The Middle (TV Series)
The Optimist (2014)
Full Cast & Crew
Directed by
| Lee Shallat Chemel | ||
Writing Credits
| Eileen Heisler | ... | (created by) & |
| DeAnn Heline | ... | (created by) |
| Tim Hobert | ... | (written by) |
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
| Patricia Heaton | ... | Frankie Heck | |
| Neil Flynn | ... | Mike Heck | |
| Charlie McDermott | ... | Axl Heck | |
| Eden Sher | ... | Sue Heck | |
| Atticus Shaffer | ... | Brick Heck | |
| Jack McBrayer | ... | Dr. Ted Goodwin | |
| Alphonso McAuley | ... | Hutch | |
| Brian Scolaro | ... | Mickey | |
| Ava Allan | ... | Piper | |
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Michael S. Chambers | ... | Olson (as Michael Chambers) |
| Aloma Wright | ... | Cashier | |
| Thomas Crawford | ... | Piper's Dad | |
| Traci Belushi | ... | Piper's Mom | |
| Betsy Baker | ... | Patient - Mrs. Parker | |
Produced by
| Roy Brown | ... | producer |
| Melissa Parent Connolly | ... | associate producer |
| Eileen Heisler | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| DeAnn Heline | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| Tim Hobert | ... | co-executive producer |
| Jana Hunter | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mitch Hunter | ... | co-executive producer |
| Ashley Korman | ... | co-producer |
| David S. Rosenthal | ... | co-executive producer |
| Robin Shorr | ... | supervising producer |
| Korby Siamis | ... | consulting producer |
| Leslie Waldman | ... | co-producer (as Leslie D. Waldman) |
| Werner Walian | ... | producer |
Music by
| Joey Newman | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Blake T. Evans | ||
Editing by
| Brian Barr | ||
Casting By
| G. Charles Wright | ||
Production Design by
| Randy Ser | ||
Set Decoration by
| Julie Kaye Fanton | ||
Costume Design by
| Julia Caston | ||
Makeup Department
| Tyson Fountaine | ... | makeup department head |
| Suzanne Kontonickas | ... | hair department head (as Suzanna Kontonickas) |
| Lorna Reid | ... | key hair stylist |
| Tifanie White | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Leslie Waldman | ... | unit production manager (as Leslie D. Waldman) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Rabinowitz | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard Silva | ... | second assistant director |
| Sydney Patapoff | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
| Daniel Portnoy | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John R. Boucher | ... | set dresser |
| James Torvinen | ... | property master (as Skip Torvinen) |
Sound Department
| Joshua Chase | ... | sound effects editor |
| Peter Kelsey | ... | re-recording mixer (as Peter R. Kelsey) |
| Joe Kenworthy | ... | sound mixer |
| Shawn Morse | ... | boom operator |
| David Rawlinson | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dave Rawlinson) / supervising sound editor (as Dave Rawlinson) |
| Joshua E. Schneider | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Herbert Rawlinson | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Brian McIntyre | ... | visual effects artist (uncredited) |
| Christian Quickle | ... | visual effects producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Nick Epper | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Couto | ... | best boy electric |
| Nathan Crum | ... | second assistant camera: "a" Camera |
| Emily L.G. Goodwin | ... | film loader |
| Bryan G. Haigh | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Phil Heath | ... | b dolly grip |
| Jefferson T. Jones | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Nick Kirkwood | ... | rigging electrician |
| Dave Loden | ... | key grip |
| Don Mosley | ... | gaffer (as Donny Mosley) |
| Cody Jake Banks | ... | lighting console programmer (uncredited) |
| Erik Kasson | ... | Rigging Grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tarquin Alexander | ... | casting associate |
| Deborah Barylski | ... | original casting |
| Claire Benjamin | ... | extras casting |
| G. Charles Wright | ... | original casting |
| Beth Levy Nelson | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura Maffeo | ... | costume shopper |
Editorial Department
| Katelyn Hollenbeck | ... | post-production assistant |
| Keith Shaw | ... | final colorist |
| Christian Soleta | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Brian Gee | ... | dailies assist (uncredited) |
| Bari Winter | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Brian S. Kalata | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Michael Paolillo | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Carolyn Bahr | ... | music editor (as Carolyn J. Bahr) |
| Oren Hadar | ... | score mixer |
Transportation Department
| Ryan Thor | ... | driver generator operator |
Additional Crew
| Brooke Appelbaum | ... | production assistant |
| Katie Gault | ... | assistant: Heisler and Heline |
| Krysta Hurado | ... | assistant to producer |
| Nicole Koop | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Keri Owen | ... | production assistant |
| Jeffrey Pallotta | ... | set production assistant |
| Krysta Hurado | ... | assistant: Werner Walian (uncredited) |
| Andy Kastler | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
