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Darren E. Burrows was born on 12 September 1966 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Northern Exposure (1990), Casualties of War (1989) and Cry-Baby (1990). He has been married to Melinda Delgado since 19 June 1993. They have four children.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Born in Illinois and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, Foster knew from an early age that he wanted to be an actor. He grew up just outside of Chicago until he was 12 years old, where his family lived on a farm and he was home schooled. When Foster's older sisters started to dabble in theatre he immediately became interested in the entertainment industry. Soon after moving to Dallas with his family he chose theatre as an elective in middle school, pursued the arts in high school, and went on to study at the Quad C Theatre Program at Collin County Community College. In 2004 Foster decided to make the big move to Los Angeles. Once in LA, Foster joined an acting class, met his manager, and started booking commercials. In 2005 he landed several independent films, and in 2007 he booked what would become his regular acting gig for the next five years: a series regular role starring as "Cappie" on the hit series "Greek" for ABC Family. While putting in time on "Greek" Foster wrote, produced, and starred in his own script that he sold to Comedy Central entitled "Neighbros." The show sold in the fall of 2010 for fall's 2011 pilot season. Although the experience of putting together a show was something Foster loved, he decided to put all side projects on hold and focus on booking new acting roles. By the time "Greek" had ended its run in 2011 Foster had made his mark at ABC through his work on the show, and his relationship with the network would continue to grow over the next several years. Foster went on to score a handful of guest star roles including appearances on: TNT's "The Closer," NBC's "Friends with Benefits," "Law and Order: LA," and "Parenthood," and ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey." He also held a recurring role on "Quarterlife" for NBC and starred in the 2009 fan favorite independent feature TEENAGE DIRTBAG. In 2012 Foster had the opportunity to play characters that were far from the happy go lucky teen he portrayed on "Greek." First, he was seen in 10 episodes of the hit Showtime series Californication (2007) starring opposite David Duchovny as "Tyler," and went on to play "Jonas Beckett" in five episodes of ABC's Emmy Nominated series "The River." Soon after filming "The River," ABC enlisted Foster once again, casting him in "Zero Hour" [2013] opposite Anthony Edwards, Jacinda Barrett, Addison Timlin, and Carmen Ejogo. When not acting Foster is an active supporter of The Sue Weaver Cause, an organization that promotes consumer awareness of unsafe service employment - their quest is to require proper annual criminal background checks on all workers sent to people's homes. Foster is also a musician, making music for over nine years and released an EP in 2009 with his band Siren's Eye. He recently became a certified scuba diver, and currently lives in the Los Angeles area with his two dogs, Oliver and Charlie.- Actor
- Soundtrack
This eminently recognizable, bulbous, beetle-browed character actor left Culver Military Academy and began acting in repertory companies before becoming a Hollywood extra and stunt man. Eugene's father had also been a thespian at one time but eventually ended his career as an insurance salesman. In his younger days, Eugene was apparently of the more slender build since he once managed to hold down a job as a jockey! He spent in total six years with touring companies, briefly worked as a streetcar conductor in Portland and finally found his way to motion pictures. By his own account, he began in films on the East Coast around 1910 or 1911, gravitating to Hollywood by 1913 and appeared in some 100 productions each year for the first four years of his tenure. The majority of this prodigious output was undoubtedly made up of one-reel shorts. Eugene initially played leads in silent feature films and was described as relatively athletic by the time he appeared in D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916). His career was put on hold while he served with the Flying Corps during the First World War, but just a couple of years after his return to films he started to turn into a compulsive gourmand. His vast appetite for food increased his girth manifold and he steadfastly refused to go on a diet. Consequently, he found himself demoted to supporting roles but still managed to make a decent living out of his unusual appearance and his trademark gravelly bullfrog voice. Sometime in the early 1920s, he began to dabble in Texas oil and first amassed and then lost a fortune within the space of a year.
Eugene remained gainfully employed all through the '20s, '30s, and '40s. He played Aramis to Douglas Fairbankss's D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers (1921) and appeared as a Hal Roach contract player in the classic Laurel & Hardy short The Battle of the Century (1927). In talkies, he was the truculent police sergeant Heath in five installments of the Philo Vance series at Paramount, starring William Powell. When not used as pinstripe-suited authority figures or Runyonesque characters (Nicely-Nicely Johnson in The Big Street (1942)), he was always diverting in screwball comedies, notably in My Man Godfrey (1936) and Topper (1937). A truly versatile, his gallery of characters ranged from garrulous and witty and ingratiating, to brooding loners, from avuncular to cantankerous. Under contract at Warners, he proved to be the very best ever incarnation of Friar Tuck in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and followed this with another priestly effort as Father Felipe in The Mark of Zorro (1940).
Near the end of World War II, Eugene and a business partner acquired a 3500-acre estate and ranch along the Imnaha River in remote Wallowa County, Oregon, complete with a fallout shelter. Allegedly, he lived the life of a semi-recluse for the next four years, anticipating a nuclear attack by stockpiling all manner of essential items in order to become fully self-sufficient. The aforementioned business partner later denied this as a rumor, implying that the ranch was merely a place where Eugene entertained his actor friends (some came to hunt and fish). Whether true or not, Eugene was ultimately forced to sell the property in 1949 due to ill-health (throat cancer, as it turned out). He made his final return to the screen at Poverty Row studio Monogram in Suspense (1946), rounding out his career with a minor film noir set in the skating rink, starring the 'Ice Maiden' Belita. Eugene died eight years later in Los Angeles at the age of 65.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Mary McCarty was born on 27 September 1923 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Babes in Toyland (1961), All That Jazz (1979) and The French Line (1953). She died on 30 April 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Sean Taylor is a writer, actor, and director raised in Wheaton, IL.
Throughout his career, Sean has been recognized with numerous awards for his work as a screenwriter and director. He is particularly known for focusing on themes of healing and communication, and his stories often explore the complex relationships between individuals and the world around them.
In addition to his work in film and television, Sean is also an accomplished stage actor and has performed in a wide range of productions throughout his career. He has also trained with world-renowned acting coaches. Whether he is writing, directing, or acting, Taylor is dedicated to exploring the human experience in all its complexity while helping others find healing and connection.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Alex Benoit is an Actor and retired Team USA ice dancer from Chicago.
Named to Chicago Tribune's "Hot New Faces 2019: 10 new Chicago actors you should know" list.
In July of 2022 it was announced that he was in the cast of the Pre-Broadway World Premier of "The Notebook" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with music/lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, and book by Bekah Brunstetter.
He has worked in various various regional equity theatre's throughout Chicago, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Writers Theatre, and Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace.
Cast as Rapunzel's Prince in 2019's "Into The Woods", directed by Gary Griffin at Writers Theatre, he received a Joseph Jefferson nomination for "Best Ensemble".
He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2020, completing the MA program for Classical Acting in the Professional Theatre.
While in London, Alex met his love, Jordan. They married in 2021.
He was a competitive Ice skater from the age of 2003-2018. A national medalist both in singles, and later in ice dance where he competed for Team USA internationally and at world ranking competitions.- Producer
- Actress
- Writer
Dana DeRuyck was born in Winfield, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for V/H/S/85 (2023), A Girl Problem (2020) and Shoulder Dance (2023).- Actor
- Director
- Editor
Robert Postrozny trained at the famed Actors Studio in New York City. He grew up in a small town outside of Chicago and started out seeking a career as a painter. At Boston University he was persuaded to pursue acting by a drama teacher and he's since performed lead roles for the stage and independent film.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Vince Peagler III was born in Winfield, Illinois; however, he moved to Philadelphia shortly thereafter when his father was hired as a warehouse manager for General Motors. After living in Philadelphia for twelve years, his father received another promotion that would relocate Vince and his family up and down the East Coast for the next six years.
Vince finally settled in Kentucky where he attended the University of Kentucky and caught the acting bug while taking an acting class with Margo Buchanan.
After a career in Investment Banking, Vince finally made his way to Los Angeles where he studied at Playhouse West Repertory Theater as well as with Eden Bernardy from the Margie Haber Studio and Larry Moss.
Vince has currently been performing at UCB and at various venues across the US with his comedy improv group Lemon Pepper Wet.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Special Effects
- Make-Up Department
Dan Crawley was born on 12 July 1981 in Winfield, Illinois, USA. He is known for Watchmen (2009), Star Trek (2009) and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. Graduated from the Universityof Iowa in 2002. Went on to earn an MFA in Writing for Film and Television from the University of Southern California in 2007 after earning an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Playwriting from Arizona State University in 2005. Taught at Webster University in St. Louis for two years. In 2010 Benedyk joined the faculty of the School of Cinema and Interactive Media at DePaul University and became chair of the screenwriting program in 2011, where she created an MFA Screenwriting program, and helped get the School of Cinematic Arts named a top 20 film school by The Hollywood Reporter in less than a decade after the school's creation. In 2015 she was recruited by the University of Cincinnati to help build an interdisciplinary film and media program, which was named a top 20 film school by The Wrap just a year later in 2016. As of 2017 Benedyk splits her time between Los Angeles where she has moved into feature film producing and Cincinnati where she continues to teach screenwriting and film structure.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Rydrea "Dre" Walker is a visionary filmmaker dedicated to bringing black, indigenous, and other people of color Deaf culture to the forefront of Hollywood. With over fourteen years of expertise, Dre is a master storyteller, adept at crafting compelling narratives for film, television, and stage productions. Inspired by his upbringing and fueled by a passion for storytelling, Dre's journey began in Fayette, Alabama, where he discovered his love for filmmaking at a young age.
Despite facing challenges as the first-generation deaf individual in his family, Dre's determination and creativity have propelled him forward, earning recognition for his work, including his debut short film "Bob Movie." Through WarriorsGate Entertainment, Dre seeks to inspire and uplift audiences with stories that reflect the rich tapestry of black, indigenous, and other people of color Deaf experiences.
With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, Dre collaborates with clients to bring their visions to life, leveraging his expertise in directing, writing, and editing. His work serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring filmmakers, demonstrating the power of storytelling to transcend barriers and unite communities.
As Dre continues to pave the way for underrepresented voices in the industry, his journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of storytelling and the boundless potential of the human spirit.- Director
- Visual Effects
- Editor
James R. Love was born on 15 April 1977 in Winfield, Illinois, USA. He is a director and editor, known for Coopersville (2009), The Dirty Monks (2004) and The Beecher Quinlan Restoration (2006).- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Nicole was born under the name Elizabeth Nicole DePue but her friends and family have always called her by her middle name.
Although Nicole works mostly as a First Assistant Director on corporate and commercial projects, she also enjoys working other crew positions on a wide range of project types.
Nicole has been working in the entertainment industry since she was a child as an actress and singer.- Chris Brown was born on 17 April 1981 in Winfield, Illinois, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Tyler Wolfgang Moore was born in Winfield, KS on May 14th, 1994. At a young age, Tyler developed a love of storytelling and began searching for ways to tell stories through any accessible medium. Starting with comic books, he eventually worked his way towards his ultimate goal, creating animated films. After spending several years teaching himself how to animate short videos with limited resources, he also broadened his horizons to live action films. Over the years, he made 4 short films and countless online comedy videos.
Tyler eventually rediscovered his love of animation when he began making the mini-series Brimstone Terrace (2013) for Blip TV. The show ran for six episodes over the coarse of two years. The project served as the first collaboration by the early members of Illumination Cinema and ultimately lead to the formation of the group.
After the completion of Brimstone Terrace, Tyler wanted to work toward achieving another milestone, making a feature film. In 2015, he began production on the live action project, Living After Midnight (2016). After a year's work with a small crew and an extremely low budget, the film was released.
Tyler then spent the next three years working as a writer and producer on various projects with his collaborators at Illumination Cinema. All the while, he was working on his second feature, Left Hook (2020), an animated crime thriller.
As of now, Tyler is developing several new projects, as well as continuing to collaborate on various other projects by Illumination Cinema.- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Director
Kimberly Flores Guzman was born on 15 December 1993 in Winfield, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and director, known for LifeHouse (2017), Morning Report by NBC News (2020) and The American Affair (2016).- D. Alex Marshall was born on 21 October 1991 in Winfield, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Drawing Blood (2005).
- Bradie Tennell was born on 31 January 1998 in Winfield, Illinois, USA.
- Bess Shields was born in 1894 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. She died in July 1983 in Coachella, California, USA.
- Mike Spann was born on 1 March 1969 in Winfield, Alabama, USA. He died on 26 November 2001 in Fortress of Qala-i-Jangi, Afghanistan.
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- Producer
- Actor
Theodore J. Kowalsky was born on 18 March 1994 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Zero G (2010), Behind the Fail (2010) and Left Hook (2020).- Steve Sidwell was born on 30 August 1944 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. He died on 23 August 2023 in the USA.
- Donald Voorhes Sr. was born on 8 September 1930 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. He died on 16 May 2001 in Linville, North Carolina, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
H.H. Harrod was born on 8 October 1887 in Winfield, Kansas, USA. He is known for The Blot (1921) and Too Wise Wives (1921). He died on 19 August 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.