Highlander
Other (ended 1998)
Cast & Crew
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Lisa Howard
Anne Lindsey (Season 3)
Lisa is an actress best known for her roles as Lili Marquette on Earth: Final Conflict and Dr. Anne Lindsay on Highlander: The Series. She has been married to writer Daniel Cerone (First Wave, Charmed) since 1985 and they have two children, Sofia Cerone (b. 1999) and Jasper Cerone (b. January 8th, 2002).
Lisa comes from a family of cemetary owners back in London, Ontario. She currently resides in Los Angeles.moreless -
Stan Kirsch
Richie Ryan
Stan Kirsch's first role was as a Campbell's soup kid at age 4. When his parents decided it would be better for him not to pursue a career as a child actor, Stan left the entertainment business behind to pursue an education. While in high school, Stan developed an interest in politics. After graduating magna cum laude from Duke University with a degree in Political Science, Stan was drawn back into acting. After a few stints on soaps, After School Movies, a children's show (Riders in the Sky) and various other projects, Stan landed the role of Richie on Highlander: The Series. He has been a guest star on Friends (The One With the Ick Factor), JAG (twice in different roles), First Monday (a reporter) and numerous other shows.
In 2004, Stan made his debut as a screenwriter, director and producer (Stan also appears in the film) with the comedy short Straight Eye: The Movie.
In late 2008, Stan founded his own acting school.
On Valentine's Day, 2009, Stan married actress Kristyn Green.
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Jim Byrnes (I)
Joe Dawson (Seasons 2-6)
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Philip Akin
Charlie DeSalvo (Season 2)
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Amanda Wyss
Randi MacFarland (Season 1)
Amanda Wyss grew up in Manhattan Beach, a California suburb. She was a cheerleader and a member of the student council at Aviation High School and loves to dance and sing. Amanda started acting at the age of 12 and has received lots of encouragement since from family, especially her sister who is an actress in New York. She has appeared in many films, including A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).moreless -
Adrian Paul
Duncan MacLeod
Adrian Paul Hewett's mother is Italian and his father British and he was born in London. He is well traveled and fluently speaks Italian, French, a little German and is currently learning Spanish, but he only reads in English. Upon turning 16, when most British kids graduate high school he opted to stay on two years more for a higher education. In London, he had a job selling windows door to door. Needless to say that didn't last long. In 1985, when he first came to the States, he pursued a modeling and dance career. He was a choreographer, but has since changed his horizons. He doesn't have any children and is divorced after a 6 year marriage to actress/model Meilani Paul. The ex-Mrs. Paul can be seen in the Highlander episode , Counterfeit Part 1. His hobbies include, golf, volleyball, reading, soccer, rugby and martial arts. He has extensively studied martial arts for the last 14 years, including ten years of Hung Gar Sefu (or "Master" in English). Vernon Reatta, who played Manny of Kell's posse in Highlander: End Game, also was a Tong hitman in the Highlander episode, Revenge of the Sword. Hungar is a Shaolin-based form and is also called Choy La Fut. Paul also has studied Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu and boxing. For a few episodes of Highlander he studied Kali, the art of stick fighting, but soon realized the arts of "Empty Hand" and the Sword were his forte. He has had extensive sword training in various aspects of the Japanese Katana and several other fencing styles. Many of these different styles were helped along by Bob Anderson (sword master for Season 1 and 2 of Highlander and Sword Master F) and Braun McAsh or "F" as he is called by his friends. McAsh worked for four years on Highlander, the TV series, and has been the swordmaster for many different films including Highlander End Game. Watch for him in the Ireland flashback scene. Paul has an affinity for weapons and learning to successfully use them. He has a vast private collection of swords throughout his home. During filming of Highlander: The Gathering and the first episode of Highlander, Paul met Christopher "Christov" Lambert (Highlander 1, 2, 3, 4 and Resurrection) . Lambert and Paul hit it off, the very first second. This boyish yet brotherly relationship shows onscreen, creating something only Highlander /Watcher fans can truly understand. In 1998 , Paul founded the P.E.A.C.E. fund (Protect Educate and Aid Children Everywhere). The P.E.A.C.E. Fund is very active. Recent films include Moscow Heat, an action movie, and Throttle, a thriller. He also starred in a submarine thriller, Tides of War, and is presently filming a new Highlander movie, Highlander: The Source, with a release date of 2006.moreless -
Alexandra Vandernoot
Tessa Noel (Seasons 1-2)
Alexandra Vandernoot is a Belgian actress. She has starred in many French films. Her well known role in the United States and around the world is in the hit fantasy television series Highlander as Tessa Nol, Duncan MacLeod's girlfriend (and eventual fiancee). She appeared from the first episode through the 3rd episode of season 2, in which her character was killed. She later returned in the "Highlander" season 2 finale as a girl made up to look like Tessa, and then in the series finale as Tessa Nol.moreless -
Michel Modo
Maurice Lalonde (Seasons 2-3)
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Peter Wingfield
Methos aka Adam Pierson
Born in Cardiff, Peter trained as a doctor at Brasenose College,Oxford and St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College. His drama training was at the National Youth Theatre in Wales and at the Guild School of Music and Drama in London. On leaving drama school in 1990, Peter made his television debut in Beeban Kindron's Screen Two production of Antonia and Jane (1991) before going on to play lead roles in three television drama series: Alex in Granada TV's "Medics" (1990); Lt. Nick Pasco in "Soldier Soldier" (1991) for Central TV; and Tom Walton in "The Men's Room" (1991), a five-part series directed by Antonia Bird for BBC TV. In 1991, Peter filmed a second series of "Medics" (1990) for directors Simon Cellan Jones and Clive Fleury. He Went on to play the role of Martin Welford (opposite Edward Petherbridge and Sara Kestelman) in Tim Luscombe's revival of Noel Coward's point Valanie at the Chicester Festival Theater. In 1992, Peter played Fourth Actor in a new adaptation of "Piranfello's_Six Characters in Search of an Author" (1992), produced by Simon Curtis and directed by Bill Bryden for the BBC2 Performance series of films, and played "Miglioritti" in David Hare' 's 1992 adaptation of Pirandello's The Rules of the Game, directed by Jonathan Ken at the Almelda Theatre. He went on to appear as Paul, the younger brother, opposite Alfred Molina in_Trust Me(1992), a film for BBC Television directed by Tony Dow. For the same director, he recently filmed the role of Josh in "Blisters", a comedy pilot for BBC TV. Peter played "Durrant" in the Gloria/Cambridge Theater Company production of Marivaux's "The Game of Love and Chance", co-directed by Mike Alfreds and Neil Barlett, which toured nationally in 1992 before coming into Cottesloe Theatre for a season until April 1993.moreless -
Elizabeth Gracen
Amanda
Elizabeth Gracen was born Elizabeth Grace Ward in Ozark, Arkansas on April 3, 1961. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Patricia Ward. She has two younger siblings, brother Van Thomas Ward and sister Mary Margaret Ward. She graduated from Russellville High School in Russellville, Arkansas with the class of 1979.
Crowned Miss Arkansas and then Miss America 1982
Has earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is working on her Master of Fine Arts.
"Gracen" is the name of the man to whom she was married when she first started acting. Though no longer together, she keeps the name as her professional name.moreless -
Valentine Pelka
Kronos
Assembled from Paramount Television's "Queen of Swords" Cast Biography Page for Mr. Pelka, Mr. Pelka's Fan Club, recent news, and personal interviews with Taram1: "Valentine Pelka is an alumnus of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where, in addition to his stage training, he received stage combat instruction under the direction of John Waller. While at the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire native played leading roles in "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Woman Killed with Kindness," as well as performed a one-man show entitled "Maud." A familiar figure on British stage and screen, he has appeared in "Nanou," "If Tomorrow Comes," "Hold the Dream" and "Good King Wenceslas." Mr. Pelka's film credits have seen him appearing with Albert Finney in "John-Paul II," with Jason Robards and Glenda Jackson in "Sakharov," with Sir Alec Guiness in Graham Greene's "Monsignor Quixote," opposite Hugh Grant in the award-winning "Rowing with the Wind" and with Richard Gere in "King David." He had a memorable turn as Sir Patrise in "First Knight" with Sean Connery, and appeared with Parker Posey in the indie "What Rats Won't Do." Prior to starring in the "Queen of Swords" syndicated television series with Tessie Santiago and Peter Wingfield, Mr. Pelka appeared in "The Last of the Blonde Bombshells," alongside Sir Ian Holm and Dame Judi Dench. His notable British television appearances include "Peak Practice," "Mortimer's Law," "Brother Cadfael," "Campion" and "Robin of Sherwood." He played Maurice de Bracy in A&E's "Ivanhoe," as well as had recurring roles as the wildly popular Kronos on "Highlander: The Series," as Korda on "Highlander: The Raven" and on "Life Force." On "Queen of Swords," Mr. Pelka played Colonel Luis Montoya, a military governor who ruled with an iron fist, abusing his power and taxing his subjects to the point of starvation. The Machiavellian tyrant was a believer in executions without trials, enslaving peasants, blackmailing even his best men, and was the Queen of Swords' primary enemy. On May 26th, 2002, "The Pianist," Mr. Pelka's most recent work at the time of this writing and a film directed by Roman Polanski, received the coveted Palme d'Or at this year's 55th annual Cannes Film Festival. The film is the true story of how Polish pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman avoided being sent to the Nazi concentration camps, living and hiding in the Warsaw ghetto from 1939-1945. Mr. Pelka portrayed "Michal" in the film. A creative force, Mr. Pelka also draws and paints, hoping to show his work publicly in the near future. A lover of 19th century literature, the actor has a degree in Humanities and speaks French, Italian and some Spanish. Husband and father to a son, Pelka is a student of Aikido since 1993, a proficient horseman and an enthusiastic and life-long supporter of the Leeds United Soccer Team." Mr. Pelka is brother to actress Kazia Pelka and celebrates his birthday in February. Valentine is also active on the stage. Most recently he has played the title role of John Lennon in the play "And in the End: The Death and Life of John Lennon" by Alexander Marshall. The play first appeared in Scotland in 2004 and in Australia in 2006. Mr. Pelka was the last actor interviewed for the part and was cast because of his uncanny ability to mimic Lennon's mannerisms as identified by members of Lennon's original band, The Quarrymen. Valentine is able to distinguish the various accents John Lennon developed throughout his lifetime as the singing sensation grew in popularity and moved throughout the world. Mr. Pelka does not sing in his role as John Lennon since that is not a requirement of his part in the show. Mr. Pelka is married and has one son. 1/16/2007moreless -
Roger Daltrey
Hugh Fitzcairn
Roger Daltrey is noted as the founder of the legendary rock band The Who. After leaving London's Acton County Grammar School in 1963, he formed a skiffle band called the Detours, and then displayed an early genius by putting together unusual elements into a world-class performing act. The unusual elements included Daltrey on vocals, John Entwistle on bass, and Pete Townshend on lead guitar. In 1965 they added drummer Keith Moon, and the fabulous line-up was complete. The band was quickly remarkable for the synthesis of personalities: Townshend's art school sensibilities, Daltrey's down-to-earth interpretation, and Entwistle and Moon's skill as performers. They were first noted for deafening shows and for smashing their instruments in ferocious displays of auto-destructive art, but they went on to considerable chart success through original songs written by Pete Townshend and the more humor-oriented John Entwistle. Townshend wrote the first mini-rock opera for their second album, and after their first tour of America, the band presented the full-length rock opus Tommy, which shattered barriers and established The Who as a major artistic force in the world of music. Daltrey released his first solo album in 1973, and followed that up with a number of solo chart successes. He also established a stage and (somewhat off-beat) film career after starring in the movie production of Tommy (1975). He pursued films more steadily during the years after the death of drummer Keith Moon, and turned to production with the drama McVicar (1980). The band continued to perform sporadically with different drummers and John "Rabbit" Bundrick on keyboard, but returned to full force in the nineties with the addition of Zak Starkey on drums. Though Townshend is noted as the songwriter and lead guitarist of The Who, Daltrey remains the genius that drives their performances. His energy and stage presence established The Who at the monumental Monterey Pop, Woodstock and Isle of Wight music festivals, and his instincts for production carved their path through the era of stadium rock. The filmography of musical performances stand as the best evidence of Daltrey's brilliance as both a musician and a stage performer.moreless -
Peter Hudson
James Horton
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David Robb
Kalas
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Michel Modo
Maurice
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Alexandra Vandernoot
Tessa Noel
Alexandra Vandernoot is a Belgian actress. She has starred in many French films. Her well known role in the United States and around the world is in the hit fantasy television series Highlander as Tessa Nol, Duncan MacLeod's girlfriend (and eventual fiancee). She appeared from the first episode through the 3rd episode of season 2, in which her character was killed. She later returned in the "Highlander" season 2 finale as a girl made up to look like Tessa, and then in the series finale as Tessa Nol.moreless -
Alastair Duncan
Terence Coventry
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Musetta Vander
Ingrid Henning
"Okay, Boys, gimme some room-- Momma's gonna have herself some fun!" Musetta said, playing the infamous Lash in the sci-fi classic "Oblivion"; and indeed, Musetta always seems to be having fun when she is acting.
As a native South African Musetta was raised without television, trips to the drive-in introduced her to the world of movies.
Musetta began her career as a professional dancer. After completing a BA in Communications and Psychology, she landed herself the plum job as anchor host for an MTV-like television show called Telemusik in her native South Africa. Although this was her first show as on-camera hostess, her early childhood was filled with both on- and off-camera performances in theater and television. Being the daughter of a ballet teacher/opera singing mother, her first appearance on stage was at age 4 in one of the many shows her mother choreographed.
Musetta is a qualified ballet teacher herself. After being spotted on-camera by future husband (director Jeff Celentano) during a visit to South Africa, she ended up exactly where she had always dreamed of being- Hollywood. She and Celetano married in 1988, and shortly after her arrival in the US she became part of the very world she used to host, except this time as the desirable girl in various music videos for artists including Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Elton John and Chris Isaak to name but a few.
Altogether she has graced 21 music videos for top artists. The transition to the big screen shortly followed and in her first feature she played a Russian scientist opposite Bill Paxton, Lou Gossett Jr. and John Hurt. Numerous other projects followed. Among her most memorable roles were the humorless weapons expert "Munitia" in Warner Brothers "Wild Wild West" (1999), Ella Baines, the mother of the comatose boy in New Line Cinema's dark thriller "The Cell" (2000), and as the seductive Siren in the smash hit from the Coen Brothers "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000).
Musetta also added a few television credits to her list, including guest appearances in Stargate Sg-1, Frasier and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
She can currently be seen playing legendary Robert Duvall's wife Janice, in Will Ferrell's summer comedy Kicking & Screaming.moreless -
Anthony Stewart Head
Allan Rothwood
Anthony Stewart Head was born on February 20th 1954 in Camden,(UK). His mother is actress Helen Shingler, and his father is Seafield Head, a producer and the founder of "Verity Films". His elder brother, Murray, is also an actor. His life companion is Sarah Fisher. Sarah and Anthony met when he was 28 and she was 18. Anthony and Sarah have two daughters; Emily Rose (born 1989) and Daisy May (born 1991). Anthony was the Herald in the "Jackdaw of Rheims" at six, and the Emperor in the "Emperor's New Clothes" at seven. In junior high school he participated in house drama competitions and won three years running. while in school he used to write plays. After high school, he worked for his father's company for a year as an assisting editor. Head originally wanted a career in music, and so he attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, where he stayed until 1976. Like many actors, he started his career on stage. His debut was as Jesus in "Godspell" in London's West End. He really got his fame from a series of commercials for "Gold Blend coffee". This was a career booster, but now he was labeled as "a smooth talking, romantic leading man". After his commercial hit, he decided to try his luck in the USA. He moved to Los Angeles and struggled for some time, not being able to get any TV jobs, until he landed the role as Oliver Sampson in the science fiction series VR5. He also managed to land the role as Giles in the series Buffy The Vampire Slayer. In what free time he had from Buffy, Head was working on a Gothic musical. Anthony chose to become a recurring character in Buffy's sixth season, so that he could spend more time in England. Head has appeared in many British television shows since then, such as the BBC's MI5 drama, Little Britain and Manchild.moreless -
Mary Woronov
Rita Luce
Mary Woronov has come to be one of the most commonly recognized cult actresses today. Her career began with the Andy Warhol Factory in the sixties. She later met director Paul Bartel & producer Roger Corman and starred in some of the most interesting cult classics of all time including Sugar Cookies, Silent Night Bloody Night, Seizure (Oliver Stone's first film), Death Race 2000, Hollywood Boulevard, Rock 'n' Roll High School, Eating Raoul, Motorama, Nomads, and Warlock. She also has written and published four excellent books entitled Swimming Undergroud: My Years in the Warhol Factory, Niagra, Snake, and Wake for the Angels: Paintings and Stories. She also has guest starred in some of the biggest tv shows of all time including Charlie's Angels (the highest rated episode in the series Angels in Chains), Taxi, Cheers, Knight Rider, Murder She Wrote, St. Elsewhere, Wings, and Highlander. She still keeps busy in the new millineum as she has starred in Frog-g-g, The Whole Warhol, The New Women, The Vampire Hunters Club, Citizens of Perpetual Indulgence, and Straight Right.moreless -
Alexis Denisof
Steve Banner
A native of Salisbury, MD, Denisof grew up in Seattle, where he began his acting career in productions at the distinguished ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). Following high school, Denisof continued his training overseas when he was accepted at the prestigious London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts. Upon graduation, he gained his first national exposure in a George Harrison rock video, which led to his feature film debut in the British film Murder Story. His other film credits include the Sundance Film Festival hit The Misadventures of Margaret opposite Parker Posey and Brooke Shields, True Blue and First Knight.
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While in London, Denisof enjoyed an equally prolific stage career, appearing as a member of the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in Hamlet, opposite Ian McKellan.
Denisof is a veteran of several television projects including HBO's Hostile Waters and the television miniseries Noah's Ark, opposite Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen.
In 1997, Alexis was cast as the bumbling, arrogant replacement Watcher for Buffy Summers on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character was supposed to be in only a few episodes, but Alexis was such a fan favorite that Wesley was brought back on the spin-off series Angel. Alexis became a series regular midway through the first season (1999) and remained through the final episode in 2004. When filming for the final season began, Denisof had Bell's Palsey, and filming was shot to not show the temporary paralysis.
While working on the two series, Alexis met Alyson Hannigan, who played the character of Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The two became friends quickly, and when everyone assumed that they were dating they decided to take the plunge. They were engaged after a year and were married on October 11, 2003. Their first child, Satyana Marie Denisof was born on March 24, 2009. It was announced December 16, 2011 that they are expecting another child. -
Tamara Gorski
Peggy McCall
If you're a fan of Science Fiction television, chances are you've seen Tamara Gorski in action. She's been a half-goddess on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, a reporter on Poltergeist: The Legacy, and a Hollywood starlet on Angel just to name a few.
Trained as a dancer, singer, and pianist, Tamara started acting professionally in 1989 and continues to leave her mark on the entertainment industry as an actress, writer, director, and producer.
Never one to pass up the chance to interact with her fans, Gorski keeps in touch with everyone via Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, and her own personal website.moreless -
Vincent Schiavelli
Leo Atkins
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Chandra West
Donna
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Dave Cameron
Todd Milchan
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Tim Reid
Bennet
Tim Reid born December 19, 1944, is one of the greatest African American actor and film directors of all time. Tim Reid is known mostly by his role in television programs. Tim Reid starred in roles such as the hip DJ, from "Venus Flytrap" on WKRP, in Cincinnati, he's also greatly known for the hit television series, Sister, Sister, Simon & Simion, and Snoops. Tim Reid is married to Daphne Maxwell Reid, together they both own and run the New Millennium Studio's in Petersburg, Virginia. 1988 was a great year for Tim Reid, he won an award from viewers for Quality Television Awards Actor in a quallity comedy series "Franks Place", he also recieved outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. Tim Reid has directed television programs, and he continues to strive for the best.moreless -
Tim Reid
Bennett
Tim Reid born December 19, 1944, is one of the greatest African American actor and film directors of all time. Tim Reid is known mostly by his role in television programs. Tim Reid starred in roles such as the hip DJ, from "Venus Flytrap" on WKRP, in Cincinnati, he's also greatly known for the hit television series, Sister, Sister, Simon & Simion, and Snoops. Tim Reid is married to Daphne Maxwell Reid, together they both own and run the New Millennium Studio's in Petersburg, Virginia. 1988 was a great year for Tim Reid, he won an award from viewers for Quality Television Awards Actor in a quallity comedy series "Franks Place", he also recieved outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. Tim Reid has directed television programs, and he continues to strive for the best.moreless -
Nicholas Lea
Cory Raines
Lea was born in British Columbia and his first major role was on the TV series The Commish where he played Officer Enrico Caruso from 1991 to 1994. It was during this time that he had a minor guest role in a first-season episode of The X-Files called Gender Bender.
The producers were impressed by his performance and when, in the second season, he auditioned for the role of turncoat FBI agent Alex Krycek, he was successful. Lea guest starred in twenty-four episodes from 1994 to 2002 and became a popular character amongst the fans. Because of his character's willingness to switch sides, he was known as the 'ratboy'. Since the X-Files he has had several recurring roles on television. He was bad guy Tom Foss on ABC Family's Kyle XY and just finished guest-starring on the ABC show, Men in Trees, opposite his real-life girlfriend (since 2001), Suleka Mathew.moreless -
Nicholas Lea
Rodney Lange
Lea was born in British Columbia and his first major role was on the TV series The Commish where he played Officer Enrico Caruso from 1991 to 1994. It was during this time that he had a minor guest role in a first-season episode of The X-Files called Gender Bender.
The producers were impressed by his performance and when, in the second season, he auditioned for the role of turncoat FBI agent Alex Krycek, he was successful. Lea guest starred in twenty-four episodes from 1994 to 2002 and became a popular character amongst the fans. Because of his character's willingness to switch sides, he was known as the 'ratboy'. Since the X-Files he has had several recurring roles on television. He was bad guy Tom Foss on ABC Family's Kyle XY and just finished guest-starring on the ABC show, Men in Trees, opposite his real-life girlfriend (since 2001), Suleka Mathew.moreless -
Laurie Holden
Debra Campbell
Laurie Holden was born on 17 December 1972 in Los Angeles, California to Larry Holden and Adrienne Ellis. When she was 5 her parents got divorced and her mother married director Micheal Anderson. As a teenager she won the 'Look of the year' modeling pageant in Toronto. After her freshman year at Montreal's McGill University, she transferred to UCLA and completed her BA in theater arts in 1993. Laurie is perhaps best know for her roles as 'Marita Cuvorrubias' on 'The X-files', Mary Travis on 'The Magnificent Seven'. Holden's most notable roles include starring opposite Jim Carrey in Frank Darabont's film The Majestic, playing cult hero Cybil Bennett in Christophe Gans' artistic-horror video game adaptation of Silent Hill, and co-starring as Amanda Dunfey opposite Marcia Gay Hardin and Thomas Jane in Steven King's The Mist. Holden recently starred as Olivia Murray in FX's critically acclaimed series The Shield and will next be seen in A.M.C's highly anticipated The Walking Dead, based on the graphic novel.moreless
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