Actors: That Guy in That Thing

Antonio J Bell is known for Allegiant (2016), Baby Driver (2017) and The Boss (2016).

Chinaza Uche is starring in a new Apple TV plus series Silo alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, David Oyelowo, Common and Rashida Jones.

He also starred in the feature film A Good Person which he received a Scottish Bafta nomination for Best Actor in a film. It was written and directed by Zach Braff and co-starred Morgan Freeman, Florence Pugh Celeste O'Connor and Molly Shannon.

On television he starred in the Apple TV+ series Dickinson alongside Hailee Steinfeld and Jane Krakowski. He's made guest-star appearances on Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Deception, Golden Boy, Little America and Fear The Walking Dead.

He also starred in the feature film Nigerian Prince that premiered at the Tribeca film Festival.

He was last seen on stage in Clubbed Thumb's New York Time Critics pick of Tumacho.

His other Theater credits include the New York Time's critics pick Sojourners/Her Portmanteau at New York Theatre Workshop; Sugar in Our Wounds at Manhattan Theatre Club (Audelco win: Best Ensemble); Dolphins and Sharks at the Labyrinth Theatre Company; The Last Saint On Sugar Hill at the National Black Theatre and many others.

He also writes and produces through his production company Caching Productions Inc. which has been producers on the feature film How to Rob and their upcoming feature Come Home.

He is a graduate of the Experimental Theatre Wing and The Classical Studio at the Tisch School of Drama. (2023)

Myko Olivier is an actor and producer, known for Menendez: Blood Brothers (2017), Glee (2009) and Castle (2009). He was born in Palm Springs, Ca. He studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts at the conservatory acting studio Playwrights Horizons Theater School. He has been married to Rae Olivier since November 21, 2015.

Mark Taylor was born and raised in Toronto, but relocated to Palm Harbor, Florida during his last two years of high school, before returning to Toronto. Taylor is predominately known for his roles as Gene in Seventeen Again, Romeo in Student Bodies, and Kwest in Instant Star. He played the role of Lewis 'Lou' Young in the Canadian police drama television series Flashpoint until his character was killed in the 23rd episode (part of the third season). In addition, Taylor has studied computer engineering technology at Seneca College and graduated from East Lake High School as well as Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute. He is also part-owner of the National Basketball League of Canada's Oshawa Power.

In the span of just a few short years, Brad James has gone from US Marine to one of the most exciting faces in television and film today. Although widely praised for his comedic role as 'Todd' on the hit series "Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse," Brad has shown himself to be much more than just a comedic actor. Through dozens of television and film appearances he has showcased a vast range of characters from action hero, to misunderstood boy-toy, to the diabolical villain.

Brad appeared in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation of his popular novel "The Choice," with Teresa Palmer, Alexandra Daddario and Benjamin Walker. His other feature film credits include appearing alongside Billy Crystal and Bette Midler in the family comedy "Parental Guidance," appearing with Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman in Denis Villeneuve's "Prisoners," and starring as 'Spence' in the feature film "Comeback Dad."

2016 witnessed Brad appearing on "NCIS: New Orleans," adding to his long list of television credits that also include ABC's "Devious Maids", The CW's "Hart of Dixie" and recurring on WGN's critically acclaimed series "Underground."

In addition to his acting, Brad has also begun to write, produce and direct projects that he feels have stories that will entertain and enlighten. He's also expanding his reach and utilizing his creative abilities to speak to the youth about the different paths to success in business as well as personal endeavors. He has spoken at several drama academies, schools, panels, camps and more; constantly promoting belief in one's self to accomplish anything that you put your mind and heart to do.

Tom Williamson was born on 31 March 1990 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Run Hide Fight (2020), All Cheerleaders Die (2013) and The Fosters (2013).

Micah Joe Parker was born on 12 April 1989 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Doom Patrol (2019), Into the Dark (2018) and Mob City (2013).

Arjay Smith is an American actor, born in Southern California, who began his career in the summer of 1993 at the age of 9. A chameleon by nature, Arjay Smith continues to embrace new characters from drama to comedy. In 2014 he stunned audiences in his recurring role as Grant McQueen on the 7th and final season of Sons of Anarchy (2008). In (2017) Arjay made viewers laugh as Arlo on the comedy series The Guest Book (2017).

For 20 plus years, Arjay Smith has had a healthily balanced career. He has appeared in a varied spectrum of well-known drama and comedy television shows, including Designated Survivor (2016), Major Crimes (2012), 24 (2001), Cold Case (2003), The Bernie Mac Show (2001), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), and The West Wing (1999). Arjay Smith is perhaps best known for his title role in the Nickelodeon television series The Journey of Allen Strange (1997) and as the loveable teacher's assistant, Max Lewicki on Perception (2012). He has also appeared in notable films, such as the disaster-thriller The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Michel Gondry's comedy Be Kind Rewind (2008), the horror-movie sequel Vacancy 2: The First Cut (2008), and We Made This Movie (2012).

Ekow Quartey is known for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), The Current War (2017) and The Complete Walk: Titus Andronicus (2016).

Robert Christopher Riley was born on 11 October 1980 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Bourne Legacy (2012), Dynasty (2017) and Professor Mack (2019).

Brandon Larracuente continues to ignite his passion for the arts and pushes the boundaries of storytelling with every project. Known for his heart-touching performances, he has become a versatile actor and director. Brandon gained widespread recognition for his roles in Netflix's "Thirteen Reasons Why" and Freeform's "Party of Five," both of which have made significant social impacts by addressing mental health and immigration issues, respectively.

Born and raised in New York, Brandon originally pursued baseball, playing competitively for over 14 years. The discipline and dedication he developed on the field translated seamlessly into his acting career. His journey began with off-Broadway plays in New York City before moving to Florida, where he booked commercial work. His first major break came from an open casting call on Facebook, leading to a three-year recurring role on the television drama "Bloodline." This experience solidified his passion for acting, shifting his focus from sports to the arts.

After relocating to Los Angeles, Brandon's career gained momentum with multiple projects, including Netflix's "Bright." Despite a busy schedule, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Communication remotely, exemplifying his dedication to personal growth and education.

Brandon has since expanded his creative horizons into producing and directing. He is the co-founder of 94 Films, a TV and film production company focused on producing content that explores personal truths and difficult subject matter. 94 Films will lift Latino voices, striving to empower those who are not often heard, by creating space and equality on set and on screen.

Guided by his mother's wisdom to "remember who you are," Brandon embodies the drive, dedication, and discipline required to succeed in Hollywood. With his relentless pursuit of excellence and passion for impactful stories, Brandon Larracuente is poised to leave a lasting impression on audiences for years to come.

Niko Guardado exhibits a relatable magnetism, connecting to audiences in every role. Whether it be as a recurring guest star on ABC's hit The Goldbergs since 2016 or as a lead on FREEFORM's 2020 Party of Five reboot, he taps into the human experience at its purest. He kicked off his career in print advertisements at just eighteen months, building up an extensive resume. He landed a major breakthrough with a 2013 guest spot on Nickelodeon's Sam & Cat. As his profile rose, he appeared on popular programs such as The Fosters, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, and mini-series Lost in the West before joining the cast of The Goldbergs as real-life MLB player and general manager Rubén Amaro Jr. 2019 saw him join Party of Five in the role of Beto Acosta. Outside of acting, Niko remains active and heavily involved in non-profit 501 (c) (3) The Eddie Guardado Foundation-launched by his parents Lisa and former Minnesota Twins All-Star Eddie and raising awareness for autism. It was founded following his younger sister Ava's diagnosis with autism at age two and continues to do great work for children everywhere

Cleo Anthony is known for Divergent (2014), The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus (2022) and Transparent (2014).

Chase Alexander Crawford is an American actor and film producer from Monroe, Ohio. He is known for founding the independent film company Four by Three.

Crawford was born on March 11th, 1996 in New Bern, North Carolina to Susan and Ray Crawford. He attended and graduated from Monroe High School and D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center (a Butler Tech school) in 2014. He landed his first commercial opportunity in 2013, when Taco Bell tapped him to write, direct and act in a campaign to unveil the Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos.

He had his first child and married Alexandra Crawford in early 2015.

After appearing in the 2016 Sundance Film Festival selection Goat alongside James Franco and Nick Jonas, he appeared in 2016 Toronto International Film Festival selection In the Radiant City.

In 2017, Crawford produced his first feature film, Alan and the Fullness of Time, alongside childhood friend Markus Cook. Crawford went on to produce his second feature film Moondance in 2018, and acted in a handful of films including Boy Band, Palace and Worst Christmas Ever.

In early 2020, Crawford and his company executive produced Joe Chrest's dark comedy The Cran. The film was shot in and around Bowling Green, Ohio.

In 2021, Crawford and Four by Three announced the acquisition of a dozen independent films, opening the companies distribution offering to fellow indie filmmakers. Crawford also produced Craig Brown's Shooting Doves and executive produced several independent films and comedy specials.

In December of 2021, Chase Crawford was named to the Forbes Next 1000 list.

In 2022, Crawford announced the launch of Four by Three Comedy. He also signed on to Co-Executive Produce Miguel Faus's debut feature Calladita in February 2022. The project went on to become the first European film funded by NFTs.

Charlie Kerr is a Canadian actor, musician and playwright. In 2016 after a successful festival run for two different movies he starred in he was recognized as "A star to watch" by Variety Magazine.

He is known for his role as Jory in Lost Solace (2016), and as the Rebel Commander in An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman (2016).

Kerr is also known as the lead singer for the alternative rock band Hotel Mira. He went to secondary school at Point Grey Secondary in Vancouver.

As a child, he was always attracted to film - especially the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) films, which he says he has seen over 300 times each. He next found inspiration in the Mr. Pink character played by Steve Buscemi in Reservoir Dogs (1992) - he could see himself doing what that character did. Kerr credits seeing the film The Departed (2006) in his teens as a life-changing experience that led him to acting - to the point that he saw the film at least 5 times at the time, and wanted to be Leonardo DiCaprio so badly that he walked around in a Red Sox hat, speaking in a Boston accent for at least a couple of months.

He went on to train in theatre with both independent teachers such as Lori Triolo, and with well-known theatre teachers and programs such as Lola Cohen and Ted Zurkowski at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City, and the Acting for Stage and Screen program at Capilano College in Vancouver - as well as with John Cassini and Kate Twa at the Railtown Actor's Studio in Vancouver. Kerr's first role in acting school was as the character of Bobby in the David Mamet play American Buffalo.

Kerr is also the co-founder - along with Bryce Hodgson, Libby Osler and Bri Proke - of the Blood Pact Theatre Company, which mounted its first major production, 'Kill Your Parents in Viking, Alberta' at The Storefront Theatre in Toronto in 2016, to critical acclaim. This was followed in 2018 by 'After Wrestling' at the Factory Theatre, also in Toronto, which he once again co-wrote with Hodgson and played one of the leads. He started performing as a musician early, with his first club gig being in a Beatles cover band at the age of 11.

Joshua Boone was born in 1988 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Premature (2019), A Jazzman's Blues (2022) and Seven Seconds (2018).

Charles Parnell was born on 26 October 1964 in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Top Gun: Maverick (2022), The Killer (2023) and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023).

Actor Michael Rainey, Jr. stars as Tariq St. Patrick on Starz network's hit drama series, Power Book II: GHOST where he leads a star studded cast a direct spin off from the hit series Power. Michael starred as Tariq St. Patrick in the hit series POWER, in a leading role alongside Omari Hardwick, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and Naturi Naughton. He shot to fame at the tender age of ten, starring in the Italian film UN ALTRO MUNDO (2010), a role for which he mastered a new language and culture, and lived abroad for a year. Directed by Silvio Muccino, Michael spoke fluent Italian for the film and earned the immediate praise and attention of the industry's elite. Upon returning to the States, Michael's career took off. He made his first American film appearance in LUV (2012), starring in an all-star cast which included Common, Danny Glover. Charles Dutton, and Meagan Good. He went on to a prominent role in THE BUTLER (2013), with Oprah Winfrey, and Forest Whitaker, directed by Lee Daniels. Michael was then featured in seasons 1-3 of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, and landed a starring role opposite Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Nicki Minaj in the third installment of the comedy franchise BARBERSHOP for Warner Brothers Pictures entitled BARBERSHOP 3: THE NEXT CUT. Michael also starred alongside McKinley Freeman in SECOND CHANCE CHRISTMAS (2014) for TV ONE.

Next, Michael co-stars with Nicholas Cage in the bank heist thriller 211, slated for release in 2018. He's also starring in a Netflix film in connection with Mandalay Bay Entertainment entitled AMATEUR. In it, Michael plays the role of Terron Forte, a young man whose basketball highlight video goes viral, and causes quite the stir. Written and directed by Ryan Koo, a participant in the 2014 Sundance Screenwriting Lab, the movie is set to premiere in 2018. Meanwhile, in the upcoming fifth season of POWER, Michael's character Tariq emerges as a pivotal figure in the storyline, showcasing Michael's acting chops in ways no one could have predicted.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys making music, playing video games, and living the life of a trendsetter for his generation. He's working on a memoir, chronicling his rise to stardom and how he has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. He gives back to his community through various philanthropic efforts, partnering with nonprofits across the country that target the homeless and impoverished communities. Michael Rainey, Jr. is an incredible example for young people of what happens when talent, humility and an incredible work ethic are brilliantly aligned.

Victor Rasuk was born on 15 January 1984 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Godzilla (2014), Lords of Dogtown (2005) and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).

J.D. was born on 28 February 2000 in Conroe, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Do Revenge (2022), Revolution (2012) and Outer Banks (2020).

Saïd Taghmaoui was born July 19th 1973 in Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, to Moroccan immigrant parents. He has 9 siblings. He dropped out of school at a young age and became a boxer; at one point ranking number 2 in France in his category. He met Mathieu Kassovitz with whom he co-wrote the French film La haine (1995) which won the Best Director award in Cannes. Kassovitz directed the movie in which Saïd played one of the leads. Since than Saïd has been a force in French cinema and has made films in Italy, Germany, The United States and Morocco.

Carlos Santos is an Actor/Comedian based out of Los Angeles. He is best known for playing Chris Morales on the Netflix original series, Gentefied. He's also been featured on films such as Vacation Friends 2 (Hulu), The Valet (HULU), and the (Prime Video) series, Undone. He has a monthly show with "Spanish Aqui Presents" at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and he tours the country doing stand up comedy. Carlos is currently a series regular on "Primo", the new Shea Serrano/Mike Schur comedy for Amazon Freevee. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico.

Actor J.J. Soria -

J.J. Soria has an extensive resume including many notable television series such as Dexter, Army Wives, The Fosters, Sons of Anarchy, American Crime, Chicago P.D. and This Fool . In 2018, he was cast as a series regular in the action-packed cop drama, The Oath (Executive Produced by 50 cent) for Sony's streaming service Crackle. In 2020, he co-starred as a series regular in the Netflix series Gentefied executive produced by America Ferrera. In 2022 he was brought on board Max's Emmy nominated series The Flight Attendant (starring Kaley Cuoco) as a series regular.

Although he is often cast as the bad boy, Soria has proven himself to be a versatile actor across all genre's of TV/Film.

In 2012, Soria starred in the indie film, Filly Brown (Olmos Productions), which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition to rave reviews. In the film, Soria played the lead antagonist, 'MC Wyatt' opposite Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin). Filly Brown made Soria's fifth film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Others to note include Camp X-Ray (starring Kristin Stewart), All She Can, High School, and the Andrew Fleming Dramedy Hamlet 2 alongside Steve Coogan and Catherine Keener. Hamlet 2 was the third highest selling independent film coming out of the festival. His film career includes the popular franchise, The Fast and Furious and Crank: High Voltage.

When Soria isn't busy working in TV/Film, he dedicates his time to being a speaker. He has spoke at many schools throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District and youth organizations, as well as The Arizona School Board Association. Soria has a strong passion for empowering youth and young adults alike through motivational speaking.

Soria lives an active lifestyle in Los Angeles.

Deion Smith is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. He attended Charleston County School of the Arts studying theatre in one of the most challenging/educating theatre programs in Southeastern USA where he grew a passion for acting. Over the years Deion has made his footprint in the television and film industry as one of the most eminent talents on the rise. He is known for Outer Banks (2020), Will Trent (2023), and Them (2024).

Carson Rowland was born in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Sweet Magnolias (2020), Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022) and American Housewife (2016). He has been married to Maris Kenny since 16 October 2021. They have one child.