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Justin Hartley can currently be seen starring in CBS' new breakout drama series, "Tracker." The show, which premiered post-Super Bowl in February 2024, has continued to break records week to week, with over 80 million viewers tuning in to date and counting. "Tracker" was crowned the #1 series on network television at the end of season one, marking the first time a new series has ranked as the #1 show since CBS' "Survivor" premiered in 2000.

Based on the bestselling novel "The Never Game" by Jeffery Deaver, "Tracker" follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw (Hartley) who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. Also an executive producer on the series, "Tracker" hails from Hartley's production company, ChangeUp Productions, which inked an overall pod deal with 20th Television in 2019. "Tracker" will debut season 2 on CBS on October 13, 2024, and will continue to stream episodes on Paramount+.

Hartley was most recently seen starring in NBC's critically acclaimed, award-winning series "This Is Us" opposite Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and Chrissy Metz. Created by Dan Fogelman, "This Is Us" earned over 234 award nominations and 55 wins during its run. Hartley's performance as Kevin Pearson garnered multiple Critics Choice Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2019, 2020, 2021). Additionally, Hartley and his cast members won back-to-back SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019. Hartley brought his directorial skills to the table while on the show, helming one of the most heartfelt and emotional episodes of the entire show: ep #413 - "A Hell of a Week: Part Three."

In film Hartley can next be seen appearing alongside Rebel Wilson, Anna Chlumsky, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Anna Camp in "Bride Hard" (release date TBC). He also recently executive produced and starred in "The Noel Diary" for Netflix which debuted at #1 on the platform in November 2022 and stayed at #1 through the holidays. Other film credits include: Netflix's hit comedy feature "Senior Year" alongside Rebel Wilson, indie "A Lot of Nothing," "The Hunt" and "Little" for Universal Pictures, "A Bad Moms Christmas" (STX Entertainment), "Another Time," which he also executive produced, and "Spring Breakdown," opposite Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers.

While working on screen keeps Harley busy, he also lends his voice to high-profile projects. He was recently heard in Spotify/DC/Warner Bros' podcast 'Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind' starring as Batman opposite Christina Ricci (Harley Quinn) and Billy Magnussen (The Joker). Developed by "Homecoming" writer and executive producer Eli Horowitz, the series debuted in January 2023.

As a producer Hartley and his company ChangeUp Productions recently sold a script commitment to ABC for a drama series entitled "No Good Deed," featuring writer Jeannine Renshaw ("Manifest," "Grey's Anatomy") and director Nzingha Stewart ("From Scratch"). Renshaw, Stewart and Hartley will all executive produce the series.

Born in Knoxville, IL, and raised in Orland Park, IL, Hartley had a love for bringing characters to life at an early age and began to take acting seriously once he got to college. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in history and theatre. Upon graduation, he decided to make a move to Los Angeles, packing up his truck with no money or a job to give the entertainment industry a shot. In 2002, Hartley landed his first regular gig on the daytime soap "Passions," a role he held until 2006. He went on to star as billionaire Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow) on the long-running, hit CW series "Smallville." Once "Smallville" came to an end, Hartley appeared on a handful of hit series including: "Chuck," "Castle," and "Hart of Dixie." In 2012, he returned to The CW as a series regular on the medical drama "Emily Owens, M.D.," opposite Mamie Gummer. Throughout 2013-16, Hartley juggled a handful of projects, appearing on 12 episodes of ABC's "Revenge," 16 episodes of ABC's summertime drama "Mistresses," and taking over the role of Adam Newman in the infamous CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Hartley was nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. While filming "Y&R," it was announced that Hartley would be joining the cast of NBC's fall 2016 passion project, "This Is Us."

Born in Knoxville, Ill., and raised in Orland Park, Ill., Hartley had a love for bringing characters to life at an early age and began to take acting seriously once he got to college. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in History and Theatre. Upon graduation, he decided to make the move to Los Angeles, packing up his truck with no money or a job, to give the entertainment industry a shot.

In 2002, Hartley landed his first regular gig on the daytime soap "Passions," a role he held until 2006. He then starred as billionaire Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow) on the long-running, hit CW series "Smallville." Hartley was able to showcase his talents behind the camera as well, writing ("Sacrifice," Season 9) and directing ("Dominion," Season 10) two episodes. Once "Smallville" came to an end, Hartley went on to appear on a handful of hit series including: "Chuck," "Castle," and "Hart of Dixie." In 2012, he returned to the CW as a series regular on the medical drama "Emily Owens, M.D.," opposite Mamie Gummer. Throughout 2013-16, Hartley juggled a handful of TV projects, appearing on 12 episodes of ABC's "Revenge," 16 episodes of ABC's summertime drama "Mistresses," and taking over the role of Adam Newman in the long-running CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Hartley was nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. While filming "Y&R," it was announced that Hartley would be joining the cast of NBC's fall 2016 passion project, "This Is Us."

On the charity front, Hartley has been a supporter of The Water Project for several years. When not on set, you can find him following his favorite teams (The Chicago Cubs, LA Dodgers, and the Chicago Bears), traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Michael Greer was an actor and comedian. His most famous role was as Queenie, the prison drag queen in Sal Mineo's stage and the Harvey Hart film versions of "Fortune and Men's Eyes" (Fortune and Men's Eyes (1971)), which dealt with sex in prison. Mr. Greer appeared as Don Johnson's friend in the 1960s cult film The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart (1970). That movie was also Don Johnson's big screen debut. Other credits include the B-Movie sex comedy Summer School Teachers (1975) and The Gay Deceivers (1969) about two guys avoiding combat in Vietnam by pretending to be gay. He also had bit parts in the Steve Martin comedy The Lonely Guy (1984) and the Bette Midler vehicle The Rose (1979)

Michael was also famous for his live performances as a comedian. Of particular note was a monologue, as the Mona Lisa, holding a giant gilded frame around himself.

He wrote supplemental material for Debbie Reynolds Vegas act, and was once called in to dub Bette Davis' voice when she refused to loop over scenes.

Greer was somewhat a victim of early "gaysploitation" films. A talented actor, it never occurred to him that once he had turned in solid performances as designated that he would not be allowed to work as much else, partially because no one had done it before.

He is not acknowledged much in gay cinema because of a climate of political correctness. He is probably more accurately remembered by friends, colleagues, and punters that saw his live work, than by Hollywood.

Hugh Gillin was born on 14 July 1925 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Back to the Future Part III (1990), Psycho II (1983) and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). He was married to Janet R Mackey and Mary Constance Nettels. He died on 4 May 2004 in San Diego, California, USA.

Jesse Wolter was born on 2 August 1973 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. Jesse is known for Idiocracy (2006), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World (2011).

Kiva Lawrence was born on 18 June 1941 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Tinsel's Town (2015), Smoke Screen (2012) and Happy, Texas (1999). She was married to Bob Hoy. She died on 15 December 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Max Palmer was born on 12 October 1907 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Jungle Jim (1955), The Big Bluff (1955) and Target (1958). He died on 24 July 1967 in Laguna Woods, California, USA.

Linda Bielema was born on 17 December 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961).

Bob's first professional acting job was voice-overs for Disney children records division. Before that he worked in a gas station, delivered auto parts, worked in a bagel shop and sold office furniture, not all at the same time. According to Bob "I love this business and it certainly beats working as a "Greeter" at Wal-mart!"

Carl Sandburg was born on 6 January 1878 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), You Are There (1953) and American Playhouse (1980). He was married to Lilian Steichen. He died on 22 July 1967 in Flat Rock, North Carolina, USA.

Lucille Carlisle was born Ida Lucille White in Galesburg, Illinois. After her father abandoned the family her mother opened a boarding house in Spokane, Washington. At the age of sixteen Lucille was briefly married. Soon after she she won a beauty contest organized by Photoplay Magazine. She moved to New York City and began her career on Broadway as Lucille Zintheo. Later she changed her stage name Lucille Carlisle. In 1918 she was signed by Vitagraph Pictures and was cast in the Larry Semon comedy Boodle and Bandits. Larry and Lucille would make more than a twenty movies together including The Simple Life and A Pair of Kings. They became a popular onscreen team while off screen they had a tempestuous romance. Lucille was unhappy with the shape of her nose and underwent numerous plastic surgeries.

In 1922 she and Larry were secretly married. Later that year Lucille suffered a nervous breakdown. She recovered but her marriage to Larry ended in divorce. In 1923 she auditioned for the lead in The Hunchback of Notre Dame but Patsy Ruth Miller got the part. Lucille developed a drinking problem and was often under a doctors care for her nerves. She decided to stop acting and married businessman Leland H. Millikin in 1930. Lucille, who never had children, adopted her niece when her sister was unable to raise her. During World War 2 she made several radio appearances. Lucille died on October 19, 1958 due to a liver disorder. She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Ron Wright was born on 16 June 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He is an assistant director and production manager, known for The Getaway (1972), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) and The Muppet Movie (1979).

Todd Shane was born on 21 December 1967 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) and Deep South Wrestling (2006).

William Rufus Shafter was born on 16 October 1835 in Galesburg, Michigan, USA. He was married to Harriet Grimes. He died on 12 November 1906.

Christopher Estes was born on 28 October 1980 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for I'll Be There with You (2006), Dinner with Leatherface (2024) and Marta's Sex Tape (2006).

Jesse D. Hampton was born on 28 November 1879 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was a producer and director, known for The Drifters (1919), What Every Woman Wants (1919) and A Woman of Pleasure (1919). He died on 1 June 1968 in Monterey, California, USA.

Clare Foley was born on 3 May 1934 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Janie (1944) and Janie Gets Married (1946). She was married to David Lewis West and Jackson Ellis Lewis. She died on 28 March 1974 in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Roger Neil was born on 19 November 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Scrambled Feet (1983), Warship (1973) and The Oracle (1985).

Dorothea Tanning was born on 25 August 1910 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. She was married to Max Ernst. She died on 31 January 2012 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Colbert Clark was born on 31 August 1898 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Three Musketeers (1933), The Whispering Shadow (1933) and Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934). He was married to Witney, Frances. He died on 4 May 1960 in Coronado, California, USA.

Dora Hall was born on 31 October 1899 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Tony the Pony (1976), Dora's World (1974) and Secret Agent 007 and 1/2 (1975). She died on 28 May 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Loyal Davis was born on 17 January 1896 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was married to Edith Luckett and Pearl McPhersen. He died on 19 August 1982 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Jim Sundberg was born on 18 May 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA.

John Shenaut was born on 9 November 1916 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He died on 2 December 2011 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Henry Ferris Arnold was born on 2 January 1902 in Galesburg, Illinois. Henry Ferris was a writer, known for The Nightwire (2024). Henry Ferris died on 16 December 1963 in San Diego, California, USA.

Paul Yetter was born on 21 April 1902 in Galesburg, Illinois, USA. He was an actor. He died on 3 April 1981 in Laguna Hills, California, USA.