Scare Tactics
Wednesday 10:00 PM on Syfy
Cast & Crew
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Shannen Doherty
Host (Seasons 1-2)
Shannen Doherty was born on April 12, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee to Tom, a bank worker, and Rosa, a beautician. In 1978, when Shannen was only 7, the Doherty family moved to Los Angeles and Shannen immediately announced her dreams to become an actress. Success began early, with guest spots on TV series including Voyagers and Father Murphy. When a casting notice was released in Hollywood for a regular role on the popular Little House on the Prairie, Shannen leapt at the opportunity and eventually won the role of Jenny Wilder at just 11 years old, thanks in part to actor Michael Landon seeing Shannen's guest spot on Father Murphy.
When Little House ended in 1983, Shannen moved onto the next stage in her career, which included a regular role on the sitcom Our House and an appearance in the movie Girls Just Want to Have Fun. In 1989, Shannen landed a role which made her a household name, as the popular Heather Duke in the cult movie Heathers co-starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The film received rave reviews and, thanks to her performance, Shannen was offered a role in an upcoming Fox series. That role was Brenda Walsh, one of the lead characters in an eagerly anticipated teen drama series entitled Beverly Hills, 90210. The show was an immediate hit with viewers and critics alike and worldwide fame beckoned for Shannen.
But things were not all they seem. Tabloid reports of on-set rivalries and Shannen's "diva" attitude may have increased audiences, but it was not enough to secure her future on 90210, and Aaron Spelling dropped her from the series at the end of season four. Refusing to let her firing end her acting career, Shannen moved onto bigger and better things, appearing in the cult c movie Mallrats and several TV movies, including Blindfold and Almost Dead.
In 1998, Shannen was contacted by 90210 executive producer Aaron Spelling, who offered her one of the leading roles on a new show he was developing entitled Charmed for the WB network. Shannen leapt at the opportunity to headline a series on the then-new network and was cast as Prue Halliwell, a strong young woman who discovers, along with her two sisters, that she is a witch who must protect the innocent from various forms of demonic evil. Charmed was a hit with audiences and one of the most-watched series on the WB but, after many tabloid reports similar to those aimed at her during her 90210 days, Shannen ended up fired from the series, after on-set arguments and disagreements with the producers.
Just like in 1994, Shannen was left in a bad situation: she was jobless and her reputation had been badly harmed. Fortunately, Shannen was determined to continue her successful career, winning roles in several TV movies and developing her own series with network producers.
In 2003, Shannen turned to reality television to keep in the limelight. Her first reality TV series was Scare Tactics on the Sci-Fi network where innocent people were put in hilarious horror-themed situations by their loved ones. The show was a hit with audiences but Shannen soon grew tired of it, leaving the series in 2004.
Following her departure from Scare Tactics, Shannen appeared in the Fox series North Shore and headlined the UPN comedy pilot Love, Inc. but was quickly fired after she tested badly with audiences. In 2005, Shannen revived her career with the TV mini-series Category 7: The End of the World and another reality series, Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty, on the Oxygen network, which debuted in August 2006. She resurfaced again in 2008 with roles in two TV movies, Kiss Me Deadly and The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon, and stunned audiences when she returned to the role that made her an international star, reprising the part of Brenda Walsh on the CW's 90210 update.
Throughout her career and in her personal life, Shannen has been repeatedly knocked down by firings, tabloid allegations and personal trauma. But, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she always manages to claw her way back into the spotlight. After a nuclear holocaust, all that will be left are cockroaches, Cher... and Shannen Doherty.moreless -
Stephen Baldwin
Host (Season 2)
Stephen was born in Massapequa, New York and is the youngest of the 4 Baldwin brothers. He has an impressive resume which includes work in more than 60 major motion pictures. As a teenager, he was a successful opera singer. He has made several guest appearances on popular television shows such as Fear Factor and Celebrity Mole. Stephen is involved with charity work for the AIDS Project Los Angeles and the Carol M. Baldwin Cancer Research Fund. Currently, he resides in upstate New York with his wife and their two daughters. He is a born again Christian and his faith and family are an important part of his life.moreless -
Tracy Morgan
Host (Season 3+)
Tracy Morgan was born in The Bronx, New York on November 10, 1968. He has always performed stand-up comedy. He was discovered in 1984 whilst performing stand-up at the Apollo.
He is best known from his tenure on Saturday Night Live from 1996-2003. On SNL he played the characters, Astronaut Jones and Brian Fellow.
He hosted the stand up show Comic Groove on Comedy Central and had his own show on NBC The Tracy Morgan Show, which was cancelled during its first season. Soon after, Tina Fey cast him in her new NBC situation comedy show 30 Rock, which went on to win the 2007 Emmy for Most Outstanding Comedy Program, and has been critically acclaimed.
On November 28th, 2006, Tracy was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in New York in the early morning hours. His sentence, serve no time behind bars, and included a $1,000 fine, five days of community service, and a D.U.I Program in exchange for a guilty plea. However, accepting the plea would mean an admission of guilt to violating his current probation order in Los Angeles for his prior D.U.I. conviction, which would most certainly land him behind bars for a spell. According to the district attorney, Morgan had "watery and bloodshot eyes," and had the odour of alcoholic beverages on his breath when cops pulled over his Cadillac Escalade on the Henry Hudson Parkway. When asked if he had been drinking, he responded, "Yes, I had some beer." He had another court hearing on January 4th, 2007, and on February 14, 2007, Tracy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor D.U.I. charges. According to terms of the plea deal, he must undergo supervised treatment by a doctor and stay out of legal trouble for 6 months. If he complies, he'll pay a $1,000 fine and escape jail time. He is also ordered to perform an undetermined number of community service as well.moreless -
Travis Draft
Himself
A seasoned prankster with a good poker face, Travis Draft makes his way to "Trigger Happy TV" where he cultivates his desire to pull a fast one on unsuspecting innocents. Draft has dabbled in the underworld of spy games, hidden cameras and the like when he directed, produced and starred in such shows as "Spy TV," "Scare Tactics," "Oblivious," "Secret World Of" and "Buzzkill." He can also been in an ABC pilot entitled "Go Sick" and was a writer and director for the Second City TV production, "Dave Sheridan's America." (Courtesy of Comedy Central)moreless -
Sarah Colonna
Recurring Role
Sarah Colonna is an actor, producer, and stand-up comedian. Sarah has worked on such productions as United States of Tara, Chelsea Lately, and Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty. -
Darris Love
Darris
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Jerry Lambert
Himself/Player
A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Jerry Lambert's passion for acting has taken him from performing on stage to television, feature films, as well as voice-over work for a number of animated characters. In television Lambert has guest starred on numerous popular television series, including "Malcolm in the Middle," "Ally McBeal," "Angel," "7th Heaven," "Everybody Loves Raymond, "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "The West Wing." He was also the voice of various animated characters on "Toonsylvania" and "Bagboy." In addition to performing in more than 60 plays around the country, Lambert has written and performed several of his own plays, all produced in Los Angeles. Stage performances include "The Day They Shot John Lennon," "Richard III," "Hit and Run," "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth," "Crashing Heaven," "The Time of Your Life" and "Three Sisters." Feature film credits include "The Godson," "The Purple Flowers" and "Anchorman." Lambert is also trained in improvisational and sketch comedy, and has performed at The Improv, The Comedy Store, Stand-Up New York and The Acme Theatre. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, travel, swimming, whitewater rafting and camping. Raised in Montesano, Washington, Lambert now resides in Los Angeles with his wife of seventeen years, Nadine.moreless -
Jerry Lambert
Player
A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Jerry Lambert's passion for acting has taken him from performing on stage to television, feature films, as well as voice-over work for a number of animated characters. In television Lambert has guest starred on numerous popular television series, including "Malcolm in the Middle," "Ally McBeal," "Angel," "7th Heaven," "Everybody Loves Raymond, "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "The West Wing." He was also the voice of various animated characters on "Toonsylvania" and "Bagboy." In addition to performing in more than 60 plays around the country, Lambert has written and performed several of his own plays, all produced in Los Angeles. Stage performances include "The Day They Shot John Lennon," "Richard III," "Hit and Run," "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth," "Crashing Heaven," "The Time of Your Life" and "Three Sisters." Feature film credits include "The Godson," "The Purple Flowers" and "Anchorman." Lambert is also trained in improvisational and sketch comedy, and has performed at The Improv, The Comedy Store, Stand-Up New York and The Acme Theatre. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, travel, swimming, whitewater rafting and camping. Raised in Montesano, Washington, Lambert now resides in Los Angeles with his wife of seventeen years, Nadine.moreless -
Sven Holmberg
Guest Star
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Nicholas Thomas
Guest Star
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Nicholas Thomas
Player
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Rick Cramer
Angry Boyfriend
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Rick Cramer
Customer/Murderer
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Rick Cramer
Federal Agent
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Rick Cramer
Kidnapper
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Rick Cramer
Mover
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Rick Cramer
Weapons Officer
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas and Tennessee where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.moreless -
Jack Donner
Doctor
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Jack Donner
Undertaker
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Gary Kasper
Himself/Player
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Gary Kasper
Player
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Bonnie McFarlane
Herself/Player
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Jill Parker-Jones
Herself/Player
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Vincent Hammond
Guest Star
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Vincent Hammond
Player
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Laura Albert
Guest Star
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Josh Gilbert
Guest Star
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Michael Swiney
General Mitchell
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Michael Swiney
Kidnapper
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Michael Swiney
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Categories
Comedy, Reality
Themes
Candid Camera, Cringeworthy, Extraordinary Situations, Facing Danger, High Stake Situations
