularity. Despite showing extreme potential as a Billboard chart-maker with a "Top 40" pop hit in the Ferlin Husky song, "Gone", in 1972, Hollywood made it nearly impossible for her to escape the blast-from-the-past image, finding herself more and more unemployable as the decade wore on. She did enjoy a fun, short-lived fling on a summer variety series, that co-starred her beloved dad Ray Heatherton, (Joey & Dad (1975)).

Unfortunately, Joey encountered other problems in the throes of her career decline, with a life-threatening substance addiction and eating disorder which deeply hindered any game attempts to climb back into favor. She was crassly featured in the critically-panned Richard Burton starrer, Bluebeard (1972); portrayed Xaviera Hollander in the lurid The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) to little fanfare; and then pretty much disappeared, except as eccentric tabloid fodder or popping up unexpectedly in the cult John Waters film, Cry-Baby (1990), or the April 1997 Playboy spread.

On her side, however, she is a survivor and Hollywood has always encouraged big comeback stories. If anybody has ever proven to be a certifiable talent deserving of such, it's Joey Heatherton. She remains, however, a prime example of how devastating and destructive a fickle entertainment business can be.

A devoted Angelino, a native New Yorker (well...actually, Long Islander), Alan is proud that for the past 40 years, he has appeared in the homes and on the screens of people all over the United States and in the world.

In college, at Sarah Lawrence among the first 3 classes of men admitted to the school, Alan studied with Charles Carshon as well as with Irene and Sonia Moore in New York City. While at Sadie Lou, Alan also worked with Will Leach, John Braswell and Julie Bovaso, all renowned NY Theater artists and all sadly no long with us.

For graduate school, Alan attended the American Conservatory Theater during the glory days of William Ball, Allen Fletcher and Ed Hastings. Graduating with the first class of MFA artists in 1977, Alan met his wife the amazing Katherine James and together they founded Free Association Theater creating theater in SF Bay Area and in Los Angeles once they moved in 1982.

Alan is one of the most recognized and hardest working character actors in the business; having appeared as a Guest Star on more than 300 television shows and performing in several dozen films.

He also maintains an active theater career, always devoted to his roots as a classically trained repertory actor. Alan is a Resident Artist at A Noise Within in Pasadena and a proud company member of Theatricum Botanicum for the past 30 something years. He has performed most of the great Shakesperean clowns as well as many other classical and modern roles. Always counting on performing in 2-5 plays each year while maintaining an active film and television career. His role as Ira in the Broadway production (having replace Ron Orbach in the original Broadway run) and on the first National Tour of Neil Simon's Laughter On the 23rd Floor is surely a great highlight of his theatrical career.

With his brilliant wife, Katherine James, Alan founded Free Association Theater, dedicated to producing original works and adaptations of classical theater literature. They also run ACT of Communicationsm a full service trial consulting firm as the first people to apply the skills of the theater artist to the law. Specializing in training attorneys and their witnesses to be effective communicators in and out of the courtroom, ACT is the most renowned company as Consultants in the Art of Advocacy.

Alan and Katherine live in Culver City and are the proud parents of two grown sons, Nathan, a rock and roll musician and entrepreneur and Jordan, a brilliant plaintiff attorney. They have two gorgeous granddaughters, Perspehone and Athena.

Christopher Nicholas Smith was born on 20 June 1982 in Rockville Centre, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), Little Children (2006) and Enough Said (2013). He has been married to Rebecca Delgado Smith since 2009.

Meryl Hathaway is an actress, writer, director and improviser from Rockville, Maryland. She got her start professionally in over 30 national commercials, later appearing in videos for Funny or Die, College Humor and UCB Comedy. Best known as playing Brittany, Eleanor's roommate, in Mike Schur's hit "The Good Place", and as Andie Tate in the return of HBO's iconic "The Comeback" opposite Lisa Kudrow. She has performed live improv and scripted comedy alongside Steve Carrell, Shaquille O'Neil, Eliza Dushku, Alan Tudyk, Rob Delaney, Michael Ian Black, Andy Buckley, Jamie Denbo, John Ross Bowie, Jordan Black and Mayim Bialik.

She created several web series projects and produced her self-written SAG short film, "It's Your Call" opposite friend Tyler Labine (New Amsterdam, Reaper, Dirk Gently, Deadbeat) with an all-female camera department and female director, which played at both the Palm Springs International ShortFest and HollyShorts in 2019.

Screwed for life on Google because of casting of "The Devil Wears Prada".

Mark Allen Shepherd was born on 7 January 1961 in Rockville Centre, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Babylon Vista (2001) and FedCon XXII (2013).

Seth Grahame-Smith was born on 4 January 1976 in Rockville Centre, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Lego Batman Movie (2017), It (2017) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). He has been married to Erin Stickle since 2004.

Michael Davis was born on 1 August 1961 in Rockville, Maryland, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Eight Days a Week (1997), Shoot 'Em Up (2007) and 100 Girls (2000).

Gail Youngs was born on 9 October 1952 in Rockville Center, Long Island, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Stone Boy (1984), Hunter (1984) and Cop Rock (1990). She was previously married to Robert Duvall.

Tammy Parks is a former Penthouse Centerfold turned porn star. Her most notable films are The Dinner Party (lesbian scene) and Strap-on Sally #8 (all girl). After just a handful of porn titles she opted for soft-core fare like Titanic 2000 and Smooth Operator. Most of her erotic scenes are girl on girl. Very beautiful brunette.

Strikingly buxom, shapely and sensuous well-built brunette knockout Karen Velez was born on January 27, 1961 in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. Karen was the Playmate of the Month in the December, 1984 issue of "Playboy." She was named Playmate of the Year in 1985. Velez appeared in several "Playboy" videos and special edition publications (she was the cover model for the first issue of "Playboy's Playmate Review"). Karen married Lee Majors in September, 1988; the couple had three children prior to divorcing in October, 1994. Her daughter Nikki posed for a "Playboy" Cyber Club pictorial called "Playmate Daughters" in March, 2008. Karen Velez now works as a master hypnotist and certified hypnotherapist.

Doris Kearns Goodwin was born on 4 January 1943 in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Lincoln (2012), American Horror Story (2011) and The Bully Pulpit. She was previously married to Richard N. Goodwin.

Matthew Hastings was born in Rockville Center, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The Handmaid's Tale (2017), Spinning Out (2020) and Shadowhunters (2016).

Brooke Ellison was born on 20 October 1978 in Rockville Centre, New York, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Hope Deferred (2009), The Brooke Ellison Story (2004) and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024). She died on 4 February 2024 in Stony Brook, New York, USA.

Diana Rice was born on 24 October 1987 in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Barney's Great Adventure (1998).

Gavin Peppers is a trained actor with a degree in the Arts from Central Michigan University /Nicholls State. After Gavin studied at NYFA, Jaqueline Fleming's Actor Academy, and TSAW Online (Tasha Smith's acting academy). Gavin's most recent work is on Apple TV's The Helpsters, where he plays Veterinarian Vernon. Meanwhile, in America II, he played the (Lead)Donald. An indie feature film, Brass, plays the(Lead) as Devin(coming in 2022). Lastly, a feature film titled Rudolf played "Jahvon Blitzen." Gavin has also done a lot of commercial work with Tumi, Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Foot action, and most recently, he was on set with Nike for the Nike Yoga launch. Gavin was introduced to the camera at a young age as he intended prestigious Howard University theater summer camps starting at the age of 10. Those various summers at Howard camps lead him to begin landing modeling, acting, and theater work as a kid. Gavin took a break from acting as he earned a division 1 scholarship in Basketball to Central Michigan and Nicholls State. While becoming a successful athlete in college, Gavin continued to study as he pursued a degree in Arts & film. Gavin understands how to follow directions and take constructive criticism from his time as a college athlete. He knows how to be directed and work with a team to achieve one goal. Gavin understands that, similar to sports, training is the essential thing in becoming a successful actor. Gavin knows that no matter how successful an actor he becomes, he must continue to train. Gavin is very committed, and his work ethic is unmatched; he's dedicated to being at full service of any character; to help tell a story.

Rory Albanese is a multi-Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and Writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has been a key part of The Daily Show since 1999, including Co-Authoring "Earth The Book" with Jon Stewart and the Daily Show writers. Outside The Daily Show Rory is an accomplished stand-up comedian; he has toured the country with Lewis Black as well as on his own, entertained American troops in Afghanistan with the USO, was a featured performer on John Oliver's New York Comedy Show on Comedy Central and starred in his own Comedy Central half hour special in 2010. He spends his free time keeping the streets of New York City safe by employing the lost art of 'Vigilante Justice'.

Alison Whitney was born and raised in Rockville Center, New York. Alison played her first lead as Bunny Sue in a kindergarten stage production of the play "Get Hoppin'." Whitney not only continued performing all the way through high school, but also pursued singing and dancing lessons as well. She graduated from high school with the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma with a concentration in Theatre. Alison then attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she trained at the Stella Adler Acting Studio. Following the completion of her college education by earning a BFA in January, 2006, Whitney has gone on to act in films, plays, TV shows, and TV commercials. She's a member of the Old Vic New Voices Company directed by Kevin Spacey. Moreover, Alison resides in New York City and continues to pursue her acting career on a regular basis.

David Carroll was born on 30 July 1950 in Rockville Center, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Rockabye (1986), Abduction (1975) and Ball Four (1976). He died on 11 March 1992 in New York City, New York, USA.

Judy Clark was born on 9 June 1924 in Rockville Centre, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Bruce Gentry (1949), Junior Prom (1946) and The Kid Sister (1945). She was married to George Myers and Ron Zalimas. She died on 27 December 2002 in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.