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Christian Kane
Jack Chase
Born in Dallas, Texas, Christian and his family moved around the Southwest before settling in Norman, Oklahoma. While attending the University of Oklahoma and studying Art History, Christian decided he would rather be an actor and left for Los Angeles without completing his degree.
In 1997, Christian landed his first acting role on the TV series Fame L.A. His breakout year, however, was 1999; it was then that he landed the role of Wolfram & Hart lawyer Lindsey McDonald on the series Angel. He became a recurring character, appearing in three of the five seasons of the show.
Since then, Christian has appeared in various movies and TV shows, including Taxi (2004), Into the West (2005), Close to Home (2005-2006), and Death Walks the Streets (2009). His most recent role on television was that of Eliot Spencer on the TNT drama Leverage, which debuted in December of 2008 and is slated to return for a second season during the summer of 2009.
Christian is also the lead singer of the southern rock band Kane, which has been described as "a mix of country, rock and rockabilly". Formed in 1998 by Christian and friend Steve Carlson, Kane has toured in the United States, Britain, and Germany, and is signed to a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing Nashville where they are working to release their third album.
Their first two albums were self-released, the first being their eponymous (self-titled) debut and the second being a live concert recorded in London. News and merchandise can be found on their official website and MySpace page.moreless -
John Carroll Lynch
Steve Sharpe
John was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1963 and he was raised in Denver. John attended The Catholic University of America, graduating with a B.F.A in theatre. Following his graduation, John concentrated on stage work until the early 90's when he made the move to film and television roles. John has since starred in numerous movies, including Mercury Rising and Gone in Sixty Seconds and on television with recurring roles in The Drew Carey Show and Carnivle.moreless -
David Starzyk
Thom
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Jennifer Finnigan
Annabeth Chase
The Daytime Emmy winner for Younger Outstanding Actress, Jennifer Finnigan who plays Bridget Forrester Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful was born and raised in Montral, Canada. Being from Montral, Jennifer speaks fluent French. Her hobbies include creative writing, singing, taking piano lessons, swing dancing and travelling. As a child, Jennifer was a model, she eventually turned to acting. Jennifer was invited to join the comedy troupe 'Yikes!' as the first female member. Her other television roles include Student Bodies(1997), Are You Afraid of the Dark(1992), La Femme Nikita(1997), Largo Winch (2001), The Stalking of Laurie Show (2000, a TV movie), Big Wolf on Campus (1999, TV) playing "Vesper" The Fearing Mind (2000, TV). In 2001, her portrayal of Bridget on The Bold on the Beautiful led to a Young Artist Award nomination. In 2001, she was also nominated for a Soap Opera Digest award for her role on The Bold on the Beautiful. In 2002, 2003 and 2004, Jennifer won a Daytime Emmy for her role of Bridget on The Bold on the Beautiful. Jennifer's father Jack Finnigan is a well-known radio host on Montral on CJAD 800 (he has been with the station since before Jennifer was born) and often mentions his daughter during his shows.moreless -
Kimberly Elise
Maureen Scofield
Kimberly may be best known for her role as Denzel Washington's wife in the drama John Q, in which she was nominated for a NAACP Image Award. Her next film project is Manchurian Candidate, starring Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep. Elise's other film credits include Bait, Beloved where she won a Golden Satellite Award and CFCA Award and was nominated for a Cable Ace Award and NAACP Image Award, and Set It Off in which she made her feature film debut opposite Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Vivica A. Fox. In television, Elise has had recurring roles on the UPN-TV sitcom Girlfriends and Showtime Network drama Soul Food. Her other television credits include the Showtime Special Bojangles where she starred opposite the late Gregory Hines and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, the ABC-TV movie of the week The Loretta Claiborne Story, and The Ditchdigger's Daughter, for which she won a Cable Ace Award. Filmography: Set it Off (1996) Beloved (1998) Bait (2000) John Q (2002) The Manchurian Candidate (2004) Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)moreless -
Jon Seda
Ray Blackwell
Jon Seda was born in Clifton, New Jersey. He got his first start as a boxer when he decided to try out in the film "Gladiator". All he was hoping for was to be an extra but he actually got a part. He was runner up at the NJ Golden Gloves competition. His record was 21-1. He got first noticed when he got the role of Chino in the film "I like it like that".moreless -
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David James Elliott
ADA James Conlon
Born on 21 September 1960 in Canada, David spends a considerable time of his youth on the Bahamas where his father's relatives still live, while the latter has emigrated to Canada. Rock music gets the best of David, him being lead singer of a band in high-school times. In the year of his (planned) graduation he drops out of high-school to pursue his dream of becoming a rock star. When he realizes that this path is not likely to prove successful, David returns to school and finally graduates. In that time, one of his teachers points out his talents as an actor when David read the part of King Lear in a theatre history class. Attending Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto (specifically chosen to support his acting talent based on his brother's advice), he takes part in an audition for the "Young Company" of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, earning him a job at that acting group for two years. It is also in Stratford where he wins the Jean Chalmers Award for most promising actor. Getting into Ryerson Polytechnic required taking part in an audtition which he was completely screwing up. Falling back on some singing and improvisation finally proved successful. "It was a miracle", Elliott later stated in an interview. Some little promising endeavours followed his graduation from Ryerson, such as the role of a male stripper in a b-movie. Elliott's first major part was in CBC's "Street Legal" as an attractive love interest for the lead female lawyers. A little like JAG -- with roles switched. Nevertheless, "Street Legal" was soon featuring him as a co-star and almost giving him the main part in a spin-off from that CBS series. However, David decided to go to Hollywood. "Street Legal" already credited him as "David Elliott" so he would naturally register with the Actor's Guild by that name, only to find that the screen name was already taken, so he added the middle "James". The first years in Hollywood (1990-1992) turned out as a difficult struggle for him when a promising part in a Disney production vanished because he was too young. It was also in 1992 that he married actress Nanci Chambers with whom he now has a daughter, Stephanie (born 1993), and a son, Wyatt (born 2003). "The Untouchables" was one step on his way to stardom, along with notable guest appearances in "Melrose Place" and "Seinfeld" (among others). Finally, when JAG auditions selected David as the star, hard times were at an end -- Elliott and Chambers celebrated a proper wedding on 26 June 1999. His directorial debut took place in spring 2001 when he directed JAG episode 6-22 "Lifeline", a remarkable example of the series.moreless -
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Jerry Bruckheimer
Executive Producer
Born in 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of German immigrants, Jerry Bruckheimer has become one of the most prolific producers in television and movie entertainment. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1967, he worked in advertising before deciding on a degree in entertainment. Jerry then moved to Los Angeles where he began a career in films. His first credit as a producer was on Farewell, My Lovely in 1975. He then teamed with Don Simpson and together they produced some of the highest grossing movies during the 1980s. He formed Jerry Bruckheimer Films in 1996, which produced blockbuster hits Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Remember the Titans, Glory Road, King Arthur, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series.moreless -
Jonathan Littman
Executive Producer
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Jim Leonard
Executive Producer
Jim Leonard is a 1978 graduate of Hanover College. He has written several significant plays that have won awards, including "The Diviners". Woody Harrelson, a 1983 grad of Hanover College, was not cast in the original 1980 production of the play, but after fame beset Woody, he returned to the college, gathered the original cast together, and put on his own production.
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Simon West
Executive Producer
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Jerry Bruckheimer
Executive Producer
Born in 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of German immigrants, Jerry Bruckheimer has become one of the most prolific producers in television and movie entertainment. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1967, he worked in advertising before deciding on a degree in entertainment. Jerry then moved to Los Angeles where he began a career in films. His first credit as a producer was on Farewell, My Lovely in 1975. He then teamed with Don Simpson and together they produced some of the highest grossing movies during the 1980s. He formed Jerry Bruckheimer Films in 1996, which produced blockbuster hits Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Remember the Titans, Glory Road, King Arthur, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series.moreless -
Jim Leonard
Executive Producer
Jim Leonard is a 1978 graduate of Hanover College. He has written several significant plays that have won awards, including "The Diviners". Woody Harrelson, a 1983 grad of Hanover College, was not cast in the original 1980 production of the play, but after fame beset Woody, he returned to the college, gathered the original cast together, and put on his own production.
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Jonathan Littman
Executive Producer
Jonathan Littman is CSI's executive producer and head of Bruckheimer Films' TV division. -
Simon West
Executive Producer
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Jim Leonard
Creator
Jim Leonard is a 1978 graduate of Hanover College. He has written several significant plays that have won awards, including "The Diviners". Woody Harrelson, a 1983 grad of Hanover College, was not cast in the original 1980 production of the play, but after fame beset Woody, he returned to the college, gathered the original cast together, and put on his own production.
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Drama, Suspense
Themes
Absent Parent, Characters With Hidden Agendas, Coping With Death, Facing Danger, Failed Crime
