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Born and raised in upstate New York.

Attended Syracuse University, where he was the first undergraduate to receive a combined Directing degree from the Theatre and Film schools.

He is involved with several charitable organizations including Oceana, The Humane Society, and The Creative Coalition.

He lives in Los Angeles.

William Devane, the movie and television actor, was born in Albany, New York, the son of Joseph Devane, who served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's chauffeur when he was Governor of New York. After graduating from New York City's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he appeared on-stage. He finally made his Broadway debut in "The Watering Place" with Shirley Knight, a flop that lasted but one performance. (He was more successful with "The Chinese and Dr. Fish" during the 1970 season, which lasted three weeks. His sole Broadway directorial effort, the Vietnam War drama "G. R. Point," lasted for 32 performances in 1979 and brought Michael Jeter a 1979 Theatre World Award.)

He made his movie debut as a revolutionary in the independently produced In the Country (1967) and began appearing on series TV. He had a small but memorable part as the lawyer committed to free-enterprise in Robert Altman's masterpiece McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) in 1971, but what made his reputation was his turn as President John F. Kennedy in the The Missiles of October (1974), a 1973 telefilm about the Cuban Missile Crisis. He made a bid for stardom with major roles in Alfred Hitchcock's Family Plot (1976) and John Schlesinger's Marathon Man (1976) (both 1976) and The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) (1977), as well as roles in Schlesinger's Yanks (1979) and the TV adaptation of James Jones' classic barracks drama From Here to Eternity (1979). However, any chances for a successful movie career essentially were doomed by the monumental failure of Schlesinger's comedy Honky Tonk Freeway (1981), one of the great flops its time, bringing in only $2 million at the box office against a $24 million budget. Devane moved over to nighttime series TV, playing the cad Greg Sumner on the night-time soap opera Knots Landing (1979) for 10 years.

Because of his resemblance to President Kennedy and his ability to master a Kennedyesque Boston accent, Devane continues to be in demand as politicians, including presidents, in such shows as The West Wing (1999), 24 (2001), and Stargate SG-1 (1997).

James McCaffrey was born on 27 March 1958 in Albany, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Max Payne 3 (2012), Max Payne (2001) and The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996). He was married to Rochelle Bostrom. He died on 17 December 2023 in Larchmont, New York, USA.

John McTiernan was born on 8 January 1951 in Albany, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Die Hard (1988), Rollerball (2002) and Last Action Hero (1993). He has been married to Gail Sistrunk since 2012. He was previously married to Kate Harrington, Donna Dubrow and Carol Land.

Born in Albany, New York, Ashton Holmes was struck by the magic of theater and film at age 4 when his mother took him to see "Peter Pan", and it was clinched by a desire to play Luke Skywalker when he saw Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). He subsequently took acting lessons at age 6 and began appearing in community theater. He also attended the Albany Academy.

James Carpinello was born on 13 August 1975 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Punisher (2004), Midway (2019) and The Great Raid (2005). He has been married to Amy Acker since 25 April 2003. They have two children.

Charlayne Woodard is a dazzling force in American theater, captivating audiences with her exceptional talent as both an actress and playwright. With two Obie Awards under her belt, and nominations for the highly prestigious Tony and Drama Desk Awards, she has solidified her place as one of the most acclaimed performers of our time.

Her writing and performing skills shine in her four solo plays, Pretty Fire, Neat, In Real Life, and The Nightwatcher, which have received widespread critical acclaim. But Woodard's talent doesn't stop there - she has also written two multi-character plays, Flight and The Garden, further showcasing her versatility and range as a writer.

Woodard has also starred in original plays written by some of the biggest names in contemporary theater, including Susan-Lori Parks, Lynn Nottage, George C. Wolfe, Jeremy O. Harris, Brandon-Jacobs Jenkins, Athol Fugard, David Adjmi, and Ariel Dorfman. She's graced the silver screen as well, appearing in films directed by the likes of M. Night Shyamalan, Milos Foreman, Louis Malle, John Schlesinger, Nicolas Hytner, Wim Wenders, Robert Townsend, and John Sayles.

In addition to her stage and screen work, Woodard has also made an impact on television, appearing in numerous shows and even making a memorable performance on The Johnny Carson Show. She made history by becoming the first black actress to play Cinderella on TV or in film.

Charlayne Woodard's talent and versatility make her a true standout in the world of theater and beyond. With her fearless performances and captivating writing, she continues to captivate audiences and inspire the next generation of performers.

Born and raised in upstate New York, actor Chad Michael Collins began his entertainment career in Los Angeles as a Hollywood publicist before gravitating towards acting. He has since amassed several dozen major television, film, video game and voice-over credits.

Collins is best known for his franchise-starring role in the internationally renowned ongoing Sony Pictures SNIPER film series. Collins first appeared as 'Brandon Beckett' in SNIPER: RELOADED, playing the son of Tom Berenger's original legendary Marine sniper. He reprised his role in SNIPER: LEGACY, SNIPER: GHOST SHOOTER, SNIPER: ULTIMATE KILL, SNIPER: ASSASSIN'S END, and most recently SNIPER: ROGUE MISSION, now available on Netflix USA where it enjoyed a 9-day run in the Top 10 Most Watched Movies list in December 2022.

Collins has shared the screen with both original SNIPER stars Billy Zane and Berenger, as well as Dennis Haysbert in the six films he has starred in, which continue to consistently rank in the "Top 10 Most-Watched" films on Netflix in the US and around the world. Filming on SNIPER 10 was recently completed, with an anticipated Summer 2023 release.

Gamers around the world continue to enjoy playing as Collins' 'Alex/Echo 3-1' character from the global smash hit CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE. Collins starred as the lead in the massively commercially and critically successful first-person shooter, the best-selling video game of 2019 and 2020, and its wildly popular battle-royal counterpart CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE (100 million players). Smartphone gamers are also playing as 'Alex' in CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE (500 million players), with Collins' popular operator highlighting the Seasons 2 and 3 release of the first-person mobile device shooter. Activision recently teased the return of 'Alex' in the newly released WARZONE 2.0 RAID Season 1 and ongoing DLC content, and continues to be a fan-favorite character in COD: MOBILE.

In 2022, Collins appeared as a lead in several released films: SNIPER: ROGUE MISSION; the Redbox Original ASSAILANT, a gripping psychological thriller-actioner starring Collins, Casper Van Dien and Poppy Delevingne; and the military action-horror film DEAD ZONE (with Michael Jai White). 202 will also see the release of the several Collins-led starring vehicles: the rom-com ONE YEAR OFF (with Jeff Fahey, via Lionsgate Feb 7th), and the sci-fi/horror feature THE BUNKER (with Tony Todd and Tobin Bell), TBD.

In addition to lending his voice to his 'Alex' character in CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE, Collins has also narrated the audiobook THE POWER OF THE DOG for Hachette Audio, a modern classic western, recently adapted into the Oscar-nominated Netflix film starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiersten Dunst from Oscar-winning Director Jane Campion. His additional voice-over work includes the Podium Audio book METAL FURY: WAR'S EDGE as well as several commercial spots and promos.

Collins other recent credits include a lead in season one of AMC Shudder's hit horror anthology series "Creepshow"; starring as a charming fighter pilot in "MacGyver" (CBS); the starring lead role in the action-horror-western film HIGH MOON, co-starring Sean Patrick Flanery; and a lead roles in holiday rom-coms "Christmas Cupid's Arrow" (Ion) and "The Christmas Cabin" (Amazon).

Collins is known to sci-fi/fantasy fans for his work playing 'Frankenstein's Monster/Gerhart' in ABC's hit show "Once Upon a Time" as the lead in the series "Extinct" (BYUtv), as well as lead roles for the SyFy Channel/Sony film LAKE PLACID 2 and SyFy's ROCK MONSTER. His other recent TV guest-starring and recurring credits include "Shooter" (USA), "Freakish" (Hulu), "NCIS: New Orleans" (CBS), "Blue Bloods" (CBS), "Major Crimes" (TNT), "2 Broke Girls" (CBS), "Castle" (ABC), "Bones" (FOX), and a recurring role in "Last Resort" (ABC). Additional TV work includes "CSI: NY" (CBS), "CSI: Miami" (CBS), "NCIS" (CBS), "90210" (The CW), "Enlightened" (HBO), and "Ringer" (The CW). Collins also starred as the lead for Sony's WWII action film COMPANY OF HEROES (2013), co-starring Tom Sizemore, Neal McDonough, and Vinnie Jones, which was based on the popular THQ video game franchise, as well as in the indie mockumentary ROCK BARNES: THE EMPEROR IN YOU. Collins was also recently seen starring in the Lifetime Movie Network's "Deadly Inn" and "Dangerous Best Friend".

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A self-proclaimed "accidental" actor, Collins made his way west to Hollywood in pursuit of a public relations career after majoring in Journalism at Ithaca College. He eventually discovered acting while continuing to work as a publicist in the entertainment industry, ultimately transitioning into his new career: playing pretend for a living.

Collins grew up in upstate New York near the state capital of Albany. An avid gamer, Collins enjoys playing his CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE game with fans around the world via Twitch, as well as playing Dungeons & Dragons. He enjoys reading comic books and fantasy novels, staying active with basketball and other sports while maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Websites and Social Media Links: Official Website: www.ChadMichaelCollins.com IMDB: www.IMDB.me/ChadMichaelCollins Official Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ChadMichaelCollins Official Twitter: @CollinsChadM Official Instagram: @CollinsChadM Official Twitch: Twitch.tv/ChadMichaelCollins Official YouTube: Youtube.com/c/ChadCollins Official TikTok: @collinschadm

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If ever there was an actor born to play a tough Irish cop, it was Ken Lynch, and he played so many of them in his long career that he could probably do it in his sleep. His suspicious manner, aggressive attitude, steely eyes and snarling voice broke down many a quavering suspect. He also played military officers, business executives and private eyes, and every so often he'd be a sheriff in a western, but it was as a street cop or detective that most people remember him.

Born in Albany, NY, he started his acting career in radio dramas, and after gaining experience there he headed to Los Angeles, making his film debut in 1950. He appeared in quite a few movies over his career, but he also did an enormous amount of television work, and that's where most probably remember seeing him, as he turned up on pretty much every cop show, detective show and private-eye series ever made (he even showed up in an episode of the Jackie Gleason comedy series The Honeymooners (1955)--as a tough Irish detective!).

He died in 1990 in Burbank, CA.

Adam LeFevre was born on 11 August 1950 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Fool's Gold (2008) and She's Out of My League (2010). He was previously married to Cora Bennett.

Emily Axford was born on 26 July 1985 in Glenmont, Albany, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Hot Date (2017), Remix the Movies (2013) and Dropout (2006). She has been married to Brian Murphy since 20 September 2014.

Robert F. Lyons was born on 17 October 1939 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Platoon Leader (1988), Superstrata and Beyond Fear (1993). He was previously married to Sharon Gregg.

Ms. Carmello grew up in Albany, NY and attended the University at Albany, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Business and French. She has received 3 TONY Award nominations for her stage work, and has been seen in 14 Broadway shows, as well as many Off-Broadway shows, and has been heard in concert halls around Europe and the U.S., including Carnegie Hall. Her screen work includes roles on "Dopesick," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Evil," "Madam Secretary," "The Deuce," "The Good Fight," "Law & Order:SVU," and "Remember W.E.N.N." (for which she received a SAG Award nomination).

John Lawlor was born on 5 June 1941 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Wyatt Earp (1994), Excalibur (1981) and Highlander (1986). He was previously married to Tantoo Cardinal and Barbara Ann Blumberg.

Russell Todd was born on 14 March 1958 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Another World (1964), Where the Boys Are (1984) and Chopping Mall (1986).

Erica Schroeder was born on 27 April 1975 in Albany, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for One Piece (1999), Sonic Rush (2005) and Pokémon (1997). She has been married to Kenneth Kacmar since 2006. They have two children.

Michael Patrick Jann was born on 15 May 1970 in Albany, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), The State (1993) and Let's Go to Prison (2006). He has been married to Lisa LoCicero since 22 April 2007. They have two children.

Anne Benton was born on 29 October 1932 in Albany, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Men Into Space (1959), Flaming Star (1960) and The Brothers Brannagan (1960). She was married to Bernard McDonald. She died on 8 November 2005 in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Gregory Maguire was born on 9 June 1954 in Albany, New York, USA. He is a writer, known for Wicked (2024), Egg and Spoon and Wicked: For Good (2025).

David Shatraw was born on 7 June 1962 in Albany, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Titus (2000), In Her Shoes (2005) and All My Children (1970). He has been married to Kristin since 1991. They have two children.

The youngest of 3 boys, Richard Lounello was born in Albany, NY to an Italian father and French/Scottish mother on November 14th. Equally at home in the theatre as he is on film and television. Credits include Assault on Hill 400, Bull and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He is also an accomplished writer/director of the film LifeQuest which has won over 30 Best Sci-Fi awards at film festivals across the globe.

Martha Quinn was born on 11 May 1959 in Albany, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Motorama (1991), The Weird Al Show (1997) and Dead Heat (1988). She has been married to Jordan Tarlow since 6 December 1992. They have two children.

Born and raised in Troy, New York, Michael Wong has managed to become a star of Asian cinema in Hong Kong despite not even speaking a word of Chinese Cantonese, and he had no training in martial arts; in Asia, the actor known for his starring role in action film The Final Option (1994) and First Option (1996) where he plays a cop; for First Option the actor was nominated at the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Oscar of Hong Kong cinema, and later starred in a myriad of productions and movies oriental, often unpublished in the the West such as Beast Cops (1998) , which is considered one of the most successful films of Hong Kong cinema; actor took part but also in many U.S. films such as City Hunter (1993) starring opposite Jackie Chan,Knock Off (1998) with Jean-Claude Van Damme and the film Cold War (2012), and soon we will see the actor in the Italian film The Mercury Conspiracy (2013) with Luca Barbareschi.

Sonja Morgan is a television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City. Prior to joining the cast in 2010, Sonja had long been considered one of the most prominent "movers and shakers," beginning in the '80s as she balanced her studies at FIT with modeling around the globe. Sonja soon became a luxury brand consultant, and always had her finger on the pulse of the very best restaurants, hotels, and fashion. Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque once said that "very few people have her talent in our business," and Esquire Magazine's John H. Mariani labeled her as "the straw that stirs the drink."

Having long been celebrated for her fashion taste in the New York society pages, and given her history working in the fashion world, Sonja debuted her fashion collection at New York Fashion Week in 2015. Sonja Morgan New York offers a wide variety of luxury fashions at an appealing price point. In 2017 she introduced her heritage brand shoe line, Sonja Morgan by French Sole, and the following year her empire expanded once again with the launch of Sonja by Sonja Morgan, a curated selection of affordable fashions and accessories all under $150.

It was Sonja's keen eye for business opportunities that led her to The Real Housewives of New York City. Though she initially declined to join the hit reality series when it launched, she signed on in season 3, and ever since has been lauded by viewers for her boisterous personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor. She's been a member of the NBCUniversal family for over a decade, and is regularly asked to participate in advertising up-fronts, scripted comedies, commercials, and major motion pictures.

Her performing work has included her hit "caburlesque" show (a term coined by Sonja herself), a successful run in the Off-Broadway comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, an appearance in Hulu's "Difficult People," and a performance at Improv Asylum. Behind the camera, Sonja has served as a producer on movies such as The Marsh, starring Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, and the 2018 film The Man in the Attic.

Sonja has long been an advocate for the arts, children, animals, and the LGBTQ community and since 1991 has worked with a wide variety of charities including New Yorkers for Children, The Princess Grace Foundation, ASPCA, and GLAAD. Sonja is often celebrated for her philanthropic contributions, going back to 1995 when she was honored at the St. Regis alongside Mira Sorvino and Vanessa Noel for her charity work as a young single woman.

It's Sonja's rich personal life that helps make her such a great fit for the hit reality franchise. As a young professional, Sonja broke off her six-year engagement with Italian Count PierFrancesco, who she lived with between Rome and Manhattan. For years the tabloids covered her escapades with famous and influential men, including Prince Albert of Monaco, comedian Richard Lewis, rock legend Eric Clapton, and tennis player John McEnroe. But it was with banker John Adams Morgan, descendant of financier J.P. Morgan and Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, that Sonja met her match. Their "merger" resulted in a successful, loving decade-long marriage and a beautiful daughter.

This accomplished voice actress with an ear for accents, first made her mark on Jack Benny's radio program in the dual role of wisecracking, gum-chewing telephone operator Mabel Flapsaddle and Jack's plumber girlfriend Gladys. Brunette Sara Berner's real name was Lillian Herdan and she was born in Albany, New York, in January 1912. Her family moved to Oklahoma where she studied drama for two years at Tulsa University. Before she came to notice with the Major Bowes Amateur Hour on radio to embark on nationwide tours with their all-girl unit, Sara's instinctive talents sometimes got her into trouble -- such as being fired from an earlier job as a salesgirl at a Philadelphia department store for mimicking the customers. Of course, this turned out to be a blessing. Job offers in the entertainment industry abounded in the 1930's and 40's for those who possessed genuine talent, and, above all, versatility. As both a comedienne and a natural dialectician, Sara went on to earn five times the salary she would have made in retail. Her stock in trade were exaggerated ethnic dialects, her gallery of voices including Hillbilly, Yiddish (Mrs. Horowitz in "Life with Luigi"), Italian (Mrs. Mataratza on "The Jimmy Durante Show"), Spanish (Chiquita on the Gene Autry program), Greek, Polish and Armenian (to get the hang of this one, she resorted to telephoning assorted Armenian rug dealers!). By 1950, Sara had her own comedy detective series on network radio -- "Sara's Private Caper" -- as a former police secretary, turned sleuth. Sadly, despite the assemblage of a good supporting cast, the show flopped (then again, this was something even the great Mel Blanc had experienced four years earlier).

Beginning in 1933, Sara worked extensively in Hollywood -- primarily in animation -- though rarely receiving screen credit. She was particularly successful mimicking Katharine Hepburn's voice, which she first did to much acclaim on the "Eddie Cantor Show". This led to a spate of cartoon roles with Walt Disney (Mother Goose Goes Hollywood (1938)); Walter Lantz (Hollywood Bowl (1938)) and Leon Schlesinger at Warner Brothers (Daffy Duck in Hollywood (1938)). Perhaps her 'signature voice' from those years was that of Beaky Buzzard's Italian Mamma, first heard on The Bashful Buzzard (1945). That same year, she also voiced the cartoon mouse Jerry, dancing with Gene Kelly in Anchors Aweigh (1945). According to a 1949 news article -- shortly after the movie was broadcast -- Sara received a parcel with an assortment of cheeses from a Wisconsin admirer. Such can be the fringe benefits of fame.

Her subsequent work in animation encompassed providing the voices for Andy Panda and cartoon penguin Chilly Willy for Walter Lantz's studio. There was also regular work as a small-part supporting player in films and television. Sara repeated her Mabel role on The Jack Benny Program (1950). Other than that, she was destined to round off her career in no-name parts, cameos and walk-ons, most memorably as the dog-owning upstairs neighbour in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954). Sara made her final TV appearance in 1967 and died just two years later in Van Nuys, California, aged 57.