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Jayne Brook was born in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. Jayne is an actor and director, known for Star Trek: Discovery (2017), Boston Legal (2004) and Chicago Hope (1994). Jayne has been married to John Terlesky since 11 May 1996. They have two children.- Actor
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Scott Adsit performed on the mainstage of Chicago's Second City, between 1994 and 1998, and, alongside Saturday Night Live (1975)'s Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey, was one of the driving forces behind such groundbreaking revues as "Pinata Full of Bees" and "Paradigm Lost". An in-depth look at his craft is available in the PBS documentary, Second to None (2001). A 1995 sketch he performed with former SNL head writer, Adam McKay, "Gump", was included as one of Second City's all-time best on the CD's which come with the book "Second City" by Sheldon Patinkin. Scott has proudly described the mission of comedy as "changing the world with our funny skits and songs".- Actress
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Jocelyn DeBoer is an award-winning actress, writer, and director who got her start improvising at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre where she's been a weekly performer for nearly a decade. Jocelyn is known for "Greener Grass" (2019), a dark comedy feature she co-wrote and co-directed alongside Dawn Luebbe. They co-star in the film opposite Beck Bennett ("SNL"), Neil Casey ("Ghostbusters"), Mary Holland ("Veep"), and D'Arcy Carden ("The Good Place"). Jocelyn plays a supporting role in Jim Cumming's "Thunder Road" (SXSW 2018 Grand Jury Prize Winner, Cannes 2018). Jocelyn fought Nazi zombies opposite Martin Starr in Tommy Wirkola's comedy "Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Jocelyn received the Rising Star Award at the 37th Starz Denver Film Festival for her supporting role opposite Anton Yelchin in the film "5 to 7". Jocelyn's TV credits include "BoJack Horseman" (Netflix), "Comedy Bang! Bang!" (IFC), "Inside Amy Schumer" (Comedy Central), "Adam Ruins Everything" (TruTV), "Ghost Story Club" (TruTV), and "The Pete Holmes Show" (TBS).- Accomplished actress Wendy Braun has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. TV.com declared, "A stand-out among the recurring cast is Wendy Braun," for her hilarious portrayal as the uptight but well-intentioned Kathy, for four seasons of the celebrated original Netflix series, Atypical, opposite Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport.
Braun has been delivering a range of scene-stealing performances in both comedy and drama for years. Her extensive film and television credits include starring as the ultimate high-strung mother Sherryl, in the comedy feature, Donny's Bar Mitzvah opposite Danny Trejo, as well as appearances in The Clapper alongside Ed Helms and Tracy Morgan, ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy opposite Ellen Pompeo, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia beside Danny DeVito, and IFC's hit Documentary Now! with Fred Armisen.
Braun has also enjoyed roles on several long-running series including General Hospital, where her exceptional performance as the officious hospital administrator, Ms. Iris Sneed, garnered her a contract role in the spin-off series, General Hospital: Night Shift
A Midwest native, Braun grew up in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois. Her mother was the famed Miss Beverly, host of the children's classic television show, Romper Room, and her father was a Navy pilot. Wendy began acting at age 12, as The Scarecrow in "The Wiz", and continued performing in musicals and plays at Glenbrook South High School, as well as at Indiana University, where she graduated early to pursue acting. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Braun starred in several award-winning film festival hits, and became a recognizable face after being offered a 26-spot national commercial campaign for Mervyn's, which showcased her unique comedic timing, approachable charisma and improvisation talent.
She has since returned to the Chicago stage to star in The Vagina Monologues at The Apollo Theatre, as well as perform stand-up comedy at Zanie's in Chicago. Braun has also performed stand-up at Los Angeles' prestigious The Improv and The Comedy Store. As a highly sought-after voice-over talent, with over 1000 voice-over credits, Braun plays the sexy, snarky undercover agent, Gianna Parasini in the hugely popular video game series, Mass Effect.
Combining her decades of invaluable on-set experience with her passion for inspiring others, Braun founded ActorInspiration.com, a top resource dedicated to providing practical advice and empowering tools to help artists create radical breakthroughs in their lives and careers. Braun was recently featured in Forbes for her game-changing work helping creatives worldwide to overcome obstacles and discover success on their own terms.
As a fitness enthusiast and triathlete, Braun has competed and won medals in the Malibu Triathlon, and helped to raise money for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation. Wendy championed this cause back at Indiana University, where she was a founding committee member of the I.U. Dance Marathon, an event that has since raised millions for pediatric aids.
Braun resides in Los Angeles and enjoys balancing career, family and marriage with her husband, actor, Josh Coxx, and their two young and exuberantly active sons. - Actress
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Elise Muller grew up in Northbrook, a suburb of Chicago. Elise graduated from The University of Arizona with a B.F.A. in Acting/Directing. Shortly thereafter, she started modeling and acting in Chicago. After receiving the opportunity to model in Japan, she instead set out for Los Angeles to pursue acting.
In Los Angeles, Elise was immediately booked for guest starring roles in shows such as "Baywatch Nights", Malibu, CA (1998) and Diagnosis Murder (1993). Her first starring role was for producer Roger Corman in the film Lola's Game (1998). Muller went on to star in other films around the world - from Canada to Bulgaria to the Czech Republic. These film credits include a number of science fiction films, comedies and thrillers. Elise appeared opposite Academy Award Winner Mo'Nique in the 20th Century Fox comedy Phat Girlz (2006).
Elise worked with directors Jay and Mark Duplass on the film Baghead (2008), as they cast Muller to star as 'Catherine'. The film went to the Sundance Film Festival and was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics. Later, Elise was chosen as a Series Regular in the popular Cable Comedy Series Canoga Park (2007) where she played the role of an Attorney named 'Katherine.'
Elise had a very unique childhood starting with infancy. A month before her birth, Elise's father, Lt. Stephen Peter Muller USMC, was tragically killed in action during the Vietnam War on July 2, 1967, and her mother, Jane Muller; raised her as a single parent. Jane Muller served as a Peace Corp volunteer and taught English in the Philippines. Having a tremendous love of film, Jane strongly influenced Elise as a child when Elise first began to dream of a career in acting.- Jeff Cahill was born on 19 December 1968 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), The Shadow (1994) and NYPD Blue (1993). He was married to Janeline Hayes. He died on 18 January 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Steven D. Binder was born on 23 July 1971 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for NCIS (2003), Eating L.A. (1999) and Totally Baked (2007).- Actor
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Andy Hirsch was born in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for The Mummy (2017), Ford v Ferrari (2019) and Fort McCoy (2011).- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Director
Al LeVine was born in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is an editor and director, known for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Dicks: The Musical (2023) and Silicon Valley (2014).- Producer
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Russell Sanzgiri was born in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. Russell is a producer and production manager, known for Destroy All Neighbors (2024), Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet (2022) and Swiped to Death (2019).- Hayden has thrilled audiences all over the country, performing roles ranging from Marius in the National Tour of Les Miserables to Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew at Colorado Shakespeare Festival to Tom in The Glass Menagerie at The Riverside Theatre to the Off Broadway comedy Strictly Personal. He wrote and performed his hysterical solo show The Wannabe Jew to sold out crowds in New York and Los Angeles, as well as at universities and synagogues around the country. Most recently, Hayden developed The Wannabe Jew into a screenplay and is in the process of bringing to the screen.
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- Actor
Evan Bregman was born on 10 February 1986 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Wubble Down (2010), Roll Models (2013) and All the Wrong Notes (2012).- John Dolf was born on 3 May 1960 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and Dead on the Money (1991). He died on 2 May 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Jared Rosenthal was born on 4 September 2001 in Northbrook, Illinois. He is a producer and director, known for Taxi (2023), Watch Out (2022) and Slice (2022).- Director
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Gary Donatelli was born on 11 March 1951 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is a director and producer, known for One Life to Live (1968), 23 Blast (2014) and Mélange (2020). He has been married to Debra Zalkind since 1 August 1983. They have two children.- Sound Department
Bruce Buehlman was born in 1959 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is known for The Peanuts Movie (2015), Glory Days (2001) and The Shield (2002). He has been married to Deborah since 1 December 1979. They have five children.- Editorial Department
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- Camera and Electrical Department
Nathan Dusek was born on 14 May 1978 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. He is known for Food Tech (2010), Warriors of Liberty City (2018) and Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian (2017).