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Allison was raised 20 miles south of Lake Erie, in the small rural farming town of Edinboro, Pennsylvania.
At the age of 14, Allison was discovered in a doctor's office by a model scout/agent. She started modeling in Toronto and spent subsequent summers in Manhattan. After completing high school, Allison moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to study Theatre at the University of Pittsburgh. She also then spent a semester abroad studying theatre in London.
Upon graduation, Allison moved to New York City where she landed roles in several Off Broadway shows. Soon after, she broke into television garnishing small roles on 'Rescue Me' opposite Dennis Leary and 'Stella' with Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. Allison then began dividing her time between New York and Los Angeles.
In 2008 Allison starred opposite Michael Madsen and Dennis Hopper in Quentin Tarantino's: 'Hell Ride'. That same year she starred opposite Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in Jon Favreau's: 'Iron Man'. In 2010, she starred in the indie 'Bloomington', which quickly became a cult classic. Next was a recurring role starring opposite David Duchovny on Showtime's: 'Californication'; proceeded by a series regular role opposite John Schneider and Tika Sumpter on Tyler Perry's: 'The Haves and the Have Nots' on OWN.- Producer
- Actress
- Writer
Laura Kightlinger is a writer, stand-up comic, and actor. Her comedic roles include self-obsessed mom Deb Taylor in "PEN15" on Hulu, and Nurse Shelia in "Will & Grace". She's been a consulting producer on "Will & Grace" since its inception. Laura created and starred in her own critically acclaimed TV show on IFC, "The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman", and was a series regular on HBO's "Lucky Louie". She has voiced several characters in "Lego Batman", "Ninjago", and is the voice of Dr. Scott in "Dr. Katz: The Audio Files". As a stand-up comic, she's had several half-hour specials on Comedy Central and HBO. At the recent JFL Comedy Festival, Kightlinger was heralded in the Montreal Gazette as "a femme fatale deadpan who took risks leading the audience into hilariously unexpected territory."
Her book, Quick Shots of False Hope, described by the New York Times Book Review as a "memorable, disturbing, and darkly comic debut", is being adapted for film and television.
"Sixty Spins Around the Sun", the documentary Kightlinger directed, chronicling activist Randy Credico's fight to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws, won 'Best Documentary' in the Boston, Empire State, Black Maria, and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. Laura won 'Best Director' for her first short film, "Dependable People", at the Black Maria Film Festival. Other shorts she's written and directed include: "Cat Demon: Re-Exhumed", "American Heroine", "Roy Fabcock: Legendary Lover", "Exposition 7", "Laura Gets Adopted", the three-episode short series: "Cat Guys" starring Frank Conniff and Eddie Pepitone, and the stop-motion thriller "The Scrap County Murders".- Actor
- Stunts
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Muscular African American sports star, actor, media identity and inventor of the phenomenally popular "Tae Bo" fitness system, derived from his extensive martial arts training. Blanks was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1955 amongst humble backgrounds and grew up as one of 15 children, battling dyslexia and tendon problems. However that didn't stop him from starting his martial arts training at age 14 and eventually achieving black belts in tae kwon do & several other arts, and winning numerous US martial arts tournaments.
Blanks first popped up on movie screens in the mid 1980s in tough guy parts utilizing his athletic background and grim faced looks. Films roles included Tango & Cash (1989), Driving Force (1989) and Lionheart (1990). Things looked up in 1991, when Blanks scored the minor role of drug addicted running back "Billy Cole" in the explosive The Last Boy Scout (1991)....and further work followed often sharing lead billing in low budget - high action fare such as Talons of the Eagle (1992), TC 2000 (1993) and Expect No Mercy (1995).
In the late 1990s, Billy's innovative and exciting "Tae Bo" workout routine swept around the world like wildfire, and propelled him into the position of one of the world's most recognizable and biggest selling fitness trainers. The remarkable Blanks continues to refine and promote his unique "Tae Bo" fitness system, and he operates the Billy Blanks World Training Center in Sherman Oaks, California.- Veteran actress Christine Estabrook has built an impressive portfolio of roles in film, television, and theater.
Born and raised in East Aurora, near Buffalo, New York, Estabrook was one of five children raised by a single mother. She worked her way through school at various jobs, including a stint at the very first Fisher-Price toy factory making toys by hand. After graduating from the prestigious Yale School of Drama (among her classmates was Meryl Streep), she moved to New York to pursue an acting career.
She quickly made her mark in the theater, starring in Broadway productions of The Sisters Rosenzweig, The Heidi Chronicles, I'm Not Rappaport, The Inspector General, and The Cherry Orchard. She won a Drama Desk Award for the Off-Broadway production of The Boys Next Door, an Obie Award for her role in Pastorale, and a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance in North Shore Fish.
Estabrook's credits also include numerous regional theater productions, and four years working in the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference. After 17 years of performing on stage, Estabrook decided she was ready for new challenges and moved to Los Angeles, eager to work in a different medium.
Since then, she has guest-starred on some of television's most popular shows and appeared in many feature films.
The role of Mrs. Huber on Desperate Housewives (2004) was written especially for the actress by the series' creator, Marc Cherry. - Actress
- Additional Crew
Marilyn Burns was born Mary Lynn Ann Burns on May 7, 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Drama. Marilyn was one of the original scream queens, remembered primarily for her role in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). She played Sally Hardesty, a teenager who travels with her brother and some friends to the cemetery where her grandfather was buried to investigate reports of grave vandalism, and then encounters an insane, murderous family, including the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface.
Her follow-up appearance was in Eaten Alive (1976), where she played a vacationer who unwittingly stumbles upon a hotel managed by a maniac who feeds his guests to his crocodile. Marilyn earned her scream queen status by starring in other horror movies; Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981) and Future-Kill (1985). She appeared in the television miniseries Helter Skelter (1976) about the real-life trial of Charles Manson and his family. She played Linda Kasabian, a member of the Manson Family whose testimony helped lead to the convictions of the cult leader and many of his followers.
Marilyn had an uncredited cameo as Sally Hardesty in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994), and made a cameo appearance as Verna Carlson in Texas Chainsaw (2013). However, aside from these roles and occasional appearances at horror conventions, she lived a relatively quiet life out of the spotlight in the Houston area in her later years. Marilyn Burns died at age 65 in her sleep on August 5, 2014 and was found in her Houston, Texas home by family members, the cause was an apparent heart attack, although not specified.- Julianna McCarthy was born on 17 August 1929 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for The Frighteners (1996), Starship Troopers (1997) and Striking Distance (1993). She was previously married to Michael Constantine.
- Buxom blonde Alberta Nelson appeared in a string of teen beach movies, including Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party and How to Stuff a Wild Bikini. Nelson played "Puss," one of the leather clad "Rat Pack" (aka "Rats & Mice") biker gang. On television, Nelson made a number of appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show", and guested on "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
- Nick Adams is best known for Fire Island, The Other Two, and An Englishman in New York. He is an accomplished veteran of the Broadway stage and has starred as Felicia in the Tony winning original cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Whizzer in Lincoln Center Theatre's national company of Falsettos, and Fiyero in Wicked.
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- Composer
- Music Department
Pat Monahan was born on 28 February 1969 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Skyscraper (2018), Abduction (2011) and Spider-Man 2 (2004). He has been married to Amber Peterson since 20 July 2007. They have two children. He was previously married to Ginean Rapp.- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Alaska Thunderfuck was born on 6 March 1985 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018), Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam (2018) and Eastsiders (2012).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kay Williams was born on 7 August 1916 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for The Actress (1953). She was married to Clark Gable, Adolph Bernard Spreckels II, Martin de Alzaga Unzue and Charles Parker Capps. She died on 25 May 1983 in Houston, Texas, USA.- Actress
- Stunts
Annalaina Marks was born on 11 April 1983 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Made of Honor (2008), The Good Wife (2009) and Person of Interest (2011). She was previously married to Colin Branca.- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
Jonathan Stark was born on 16 February 1952 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Fright Night (1985), Ellen (1994) and House II: The Second Story (1987). He has been married to Linda since 17 May 1992. They have two children.- Actress
- Producer
- Visual Effects
Julianna Barninger was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is known for Jane the Virgin (2014), Intuitions (2019) and Stitchers (2015). She is married to Steven Nicholas Smith.- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Shannon is an actress, producer and creator originally from Erie, PA. When she was accepted into the Integrated program at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, she jumped at the chance and never looked back.
Over the years Shannon has worked as both an actress and a producer on countless award winning shorts, web series and indie films. By working alongside the talented cast and crew of a hit CBS show for six seasons, she learned invaluable lessons about what happens on both sides of the lens. She credits her time on set as the best film school she could have ever attended.
Shannon attended The Maggie Flanigan Studio where she studied The Meisner Technique. This training combined with her myriad of on set experience has pushed her work to a level that can be distinguished on screen in every role she steps into.- Additional Crew
- Stunts
- Actor
Doug Seus was born on 8 October 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for The Edge (1997), Big Fish (2003) and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009). He has been married to Lynne Seus since 1 August 1971. They have two children.- Actor
- Location Management
- Production Manager
An actor since the age of 7 as well as a musician, singer, songwriter, David Anthony Pizzuto was also a location scout/photographer, location manager, producer, writer, and, in addition to being a divemaster and deep breath hold diver, was also a retired therapist. When asked by a reporter why he had so many areas of accomplishment, he replied, "My motto is simple, do the best you can and when the going gets tough, the tough diversify". He divided his time between South Florida, Canada, and Los Angeles and wherever the water is deep and clear.- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Originally from Canada born in Fort Erie, Ontario, educated at McGill University in Montreal, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, University of Windsor Law School and most recently the Gaiety Acting School in Dublin Ireland. An international actor who is currently based in Atlanta and Belfast, Ireland. Past work as a flight attendant in Saudi Arabia, a customs officer at the Canadian /U.S. border and a multi-jurisdictional attorney led to an artistic change of track. Irish citizenship through bloodline.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Joseph D. Pistone was born on 17 September 1939 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Donnie Brasco (1997), El Dandy (2015) and Falcone (2000).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Directed Tony nominated 'Teddy & Alice' and 'Shakespeare's Cabaret' on Broadway. Off-Broadway directed, co-wrote and starred in 'Scrambled Feet'. Wrote the Book and Lyrics for 'Shogun: The Musical'. His production of 'The Immigrant' won an Obie for lead actor. Played "Kevin Jamison" for the soap opera, The Edge of Night (1956). TV direction: 50 episodes of soap operas, 2 Ace Awards winning adaptations of theatre for cable. Produced 'America's Most Wanted' for Fox. Directs and shoots, news, promo and industrial films for Court TV, Chase, American Express etc. Frequent guest star on Law & Order (1990), currently plays Police Commissioner Lyle Morris on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999).- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Marilyn McIntyre was born on 23 May 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Ring Two (2005), First Daughter (2004) and Very Bad Things (1998).- Producer
- Writer
- Additional Crew
John D Beck is an award-winning Television Writer/Producer best known for his work on the writing staffs of "The Hughleys," "According to Jim," "Shake It Up!," and "Pair of Kings." He also, along with his writing partner Ron Hart, serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the award-nominated Disney Channel series, "Liv and Maddie."
He is a 2001 Prism Award winner for "The Hughleys."
He is a 2003 ProMax Award winner for "According to Jim"
He is a 2007 Genesis Sid Caesar Comedy Award winner for "According to Jim"
He is a 2015 Humanitas Prize Finalist for "Liv and Maddie."- Actor
- Soundtrack
Merwyn Bogue took the name Ish Kabibble from the lyrics of one of the comedic songs in his routine. Born in Erie, PA, Bogue started out studying law at West Virginia University. In his role as Ish Kabibble, Bogue entertained fans with his trumpet playing, his nonsensical quips and corny poems. He managed Kay Kyser's big band from 1931 to 1951. During World War II, Bogue entered the U.S. Army, serving as a private, and continued with Kyser's band entertaining the troops.- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Director
Phil Nibbelink was born on 3 June 1955 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a director, known for The Black Cauldron (1985), The Great Mouse Detective (1986) and Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss (2005). He has been married to Margit Friesacher since 3 January 1992. They have four children.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Travis is primarily known as an actor and director in science fiction and horror films. In 2003 he along with Joe Mohn and Justin Lamar created the film production company Eerie Frequency Entertainment. Early in his film career he directed the Ed Wood inspired film "Shadows In The Woods," which stars two actors from the Star Wars universe Michael Sheard and Eric Walker, along with Peter Mayhew appearing on the special features of the DVD. 1950's Ed Wood actor Conrad Brooks was a mentor to Travis for many years and also stars in both Shadows and also Travis's first film "2020 An American Nightmare."
As an actor Travis has appeared in many films for Doorway Productions such as "Goth Girls," "Creepy Clips Vault 3," and "Slaves Of Horrorland." He was also in the zombie film "Dead Life" which gained a cult following.
Travis's first professional film that he directed was "The Girl" which was released in 2011. It starred Playboy cover model Lisa Neeld, the original Jason Voorhees from "Friday The 13th" Ari Lehman, and Robert Z'Dar from the "Maniac Cop trilogy" and "Tango & Cash." Corey Haim was cast to be in the film and provided advice on his character but sadly passed before the completion of the movie.
In 2014 Travis began production for his second professional film as lead director, an action science fiction thriller known as "Midnight Massacre." He is also a lead character in the film portraying Julius Caesar. The movie co-stars Susie Feldman of "The Two Coreys" TV show, Linda Harrison who played Nova in "Planet Of The Apes" and "Beneath The Planet Of The Apes," Don Pedro Colley from George Lucas's "THX 1138" and "Beneath The Planet Of The Apes," Byron Cherry who played Coy Duke on "The Dukes Of Hazzard" TV show, and Matthew T Metzler from "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials." The movie follows a group of terrorists set in an apocalyptic near future led by Julius Caesar trying to create a new empire, it is loosely based on the William Shakespeare play Julius Caesar.- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
- Soundtrack
Kurt Doss was born on 18 September 1996 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Knucklehead (2010), Ruby & the Rockits (2009) and Role Models (2008).- Troy Patterson was born on 28 December 1923 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Bloodlust! (1961), The Spider (1958) and Attack of the Puppet People (1958). He died on 1 November 1975 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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- Producer
- Animation Department
Marc Brown was born on 25 November 1946 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Arthur (1996), Postcards from Buster (2004) and Hop (2024). He is married to Lauren Krasny Brown. They have three children.- Producer
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
Logan Clark was born on 21 May 1987 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and casting director, known for Legendary (2020), I Can See Your Voice (2020) and The Masked Singer (2019).- Visual Effects
- Actor
Eric Scott was born on 13 May 1973 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Watchmen (2009), Edge of Tomorrow (2014) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Todd C. Williamson, originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, and raised in North Warren, Pennsylvania, he discovered his passion for service and storytelling at an early age. Beginning his career as a dedicated first responder, Todd joined the Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Department at just 17 years old, later becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at age 18. His commitment to emergency services led him to Emergycare, Inc. in 1994, where he served as a paramedic in the City of Erie, PA for over two decades, providing crucial medical care in his community.
After retiring from EMS in 2014, Todd embarked on a new chapter, moving to Florida with his beloved Golden Retriever, Natalie Anne. Natalie's passing in 2018 deeply impacted Todd, motivating him to find solace and purpose with another Golden Retriever companion, Penelope Anne, in 2019. Together, Todd and Penelope embarked on a transformative cross-country journey spanning two years that ignited their shared love for storytelling.
Todd's start into the entertainment industry began when Penelope was cast in a television series, sparking his interest in acting and production. Drawing from his real-life experiences, Todd quickly transitioned into acting and producing.
Penelope, with her own budding career, has a few commercials and a movie under her collar. She too is involved in the development of additional film projects and also a children's book series about her adventures across the United States.
Todd, driven by a desire to authentically represent emergency and medical scenarios on screen developed an innovative consulting program that ensures on-screen depictions resonate realistically with audiences while prioritizing safety and accuracy.
With a growing portfolio of 12 film projects under his belt, Todd C. Williamson continues to make waves in the industry. His unique blend of real-world experience, creativity, and commitment to authenticity sets him apart as a versatile actor and advocate for accurate storytelling in film and television.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Grammy award-winning artist and former longtime Nine Inch Nails drummer/programmer Chris Vrenna is a multi-faceted musical genius - a rare talent whose artistic prowess easily ranges from onstage performance to studio wizardry. In addition to eight years with NIN and studio collaborations with Marilyn Manson and Smashing Pumpkins, Vrenna's production and remixing credits including U2's "Elevation Remix" for the Tomb Raider soundtrack in addition to work for Xzibit featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Nelly Furtado, Weezer, Cold and Rob Zombie, among many others.
As evidenced by his first full-length album, The Attraction To All Things Uncertain (created by his tweaker alter-ego), he also possesses an uncanny knack for working full-circle, for crossing boundaries and genres, for creating art out of nothing but an idea and a feeling- Alexi Panos is a Greek-American television presenter, actress, model, author, producer, and philanthropist well-known for her appearances as a co-host of SNY's popular sports trivia show "Beer Money."
Alexi was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to Riana and Greg Panos and quickly became part of the entertainment industry at a young age. Her mother Riana, a model and talent agent, helped her book ads early on for Disney, OshKosh, and TJ Maxx, and enrolled her in acting and on-camera classes.
Throughout her school years, Alexi had an affinity for both academics and athletics. She participated in soccer, basketball, track, volleyball, ski club, and dance. She was a straight-A, all-honors student and part of TAG (Talented and Gifted) and SWEP (School Wide Enrichment Program).
At 15, Alexi moved to Ventnor, New Jersey with her mother to pursue a singing career when producer Rodney Jerkins of Darkchild Records discovered her during an audition Panos is said to have entered on a dare. In Ventnor, Alexi enrolled at Atlantic City High School, from which she graduated one year early. She spent the majority of her time in New Jersey in studios or modeling out of the Philadelphia market with the Reinhard Agency.
When Alexi's mother had a chance meeting with hip-hop star Ja Rule in Miami, the performer then asked Alexi to be part of his new music label, Mi2. At 18, Alexi moved to New York City to continue her work with Mi2. From ages 18 to 21, she toured the globe with the Murder Inc. performers and was a featured singer on the track "Murder Me" from Ja Rule's "The Last Temptation," released in 2002. She also lent her vocals to the track "Caught Up" from Ja''s "R.U.L.E." album, released in 2005. Ultimately, she decided that music was not right for her.
After her time within the music scene, Panos decided that music was not right for her.
Alexi co-wrote a book with her mother called "Watch Me" in 2006, a collaboration about finding the courage and drive to make what you want out of your life.
Alexi has a thriving modeling career with clients such as Kenneth Cole, American Eagle, Levi's, Yeohlee, Burlington Coat Factory, Health Magazine, QVC, Nautica Swim, Miracle Suit, Runner's World Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Oral-B, Tide, Modell's Sporting Goods, Ecko, JCPenney, and Grey Goose.
Panos has been a part of numerous television productions as a presenter, but she is best known for her work as a co-host in SNY's "Beer Money," a sports- trivia show, alongside Chris Carlin. In spring 2011, Alexi began production on HGTV's "Run My Makeover," an interactive home-design show that she is hosting.
During her many roles as host, Alexi found a knack and love for creating and producing on-air and web content. She produced the web travel series "Ultimate Quest" and is currently producing several other series for both web and TV.
Panos co-founded the non-profit "E.P.I.C." (Everyday People Initiating Change) with her friend Tennille Amor, after her music tour with Ja Rule landed her in Africa, where she noticed a severe gap in the way people lived and decided to do something about it. E.P.I.C.'s first project was The Ripple Project, which provides clean, sustainable bore-hole water wells in rural areas throughout Tanzania. The Ripple Project has drilled 6 wells to date, and "E.P.I.C." prides itself on its grassroots slow-and-steady approach to sustainable development. Both Alexi and her partner Tennille stay in Africa for about a month each year to follow up in the villages they drill in with a full hygiene and sanitation program, and stay locally with the people to ensure community cooperation with each project.
In summer 2010, "E.P.I.C." rolled out its Pedals to the People program: the charity provides bicycles to villages that are far-removed from the main town centers.
Alexi and Tennille are both Quiksilver Women's Ambassadors through their work with "E.P.I.C.", and the charity receives 3% of profits from QSW's Eco-Friendly Line of Tees. In 2010, JetBlue rolled out its "Be True" campaign featuring Alexi and her work with "E.P.I.C.." Early in 2010 she was asked to speak at the TEDxCalgary event. "E.P.I.C." donates 100% of all donations to their projects. - Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Ghetty Chasun was born on 19 January 1970 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Vicious Kiss (1995), Red Lips (1995) and The Sore Losers (1997).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Rob Goodman was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania where he graduated from Edinboro University with a BA in Applied Media Arts with a minor in Art History, and a specialization in conventional and computer animation. One of his first recognized projects was an animated video for children entitled 'Animation Vacation'. Upon graduation and moving to South Florida, Goodman segued his talents into Television, Feature Film and Commercial Production. He has held positions in several areas of Production including, Directing, Producing, Casting, Grip, Electric, and on screen talent. His resume boasts over 200 commercials with such companies as Industrial Light and Magic, AT&T, Credit Suisse, Pepsi and USA Broadcasting. In 1998 Goodman and Tom Brown formed Goodman Brown Productions and embarked on their first feature film, 531 (2001). Goodman's ambitious vision is the film's center. He wanted to take on the challenge of shooting this film inside a moving car, shot mostly at night. The technical pressures of this type of project, required not only a high level of commitment form its leader, Rob, but also extreme tenacity. Since shooting 531, Goodman has directed tow projects for non-profit organizations, focusing on the issue of children with disabilities. Another area in which Rob vents his self-expression is through the arts of Painting and Graphic Design. Rob's paintings and murals have been exhibited in Erie Pennsylvania and South Florida. His computer graphic designs have been instrumental in conveying the feeling of his film 531. Rob currently lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he and Tom Brown are developing their next feature film entitled 'Brother'.- Writer
- Soundtrack
Harry Markopolos was born on 22 October 1956 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer, known for Chasing Madoff (2010), 60 Minutes (1968) and Madoff (2016). He is married to Faith. They have three children.- Actor
- Music Department
Jimmy Justice was born on 31 December 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Memorial Valley Massacre (1988), Beverly Hills Brats (1989) and Visions (1976). He died on 7 February 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.- Music Department
- Sound Department
- Composer
Thomas Vicari was born on 24 August 1948 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a composer, known for Angels in America (2003), Behind the Candelabra (2013) and Finding Nemo (2003).- Patty Thomas was born on 1 August 1922 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for The Ladies Man (1961), Smooth Sailing (1947) and Los no invitados (2003). She died on 29 March 2014 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
- Art Department
- Costume Designer
- Animation Department
Becky Van Cleve was born on 6 March 1983 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is a costume designer, known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021), Buddy Thunderstruck (2017) and Titan Maximum (2009).- Producer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Lyons has written, directed and produced three feature films and three short documentaries. He uses the medium to bring issues to the masses and inspire political or social change. The environmental horror feature, Unearth, which he co-directed with his wife and partner, Dorota Swies, had its World Premiere during the pandemic of 2020 at the renowned Fantasia International Film Festival. He and co-writer Kelsey Goldberg were later awarded Best Screenplay at El Festival de Cine Fantastico de Canarias Isla Calavera. The film stars Adrienne Barbeau and Marc Blucas and released worldwide in 2021.
In 2017, he produced the short film OurErie which was viewed over 100K times in 48 hours and received raves by James Fallows in The Atlantic. With his previous features, Schism (2009) and There Are No Goodbyes (2013), Lyons focused his lens on the topics of mental health, aging, working class struggles and fate vs. free will. Made on a shoestring budget, the features screened globally, and are available on Amazon VOD.
In addition, Lyons was the Executive Director of the non-profit Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania for its first 9 years, where he now serves as Director of Programming. John is also an active teaching artist and a member of the Green New Deal Coalition. His efforts brought attention to local media resulting in Erie Arts and Culture's Bruce Morton Wright Artist of the Year Award (2020), Erie Reader's 40 Under 40 (2013), Young Erie Professionals Generation-E Leadership Award (2009), Erie Times-News' People of the Year (2007) Erie Reader's Best Filmmaker Award (2014-2017, 2020) . Lyons is a producer of the Our Erie podcast (2020-), a host of the Film Grain podcast (2018-) and host/producer of the Cinemactivist podcast (2021-).- Actor
- Producer
Ron Doyle was born on 17 February 1934 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Falcon Crest (1981), Gallery of Horror (1967) and The Invaders (1967). He died on 20 September 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Andre Buckner was born on 23 June 1964 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Next 24 Hours (2022).- Maria is the the anchor/host of "Good Day LA" on FOX 11 Los Angeles. She and Steve Edwards have been anchoring the show together since 2012.
Previously she was the host of "LXTV 1st Look" on NBC and an Entertainment Correspondent for TV Guide Newtwork's "Hollywood 411". You can also catch Maria live on the red carpet for all of the major award shows for TV Guide Network.
She was a host/reporter for LX New York on WNBC4, where she covered all things NYC, including Broadway, fashion, fitness and more. At LX New York, she initiated "Maria's Pet Project" and helped find homes for hundreds of homeless dogs.
Maria quickly gained "web celeb" status when hosting daily web show, "The 9" on Yahoo, and "PopTub" on YouTube. Maria was also an MTVU VJ. In addition to traveling across the country broadcasting from hundreds of college campuses, she hosted/wrote MTVU's weekly music show, "The Freshmen".
Maria has also contributed to Access Hollywood (1996), Extra (1994), CSTV, ESPN, CBS Sports. She has made appearances on a variety of shows discussing pop culture, such as Red Eye w/Tom Shillue (2007), G4's "Attack of the Show", CBS' The Early Show (1999), Showbiz Tonight (2005), FUSE's The Weekly Riff (2008), The Megan Mullally Show (2006) and others.
She gained celebrity early in life when she became the youngest reporter in the history of network television, (12 yrs, 6 months) while doing sideline reporting for ABC Sports coverage of the Little League World Series. At age eleven, she hosted her own children's sport show, "Down to Size", on WJET-TV ABC in Erie, Pennsylvania. She went on to interview Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills; Michael Jordan; Bill Cowher, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers; baseball legend Tommy Lasorda; and others, before her 13th birthday. She appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) in December of 1992. The following year, Maria went on to national broadcasts of ABC's Little League World Series, Professional Bowling Tour, Wide World of Sports for Kids, and reported from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, witnessing first-hand the Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding saga. Later, she co-hosted, together with American Idol (2002)'s Ryan Seacrest, Gladiators 2000 (1994) and did spot-reporting for NBA Inside Stuff (1990).
Maria took a break from TV to be a 'normal' kid and went to high school, at Villa Maria Academy in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she played varsity basketball. While a junior at Syracuse, she co-hosted Live with Kelly and Mark (1988), while Kelly Ripa was on maternity leave. She graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School in 2003.
She lives in Los Angeles, CA. - Editorial Department
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Rob Kraut was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an editor and producer, known for ZIB (2023), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).- Fred Biletnikoff was born on 23 February 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for The Norseman (1978), A Knife for the Ladies (1974) and Vega$ (1978). He has been married to Angela Loder since 31 May 1991. They have one child. He was previously married to Jerrylyn O'Connor and Jennifer Lysengen.
- Joanne Dwyer was born on 18 June 1939 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She was married to R. Budd Dwyer. She died on 12 June 2009 in Tempe, Arizona, USA.
- Katie Linendoll was born on 7 September 1982 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Camera Ready & Abel (2021), We Mean Business (2008) and CNN Newsroom (1989).
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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Petruzzi was adopted by David and Marcella Petruzzi from St. Joseph's Home for Children. Graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983. An insurance broker, Petruzzi is also a well-known author of non-fiction books about the American Civil War, and writes many articles for publications such as The Gettysburg Magazine, Civil War Times, and America's Civil War. His first book, co-authored with Eric J. Wittenberg, was titled "Plenty of Blame to go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg" appeared in 2006 and was received to wide acclaim. His second book, "One Continuous Fight" was released in 2008 and is the first scholarly work to appear on the subject of the retreat from Gettysburg. His third book, "The Complete Gettysburg Guide" (maps and design by Steven Stanley) was released in May 2009 and won the U.S. Army Historical Association's Award for Distinguished Writing, Reference Category. His fourth book, "The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook," will appear in June 2011 followed by "The Gettysburg Campaign in Numbers and Losses" (October 2011). In the spring of 2011, Petruzzi was named the Historical Advisor to the 8-part TV miniseries "To Appomattox" (summer 2013) written by Michael Frost Beckner.- He majored in economics and played football at the College of Wooster (Ohio). He received a bachelor's degree, then spent four years working his way up from line supervisor to plant manager at J.M. Smucker Co. in Orrville, Ohio. He took the job because the FBI did not hire applicants straight out of college.