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Pilot

Episode Number: 1    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Sunday September 29, 2002    Prod Code: 101
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Sarah Ramos
Role: Patricia "Patty" Pryor

According to her mother, 11-year-old Sarah Ramos would go to bed each night pleading to get an agent – then wake up each morning asking about the status of her parents' talent agent search. After a short delay, Ramos' pleas have been answered as she plays the younger of the two Pryor girls, the... Read More

Ethan Dampf
Role: William "Will" Pryor

Etan is the younger Brother of Actress Sarah Dampf. | Ethan was only 15 days old when he played the baby in the Movie "Junior" in 1994.

More Photos Will Estes
Role: John "J.J." Pryor, Jr.

Born in Los Angeles, Will began acting at age 10 in 1988. He adopted his middle name, Estes, as his stage name, rather than his real last name, Nipper. During 1988 and 1989 Will did many commercials and guest appearances on Network Television shows, including such popular shows as "Highway To... Read More

More Photos Jonathan Adams
Role: Henry Walker

Adams, who plays Dr Daniel Goodman in Bones, was keen on acting from his high school days and he studied theater at Carnegie-Mellon University until he was unable to afford the fees. His first role on the stage was in Arthur Miller's Danger: Memory. In 1989, Jonathan Adams moved to Seattle.... Read More

More Photos Vanessa Lengies
Role: Roxanne Bojarski

Vanessa Lynne-Marie Lengies was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada on July 21, 1985. She started professionally acting at the age of 9. Some of her credits include: Arthur, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and Radio Active. Vanessa was a co-host on the show , Popular Mechanics for Kids, which she was... Read More

More Photos Brittany Snow
Role: Margaret "Meg" Pryor

Brittany's Official Biography for Guiding Light. BRITTANY SNOW (Susan Lemay) Brittany Snow made her debut on Guiding Light on November 9, 1998 as Susan Lemay, a headstrong young girl. Brittany began her career as a model at the age of 3 before moving on to commercials. To date,... Read More

More Photos Virginia Madsen
Role: Rebecca Sandstrom [Ep. 1 - 14]

Born into a family familiar with the ups and downs of acting, Virginia came into this world on September 11, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Elaine, is a writer and producer who has won awards. Her dad, Cal, was a firefighter. It wasn't until her teen years that the acting bug bit big... Read More

Arlen Escarpeta
Role: Sam Walker
Tom Verica
Role: John "Jack" Pryor

Tom Verica born at 13 May 1964 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA. He is married with Kira Arne. He played mostly as a guest-star is some TV-series. Such as: L.A. Law, Central Park West, Providence, American Dreams and most recently in The 4400.

More Photos Gail O'Grady
Role: Helen Dolan Pryor

She is the daughter of Jim a financial planner and his wife Jan. She had a brother Michael an investment banker who recently passed away he was only 42 .She was raised in Wheaton, Illinois. Her mother says she has been a natural mimic since childhood. On the NYPD Blue set in L.A., she was a... Read More

Recurring Roles

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Jesse Hutch
Role: Jimmy Riley
Joey Lawrence
Role: Michael Brooks

Joey was born with the last name Mignogna and was named after his father. His birthname is Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr.When Joey started acting he changed his lastname to Lawrence his middle name by the time, his brother Andrew was born the whole family had changed their name to Lawrence. Joey's... Read More

Tony Alcantar
Role: Lewd Camera Guy
Rachel Boston
Role: Elizabeth "Beth" Mason

Born on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Rachel is a country girl at heart but a New Yorker in spirit. Growing up in Tennessee, she performed in her school, church, and community theaters. At the age of 17 Rachel moved to New York City to pursue her acting career. A former Miss Teen Tennessee, Rachel... Read More

Guest Stars

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Stephen E. Miller
Role: Old Camera Guy
Donnelly Rhodes
Role: Father Haden

Donnelly Rhodes was born December 4, 1937, in Winnipeg. Early in life he wanted to be a warden for the National Park Service, but he joined the Canadian Air Force as a mechanic. When he left the air force he studied at the Manitoba Theatre Center and was a member of the first graduating class... Read More

Kwesi Ameyaw
Role: Eddie
Brooke Theiss
Role: Barbara Gerson

Brooke Theiss was born in 1970 in Palos Verdes, California. She married actor Bryan Genesse in June 1994. The couple has one child, a son named Mitchell, who was born in 1995.

Brenda James
Role: Bonnie Pratt
Kurt Evans
Role: Beach Boy
Michael Coristine
Role: Mike Love
Alaxander Pollack
Role: Kid in Store
Ben Odberg
Role: Dad #2
Brent Chapman
Role: Dad #1
Deanna Milligan
Role: Pregnant Woman
Don Zukovic
Role: Stage Manager
Ted Friend
Role: Announcer
Derek Baynham
Role: Tony Deluca
More Photos Aaron Douglas
Role: Line Guy

Aaron was born in a small town just out of Vancouver called New Westminster. His mother gave birth to Aaron on August 23rd 1971. From such a young age of four or five, Aaron told his parents that he wanted to be an actor. Though unbelieving they listened to Aaron and he quotes them as the... Read More

Nicholas Tresshin
Role: New Camera Guy
Stephen Miller
Role: Old Camera Guy
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Episode: Pilot
Season Number: 1
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