Ali Fedotowsky began her career as a cast member on ABCs The Bachelor series. Later, Fedotowsky starred in The Bachelorette and got engaged with Roberto Martinez in the finale. Now, Fedowtosky is a weekly morning show correspondent for a local San Diego Fox news station. She has also taken part on the live judging panel for Miss USA and hosted... read full bio
Mira Nair is an Indian filmmaker, well known for her eclectic films. She works in Hollywood and independent cinema, creating pieces in genres from documentary to thriller. Her films have won international awards including awards at the Venice Film Festival. Nair has been nominated for Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film. Some of her films include... read full bio
Garth Baldwin is a reality television star. He has previously done a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps and after finishing, earned a B.A. and M.A. in Anthropology and Archaeology from Western Washington University. Since then, he has worked with numerous burial sites performing what is called “Industrial Recovery”. Baldwin has been featured on series such as,... read full bio
Dr. Mike North is known for being the co-developer and star of Discovery Channel’s series “Prototype This!.” He is also a science storyteller, an innovation keynote speaker, and tech evangelist. During his work with Prototype This!, North developed prototypes which included an autonomous drone delivery, mind controlled demolition derby cars, and a self-driving pizza delivery car. North has previously earned... read full bio
Lynda Obst is one of the most prolific female producers in the film industry. Her hit films including Flashdance, The Fisher King, Sleepless In Seattle, One Fine Day, Contact, Hope Floats & How to Lose A Guy In Ten Days have received critical acclaim, and combined have multiple Oscar and Golden Globe wins. She also executive produced NBC's Emmy Nominated,... read full bio
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is where sassy Melissa Gorga is best known for her work. She has three children with her husband Joe Gorga. Her musical career includes numerous successful tracks that have topped the dance charts on iTunes and can be heard on numerous RHWONJ episodes. Gorga, who is also a fashion designer, just established her own store, Envy,... read full bio
Courtney Hansen is a television personality, syndicated columnist, and author who also loves cars. Her co-hosting position on the popular car makeover series Overhaulin' was her most popular television gig. Since then, she has fronted a number of additional programs with an automotive theme, including Vinsetta Garage on the Discovery Channel's Autoweek, Rides and Million Dollar Motors on TLC and Powerblock on... read full bio
As the office manager for Richard Rawlings, the renowned Gas Monkey Garage's owner and the star of the auto-themed Discovery Channel series Fast N' Loud, Christie Brimberry made headlines. The team looks for damaged cars and fixes them for cash. The episodes of this distinctive reality television program occasionally included themes and skits. Christie Brimberry had surgery to remove a thyroid lymph... read full bio
Mike Brewer is a British automobile dealer who hosts television programs about automobiles. He presently co-hosts Wheelers Dealers on the Discovery Channel with Edd China. Other programs he has hosted include Wheeler Dealers Trading Up, Deals on Wheels, Pulling Power, Wrecks To Riches and Driven on Channel 4. Brewer presents coverage of the British Rally Championship for Sky Sports and has... read full bio
The host of GearZ on MavTV and Velocity, Stacey David, has worked on a variety of auto repair and modification projects. The results of several of these projects are extremely distinctive. Stacey works on a wide range of vehicles, including off-road four-wheel drives, hot rod street trucks, all-terrain vehicles for use in the forests and pretty much anything else with an engine... read full bio
Ian's debut on television was as a guest builder on Monster Garage on the Discovery Channel. They successfully constructed the Monster Garage "Santa Claus Parade Float" with a group of builders. Ian was excited to meet Jesse James, a renowned motorcycle builder and host and he is pleased that they stay in touch so that he may know about Jessie's upcoming endeavors. Ian Johnson is... read full bio
Wayne Carini is the star of the TV documentary series Chasing Classic Cars, in which he looks for vintage vehicles of all eras to restore. The show's restoration and auction scenes are where the action happens and what really sets it apart is Carini's knack for discovering automobiles that haven't been seen in public for decades. Legendary tennis player Ivan Lendl, David... read full bio
David Gooding is well-known for his roles in the television series What's My Car Worth on Discovery HD Theater and Chasing Classic Cars on Discovery Channel. Additionally, he appeared in the CNBC series Jay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week, where Leno investigated classic vehicles during Monterey Week at Pebble Beach in California. David also owns Gooding & Company, which... read full bio
McKeel Hagerty is well-known for his appearances on automotive television programs including What's My Car Worth and Chasing Classic Cars on the Discovery Channel. He also serves as the CEO of Hagerty, whose mission is to help owners of classic cars enjoy their vehicles to the fullest. McKeel is a hands-on boss who genuinely cares about his team members, car... read full bio
Mark Duplass, an accomplished actor, director and producer, is well-known for his groundbreaking independent movies including The Puffy Chair, Jeff, Who Lives at Home and Baghead. In his lectures, Duplass covers a variety of topics, including his own "shaky" path to success as a director, his predictions for the future of filmmaking in the age of new innovations and advice for those just... read full bio
Nominated for three Academy Awards and a Golden Globe, Frank Darabont is a Hungarian-American film director, screenwriter and producer. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob and The Fly II were among the horror movies he mostly wrote the screenplays for in his early career. The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist are just a few of the Stephen King... read full bio
To most people, Jeremy Clarkson is best known for his nearly fourteen years of service as a co-host on the popular British television series Top Gear alongside Richard Hammond and James May. He was named to Motor Trend Magazine's Power List of the fifty most influential figures in the automotive industry. He is an expert in the field of automobiles,... read full bio
The History Channel's American Restoration, the Leftfield Pictures-produced series was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada and followed the everyday activities of Rick Dale, the proprietor of Rick's Restorations, his team and his teenage son as they restore various historic antiques to their original state. Rick Dale is a metal artist, an expert in vintage restoration and the proprietor of Rick's Restorations. One of Dale's... read full bio
Actor and TV personality Chris Jacobs served as the host of TLC's Overhaulin', Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions' principal host, co-host of TLC's Long Lost Family and presenter for the NFL Network. On the Discovery Channel, he anchored the interactive section of Chopper Live and Gold Rush Live. He has also hosted Skywire Live for the Discovery Channel and served as a correspondent for... read full bio
Michael Nash is best known for his directorial debut film titled Fuel, a film that won The Grand Jury Award at the International Lisbon Film Festival. Nash was born in Chicago, Illinois. He studied acting and writing at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institution in New York before moving to Los Angeles where he has been working in the... read full bio
