Desperate Housewives
Sunday 9:00 PM on ABC
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Teri Hatcher
Susan Delfino
Teri Hatcher grew up in Sunnyvale, California. In high school she participated on a dance team called The Featherettes. She studied acting at San Francisco's famed American Conservatory Theater, and more importantly was a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49'ers. Her first acting gig came when she was providing moral support for a friend at an audition, and then inadvertantly got cast for a part in The Love Boat. After that, she was a regular on the series MacGyver. She also appeared in many films, including Tango and Cash and The Big Picture, and made memorable guest spots on Seinfeld and L.A. Law. When MacGyver was cancelled, Teri landed the part of Lois Lane on Lois and Clark. After the end of Lois and Clark Teri appeared in films such as 2 Days In The Valley and the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. In 1994 she married fellow actor Jon Tenney. On November 10 1997 they had their first child Emerson Rose. This was a dry period for Teri where she primarly had small roles in films and did a long series of Radio Shack ads. In 2003 Teri filed for divorce and is now a single parent sharing custody of Emerson. Teri finally hit the jackpot when she was cast as the lead in ABC's hit comedy, Desperate Housewives. Which has been a big hit and given Teri two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy.moreless -
Felicity Huffman
Lynette Scavo
Felicity Huffman is an Oscar-nominated Golden-Globe-winning actress popular for her brilliant portrayals of Bree Osbourne, a pre-operative male-to-female transsexual, in the critically-acclaimed 2006 comedy-drama Transamerica and as Lynette Scavo, Wisteria Lane's overwhelmed mother-of-four on ABC's hit series Desperate Housewives. Born in Bedford, New York, she grew up with seven siblings in Aspen, Colorado. Her acting career began while she was attending high school at the Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan. After majoring in theater and graduating in 1981, Felicity earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 1988. She also went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Professionally, she established her acting career via her appearances on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. During that time, she met the two men who would have a huge impact and influence in her professional and personal life -- renowned playwright, film director, and literary genius David Mamet and award-winning actor/director William H. Macy. Mamet helped her out begin her career by casting her in his plays Speed-the-Plow and Cryptogram and his 1988 comedy Things Change. Macy worked with her at the New York Atlantic Theater Company and later on became her husband. After her work on stage, Huffman appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies throughout the '90s apart from her guest appearances on shows like The X-Files, Chicago Hope, and Law & Order. In 1998, she landed her first series regular role as Dana Whitaker, sports news show executive producer on Sports Night, where she got to work alongside her husband. Their other collaborative projects include Magnolia (1999), A Slight Case of Murder (1999), Out of Order (2003) among others. Felicity may also be remembered for her recurring role as KACL's financial reporter, Julia Wilcox on Frasier in 2003. In 2004, Huffman snagged the role which would launch her as a premier actress in the television industry. Being cast as the former-ad-executive-turned-stay-at-home mom Lynette Scavo on the popular drama Desperate Housewives garnered her numerous awards, including the Emmy in 2005 and an Actor Award in 2006, and admiration from her peers, critics, and television fans worldwide. In 2005, she would again elevate her standing as a versatile and talented actress when she portrayed Bree Osbourne in the transgender road trip dramedy Transamerica, a Duncan Tucker film which ruled film festivals in the US and abroad. Huffman herself was honored and recognized for her performance by the critics circles and award-giving bodies including an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe win, both in 2006.moreless -
Marcia Cross
Bree Van de Kamp
Marcia as had a varied career in many colorful television series, including "The Edge of Night," "Knots Landing," "One Life to Live." In 1992, she joined the cast of "MelrosePlace." Her mentally unbalanced character assured her a memorable place in the pop-culture pantheon. She left "Melrose Place" after six seasons to get her Master's Degree. In 2002, Marcia returned to TV in "Everwood." She left "Everwood" after one season to star in the pilot of "Desperate Housewives." This proved to be a wise career decision, as the show became the number one new show of the network television 2004-2005 season. For her role of Bree Van De Kamp, Marcia received critical accolades and several awards and nominations.
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Eva Longoria
Gabrielle Solis
The youngest of four sisters, Eva was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Enrique Longoria, Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles. She attended Texas A&M, Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. In 1998, she was named Miss Corpus Christi USA. Eva later entered a talent contest that brought her to Los Angeles, where she was spotted and subsequently signed by a theatrical agent. Eva landed a role of Isabella Braa Williams on Young and the Restless and won an award for this role. She also appeared in General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Beverly Hills 90210. She co-hosted the syndicated series, The Talent Agency. In 2004, Eva received her big break when she landed the part of Gabrielle Solis, the sexpot, on the hit show, Desperate Housewives. In 2008, Longoria opened a restaurant in West Hollywood called Beso. She and business partner Todd English opened a second Beso steakhouse in Las Vegas in December 2009. In 2010, Longoria released her first fragrance, "Eva by Eva Longoria". Eva was married to General Hospital star Tyler Christopher from 2002 to 2004. She later met Tony Parker in 2005 and they were married on July 7, 2007. On November 17, 2010, Eva filed for divorce from Tony.moreless -
Vanessa Williams
Renee Perry (episodes 135-)
Vanessa was born to music teacher parents in New York City. She danced and sang in school performances and signed high school yearbooks with a promise that she'd one day be on Broadway. After she won her perforating scholarship to Syracuse University she tried to make it into the New York entertainment business. She entered several beauty contests in the year of 1984 and eventually won Miss New York. She later became the first African American woman to win the Miss America contest. During her reign, she found herself involved in a scandal when revealing photographs were leaked to the media, and she ended up resigning her crown. After the media storm had settled down, Vanessa landed a recording contract and released several hit albums, including The Comfort Zone and The Sweetest Days. Following her chart success, she returned to the acting world, appearing in films such as Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Eraser, Soul Food and Shaft. She kept her high school promise and preformed on Broadway in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods.moreless -
Brenda Strong
Mary Alice Young
A native of Portland, OR, Brenda Strong left home to attend Arizona State University, where she earned a bachelors degree in Musical Theater. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles, where she soon began appearing in television and film. A familiar face on television, she has guest starred on C.S.I. and had recurring roles on the popular series Nip/Tuck, Everwood and the critically-acclaimed Sports Night. Strong is also recognizable to Seinfeld fans as Sue Ellen Mishkie, better known as "The Braless Wonder." Strong stars in the upcoming features The Kid and I, opposite Tom Arnold, and The Work and the Glory. Previous feature film credits include Starship Troopers and the recently-released Starship Troopers 2, The Deep End of the Ocean opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Treat Williams, The Craft and the Mel Brooks comedy Spaceballs. Strong is a certified yoga instructor with her own studio in Los Angeles and a line of videos designed to help infertile couples through yoga therapy. She has also taught at UCLA's Mind-Body Institute. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.moreless -
Nicollette Sheridan
Edie Britt (seasons 1-5)
Nicollette Sheridan was born in England to actress Sally Sheridan. She got her start in the minor teen classic, The Sure Thing. Nicollette had a long running role on Knots Landing. After the ending of the show everyone thought her career as a successful actress was over. Than Nicollette got the break of a life time when she landed the role as Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives. In 1991 she married Harry Hamlin, but the titans clashed and the union only lasted two years. She is currently engaged to singer Michael Bolton.moreless -
Dana Delany
Katherine Mayfair (seasons 4-6)
Dana Welles Delany was born on March 13, 1956 in New York City to parents of Irish descent and was raised Catholic in Stamford, CT. Dana knew at an early age she wanted to be an actress. She attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts for her senior year, and was a member of the school's first co-educational class. She attended Wesleyan University and graduated in 1978 and moved back to New York and developed her skills working in daytime television and theater. Dana starred in the Broadway show A Life, and received critical acclaim in a number of off-Broadway productions. Dana acted in a number of TV series after moving to Hollywood including guest spots on "Moonlighting" and "Magnum, P.I". She worked steadily until she would, in 1988, get her own staring vehicle ABC TV's critically-acclaimed series China Beach in which she played Army nurse Colleen McMurphy. This role earned her 3 Emmy nominations and 2 Emmy Awards as Best Actress. Dana moved onto starring roles in movies Such as Exit to Eden (1994). She portrayed Andrea Beaumont in the 1993 animated feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm based on the popular TV show Batman: The Animated Series. She was later cast as Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series. She reprised her role as Lois Lane for Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, and The Batman. She appeared in Pasadena and had multiple guest appearances on shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Boston Legal, Kojak, Related, The L Word, and Battlestar Galactica. She joined Desperate Housewives in the 2007-2008 season as Katherine Mayfair. She also appeared as FBI agent Jordan Shaw in a two-part story on the series Castle. Delany left Desperate Housewives to star in the new ABC series Body of Proof in Spring 2011. Dana serves on the board of the Scleroderma Research Foundation and is a board member of the arts advocacy organization Creative Coalition. She has never been married but has said that after turning 50, she is definitely ready for a man in her life.moreless -
James Denton
Mike Delfino
James Denton has made all of America wish for faulty pipes due to his role as the world's sexiest plumber, Mike Delfino, on ABC's smash hit, Desperate Housewives. Along with the rest of the cast, Denton was honored with the 2005 SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Comedy. A native of Nashville, Denton has been one of Hollywood's busiest actors since he hit town with a training background that has launched many performers into stardom -- a solid body of respected work in the Chicago theatre. Originally attending college on a basketball scholarship, Denton wasn't bitten by the acting bug until he was 20. He landed the role of George Gibbs in a Nashville production of Our Town, got fine reviews, but thought there was a more solid career in selling advertising. He did that in Tennessee and then in North Carolina for four years, before taking off for Chicago to risk everything to become a professional actor. He was soon accepted as one of the town's brightest and busiest actors. After earning a key casting when the Untouchables series came to town to film, Denton was drawn to Los Angeles, where his strong theatre reputation had preceded him, and he was quickly locked in with choice turns in film, on TV and on stage. He started building his big screen profile with performances in such films as Primary Colors, Face/Off and That Old Feeling, but soon off-beat roles in adventurous TV series were claiming his time. In 1997 he landed the role of the eerily sociopathic Mr. Lyle on NBC's hit drama show, The Pretender. The NBC series' multi-year run was followed by The Pretender television films, Pretender 2001 and Pretender: The Island of the Haunted. In 2001 Denton was cast by ABC to star opposite Kim Delaney in Steven Bochco's Philly series, which was critically acclaimed but short-lived. But his growing reputation soon led to a new series casting him as a top player in this nation's homeland security community, Special Agent Jon Kilmer on Threat Matrix. Acting obviously is serious work for the handsome and athletic star. Denton's first role in Chicago theatre was as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, and his last was the terrorist on the French farce, Lapin, Lapin. He was a company member of the Griffin Theatre and at the Strawdog Theatre Ensemble. He added a steady string of roles and accolades to his quickly growing list, including one of the leads in the world premiere of Flesh and Blood, performing in and composing the music for The Night Hank Williams Died, and his portrayal of Kentucky preacher C.C. Showers in The Diviners, which gained him a coveted Joseph Jefferson Best Actor nomination. For these performances, Denton was listed as one of Chicago's hottest actors by Screen Magazine. In Los Angeles he appeared in the premieres of Asylum at the Court Theatre, Locked Up Down Shorty's at the Powerhouse Theatre and In Walked Monk at the Hudson Theatre. In addition to his series-starring roles on TV, his guest appearances include JAG, Sliders, Dark Skies, Two Guys and a Girl, Ally McBeal, and The West Wing.moreless -
Ricardo Antonio Chavira
Carlos Solis
A native of San Antonio, TX, Ricardo Antonio Chavira has worked consistently in all areas of the entertainment industry - film, television and theatre - since arriving in Los Angeles. Film credits include Touchstone's "The Alamo" and several independent films. Television credits include a series regular role on "The Grubbs," recurring roles on "Six Feet Under" and "The Division," and guest star roles on "Joan of Arcadia," "Kingpin," "24" and "JAG," as well as "NYPD Blue" and two other Steven Bocho series, "Philly" and "City of Angels." Chavira starred in a production of "Tracers" at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, and has worked at some of the country's top regional theatres, including the La Jolla Playhouse in "Dogeaters"; The Guthrie, in "Jack and Jill"; the San Diego Rep, in "Bandido"; and most recently, the Seattle Rep & Missouri Rep, where he starred in a co-production of "Living Out." Chavira received his Master of Fine Arts degree from UC-San Diego in 2000 and his "D-A-D" degree in 2003, upon the birth of his son Tomas.moreless -
Doug Savant
Tom Scavo
Doug Savant is probably most recognized as playing Matt Fielding, the only regular gay character on Melrose Place.
He met and married Laura Leighton, who also starred with him playing Sydney Andrews. The couple married in 1997 and have two children, Jack Douglas, who was born on Oct. 10, 2000 and Lucy Jane, who was born June 9th, 2005.
He has joined his fellow Melrose Place cast mate Marcia Cross on Desperate Housewives playing Tom Scavo the husband of Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman).moreless -
Kyle MacLachlan
Orson Hodge (episodes 42-135)
Kyle MacLachlan was born on February 22, 1959, in Yakima, Washington, and attended Eisenhower High School in Yakima. In 1982, he was graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts.
Although this talented actor claims to be a descendant of Johann Sebastian Bach on his mother's side, more easily provable is the fact MacLachlan developed his love of drama when reading the Hardy Boys adventures as a child, acting
out all the parts as he went along. After theatre experience, Kyle was discovered for films by director David Lynch, who cast the actor as the ingenuous
male leads in Dune (1984) and Blue Velvet (1986), with whom he has remained friends.
In 1990, Kyle won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of FBI agent Dale Cooper in the Lynch-created TV series Twin Peaks." Reportedly, he turned down the Charlie Sheen role in Oliver Stone's Platoon. He made his directorial debut with an episode of the made-for-cable anthology Tales from the Crypt.
He and Desiree Gruber were married on April 20, 2002, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Miami, Florida.
His most current role is Orson Hodge, in ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Andrea Bowen
Julie Mayer (seasons 1-4; 6)
Andrea's Les Miserables Bio:
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Andrea Bowen(Young Cosette/Young Eponine) Broadway Debut. Staged Concert Reading of Stephen Shwartz's Children of Eden. Feature Films: Highball, New York Crossing. TV: "Law and Order", "All My Children", "David Letterman", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Thanks to Marianne Leone at Terrific Talent, and to Mom, Dad, Jessica, Graham, Jillian, Alex, and Cameron.
Andrea Bowen's Sound Of Music Bio:
Andrea Bowen (Marta) Broadway: Les Miserables (Young Cosette). Staged Reading: Stephen Shwartz's Children Of Eden. Films: Highball, New York Crossing. TV: "Law and Order", "All My Children", "David Letterman", "Conan O'Brien". Recording: Night of The Hunter (Pearl). Love to Marianne at Terrific Talent.
Andrea Bowen's Jane Eyre Bio:
Andrea Bowen (Adele) Credits: The Sound Of Music (Broadway and National tour with Richard Chamberlin, originated the role of Marta), Les Miserables (Broadway Cast, Young Cosette). Feature Films: Highball, New York Crossing. TV: "Law and Order", "All My Children", "Rosie", "David Letterman", "Conan O'Brien". Recordings: Jane Eyre (original cast album), The Sound Of Music ('98 Revival, original cast), Night of The Hunter (concept cd/Varese Sarabande Pearl), Broadway Kids (America), Sugar Beats (Car Tunes), Z The Masked Musical. Love and Thanks to my family and Marianne.
Andrea Bowen's Desperate Housewives Bio Release:
Andrea Bowen began her life as a professional performer on Broadway in New York at the age of six, playing young Cosette in "Les Misrables," becoming the youngest Cosette in the show's 16-year run. She went on to originate the role of Marta Von Trapp in the original cast of the Broadway revival of "The Sound of Music," with Richard Chamberlain, and the role of Adele in the Broadway musical production of "Jane Eyre." While performing on Broadway, she also began to guest star on many New York-based TV shows, such as "Law & Order" and "Third Watch." She also appeared in the films "New York Crossing" and "Highball."
Prior to being cast in "Desperate Housewives," Andrea played the role of Zooey Glass in the ABC primetime series "That Was Then." She also played 12-year-old genius Riley Ellis in a recurring role on Fox's "Boston Public." She has essayed a wide variety of roles in her numerous guest star appearances, including an altruistic cystic fibrosis patient on "Strong Medicine," an ill-tempered and foul mouthed foster child on "One Tree Hill," the bratty child of a sports star on "Arli$$," and a shy, suicidal teenager on "Nip/Tuck."
Andrea has also found success as a voiceover artist, lending her vocal talents to many projects, including the film "Ice Age" and two recently completed animated pilots for the Cartoon Network, "Party Wagon" and "Ben-10."
As a recording artist, she can be heard on the original cast albums of "Jane Eyre, The Musical" and "The Sound of Music, '98 Broadway Revival," as well as "Night of the Hunter," "Z: the Masked Musical," "Broadway Kids Sing America" and the Sugar Beats discs "Car Tunes" and "Christmas Album".
Andrea is the youngest of six siblings, each of whom has found considerable success as a performer on Broadway and in film and television. She currently lives with her mom and dad in the Los Angeles area. In addition to acting, she is an accomplished singer and dancer who also enjoys swimming and horseback riding. She loves to read and was recently named Student of the Year for academic achievement at her 8th Grade culmination.
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Kathryn Joosten
Karen McCluskey
Kathryn Joosten is a two time Emmy Award winning actress. Joosten did not began her to hone her craft until middle age in the 1980's, after she started taking acting classes in Chicago. She started her acting career at the age of 42. Prior to finding herself under the bright lights and behind the camera lens Joosten worked as a psychiatric nurse. By the time the mid-1990's had rolled around Joosten found her way to Hollywood, where she would take on many guest roles in some of televisions most beloved shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Roseanne, Dharma & Greg, Murphy Brown, and several others. In a 1997 episode of Frasier titled 'Roz's Turn', Joosten appeared as Vera, the mother and personal secretary of Frasier's conniving agent, Bebe Glazer, played by Harriet Sansom Harris. Little did the two actresses know that they would be reunited to play neighbors in the first season of the colossal ABC hit Desperate Housewives. As 1999 approached Joosten would find herself in the role that would put her on the map, a role that she would become well known for, as Delores Landingham, secretary to the president (played by Martin Sheen) on the wildly popular West Wing. Joosten played this part for two seasons, until her character's death in a car crash in 2001. She would lend her talents to the show twice more after her death in flashback episode. Joosten's role on The West Wing opened many doors for her and gave entrance into many significant guest spots on several extremely popular shows. Since 2001, she has appeared in such shows as Scrubs in the episode titled 'My Old Lady' which won her a Humaitas Prize. Some of her other credits include The X-Files, The Closer, Grey's Anatomy, Charmed, Will & Grace, and many others. Joosten also had a recurring role as one of the less intimidating incarnations of GOD on the now canceled TV series Joan of Arcadia. Most recently Joosten can be found living on Wisteria Lane portraying Mrs. Karen McCluskey on ABC's smash hit Desperate Housewives. Joosten's Mrs. McCluskey is the lonely and most often bickering neighbor of Felicity Huffman's character Lynette Scavo. With her role on Desperate Housewives Joosten has earned two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series in both 2005 and 2008. She has also received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations alongside her fellow Housewives for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from 2006 - 2008. While Kathryn Joostens name may not be one that everyone recognizes right off the bat her face and her talent certainly are. With an impeccable gift for comedic timing and the ability to make some of the most hateful characters seem lovable Joosten is definitely an A+ actress. It might have taken her a long time to begin her acting career but she isn't showing any signs of letting it go any time soon and for that we are truly happy.moreless -
Shawn Pyfrom
Andrew Van de Kamp
Shawn Pyfrom was born on August 16th 1986 in Tampa, Florida. Shawn has been acting ever since he could remember. He has acted in movies, TV series and TV movies. Although Shawn is best known for his role as Andrew Van De Kamp on "Desperate Housewives," he has also starred in "Reba," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Touched By An Angel," and "7th Heaven." Shawn grew up in Florida but often travelled to Los Angeles with his family for his acting jobs. Shawn has a natural talent in acting and is currently one of the up and coming young stars in Hollywood. Shawn loves people and enjoys Shawn enjoys volunteering his time with needy children and those less fortunate. When Shawn isn't working, he loves Shawn enjoys rollerblading, scootering, listening to music, hanging out with friends and going to the movies. He is a straight A student and is an avid reader. Shawn currently resides in Los Angeles and with his sister Amber and his mother Gail. His father and his brother Chris still reside in Tampa and Shawn hopes tp relocate them to Los Angeles in the near future.moreless -
Joy Lauren
Danielle Van de Kamp (seasons 1-4)
Joy Lauren was born on October 18th, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia and is best known for her role as Danielle Van De Kamp on the hit ABC series, 'Desperate Housewives.' Joy's career started at the very young age of seven when she realized that her passion was acting. She began performing at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta and it was there that her mother knew that her daughter would be a superstar. When Joy was 11 years old, her mother decided to move to Los Angeles so Joy could have a better change at pursuing her dream. Joy continued acting in theater plays and small parts in television shows for another 5 years until she was cast in her life changing role on 'Desperate Housewives.' She has since become a household face and continues to amaze viewers with her acting abilities. Although Joy's talent is in acting, she also is an accomplished dancer and horseback rider. She attended the Atlanta Dance Company and breeds show horses in her spare time. Joy was a very bright student and graduated from high school at the young age of 14. She resides in Los Angeles with her mother.moreless -
Kevin Rahm
Lee McDermott (episodes 74-)
Kevin was born January 7, 1971 in Texas. His family moved to Louisiana when he was young. Kevin attended Brigham Young University where he gained an interest in acting. He took part in several stage productions before moving to Los Angeles to further his acting career. Kevin does not limit himself to one medium, he can be found with roles on the stage as well as on television and in movies.moreless -
Tuc Watkins
Bob Hunter (episodes 74-)
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Mark Moses
Paul Young (seasons 1-2;7)
Mark Moses has had a distinguished career in film, television and theatre. His long and varied list of television credits include series regular roles on The Single Guy and In My Life, and recurring roles on Ally McBeal and Grand. He has had lead roles in such celebrated movies and miniseries for television as Saving Jessica Lynch, The James Dean Story, The Rough Riders The Tracker and North and South. He has recently guest starred on such series as NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Las Vegas, The District, Malcolm in the Middle, 10-8, American Dreams, Seventh Heaven and Oliver Beene. Moses' impressive feature career includes having the distinction of working with Oliver Stone three times, in Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July and The Doors. He has also had that opportunity twice with Brett Ratner, on Red Dragon and in the soon-to-be released feature After the Sunset. Other film work includes Ridley Scott's Someone to Watch Over Me, Race to Space, Gettysburg and Deep Impact. His extensive list of theatre credits include appearing on Broadway in Slab Boys, at the New York Shakespeare Festival in Love's Labors Lost and at the Mark Taper Forum in Our Country's Good.moreless -
Cody Kasch
Zach Young (seasons 1-2)
Cody got his start in small roles on shows such as ER, The Practice, and Boomtown. He went on to star in the short-lived series Out There and Normal, Ohio. He got his break when he got the role of the disturbed teenager on the hit show Desperate Housewives.moreless -
Steven Culp
Rex Van de Kamp (season 1)
Steven was born in La Jolla, California. (His father was in the Navy). When his parents divorced he moved to Virginia Beach. He grew up in Virginia with 2 sisters and a brother.
He graduated from the College of William & Mary, Virginia. At William & Mary he majored in English literature. He then studied English Literature at The University of Exeter in England and later pursued graduate studies in Theater Arts & Acting at Brandeis University.
He acted on stage in New York and did some work on local soap operas.
Steven then moved to California and has appeared in numerous television shows. He has also appeared in movies, his best role that of Roberth Kennedy in the movie
"Thirteen Days"
On TV he became popular with the role of a CIA Agent Clayton Webb on JAG. He was a reacuring guest for several seasons.
In 2004 he became the first actor to be a reaccuring star in 4 different shows simultaneously (JAG, The West Wing, Enterprise and ER)
He is now a regular in the top rated show "Desperate Housewives"
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Jesse Metcalfe
John Rowland (season 1)
Jesse Metcalfe -- actor. He was born on December 9, 1978 in Waterford, Connecticut. He is most recognized as Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald on the NBC soap opera Passions and as John Rowland on the ABC tv drama Desperate Housewives. -
Roger Bart
George Williams (episodes 11-32)
A veteran of the stage, Roger won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Snoopy in the Broadway revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Most recently, he was seen in the smash hit The Producers, for which he was nominated for another Tony as Featured Actor. Along with his numerous theatre credits, Roger has provided the singing voices for characters in animated films and now makes his debut in a starring role on television.moreless -
Richard Burgi
Karl Mayer (season 2, recurring otherwise)
Richard was born on July 30, 1958 in Montclair, New Jersey. He is married to Lori Kahn, and they have two sons. For Richard, a strong interest in music and theater is in his blood. His parents and three siblings were interested in the performing arts and the Burgi home was a fertile environment. "It was a crazy household. My dad and mom would play music, and my older brother and I played in bands, so there was always some activity going on... I think my dad's credo was, 'Keep your eyes and ears open, a smile on your face and your big mouth shut.'" Richard recalls, "my brother and I had a detective agency when we were kids. We were really enamored with these kids' novels, the Brains Benton series. They're rather obscure. They were, I guess, a thinking boys' alternative to the Hardy Boys. Not that the Hardy Boys were idiots. But, I mean, these were really wildly constructed stories that these two junior detectives went through. So he and I had fashioned ourselves after Brains Benton and his partner, and had a laboratory and all these Erlenmeyer flasks - beakers and condensers. And we'd make this and boil that. And we had gunpowder, and we'd light fires in the basement. And it was total insanity. But the final straw, as far as my parents were concerned, was when... well, the house caught on fire one day. It got messy. So we had to retire early." As a teenager, he was also interested in the Secret Service. "I loved the name, I loved the idea of the stealthy nature of protecting and serving, doing all that cloak and dagger bull." His first foray into acting was "when an old girlfriend was directing a play when I was in high school, and she asked me to come in and read. I was playing in a band and playing sports, and I thought, sure, I can fit it in." After finishing school, Richard traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe, laying the foundation for an interest in travel that continues to this day. Though a career in acting was always one of Richard's goals, it took a while for the goal to become a reality. "At the time when I made the decision to be an actor, I was 28, and a lot of those tumultuous late teen-early twenties years, I was supporting myself in various jobs. So I knew in high school I was going to be an actor, I had this vision in my head, this voice or premonition, whatever you want to call it, that's what I was going to do, but I was kind of like, well, I don't know how to go about that." He finally ended up in New York City and got a job at the Manhattan Squash Club as a squash pro, playing in tournaments and working construction jobs. Richard began studying acting and gaining acting experience with commercials and cameos, which led to regular roles on several daytime dramas. When Richard left Days of Our Lives, the co-executive producer said "Richard has such great timing, whether dramatic or comedic." During his stint on the show, he liked to pull pranks on his co-star, Arianna Chase. She said, "I'll have a dramatic scene and he'll say dirty things under his breath right before we go on the air. He's very funny, but he's a naughty little boy." Knocked askew by his father's death, Richard found that acting helped stabilize his world. "Every time you go in front of a camera or get on the boards, you're out there on a limb and have no idea what's going to happen," he explained. "It's kind of like when I was a kid and I used to jump off high cliffs into water; I never knew if I was going to make it. I have the training and a sense of method, but I just try to allow for the magic of the moment to manifest." A move to Los Angeles allowed him to read for different types of roles. A recurring role as Lane Cassidy in Viper led to a lead role in One West Waikiki with Cheryl Ladd. His time on One West Waikiki ended up being short-lived, because the show was soon canceled by CBS, although a total of twenty episodes were produced and released into syndication. "It was a great job with great people. We did solid numbers, including 14th in the week for the first episode, but the network changed the guard, as it seems to do a lot, and that was that." His character, Mack Wolfe, was a man fighting demons, struggling to become a hero. "I think it was organic in that way to take him in that direction, because I think to watch people struggle through their dark elements is appealing. Going through it and out and up into a joyful, winning, positive, light area is appealing... and the possibility of sliding back." As the character Jim Ellison in four seasons of The Sentinel, Richard played "a champion of the light, of the good, that's where he is, that's where I am in some way." Richard has been keeping busy since The Sentinel ceased production, guesting on a number of popular Primetime dramas and sitcoms. A spot on the CBS hit Touched By An Angel was followed by a recurring role on the controversial and short-lived FOX sitcom Action. Next up was the NBC sitcom Veronica's Closet, followed by NBC's drama Providence, and a role opposite Linda Hamilton in the ABC telemovie Bailey's Mistake. The Fall 2000 season found Richard on the hit CBS drama, The District, in the recurring role of Captain Vincent Hunter of Internal Affairs. That same season also saw him guesting on the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me and the PAX network's Twice in A Lifetime. Richard finished an eleven-episode run on the recurring-character cast of the breakout smash FOX drama, Twenty Four (playing both Alan York and Kevin Carroll) in early 2002, and finished principal photography on a new feature film titled Wheelmen, in late 2001. The film is scheduled to premiere in early August. Most recently, Richard has joined the recurring cast of the hit CBS drama Judging Amy, playing the part of ex-husband Michael Cassidy. Right now, Richard cherishes his time with his family. Marriage and fatherhood agree with him; in fact, they "changed my life around," he says. "I'm more in love than I've ever been. I can't imagine anything that surpasses this." Time with family dovetails with Richard's other loves -- music, surfing, nature and bird-watching. Richard is the proud owner of a vintage Buddy Miles drum-set and enjoys playing it whenever possible; during a recent appearance on Access Hollywood, he revealed that get-togethers in the Burgi household often turn into impromptu concerts, with adults grabbing instruments and children singing along. An enthusiastic surfer and nature lover, Richard spends as much time outdoors as possible, either at the beach or hiking through the hills with his family. Introducing his sons to the natural world is an added pleasure. He feels a strong connection to nature and is an advocate of environmental protection and preservation. Richard supports the work of the Surfrider Foundation, a San Clemente, CA - based organization which works to protect and preserve shoreline and coastal environments. "Life comes and goes, and I think we need to save our planet and not hurt it," he explains. "I like to be proactive, but at the same time I like to work in a grass roots way and impact my environment as best I can." Richard is also an avid bird-watcher, an interest he discovered as a ten-year-old. In keeping with his fondness for birds and his dedication to hands-on, "grass roots" work, Richard has expressed interest in the work of the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, a volunteer-run organization which promotes the welfare of birds of prey through rehabilitation, preservation, and education programs. His love of the sea has also led him to the Laguna Beach, CA - based Friends of the Sea Lion Marine Mammal Center, also a volunteer-run and supported organization which tends to the needs of sick and injured sea mammals through programs similar in nature to those of the Bird of Prey Center. "I've had three clear thoughts in my life. One, I was going to get married and have a family, one I was going to be an actor and one I was going to surf." He's managed to combine all three goals successfully.moreless -
Alfre Woodard
Betty Applewhite (season 2)
Alfre Woodard is the youngest of three children born to her parents in Oklahoma. She was named by her godmother, who claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name in written out in gold letters. A former high school cheerleader and track star, she got the acting bug after being pursuaded to audition for a school play by a nun at her school. She went on to study acting at Boston University and enjoyed a brief stint on Broadway before moving to LA. She got her first break in Remember My Name (1978) which also starred Jeff Goldblum. She lives in Santa Monica with her husband, writer Roderick Spencer, and their two adopted children: Mavis and Duncan. She was named one of the Most Beautiful People in America by People Magazine.moreless -
Mehcad Brooks
Matthew Applewhite (season 2)
Has modeled since the age of fifteen. Attended the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television. Attended L.C. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. -
NaShawn Kearse
Caleb Applewhite (episodes 31-47)
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Dougray Scott
Ian Hainsworth (season 3)
Born in Scotland and as Stephen Scott, he changed his name to Dougray Scott after his birth name was already being registered at Equity.
Dougray studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama and not long after leaving started to land roles in a local theatre company.
From local roles he went on to land a major role on the series Soldier Soldier a popular UK show.
That one role lead him to land his major movie role as Prince Henry in the movie Ever After for which he is most well known for.moreless -
Josh Henderson
Austin McCann (episodes 49-63)
Josh Henderson was born on October 25, 1981 in Dallas, Texas and is best known for his role as Austin McCann on Desperate Housewives. Josh graduated from Tulsa Memorial Senior High School in May 2000 and moved to Texas to audition for PopStars 2 in Dallas. After being chosen with other singers from Dallas, he was given suggestions not to sing like Justin Timberlake and to find his own voice. Using those suggestions, he was chosen as one of the five PopStars 2 winners. The group called themselves Scene 23, two guys and three girls. After band was dropped from their record label, the band quickly disbanded. Josh set his heart into acting and struck gold when he appeared as Edie Britt's nephew on Desperate Housewives in 2006. His bad boy attitude instantly made him a fan favorite among young female viewers. Josh continues his pursuit of a solo singing career and continues to act on the side. Josh resides in Los Angeles, California.moreless -
Lyndsy Fonseca
Dylan Mayfair (season 4)
Most recognized on primetime television as Dylan Mayfair, a resident of Wisteria lane, on Desperate Housewives and the Daughter who appears during the first few seconds in episodes of HowI Met Your Mother, Lyndsy Fonseca possesses an acting resume that would leave any upcoming TV actor ten years her senior in awe and envy. Since this California native made her television debut in 2001, she has continuously landed roles on numerous television shows including her three-year stint on the daytime soap The Young and the Restless. Lyndsy, raised in Alameda and Moraga, California, was discovered after placing third in the International Modeling & Talent Association Young Miss Dancer of the Year competition and second in the Miss Barbizon Young Miss Talent of the Year. When she was just 13, her family moved to Los Angeles after she booked her first television role as the teen version of Colleen Carlton, who lived with her father at the Carlton Manor, on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. Her three-year contract ended as her character moved back to live with her mother in New York. During that time, Lyndsy also played Jenn Cardell, a student at Winslow High School, on the FOX ensemble drama Boston Public and had guest appearances on Malcolm in the Middle and NYPD Blue. In the years that followed, Fonseca would appear in several made-for-TV movies and television series including the popular primetime shows CSI, House, and Heroes, where she was supposed to have a recurring character if not for a previous commitment to another hit show, Desperate Housewives. Leaving daytime television in 2005 only led to bigger opportunities as she was cast the same year as the future daughter of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, where her scenes only involved her sitting on a couch beside her brother listening to their father's rambling. In 2006, she was introduced as Donna, the frisky fastfood outlet co-worker of Sarah Henrickson (Amanda Seyfried), on HBO's Big Love. At the start of Desperate Housewives fourth season (2007), Fonseca settled in Wisteria lane as a member of the mysterious Mayfair family who moved back into the neighborhood after twelve years of being away. In between television projects, she was also able to squeeze in the filming of the 2007 dramedy The Beautiful Ordinary which featured Amber Heard and TV stars Moira Kelly (One Tree Hill) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl).moreless
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Characters With Hidden Agendas, Crazy Neighborhood, Dramedy, Dry Humor, Dysfuntional Families
