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Leon Rippy was born on 30 October 1949 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for The Patriot (2000), Eight Legged Freaks (2002) and Deadwood (2004). He is married to Carol Rippy. They have two children.

Stewart Finlay-McLennan was born on 7 September 1957 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for National Treasure (2004), Lost (2004) and Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996).

William H. O'Brien was born on 19 July 1891 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for I've Been Around (1935), Once a Gentleman (1930) and The Sky Raiders (1931). He died on 18 April 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Dorothy Alison was born on 4 April 1925 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for A Town Like Alice (1981), The Third Key (1956) and Georgy Girl (1966). She was married to Leslie Linder. She died on 17 January 1992 in London, England, UK.

Corey Page has the dramatic weight and intensity of Brian Cranston, with lighter fare, Corey brings to mind the mischievous flair of Robert Downey Jr. and the quirky sex appeal of Johnny Depp. Corey can transform and embody character roles with emotional depth and charm. Corey's most recent work can be seen in season two of the successful Australian drama RFDS (Network 7) where he plays Rhys the flirtatious town vet. Corey first came to public attention from his work on the Australian hit series Heartbreak High (Netflix), in which he played Steve Wiley. This gave him his first break in the television industry. He has also appeared in other film television projects such as White Collar Blue, McLeod's Daughters, Cops LAC, Providence, and Home And Away. His first international breakthrough came when he was cast in The City alongside Morgan Fairchild, playing her characters illegitimate Australian son. He is every fan favourite in the comedy hit, Dead Man On Campus, where he played the faux suicidal show-tune singing Matt Noonan. Corey is a baritone his sound is a cross between Nick Cave and Johnny Cash. Corey was the drama coach on the Australian coming-of-age film Newcastle. Corey has worked and trained in Australia and The United States. Corey studied at Flinders University Drama Center in South Australia for acting and with Stephen Book in Los Angeles for acting.

Years before Jack Thompson arrived on the scene, Chips Rafferty was regarded by many as the personification of the stereotypically rugged, straightforward and laconic Aussie male. Tall and thin, though not particularly striking in appearance, Rafferty was a tailor-made star for the austere, modestly-budgeted dramas made 'down under' in the 1940s and 50s. His most individual aspect was in not being remotely reminiscent of any other leading contemporary British or American actor. In his youth, Chips had learned boxing and the art of horsemanship. He also displayed an affinity for painting watercolours. By the time he entered the film industry as an extra with Cinesound Studios in 1939, John William Pilbean Goffage (nicknamed 'Chips' since schooldays) had already seen a great deal of life as a sheep-shearer, drover, roo hunter, gold prospector and cellarman in a wine bar. One of his more exotic activities also included that of a 'false teeth packer'. On the side, he also wrote poems and short stories which he sold to several Sydney publications. His first stint on the stage was as assistant and comic foil to a magician.

After his inauspicious screen debut in 1939, Chips came to the attention of film maker Charles Chauvel who assigned him a rather more roguish-sounding surname and proceeded to cast him as a heroic 'digger' in his patriotic wartime drama 40,000 Horsemen (1940). The resulting box-office success, both at home and abroad, led Chauvel to repeat the exercise with The Rats of Tobruk (1944). After wartime duties with the RAAF, Chips managed to persuade British director Harry Watt to star him in the pivotal role of tough cattle drover Dan McAlpine in The Overlanders (1946). This defined the Rafferty screen personae to such an extent, that he continued to play variations on the theme pretty much throughout the remainder of his career.

Under contract to Ealing, Chips had a brief sojourn in England opposite Googie Withers in The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947), followed by an integral part in Eureka Stockade (1949). In the early 50s, he co-founded - and invested much of his own money in - a short-lived production company, Southern International (in conjunction with the director Lee Robinson). They turned out a few unambitious adventure films like Return of the Plainsman (1953) and King of the Coral Sea (1954). Chips appeared in these as the nominal star. For the most part however, lucrative film work was to be found only in Hollywood: in feature films, like Kangaroo (1952), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and The Sundowners (1960); or as guest star in television episodes, ranging from Gunsmoke (1955) to Tarzan (1966). He remained for many years Australia's most popular and quintessential actor, an archetypal anti-establishmentarian, irreverent in humour, honest and uncomplicated. His penultimate performance as an outback cop in Wake in Fright (1971) is often cited as one of his best.

Misty Monroe was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Small Time (2014), StoryBots: Answer Time (2022) and Home Sweet HomeGoods (2021).

Mowava Pryor was born on 21 December 1957 in South Hill, Virginia, USA. She is an actress, known for Me and the Kid (1993), Snake Eater (1989) and Babylon 5 (1993).

Michael Clifford was born on 20 November 1995 in Quakers Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and composer, known for A Night at the Silent Movie Theater (2012), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) and 5 Seconds of Summer - the Feeling of Falling Upwards - Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2022). He has been married to Crystal Leigh since 11 January 2021. They have one child.

Richard Alagich was born on 20 December 1945 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor.

Eric Oldfield was born in 1948 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and producer, known for Chopper Squad (1977), Time Trax (1993) and Enemies Closer (2000).

June Bronhill was born on 26 June 1929 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Gay Operetta (1959), Orpheus in the Underworld (1961) and The Merry Widow (1958). She was married to Richard Milburne Champion de Crespigny Finny and Brian Martin. She died on 24 January 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Patrick Caddell was born on 19 May 1950 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The West Wing (1999), Air Force One (1997) and Outbreak (1995). He was married to ?)?. He died on 16 February 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

Bob Woodham was born on 26 June 1939 in Summer Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and producer, known for The Rovers (1969), Dynasty (1969) and The Stuntmen (1973). He died on 2 August 1973 in Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

Mitchell Starc was born on 30 January 1990 in Baulkham Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has been married to Alyssa Healy since 15 April 2016.

Jimmy Hannan was born on 25 August 1934 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Graham Kennedy Show (1972), The Ernie Sigley Show (1974) and The Sentimental Bloke (1976). He was married to Joanne Goode. He died on 7 January 2019 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia.

Steve Abbott was born on 24 March 1956 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Children of the Revolution (1996), The Comedy Sale (1993) and The Castanet Club (1991).

Mark Latham was born on 28 February 1961 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a writer and producer, known for Save Australia Day (2018), Mark Latham's Outsiders (2017) and Landline (1991). He was previously married to Janine Lacy and Gabrielle Mary Gwyther.

Frank Waters was born in 1915 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Always Another Dawn (1948), Whiplash (1960) and The Outcasts (1961). He died in 1972 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Kerrie Biddell was born on 8 February 1947 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Death of a Soldier (1986), Nickel Queen (1971) and Scobie Malone (1975). She was married to David Glyde. She died on 5 September 2014 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Ralph Norman was born on 20 June 1953 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He has been married to Elaine Rice since 28 December 1974. They have four children.

John Krummel was born on 20 August 1944 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for Deathcheaters (1976), Voyage Into Fear (1993) and One Night Stand (1984).

Don Johanson was born on 19 October 1952 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978), The Dying Gaul (2005) and Karen Doesn't Dream (2018).

Felli Fel was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is known for Logan (2017), Into the Blue (2005) and xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).

Peter Boland is an artist/actor who began working with Sydney fringe theatre companies during the 1980s. At that time he also signed with a Theatrical Agent and appeared in numerous Television commercials and TV dramas before auditioning for the Drama School at the prestigious Victorian College Of The Arts (VCA) in Melbourne, Australia. There he studied acting full time for 3 years before graduating in 1985 with a Diploma of Dramatic Arts. He was later signed for a 6 month acting contract with the Arts Council of Australia funded Theatre South, Coniston NSW in 1987. He performed at the Bridge Theatre in stage shows 'Windy Gully' and 'Golden Valley' as well as regional tours of the stage plays 'First People' and 'Newcomers'. He also performed for Theatre South at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. He has since been based in Sydney, Australia although returning briefly to Melbourne to appear in the television series Prisoner (Cell Block H) and Prime Time. He has maintained a keen interest in film and video production since first studying Film Production Techniques at North Sydney TAFE in 1980. He is also passionate about the visual arts having achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sydney College of the Arts in 1982. His most notable exhibition as an artist was at the 1992 Exposicio D'Art Australia in Canet D'Mar Spain where his sculpture sold and is now held by the Mayor of Canet D'Mar. Aside from acting and art making he teaches video production, digital editing, film acting, drama, animation, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, art history and appreciation.