Mario Van Peebles is a seasoned creative force in the film industry, having established himself as an actor, producer, and writer. His directing skills were put on display in the movie version of the historical television series "Roots," which starred Forest Whitaker and Matthew Goode. Van Peebles has directed several episodes of hit television shows, including "Sons of Anarchy," "Lost,"... read full bio
The Northwestern's crew is led by Norwegian captain Sig Hansen. Captain Sig and his brothers board the gorgeous boat that is owned and operated by their family to head back to the Bering Sea. Captain Sig is a very superstitious individual who enjoys the competitiveness and strategy of fishing. The first generation of his family to be established in the US was... read full bio
The "luxurious" Time Bandit, owned and operated by the Hillstrand brothers, is outfitted with queen-sized mattresses, a sauna, and a dishwasher—features that are unheard of on a standard crab boat. This magnificent vessel can be seen on Discovery's Deadliest Catch. Andy Hillstrand assumes leadership for the opilio season. He oversees daily operations and, when not at sea, is a devoted... read full bio
Lorenzo American actor Fernando Lamas is from. In the serial opera Falcon Crest (1981–1990), he played Lance Cumson, the reckless grandson of Angela Channing, who was portrayed by Jane Wyman. For this portrayal, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. In addition, Lamas is well-known for his portrayals of... read full bio
An American actor best known for his leading roles in the television shows Nero Wolfe (1981), Matt Houston (1982–1985), and Paradise, Lee Arthur Horsley also performs in theater and film (1988–1991). He recorded the audiobook version of Lonesome Dove and starred in the 1982 movie The Sword and the Sorcerer. Horsley started out as an actor by touring with theater... read full bio
Actress Julie Frances Christie is from the UK. Christie, a symbol of the "Swinging Sixties," has won many awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has acted in six movies that are among the BFI's Top 100 British films of the 20th century, and in 1997, she was awarded... read full bio
Eric McCormack was born and reared in Toronto. He started acting in high school and continued at the Ryerson Theatre School while in college. The following seven years saw him working in Canadian theater, including five seasons with the prestigious Stratford Shakespearean Festival, where he made appearances in Three Sisters, Henry V, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Murder in the... read full bio
Samantha "Sammi" Davis is a well-known name in the acting world in England. In the film Mona Lisa (1986), she played the role of a young prostitute, and in Ken Russell's film The Rainbow, she won a lot of attention for her acting (1989). She also played a key role in the American television series Homefront and was featured in... read full bio
Actress Sophie Marceau is from France. She became well-known as a teen thanks to her first movies La Boum (1980) and La Boum 2 (1982), for which she won the César Award for Most Promising Actress (known as the French Oscar). With a succession of lucrative movies including L'Étudiante (1988), Pacific Palisades (1990), Fanfan (1993), and Revenge of the Musketeers,... read full bio
Joel David Moore is a character actor and director from the United States. Moore, who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, attended college to study acting before moving to Los Angeles to seek a career in movies. He had his first significant part in the 2004 comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story as Owen Dittman. He then appeared in... read full bio
An American actor, singer, and playwright by the name of Christopher Paul Colfer. For his role of Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee, he received widespread acclaim (2009–2015). A number of honors have been bestowed upon Colfer in recognition of his portrayal of Kurt, including three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor in 2013, 2014, and... read full bio
Alaqua Cox is a rising star in Hollywood, known for her trailblazing work as a deaf Native American actress. Cox was born on February 14, 1997, and raised in the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin, as a member of the Menominee and Mohican nation. She attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, where she played basketball and volleyball. Cox is... read full bio
The Netflix version of Edward Berger's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT stars award-winning German actor Albrecht Schuch opposite Daniel Brühl and for this role, Schuch was nominated for a BAFTA. His most well-known work is the highly praised film SYSTEM CRASHER by Nora Fingscheidt, for which he received the German Film Award for Best Leading Actor. Leading parts in recent movies such... read full bio
Daryl McCormack is an Irish native who studied theater and performance in Dublin. He made his West End debut in Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore and in Peaky Blinders he was given the role of Isaiah Jesus. He co-stars in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande with Emma Thompson and he was up for both best main actor and rising star at the BAFTA film awards. After earning... read full bio
American actor Courtney B. Vance is renowned for his diverse work in theater, television, and film. Vance, who was born on March 12, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, became passionate about acting at a young age and relentlessly followed his goals. Vance's breakout performance came in 1995 when he played the legendary defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran in the highly regarded television series... read full bio
Zach Woods is a very skilled American actor and comedian who has won praise for his great work in both film and television. Woods, who received a lot of praise for playing Jared Dunn in the popular HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, has established his comedic skills and adaptability as an actor. His well-known appearances in popular series like The... read full bio
Warren's Tony Award-winning portrayal of Tina Turner in Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is arguably her most well-known role. Warren created the role across multiple iterations of the production, collaborating with Tina Turner to take on the lead role. After the West End run, Warren moved the role to Broadway, where she was nominated for an Olivier, Evening... read full bio
Luis Fernando Da Silva Jr., a.k.a. Trikz, is an American actor, producer, author, and basketball player. After starring in the Nike Freestyle advertising campaign, he rose to stardom. Da Silva was the first streetball player to sign a contract with Nike for advertising, according to an episode of This American Life. He promoted the popular Nike campaign by performing alongside... read full bio
Hank Albert Azaria is a television and stage actor, director, comedian and voice artist. He is noted for being one of the principal voice actors on the animated television series The Simpsons. He performs the voices of Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and numerous other characters. He became more widely known through his appearances in films such as The... read full bio
Blythe Danner's film appearances became more frequent during the latter half of the '90s, and a memorable turn opposite Robert DeNiro in the film Meet the Parents found the established dramatic actress reaching the apex of a particularly impressive comedy run. A year after reprising her role in the sequel Meet the Fockers, Danner would make showbiz history by earning... read full bio
