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Jeffrey Bruce Atkins better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its lead single "Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc. From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)-which both topped the Hot 100-the number 1 hit "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), and "Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti).- Actress
- Producer
When Carlease Burke rented John Travolta "The Cadillac of Mini Vans" in the film Get Shorty (1995), she wondered if her unusual name would land her the high octane jobs in Hollywood. Director Barry Sonnenfeld said it did and there have been other high beams in her film acting career: In Her Shoes (2005) opposite Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, directed by Curtis Hanson; and The Terminal (2004) with Tom Hanks, directed by Steven Spielberg.
Manufactured in New York City, Ms. Burke was encouraged to go into show business by her childhood dentist in her hometown of Hollis, Queens. After graduating with a BA in Pre-Law from City College of New York and a couple of Off-Broadway shows under her timing belt, she steered west to work with Timothy Busfieldin his children's company, The Fantasy Theatre.
Most recently, Carlease has maintained stability in national commercials such as GEICO (A Bird In The Hand), Pfizer(mytimetoquit) Macy's, Verizon, and Honda.
Her first TV credit was a recurring role on the hit soap opera The Young and The Restless. Her ever expanding list of guest star credits now include Castle (2009), Pilot (2012), Going the Distance? (2011), Hot in Cleveland (2010), Raising Hope, Hawthorne, Flash Forward, Heroes, Southland, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Bones, The Riches, Desperate Housewives, Malcolm in the Middle, Without a Trace, Monk, and How I Met Your Mother. Carlease's knowledge of American Sign Language paved the way to the role of Principal Jennifer Kramer in the Hallmark movie of the week, Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008), starring Marlee Matlin and 'Jeff Daniels (I)'.
Carlease also spins her wheels in live theatre. She played The Nurse in Boston Court's Romeo & Juliet. Her exhilarating and confident performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress by the NAACP. Ms. Burke most recently portrayed Aunt Ester in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean at The Fountain Theatre; Hattie in Helen at The Getty Villa and Mary in L. Trey Wilson's All About Esther (an "urban" version of the classic film All About Eve).
Under the hood of her production company, Bits N Pieces Productions is Laugh-A-Latte, a monthly stand-up comedy show that Ms. Burke produced in Long Beach, CA for 5 consecutive years. She has filmed a documentary short about the creation of this unique comedy show, its diversity and value to the deaf and hearing communities. Her reality solo show, Fifty! It Doesn't Look This Good on Everybody was the winner of the Actors Repertory's 2nd Annual Solo Show Festival. Bits n Pieces has also produced Ask A Stage Goddess, a series of advice videos on YouTube for people pursing or navigating a career in show business.
In her free time, she enjoys riding her bicycle near the ocean, swimming, water yoga, trying out new recipes, traveling, hula hooping, playing bid whist and learning how the play the djembe (African drum).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Cassi Davis was born on 31 July 1964 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. She is an actress, known for A Madea Family Funeral (2019), Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) and Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017). She has been married to Kerry Patton since 2017.- Producer
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Angela Simmons was born on 18 September 1987 in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Supermodel (2015), Angela Simmons Presents: Pressure Makes Diamonds (2019) and Bow Wow ft. Chris Brown & Johntá Austin: Shortie Like Mine (2006).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Born to William Nathan Stafford and Juanita J. Stafford in Hollis, Oklahoma, Terry Stafford grew up in Amarillo, Texas, and graduated from Amarillo's Palo Duro High School in 1960. After high school he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in music.
His most famous song, "Suspicion", which was released on Crusader Records and which had previously been recorded by Elvis Presley, made it to #3 in the US and #31 in the UK singles charts. "Suspicion," with a vocal by Stafford that reminded many listeners of Presley, had the unusual distinction of being at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 4, 1964, just below The Beatles when they made history by holding down the entire top five. The following week is when "Suspicion" topped out at #3, with The Beatles holding the other four spots of the top 5. Stafford's recording sold over one million copies. His follow-up, "I'll Touch a Star", made #25 in America. Both recordings were produced by Bob Summers (brother-in-law of Les Paul), who played all the instruments on the tracks as well as engineering and recording them. Bob released his own version in the 1970s as well as a remake with Ed Greenwald on vocals in 2008.
Stafford continued to record, but had no more hits, although his 1973 release/joint composition, "Amarillo by Morning", was later covered by George Strait on Strait's 1982 album "Strait from the Heart". The song was named "#12 country song of all-time" by Country Music Television. Another hit for Stafford was "Big in Vegas", recorded by Buck Owens. "Big in Vegas" was recorded by Terry as "Big in Dallas".
Stafford lived most of his life in Los Angeles and Amarillo and died in Amarillo of liver failure.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Ed Lover was born on 12 February 1963 in Hollis, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Undisputed (2002), Who's the Man? (1993) and Juice (1992).- Elise Jordan was born on 24 September 1982 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. She has been married to Mike Hogan since 24 September 2017. She was previously married to Michael Hastings.
- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
Shepard Smith joined CNBC in July 2020. Smith is the Executive Editor of the nonpartisan "The News with Shepard Smith" on CNBC. Smith was named CNBC's Chief General News Anchor and CNBC's Chief Breaking General News Anchor.
Smith worked for Fox News for 23 years beginning in 1996. Smith anchored Fox News' signature evening newscast, Fox Report with Jon Scott (1996), and anchored the 3 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET portion of Fox News Live, Studio B (2002), the network's daytime hard news programming. Smith joined Fox News as a general assignment reporter for the New York bureau in 1996. He was later promoted to senior correspondent for the network. While at Fox News, Smith covered a number of breaking news stories, including the Columbine school shootings; President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial; the conflict in Kosovo; the Jonesboro, Ark. and Paducah, Ky. school shootings; the 1997 standoff between the U.N. and Iraq; Princess Diana's funeral; the murder of Gianni Versace and the O.J. Simpson civil trial.
Before joining the network, Smith was a Fox News Edge (1998) correspondent in Los Angeles, where he covered a range of stories for the affiliate news service, including the crash of TWA Flight 800, the Montana Freemen standoff, the 1996 presidential campaign, and the Oklahoma City bombing. He also worked as a news reporter for the Twentieth Century Television syndicated program, A Current Affair (1986). Smith began his journalism career at WJHG-TV (NBC) in Panama City, Fla.
Smith left Fox News in 2019 and joined CNBC in 2020.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
With experience as a production manager, writer, and producer, Cedric Hill is one of the industry's most well-rounded directors of theatre and film.
Over the years, he has worked at major venues such as the Public Theatre, NJPAC, and the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre (West Side Y), The New Victory Theater and collaborated with luminaries such as Maggie Reed, Marcia Gay Harden, and Sutton Foster.
In 2005, he founded To & Fro Productions, a film company dedicated to telling gripping stories with depth and sophistication. As executive producer, he wears many hats: from developing scripts, creating budgets, and casting to writing, engineering production strategy, and directing.
His last film, Noisy, won awards at Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival, The Indie Gathering International Film Festival, New Age Cinemas & Scripts, Silver Mask Live Festival (Los Angeles), Cambria Film Festival of Romance, Love, and Rom-coms, California Indies, World London Film Festival, Indo French International Film Festival, Gold Star Movie Awards, Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills, After Hour Film Festival, Accord Cine Fest, Point Of View Indie Film Awards, Cinema Touching Disability, and Stonybrook Film Festival.
Noisy was recently awarded Best Short at The American Pavillion of Emerging Filmmakers at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. His most recent, My Friend, has won awards at Silver Mask Live Festival (Los Angeles), Indo-French International Film Festival, The Flight Deck Film Festival, and Accord Cine Fest. In 2022, Mr. Hill joined the faculty at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, as an Associate Professor, where he teaches Acting for Film, Auditioning, and Senior Showcase. He is a member of The SDC (The Stage Directors and Choreographers).- Actor
- Producer
San Francisco Forty Niners Super Bowl defensive star Dwight Hicks began his stellar Career at the University of Michigan in 1974, where he received All-Big Ten Conference Honors in 1976, 1977 and All American honors, in 1977. He gained national recognition for outstanding personal performances in the 1976 Orange Bowl and during back-to-back Rose Bowl appearances in 1977-78.
Dwight signed with the San Francisco Forty Niners in 1979, as a free safety. And was voted by his peers as the team's defensive captain from 1983-85. Dwight's outstanding play led him to four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. He also led his team in interceptions in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1983. In 1981 Dwight played a pivotal role in the 49ers first Super Bowl victory. In 1984, the unstoppable "Dwight Hicks and the Hot Licks" (the entire secondary) made the Pro Bowl and won Super Bowl XIX (the second of two Super Bowl rings for Dwight). He was selected by the San Francisco Chronicle as a member of the 49ers "All Time Team".
After a phenomenal career on the field, Dwight is now creating a successful career in the entertainment industry. He co-anchored and added his football expertise to the Bay Area's highly rated KTVU-FOX 49er's post game show The Point After. Now residing in Southern California Dwight devotes most of his time to acting. His talent has won him roles in several feature films, including Armageddon with Bruce Willis; The Rock with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage; Jack starring Robin Williams and Bill Cosby and now he is proud to add Cartel War, Sunny and Ray Ray and Virginia to his film credits. Some of his television credits include How I Met Your Mother, Castle, Body of Proof, Cold Case and The Practice.
Dwight often appears at fund raising events for charitable organizations and participates in celebrity golf tournaments. Dwight is also sought after as a motivational speaker with positive results for corporations utilizing his talent.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Irv Gotti was born on 26 June 1970 in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Romeo Must Die (2000), The Fast and the Furious (2001) and Rush Hour (1998). He is married to Debbie Lorenzo. They have two children.- Producer
- Casting Director
- Director
Mark J. Parker was born on 9 April 1987 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, USA. He is a producer and casting director, known for What Would You Do? (2009), 25 Years After Woodsboro: A Scream Fan Film (2022) and Family History (2020).- Casting Department
- Actress
Kathleen has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Rollins College in Florida, and has classical theatre training at the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York. Her Los Angeles theatre credits include Burn This for the Amalgam Theatre Co. (2007), and various plays with the (former) Hudson Guild Theatre Company. She now works in Casting.- Dorothy Devine was born on 21 May 1915 in Holly, Colorado, USA. She was married to Andy Devine. She died on 14 June 2000 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA.
- Kent Rollins was born on 8 September 1957 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Richard Beavers was born on 4 October 1923 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Easter Parade (1948), Youth on Parade (1942) and Red River Renegades (1946). He died on 27 April 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Pattee Chapman was born on 21 April 1926 in Holly Hill, Florida, USA. She was an actress, known for The Bob Cummings Show (1955), A Modern Marriage (1950) and Playhouse 90 (1956). She died on 18 April 2011 in Glendora, California, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Tim Schuebel was born and lived in Piscataway, New Jersey with his parents, Gerhart & Ruth and sister Sue. He lives in Hell's Kitchen and has a successful Podcast called " Timmyboy" and is the #1 Interactive Comedy Podcast on Podbean and can be heard on all major pod-casting outlets. He also builds single family home in the Northeast part of the country.- Born Cheryl Lynn Kuhn on March 6, 1961 in Mount Holly New Jersey. Later adopted to Nat and Mary Dee Arnett. Was a military brat living in all parts of the country and the world, including Okinawa Japan. Settled in Elizabethton Tenn in 1968. Changed her name to Cheryl Moore. Moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career in 1983. Left California in 1993 and moved to New York to study theater. Acted in many Off-Broadway productions before moving back to Los Angeles in 2002.
- Cinematographer
- Actor
Aaron Beckstead was born on 20 September 1984 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Larkin Poe: Strike Gold (Live on KTLA) (2023) and Before the Night's End (2009).- Production Manager
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Wilbur Mosier was born on 2 December 1917 in Holly, Colorado, USA. He was a production manager and assistant director, known for Jaws 2 (1978), The Tarnished Angels (1957) and Airport '77 (1977). He died on 30 June 2011 in Simi Valley, California, USA.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Glen D. Hardin was born on 18 April 1939 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA. He is a composer, known for Just for Fun (1963), Hollywood a Go Go (1964) and It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965).- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Taii K. Austin was born on 11 November 1980 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Nurse Jackie (2009), Pantheon (2022) and Disjointed (2017).- Editorial Department
- Producer
- Sound Department
Zennia M. Barahona was born on 10 September 1977 in Hollis, New York, USA. Zennia M. is a producer, known for Tanner '88 (1988), The Breakup Artist (2004) and Drawing Home (2016).- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Director
Betsy Lewis was born on 29 December 1969 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, USA. She is a producer and director, known for The Sissy Dee Show (2017), Prison Break (2005) and Fraulein (2008).- Irving Fryar was born on 28 September 1962 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Any Given Sunday (1999), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). He was previously married to Jacqueline.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
- Special Effects
Michael Parmelee was born on 7 December 1971 in Hollis, Queens, New York, USA. Michael is known for Harlan Coben's Shelter (2023), Dickinson (2019) and Fosse/Verdon (2019).- Writer
- Visual Effects
- Director
Michael Mansfield is a filmmaker from the northeast United States. His projects range from live action to animation, creating an eclectic body of work. As a result, he has a wealth of experience in directing, editing, and visual effects. A storyteller at heart, nothing is as exciting as the written word.- Actor
- Stunts
Don House was born on 21 May 1915 in Holly, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for The Michigan Kid (1928), Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (1941) and Zane Grey Theatre (1956). He died on 2 December 2003 in Santa Ynez, California, USA.- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Born in Hollis, Oklahoma, Douglas Benton was an oil field "roughneck, " a wartime bombardier/navigator cadet, a newscaster and an Associated Press bureau chief before moving to Hollywood and becoming story editor, associate producer and ultimately producer of TV's prestigious "General Electric Theater." His other TV producing credits include "Thriller, " "Dr. Kildare, " "The Rookies", "Police Woman", "Ironside", "The Name of the Game, " "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.", "Magnum, P.I". and "Columbo", for which he won an Emmy.- Ida B. Wells was born in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. She was married to Ferdinand L. Barnett. She died on 25 March 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Tim McPherson was born on 9 December 1949 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. He is a director and writer, known for All the Wrong Places (2013), Thunder Over Reno (2008) and Wattstax (1973).- Soundtrack
Mel Hardin was born on 30 November 1948 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA.- Stanley Uys was born on 27 October 1922 in Coalbrook, Holly Country, Free State, Union of South Africa. He is known for The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife (1991). He was married to Edna and Sarchen Burrell. He died on 11 January 2014 in London, England, UK.
- Barbara Park was born on 21 April 1947 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA. Barbara was a writer, known for Beanpole (1990). Barbara died on 15 November 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
- Willie Randolph was born on 6 July 1954 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, USA. He has been married to Gretchen Foster since 1 February 1975. They have four children.
- Transportation Department
- Actor
Curt Williams was born on 17 November 1935 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Malcolm X (1992), Dave Matthews Band: Listener Supported (1999) and Metallica: Cunning Stunts (1998). He died on 17 November 2022 in the USA.- Darrell Royal was born on 6 July 1924 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA. He was married to Edith Thomason. He died on 7 November 2012 in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Adrian Dingle was born on 25 June 1977 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, USA. He died on 8 November 2022 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, USA.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
- Camera and Electrical Department
Lee D. Andrews was born on 16 May 1977 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, USA. Lee D. is an assistant director, known for Blood and Bone (2009), Piranha 3D (2010) and Yes Man (2008).- Monte Moore was born on 26 July 1930 in Hollis, Oklahoma, USA. He is an actor, known for USA Thursday Game of the Week (1979), 1973 World Series (1973) and 1972 World Series (1972).
- Additional Crew
- Animation Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Tom was born and raised in Queens, New York. After attending H.S. and College on Long Island, Tom moved to Orlando, Florida in 1995 to pursue a career in Disney Feature Animation. Since moving to Orlando Tom has worked on many feature animated films for the Walt Disney Co. including "Lilo and Stitch", "Brother Bear" and "Mulan". Tom has been seen in local television spots and small independent films. Recently Tom had a co-starring role in the award winning short "Ugly American" for the American Pavilion's Short Film Contest in Cannes this year. (As of July 2007) Tom works for ProductionHub as a casting and marketing coordinator in Winter Park, Florida. When not busy Tom's favorite hobby is home improvement and automobile restoration. Both equal parts Swedish and Irish, Tom tends to prefer more cooler climes but has adjusted nicely to the Sunshine State and enjoys being part of the growing film production industry in Central Florida. An Aquarian, Tom celebrates his birthday January 30th.- Irving Vendig was born on 11 October 1902 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. He was a writer, known for The Edge of Night (1956), Hidden Faces (1968) and Paradise Bay (1965). He died on 7 January 1995 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Benjamin Knighten was born on 30 August 1991 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for The Invaders: Angie's Logs (2014), End of the World Etiquette (2012) and Before: Zombie Etiquette (2011).- Lois Swaney was born on 23 February 1926 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. She was an actress, known for Heart of Dixie (1989). She died on 9 January 2019 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Bill Tomlinson was born on 6 November 1972 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Artemis (1998) and Shaft of Light (1996).- Matthew Emmons was born on 5 April 1981 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA.
- Thomas C. McRae was born on 21 December 1851 in Mount Holly, Arkansas, USA. He died on 2 June 1929 in Prescott, Arkansas, USA.
- Sound Department
Sarah Marie Sullivan was born in Hollis, New Hampshire to Irish immigrant parents. Her father was a famous jazz pianist in Dublin in the 40s and 50s. Her mother trained at the elite Abbey Theatre, and was a well-known actress in Ireland. Though Sarah was born in New Hampshire, she always felt most at home in Eire. She was raised between New England and Connemara. As a child, in Ireland, Sullivan won two All Ireland competitions as a brilliant fiddler. She can be heard on dozens of compilations, along with The Chieftans, Altan, The Wolfe Tones, Dubliners, The Corrs, Christy Moore, The Cranberries, Van Morrison and many others.
Upon returning to America during her teenage years, Sullivan began a successful career as a radio presenter. Earning respect world-wide for her Morning Show(s), she soon moved to Ireland and was well-received as America's most beloved radio presenter.
Sullivan's first film work was a minor role in New Hampshire-filmed Jumanji, in 1995. In fact, her involvement came as a surprise - Sullivan soon heard that Jumanji star Robin Williams had requested that she become involved in some way. This role led to other (larger) roles in a string of independent films she worked on from the mid-late 90s.
Today, Sullivan is back with radio, working between America and Ireland constantly. She flies, once a month, to Nova Scotia, where she plays her fiddle at local dance halls.- Kevin Burnham was born on 21 February 1956 in Hollis, New York, USA. He died on 27 November 2020 in New York, New York, USA.