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Zach Galifianakis was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Mary Frances (Cashion), who owned a community arts center, and Harry Galifianakis, a heating oil vendor. His father is of Greek descent and his mother is of mostly English and Scottish ancestry. Zach moved to New York City after failing his last college class by one point. Zach got his start performing his brand of humor in the back of a hamburger joint in Times Square. He toured the country, performing in coffee shops and universities.

After more than a decade performing stand-up and making both television and film appearances, Zach broke through to wider recognition with his co-starring role as "Alan Garner", in the comedy mega-hit, The Hangover (2009). Later that year, he played a large role in the CGI-heavy kids movie, G-Force (2009), and then appeared in memorable supporting parts in the films, Up in the Air (2009) (as a laid-off employee), Youth in Revolt (2009) (as a loutish stepfather), and Dinner for Schmucks (2010), as one of the title characters. More recently, he co-starred with Keir Gilchrist in the teen dramedy, It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), with Robert Downey Jr. in the road trip comedy, Due Date (2010), and alongside Will Ferrell in the political spoof, The Campaign (2012). He also voiced "Humpty Dumpty" in the animated film, Puss in Boots (2011), and reprised his character in both The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013). In 2014, he appeared in the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), and in 2016, he starred in the comedies Masterminds (2015) and Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016), released three weeks apart.

When not performing and acting, Zach spends time at his home in the mountains of his native North Carolina, where he hopes to open a writer's retreat on a completely self-sustained farm.

Nicholas Vincent Cirillo is an American actor and writer. He was born on June 5th, 1997 in North Carolina. His first feature film appearance was playing Taylor in David Raboy's "The Giant", which premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. He is best known for his performance as Barry in Netflix's Outerbanks, and also recently guest starred in Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson's critically acclaimed "Poker Face", as well as Marvel's "She-Hulk". In 2022, Cirillo co-founded the production company, Enzo Entertainment, with Matthew Montemaro.

A powerful representative and senator from the state of West Virginia, Robert Carlyle Byrd left an impressive mark on American politics. The longest serving senator in U.S. history with over 51 years in office, he was considered "the Dean of the Senate" - a true master of the body's arcane rules and procedures. He led the Senate Democrats from 1977-1986. A man of strong convictions, he made news in 2003 by leading criticism against President George W. Bush's Iraq war policies.

Oliver was born on 22 February 1945 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Zodiac (2007), Keanu (2016) and Office Christmas Party (2016). He was married to Rebecca Jean Alexander and Margaret Hicks Ramspacher. He died on 12 February 2000 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Duane Saylor was born on 17 August 1972 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Allegiant (2016), Black Panther (2018) and Uglies (2024). He died on 9 April 2023 in Newnan, Georgia, USA.

Benny Parsons was born on 12 July 1941 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) and Stroker Ace (1983). He was married to Teresa Kiel and Connie Parsons. He died on 16 January 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Danielle Pardue was born on 4 April 1987 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for Naked Nerve Endings (2010) and Max (2002).

Shannon McNeill was born on 15 September 1976 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for WCW Monday Nitro (1995).

Jimmy Pardue was born on 26 October 1930 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He died on 22 September 1964 in Concord, North Carolina, USA.

Charles Lomax was born on 24 March 1924 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He died on 20 September 2009 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA.

Jessen Melara was born on 14 March 1993 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Hello There....

Bruce Bowers was born on 18 March 1948 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Age to Age (1999).

Alex Dillard was born on 8 March 1985 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Wesley (2009).