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Jack Soo
A genial, laid back, slumber-eyed character player especially adept at the relaxed wisecrack or dry comment, Japanese-American actor Jack Soo was born in Oakland, California, in 1917, his real name being Goro Suzuki. In the post-WWII years, he entertained as a stand-up performer in nightclubs and had made a reasonable dent on the Midwest circuit by the time he earned his big break playing the club MC/comedian in the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical "Flower Drum Song" in 1958. Three years later, Soo was upgraded to the Sammy Wong character in the film version and decided to settle in Hollywood. Over the next decade, despite a typical lack of roles for Asian-Americans, he managed to find a niche for his hip, deadpan demeanor on TV and a few other films including Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963), the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), and John Wayne's controversial pro-Vietnam War film The Green Berets (1968). Soo is probably best remembered for his smart-aleck Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller (1974), one of the more popular sitcoms of the 1970s alongside Hal Linden and Abe Vigoda. Sadly, he died of cancer during the show's fifth season in 1979 at the height of his popularity.
Oliver Wnuk
Oliver Wnuk is a German actor, author, and audio drama narrator, born on January 28, 1976, in Konstanz as Oliver Konrad Wnuk. He completed his acting training at the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding in Munich and celebrated his cinema debut in 2000 in the thriller "Anatomie" alongside Franka Potente, followed by roles in comedies like "Der Schuh des Manitu" (2001). He gained international fame through the role of the laid-back, scatterbrained Ulf Steinke in the ProSieben series "Stromberg" (2004–2012, including the feature film in 2014), which brought him his breakthrough. His further engagements include the chief detective Murat Alpay in "K3 – Kripo Hamburg" (2003–2007), Detective Chief Inspector Hinnerk Feldmann in "Nord Nord Mord" (since 2010), Thomas Zuhse in "Die Kanzlei" (2012–2019), as well as appearances in series like "Die LottoKönige" (2012–2015), "Der Bergdoktor" (2009), and films like "Das Leben ist kein Kindergarten". In addition, he is successful as an author with books like "Luftholen" (2013), children's books about "Kasi Kauz", and screenplays for TV films, and he narrates audio dramas; he weighs 68 kg at 174 cm tall, speaks fluent English and French, and resides in Munich.
James Cipperly
Cast · Known for All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
James Cipperly, better known by his ring name Orange Cassidy, is an American professional wrestler and wrestling trainer who debuted in 2004 with Ground Breaking Wrestling (GBW). He signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019 and is a two-time AEW International Champion, with his first reign lasting a record 326 days. The “Orange Cassidy” persona, partly inspired by Paul Rudd’s character in Wet Hot American Summer (2001), is known for his laid-back “Sloth Style,” portraying a wrestler who competes only when he has to, with Cipperly describing the mindset as: “If I have to wrestle, I’ll wrestle… it’s like one of those things, you have a job, you’re good at it, but do you really wanna?”
Donavon Frankenreiter
For nearly four decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been travelling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that brings Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery. You can find him touring the world with his three-piece band and still catching waves anytime he can.
Dick Shawn
Dick Shawn (December 1, 1923 – April 17, 1987) was an American actor. Way ahead of his time most say, it was extremely difficult indeed to know how to properly tap into this man's eclectic talents. Shawn began inching toward the forefront during the be-bop 50s and early 60s with his odd penchant for playing cool cats. During his mild bid for film stardom, he was top-billed as a hip, laid back genie in the thoroughly dismal satire The Wizard of Baghdad (1960), but seemed to have better luck when taken in smaller doses. He fared quite well opposite another "way-out-there" comedian, Ernie Kovacs, in Wake Me When It's Over (1960) as a hustling soldier out to make a buck in the Far East. Also on the plus side, he replaced Zero Mostel in the bawdy musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" on Broadway and stole a small scene in the all-star epic comedy It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963). By far, the one role that completely overshadows all of his other hard work is his mock portrayal of a singing Adolf Hitler in the show-within-a-movie The Producers (1968). In the film, which starred Mostel and Gene Wilder as two con artists deliberately producing a stage "bomb" called "Springtime for Hitler," Shawn sang the hammy, absurdly narcissistic song "Love Power." The movie finally captured Shawn in his element, but this stroke of genius of matching actor to role would never happen again for him. For the most part his roles came off slick and smarmy, and were stuck in mediocre material. Shawn won a huge fan base, however, touring in one-man stage shows which contained a weird mix of songs, sketches, satire, philosophy and even pantomime. A bright, innovative wit, one of his best touring shows was called "The Second Greatest Entertainer in the World." During the show's intermission, Shawn would lie visibly on the stage floor absolutely still during the entire time. By freakish coincidence, Shawn was performing at the University of California at San Diego in 1987 when he suddenly fell forward on the stage during one of his spiels about the Holocaust. The audience, of course, laughed, thinking it was just a part of his odd shtick. In actuality, the 63-year-old married actor with four children had suffered a fatal heart attack. A not-surprising end for this thoroughly offbeat and intriguing personality.
Rob Machado
Cast · Known for Surf's Up
Robert Edward Machado (better known simply as Rob Machado) (born October 16, 1973, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian-born American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas (San Diego County), California. Machado attended San Dieguito High School, and is known for his casual, "laid-back" style both in and out of the water taught. Though he rides a modern tri-fin shortboard, he is still considered a "soul-surfer" largely because of his soft-spoken, humble personality and his disinterest in the spotlight, along with his fluid surfing style, which has earned him the nickname "Mr. Smoothy." He is one of the best-known goofy-foot surfers in the world today. His style influences include Gerry Lopez, California's masters of style duo Oliver Lobdell and Taylor Lobdell, who he saw surfing on soft tops at River Jetties in 1990 and has tried to emulate their styles ever since.Rob has won many of pro surfing's most prestigious contests, including Hawaii's Pipeline Masters (Triple Crown of Surfing), and the U.S. Open of Surfing, the largest surfing event held on the U.S. mainland.
Gregg Allman
Gregory LeNoir Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was known for performing in the Allman Brothers Band. Allman grew up with an interest in rhythm and blues music, and the Allman Brothers Band fused it with rock music, jazz, and country at times. He wrote several of the band's biggest songs, including "Whipping Post", "Melissa", and "Midnight Rider". Allman also had a successful solo career, releasing seven studio albums. He was born and spent much of his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, before relocating to Daytona Beach, Florida and then Richmond Hill, Georgia. He and his brother, Duane Allman, formed the Allman Brothers Band in 1969, which reached mainstream success with their 1971 live album At Fillmore East. Shortly thereafter, Duane was killed in a motorcycle crash. The band continued, with Brothers and Sisters (1973) their most successful album. Allman began a solo career with Laid Back the same year, and was perhaps most famous for his marriage to pop star Cher for the rest of the decade. He had an unexpected late career hit with his cover of the song "I'm No Angel" in 1987, and his seventh solo album, Low Country Blues (2011), saw the highest chart positions of his career. Throughout his life, Allman struggled with alcohol and substance abuse, which formed the basis of his memoir My Cross to Bear (2012). His final album, Southern Blood, was released posthumously on September 8, 2017. Allman performed with a Hammond organ and guitar, and was recognized for his soulful voice. For his work in music, Allman was referred to as a Southern rock pioneer and received numerous awards, including one Grammy Award; he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. His distinctive voice placed him in 70th place in the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time".
Eli Vargas
At the tender age of eight, Eli Vargas began taking classes in voice, drums, and guitar at LAMusArt. From the start, Vargas’ passion for the arts was admirable and his talent notable. For over a decade, Vargas performed at the annual Stars for the Arts Benefit Concert as a featured soloist and ensemble member of the Youth Chorale. LAMusArt Executive Director, Isela Sotelo, recalls that Vargas was “one of the best singers our school has ever had!” In addition to his passion for music, Vargas has also cultivated a career in acting, starting with commercial and voice-over work to recurring roles in television and film. Some of his notable television credits include guest roles in Summerland, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Office, and, most recently, as a season-regular on the latest season of Arrested Development on Netflix. Despite his growing recognition in Hollywood, however, Vargas continues to maintain a balanced lifestyle, never foregoing quality time with friends, family, or music. Close friend Allen Casillas, a long-time music student of LAMusArt and frequent music collaborator, describes Vargas as “a level-headed and laid-back kind of person.” Currently, Eli Vargas can be seen in cinema screens across the U.S. and Mexico, starring in the Diego Luna directed biopic film, César Chavez. Luna, who also began his artistic career at a young age, may be recognizable to moviegoers for his acting work in American and Mexican cinema, having starred in Y Tú Mamá También, Rudo y Cursi, The Terminal, and Milk. César Chavez is a biographical story of American hero-activist César Chavez, whose work and success to promote human rights for migrant farmworkers is lauded to this day. Vargas stars as Chávez’s oldest son, Fernando, and is joined on-screen by a diverse cast that features Michael Peña, America Ferrera, and Rosario Dawson.
Ydaiber Orozco
Ydaiber Orozco is an actress and casting director. A Blend of Heritage, Passion, and Artistry Ydaiber's name is a clever fusion of her two abuelas, Ida and Ever, whose influences have intricately woven into the fabric of her unique personality. From Abuela Ida springs forth a love for the 1920s, evident in Ydaiber's fashion choices like T-strap heels and vibrant red lipstick. Meanwhile, Abuela Ever bequeathed a culinary passion that manifests in Ydaiber's love for food and entertaining. Before gracing the screens of Los Angeles in shows like Hacks and Criminal Minds, Ydaiber refined her craft at the prestigious William Esper Studio in NYC. The city became her playground for bilingual exploration in theater, commercials, and independent films. Simultaneously, she thrived as an Event and Catering Manager, mastering multitasking in a dynamic environment. Seamlessly transitioning into the role of an independent producer, Ydaiber brought her organizational prowess and storytelling finesse to the forefront. Whether connecting directors, DPs, actors, or editors, she injected each collaboration with the same zest and flair found in her culinary creations. Despite trading T-straps for running shoes in L.A., Ydaiber remains a force to be reckoned with. Behind her laid-back exterior lies a recovering perfectionist who is also the creator and host of the Rekindle Your Light Podcast-an exploration of purpose, creativity, and grit in the face of darkness. Whether in front of or behind the camera, Ydaiber is an artist committed to delivering performances as vibrant and creative as her namesakes, embodying a legacy of heritage, passion, and artistic flair.
Kevin Light
Kevin Light, born and raised in Woodstock, NY, has lived on the West Coast for the last twenty years. After a brief stint in the US Airforce Academy in Colorado, he landed in Gainesville Florida where he received his BS in Electrical Engineering. Postgraduate employment with Hughes Aircraft brought him out to California and he enrolled in graduate school in Electrical Engineering at USC. It seemed his future was laid out, but despite promotions at Hughes, he felt a still, quiet voice within demanding expression. He wanted to be an actor. A fortunate turn of events landed him in a classroom with the legendary Sanford Meisner, one of the founding members of the Group Theater, and an exacting but effective teacher. Various roles in television and film followed for Kevin. Even though he loved acting, Kevin experienced something in yoga that was so compelling, he took a detour to study and eventually teach the ancient discipline of body and mind. A Lover of the arts, architecture, yoga, and eastern spirituality as well as all forms of creative expression, he has found his journey back into acting greatly enriched by the years of yoga. Kevin is the creator of the Bhakti Ware yoga clothing company.
Arty Froushan
Cast · Known for Soulm8te, Daredevil: Born Again, The Love Hypothesis
Artemas Bolour-Froushan (born 16 April 1993) is an English actor. He is known for his stage work, appearing on the West End and Broadway, and his role as Jonah Breakspear in the Amazon Prime series Carnival Row (2019–2023). He appeared as Qarl Correy in House of the Dragon (2022) and was cast in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again and the film Downton Abbey 3 (both 2025). Froushan was born in Connecticut to an English mother and an Iranian father and grew up in South London. He also has maternal French heritage. He attended St. Paul's School in Barnes. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in French and German from Brasenose College, Oxford, in 2015. He went on to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), completing a foundational degree in 2017. Froushan made his professional stage debut in White Pearl at the Royal Court Theatre. He made his television debut in the 2017 BBC Two docufilm Joe Orton Laid Bare. In 2019, Froushan appeared as Gautier in the second season of the History series Knightfall. That same year, he began starring as Jonah Breakspear in the Amazon Prime fantasy series Carnival Row, a main role Froushan would play for both series. The following year, he played Nadav Topal in Strike Back: Vendetta on Sky One. Froushan joined the cast of Leopoldstadt at Wyndham's Theatre on the West End in August 2021, followed by a Broadway run in 2022 at the Longacre Theatre. He played Ser Qarl Correy, Laenor Velaryon's (John Macmillan) lover, in the first season of the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's fictional history book Fire and Blood. In 2023, Froushan made his feature film debut as Majid in The Persian Version, which opened at the Sundance Film Festival. He has roles in the Disney+ miniseries Daredevil: Born Again as Buck Cashman and the film Downton Abbey 3. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arty Froushan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Susan Matheson
Costume Design · Known for Terminator Genisys, The Big Short
Susan Matheson is a costume designer. She designed costumes for the films The Kingdom, Friday Night Lights, Blue Crush, Crazy/Beautiful, Honey, Panic and Best Laid Plans. She has designed three films starring Will Ferrell, including Step Brothers, Semi-Pro, and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. She designed costumes for the film Couples Retreat (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Susan Matheson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Charles Perrault
Writer · Known for Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty
Charles Perrault (12 January 1628 – 16 May 1703) was a French author and member of the Académie Française. He laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from earlier folk tales, published in his 1697 book Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The best known of his tales include "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "Puss in Boots", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Bluebeard". Some of Perrault's versions of old stories influenced the German versions published by the Brothers Grimm more than 100 years later. The stories continue to be printed and have been adapted to most entertainment formats. Perrault was an influential figure in the 17th-century French literary scene and was the leader of the Modern faction during the Quarrel of the Ancients and the Moderns.
Winston Crooke
WINSTON CROOKE HEIGHT: 6’2” HAIR: GREY EYES: BROWN Born in Birmingham England, trained at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre School, professional. Equity actor for 11 years, well versed in most sports (competition level windsurfer, Ironman triathlete, & road biker) Baritone voice, drives car and motorbike. TELEVISION CREDITS ( includes):- SOLDIER, SOLDIER (6 episodes) BBC Corpl. Meakin Lawrence Moody KINSEY (1 episode) BBC Yashin Phillip Draycott MADMEN & SPECIALISTS (play) BBC Blindman Tony Coe ROCKLIFFE’S FOLLY(1 episode) ITV Nick Singer Tristan De Vere Cole TUMBLEDOWN(drama) BBC Benny Codrington Richard Eyre HARD CASES(1 episode) Central Kevin Richard Standeven GEMS(soap) Thames Carl Eszter Nordin LONDONS BURNING(TV film) LWT Pusher Les Blair EASTENDERS(5 episodes.) BBC Beresford Sue Butterworth DEADHEAD(drama) BBC Clyde Rob Walker FULL HOUSE(sitcom) Thames Ron Peter Jones WIDOWS 11(drama series) Euston Harvey Rintle Paul Annett FILM:- SAMMIE & ROSIE GET LAID - Winston Stephen Frears CAR TROUBLE - Tow truck Driver David Green ONE YEAR OFF. (Local Casting). Philippe Martinez ASSAILANT. Tour Guide. Tom Paton A WEEK IN PARADISE. Terry. Philippe Martinez US OR THEM. Samuel. Tom Paton CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE. Pastor. Philippe Martinez CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN. Winston. Philippe Martinez THE ISLAND. Priest. Shaun Paul Piccinino THEY TALK WHEN YOU SLEEP. Marshal Marga. Tom Paton THE LITTLE MERMAID. Mr. Collins. Leigh Scott PAN GYUL. James Quailey. Juliette Jeffers RADIO:-1 QUESTIONS – BBC Johnny Robertson Glyn Dearman MAN OVERBOARD – BBC A-O Sue Wilson COLOUR BLIND – BBC Kevin Glyn Dearman VIDEO PRODUCTION:- MISHKA – (Give You All The Love) Prod. Man./Windsurfer Richard Bell MISHKA – (Lonely) Production Manager Ben Unwin PRECIOUS – (Its Gonna Be My Way) Production Manager Alex Hemming PRECIOUS – (Say It Again) Production Manager Alex Hemming TV PRODUCTION:- HISTORY OF THE SLAVE TRADE –Ch.4 Prod.Man/Researcher Ninder Billing TIME TEAM – BBC2 Prod.Asst/Researcher Tony Robinson STONE & SPIRIT. Narrator. Blair Stewart
Paul Statman
Born, raised, and educated in England, at age seventeen Paul continued his life education and experience in Europe and the Middle East where he took on a broad range of roles including those of; dairyman, mechanic, handyman, puppeteer, bluegrass mandolinist, and chef - all while managing to maintain his identity as an actor in theatre and on network television. Following his return to England to sell life insurance by day, he escaped Blighty once again: this time to the Cote d'Azure (Monaco/Monte Carlo, and the French Riviera) to play mandolin in a bluegrass band. After settling in Los Angeles and starring in a musical comedy (Orpheus Gets Laid) he landed his first screen role in a film based on the life of the late, great guitarist and composer, Hank Garland. Among his US screen credits are CSI Las Vegas, NUMB3RS, and Supernatural. Paul continues his musical pursuits as the mandolin-picking leader of his own award-winning gypsy jazz quartet, The Statmen.
Frances Barber
Cast · Known for Agatha Christie's Poirot
Frances Barber (née Brookes, born 13 May 1958) is an English actress. She received Olivier Award nominations for her work in the plays Camille (1985), and Uncle Vanya (1997). Her film appearances include three collaborations with Gary Oldman in Prick Up Your Ears (1987), We Think the World of You (1988) and Dead Fish (2005); as well as Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987); Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992); and latterly Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017). Barber's numerous television credits include The Street (2009), Doctor Who (2011), Silk (2012–2014), and Whitstable Pearl (2021–2022).
Stephan Pehrsson
Cinematographer · Known for Black Mirror, Doctor Who, Luther
Stephan Pehrsson, BSC (born November 1975) is a Danish cinematographer born in Hillerød, Denmark. From an early age, he was captivated by film and television, often creating short films with friends using a VHS-C home video camera. After completing high school and serving 17 months in the Danish National Service, Stephan set his sights on a career in film and television. He attended the European Film College from 1996 to 1997, then began working in the industry as a runner and lighting assistant. Through dedication and hands-on experience, he advanced to the role of gaffer, contributing to a diverse range of projects, including feature films, television dramas, and commercials. During this time, he also shot approximately thirty short films—many of which were funded by the Danish Film Workshop—which laid a strong foundation for his visual storytelling skills. His growing portfolio earned him a place at the prestigious National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the UK, where he was mentored by esteemed cinematographers such as Alec Mills BSC, Billy Williams BSC, Ernie Vincze BSC, and especially Brian Tufano BSC, who played a key role in helping Stephan develop his creative confidence and unique visual style. After earning his MA in Cinematography in 2003, Stephan entered the UK television industry, initially working as a camera operator and later as a director of photography (DOP) on long-running series such as The Bill, Dream Team, Holby City, and Bad Girls. Over the years, he has built a respected and versatile career, recognised for his dependable work across a broad spectrum of genres, including drama, science fiction, horror, action, and comedy. His credits include acclaimed series such as Luther, The Musketeers, Doctor Who, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Inside No. 9, Les Misérables, the U.S. remake of Utopia, and Black Mirror—the latter earning him nominations for both a BAFTA and a Primetime Emmy.
Ryan Johnson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ryan Johnson (born 1979) is an Australian actor who has appeared in numerous television series and films. Nominated for the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in the 2017 TV Week Logie Awards for his performance as Matt in Doctor Doctor, Ryan’s outstanding list of credits include both the ABC telemovie Carlotta and Channel Nine’s Love Child opposite Jessica Marais, the television special event INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, Network Ten’s Mr. & Mrs Murder and House Husbands also for Channel Nine. He has also appeared in Brock for Network Ten, the ABC/Playmaker series Hiding, in the hugely popular ABC series Rake opposite Richard Roxburgh and the comedy series Laid. Earlier credits include the popular Network Ten series The Secret Life of Us, and the hugely successful Channel Nine franchise Underbelly. In 2012 Ryan joined the main cast as lawyer Ben Grogan in the second season of the US series Fairly Legal. Ryan’s film credits include the US features Son of the Mask, Ghost Rider and Nest alongside Kelsey Grammer, and the local independent productions All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane and Monkey Puzzle. Ryan has also worked for Sydney’s prestigious theatre companies, including roles in the Sydney Theatre Company’s Rabbit, and the Belvoir St productions The Lonesome West and Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train. In early 2016, he received rave reviews in Travis Cotton's 80 Minutes No Interval, for the Old Fitzroy Theatre.
Carlos Guerrero
Carlos Guerrero was born and raised in Miami, Florida the second of six children of Daisy and Cuban Actor/Poet Jorge Raul Guerrero. His first appearance on stage and camera were in the arms of his father as a small child. Carlos has played a wide range of diverse dramatic and comedic Leading and Guest Star roles on theatre, television, and films. Some of his credits include the popular hit TV shows: BansheeBanshee, Bloodline, Burn Notice, The Glades and Prison Break. Speaking fluent English and Spanish has allowed him to work on both the American and Hispanic markets. Carlos is a proud member of SAG (Screen Actor's Guild). Carlos has laid it all on the line to produce "Promises" a film he wrote and stars in playing a self made millionaire who ends up homeless. Carlos endured an eight month transformation for this role since make-up was unacceptable. Promises earned Carlos three Best Actor awards and also won Best Film, Best Director, Best Family Picture, and other awards at venues across the U.S.. Promises will be released on September 29, 2015 on DVD and Digital media. www.PromisesFilm.com is the official website for Promises. Although his studies have been extensive, his best learning came from the teachings, advice, and experiences of his father and best friend who taught him that "to be happy in life you must do what you love". Carlos is now passing this on to his four children and has had the privilege of working on several projects with his son and best friend Carlos Guerrero Jr. (Dolphin Tale, Burn Notice, Promises) and daughter Nina Guerrero (Promises) who have both also inherited a love for acting and have created the third generation of professional "Guerrero" actors.
Doug Friedman
Born in Hollywood. Grew up in a house previously owned by Joseph Calleia. Went to the same high school as Joan Jett. Lived in the same neighborhood as Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee J. Cobb, Herb Vigran, and Peter Mark Richman. Started making films in high school classes taught by Herman Jay. Took acting and vocal classes with Kathy Dunn. Interned at KLSX radio. Plays guitar and writes songs. Has a college degree in art. Worked in restaurants, gas stations, delivered newspapers, laid carpet, painted houses, and taught high school.
Jesse Boone
Jesse Boone most recently humanized a drug-addicted murderer on CBS' new show "NCIS: Origins." Federal agents searched the sewers for a monster only to find a frightened boy who gave himself up in hopes of finding closure with his long-suffering mother. Jesse also played a self-loathing diabetic neo-Nazi in CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," a sleazy law student looking to get laid on Apple TV's "Truth Be Told" and a well-meaning, neighborly police officer in UrbanFlix TV's show "Cocaine Sisters." Jesse also starred in Investigation Discovery's "Betrayed" as a friend-zoned loser working at a pet store. In film, Jesse played a snarky German buddy to Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand in "Good Night, America," a conflicted dystopian scavenger opposite Kevin Sorbo in "The Reliant," a horny funeral crasher in "Death & Tacos," a supportive serial killer in "KPiNaEW," and a suicidal birthday boy in "Another Birthday." In 2018, Jesse won "Best Acting Duo" with Wes Newman at the Independent Short Awards for the film "Last Day" as bonding school shooters. In addition to those listed, Jesse has a robust resume of almost 200 credits. In 2022, Jesse joined Sword Fights Inc, a stunt fighting company specializing in sword fights for film and television. This year alone, Jesse lent his sword skills to the SFI projects "Assassins: Iron Winter." He has filmed other SFI fights in broadsword, rapier, cutlass, and lightsaber. He can also drive stick, breakdance, and is a strong swimmer. Jesse was a member of the Alan Chan Comedy Team in New York City performing short form improv in front of crowds at the Broadway Comedy Club. He was also a finalist for the iconic Blue Man Group. He plays electric, upright, and ukulele bass. He develops documentaries, game shows, and unscripted reality shows with veteran producer Gia Galligani. Over four years, Jesse has written numerous treatments, episodes, pitch decks, ghostwritten and provided feedback on scripts, and facilitated communication with producers and talent for the production companies Think Think Go, Tread Lively, and Long Walk Studios. He specializes in developing characters and season arcs. Previously, Jesse was an assistant producer at Grow World, the largest online community of cannabis networks and educators. He wrote scripts for the Grow World CEO's facility tours and video diaries, concentrating on dialogue and relatability. Jesse is also a rising screenwriter. He co-wrote and starred in episodes of the webseries "Fishing For Fine Wine" and "Typecast." He has written feature-length screenplays for the dramedy "Re-Imagination," horror mystery "Spearfinger Whispers," and psychological drama "Mayor Dracula." He has also written scripts for the faith-based short "Talk With Him" and the comedy pilots "Reapr" and "Corpses for Cash." He has trained Scene Study with Jim Nieb at the Margie Haber Studio, Personalization with Marilyn McIntyre at the Howard Fine Studio, Improv with Ari Voukydis at UCB, Audition Technique with Graham Shiels, Voiceover with William Williams, Commercial with Mike Pointer, and Stunt/Sword Fighting with Brian Danner at Sword Fights Inc. Jesse is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
Ayub Khan-Din
Ayub Khan Din (born 11 July 1961) is a British writer and actor. He wrote the BAFTA, BIFA and London Film Critics Circle award-winning film East Is East (1999), adapted from his 1996 Olivier-nominated play of the same name. His 2008 comedy play Rafta, Rafta... won the Olivier Award. He went on to write the film sequel West Is West (2010). On television, he created the Channel 4 comedy-drama Ackley Bridge (2017–2022). As an actor, Khan Din's roles include Sammy in Hanif Kureishi's film Sammy and Rosie Get Laid in (1987), Hanif Ruparell in the soap opera Coronation Street (1992–1993), and Ravi Shah in the ITV series London Bridge (1996).
Sarah Colt
Director · Known for American Experience
ince founding Sarah Colt Productions in 2008, Sarah Colt (she/her) has primarily directed and produced for PBS’ award-winning history series, American Experience – including the Emmy-nominated Walt Disney, The Gilded Age, Henry Ford, The Polio Crusade, Billy Graham and, most recently, Fly With Me, which premiered in 2024. The Disrupted, Sarah Colt’s first independent feature documentary, premiered in 2020, is an emotionally rich observational drama about a displaced factory worker in Ohio, a 5th generation Kansas farmer in danger of losing the family land, and a laid-off mortgage processor turned Uber driver in Florida, and their urgent efforts to overcome financial circumstances beyond their control.
Jade Harrison
Isabella Jade Ndagire Fane, known professionally as Jade Harrison, is a British actor of dual Ugandan and English heritage. Born in Wandsworth, South London, she spent significant time growing up and being educated in Portugal and Wales. Jade's grandmother was a Princess in Uganda, and her grandfather was a successful businessman who later became a priest. They were laid to rest at the church he built for the people of Kabowa and Najjanankumbi, land that had been gifted to her grandfather by the Prince of Uganda.