Legend is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household name known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans causes. He is a... read full bio
Jan Stenerud is a Norwegian-American former professional football placekicker who played in the NFL. Stenerud was born in Fetsund, Norway, and he moved to the United States as a college student on a ski jumping scholarship at Montana State University. During his time studying at Montana State, Stenerud picked up football where he was later named an All-American by The... read full bio
Jim Morris brings the West Wing to comedic life like no other political satirist. Recreating Washington D.C. and the Beltway, Jim caricatures our nation's leaders utilizing his uncanny ability to vocally and physically impersonate the newsmakers with flair, wit and intelligence, creating a hilarious living political cartoon. The New Yorker Magazine hailed Jim Morris as the country's leading political... read full bio
Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin' Spoonful played a major role in the mid-'60s rock revolution. The Lovin' Spoonful did like nobody before or since, putting their first seven singles into the Top 10. You know the songs by heart: Do You Believe In... read full bio
For eleven years portrayed Max Klinger on the successful television series M*A*S*H. Jamie Farr is not only a great thespian, he is also a great storyteller. Jamie Farr will make you laugh and make you cry. Jamie Farr is witty and wise, serious, unpretentious and an all-around wonderful entertainer. Hall of Fame Golfer Patty Sheehan. Jamie Farr has been... read full bio
Jackie Navarro is a veteran of the wild animal world. Her personal safari began in 1989 taking her from California Polytechnic University into various roles such as: zookeeper, zoo educator, trainer, behavioral consultant, presenter, and show producer and consultant. Jackie has been affiliated with several zoos including: Columbus, Charles Paddock, Santa Ana, and the San Diego Safari Park, where she... read full bio
James Van Praagh is a self-proclaimed medium who has written several books on spirituality and spirit communication. He has had television appearances on shows such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, A&E Biography, Maury Povich, 20/20, and 48 Hours. His unique paranormal experiences during the past twenty-five years have seen him author best-selling books, create meditation programs and development... read full bio
Jim Otto is an American former professional football player who played center in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders the entirety of his career. Otto was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Miami where he played as a linebacker on defense.... read full bio
Joan Van Ark is perhaps best known for her role as Valene Ewing on TV's Dallas and Knots Landing for 13 seasons. During her thirteen seasons on Knots Landing, Joan Van Ark earned six nominations and won Soap Opera Digest Awards for Best Actress. Her numerous theater credits include Barefoot in the Park, The School for Wives and The Rules... read full bio
A recognized expert in the field of Cultural Anthropology, Dr. Jeff Salz has traveled to the furthest corners of the globe from Patagonia to the Amazon, Outer Mongolia, Eastern Siberia and more, seeking the answers to lifes biggest questions. His passion for learning led him to study the folklore, legends and myths of individuals and civilizations, granting him a comprehensive... read full bio
Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the National League's Most Valuable Player, was a key member of the The Big Red Machine", the powerful Reds teams of the 1970's, which won six division titles and World Series championships. Johnny Bench won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs, and... read full bio
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jill Barber's smoky, soulful voice with its distinctive jazz phrasing has made her a kind of alt-cabaret favorite on Canada's folk scene, and her top-notch songwriting is a thing to behold, very nearly in Joni Mitchell territory. Born and raised in Toronto, Jill Barber has made her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for several years now,... read full bio
Theres a certain chemistry that happens when a great vocalist collides with a hit song. Magic just explodes from the speakers and the impact is undeniable. Its a phenomenon James Otto knows well. His breakthrough hit, Just Got Started Lovin You, topped the country chart and was the Most Played Country Single of the Year, according to Billboard magazine. Ottos... read full bio
Justin Halpern, 29, is a NY Times best-selling author who has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly, Countdown with Keith Olberman and the Chelsea Handler Show. Hes been interviewed by several international publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times of London. He is currently co-writing and co-executive producing $#*! MY DAD... read full bio
Joseph Pine teaches organizations how to see the world through the eyes of the customer, and shows what happens when companies focus their offerings to suit individual needs. Author of the award-winning Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition and three HBR articles, Pine presents executives with the framework required to succeed in a customer-centric world. His best-selling book,... read full bio
Joan Chen became famous in China for her performance in the film Little Flower, and came to international attention for her performance in the Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face and The Home Song Stories. Chen has directed, written, and produced several films, including... read full bio
June Lockhart is an actress, primarily in 1950s and 1960s TV, but with memorable performances on stage and in film as well. She is remembered as the mother on two TV series, Lassie and Lost in Space. She also portrayed Dr. Janet Craig on the hit CBS television sitcom Petticoat Junction from 1968-1970.... read full bio
Joe Jurevicius is a retired American professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Jurevicius was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school as well as basketball. He went on to play college football at Penn State University where he finished his college career with 94 receptions for 1,905 yards and 15... read full bio
Former American football quarter Jim McMahon started his football career at Brigham Young University. He mainly played punter for the team during his freshman season, and later got the chance to play quarterback. He was named the Chevrolet Player of the Game for his victory against CSU. He was drafted into the NFL to the Chicago Bears as round 1... read full bio
Jason Leznak formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club. He is 6 ft 4 in tall and weighs 205 pounds. Lezak is a specialist in the 50 and 100 m freestyle races. He... read full bio
