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Robert John Odenkirk was born in Berwyn, Illinois, to Barbara (Baier) and Walter Odenkirk, who worked in printing. His ancestry includes German and Irish. He grew up in Naperville, IL, the second of seven children. He worked as a DJ for WIDB, his college radio station at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Three credits shy of graduation, he moved to Chicago. He began work there in local improv workshops. He also did open-mic stand-up comedy for several years. In Chicago, he became friends with Robert Smigel, who would later help him become a writer for Saturday Night Live (1975).

In 1987, Bob was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1975) and in 1989 he went on to win an Emmy for his writing work. He worked on the show from season 13 to 20 (1987-1995). However, he had trouble getting his work on the air, so he began work as a writer for Get a Life (1990) starring Chris Elliott. The show was quickly canceled, but he was soon hired as writer for The Dennis Miller Show (1992). On that show he made his acting debut and was noticed by Ben Stiller, who later hired him as a writer and actor for The Ben Stiller Show (1992). The show only lasted for 13 episodes, but Bob won another Emmy for his writing.

After The Ben Stiller Show (1992) was canceled, Bob made recurring appearances (1993-1998) on The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Stevie Grant, Larry's hyperactive agent. He also wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) during 1993-94. During this time Bob hooked up with fellow The Ben Stiller Show (1992) writer David Cross, also a stand-up comedian. They started doing sketch-comedy shows together in Los Angeles. In 1995, they got their own show on HBO (Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)). The show lasted for four seasons and 30 episodes.

After Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) ended, Bob wrote Run Ronnie Run (2002) and directed three feature films (Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003), Let's Go to Prison (2006) and The Brothers Solomon (2007)), and appeared in . After 1998, he also made many guest appearances on TV shows like Just Shoot Me! (1997), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), Ed (2000), Everybody Loves Raymond (1996), Less Than Perfect (2002), Arrested Development (2003), How I Met Your Mother (2005) and Weeds (2005). From 2009 to 2013, he appeared on 43 episodes of Breaking Bad (2008) as Saul Goodman, a shyster lawyer, and, starting in 2015, he reprised that role as the main character in Better Call Saul (2015).

Belmont Cameli was born on 28 February 1998 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Until Dawn (2025), Alto Knights (2025) and Along for the Ride (2022).

Dave Allen was born in 1958 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Bad Teacher (2011), Gilmore Girls (2000) and The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show (2007).

Parvesh Cheena was born in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Barbershop (2002), Centaurworld (2021) and Transformers: Rescue Bots (2011).

Ross Kimball was born on 17 November 1983 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Jury Duty (2023), Masterminds (2015) and Queenpins (2021).

Colleen Elizabeth Miller is an American actress, writer and filmmaker. She is best known for her intrinsic, comedic ability seen on both stage and screen. You can watch Colleen in Season 6 of Better Call Saul on AMC and the first season of Killing It on Peacock. Some of her feature film credits include Unexpected, Fancy Dance, Deadly Seduction, and Love At The Christmas Contest. And her performance in the independent feature film Drifted earned her multiple Best Lead Actress awards at various film festivals.

Colleen's filmmaking debut short film, One-Armed Rabbit, has also received many honors including, Best Lead Actress for herself at the 2018 Chicago Horror Film Festival, and the highest honor at The 2019 Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival, The Ginny Award. Her other filmmaker credits include Dolos, Gertie & Dolly, and Conversations With Myself.

Originally from Chicago, Colleen entertained audiences there performing improv comedy and acting in many acclaimed plays such as Cherrywood, directed by David Cromer, and as the lead in the female version of The Odd Couple. She also acted in many independent feature films there before moving to Los Angeles in 2014.

Colleen is classically trained in the performing arts, having received her Bachelor's degree from the N.I.U. School of Theatre and Dance, as well as having studied acting abroad in Ireland at the Gaiety School of Acting and at Trinity University. She is also an alum of The Second City Training Center and of iO!, both in Chicago.

From his humble beginnings of watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Matt Mullins has risen to become world renown in martial arts, and as a star in the CW4Kids show "Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight".

With 5 martial art world titles in hand, Matt moved from Naperville, IL to Hollywood and quickly began booking national spots for top brands such as Nike, Burger King, and Pepsi, with his most recent being the Ultra Sexy Motorola RAZR 2 commercial. After Matt starred in huge international success of the Discovery Channels "Xtreme Martial Arts", Hollywood began to take notice and Matt was given the opportunity to begin to flex his acting chops in lead roles, such as the award winning cult film "Adventures of Johnny Tao".

Simultaneously, Matt created the martial art phenomenon Sideswipe, which took Hollywood by storm, winning FOX TV's "30 Seconds To Fame" and securing millions of fans to finish top 8 in "America's Got Talent" on NBC.

Whether it is choreographing for the Britney Spears Circus Tour, starring on the CW, or performing live with Sideswipe, Matt has come a long way since watching the Turtles as he continues to expand his multi-platform empire.

Bill Odenkirk was born on 13 October 1965 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Simpsons (1989), Futurama (1999) and Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995).

Beautiful blonde knockout Stacy Leigh Arthur was born on June 4, 1968 in Naperville, Illinois. Arthur was Mrs. Ohio in the 1990 Mrs. America contest. Stacy was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for January, 1991. She appeared in several Playboy videos and as an extra in several TV shows. In October 1991, Stacy's husband, James, was murdered in a parking lot in Bellefontaine, Ohio, by a stalker, who had developed an obsession after talking to her repeatedly on a 900 number sponsored by Playboy.

Craig started taking martial art classes at Sharkey's Karate in Naperville, Illinois. Learning from world class instructors John Sharkey, Matt Mullins, Chris Brewster and mentored by Mary Greenburg. Over the course of his competition years, he holds three world and thirty five national titles, two ESPN ISKA (International Sport Karate Association) Championships and three back-to-back AKA (American Karate Association) Warrior Cup wins. He is a forth degree black belt in Shorei-Ryu Karate.

Craig split's his time with family and work in California, Washington and New Mexico.

Originally from Chicago, where he got his start in improv and sketch comedy, Paul Brittain is an actor, writer, and comedian living in Los Angeles. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2010 - 2012 where he performed such characters and impressions as "Sex" Ed Vincent, Lord Cecil Wyndemere, James Franco, and Johnny Depp. He's appeared in the films Grown Ups 2, Hotel Transylvania, Hotel Transylvania 2, and Killing Gunther. His television credits include Trophy Wife, Hello Ladies, Kroll Show, Shrink,and Comedy Bang Bang. Paul recently created the podcast Mr. Write, which can be heard on Stitcher and Howl.Fm.

Kailey Albus was born on 6 September 2002 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Reality Check (2023), Somebody Somewhere (2022) and Unadopted.

James G. Becker (15 March 1966 - 5 December 2014; age 48) was a former background actor who appeared as the Starfleet officer known behind the scenes as Ensign Youngblood throughout the first three seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also worked as a stand-in on the series.

Hailing from a small farming community in Oswego, Illinois, Becker was on the road to becoming a farmer like his father, majoring in Agricultural Economics at the University of Illinois. After two years, however, he decided that, while he enjoyed farming, it was not something he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He returned home to Oswego and, with his parents' blessing, took a construction job while saving money and contemplating what to do with his life. Fascinated with television (which did include the original Star Trek series), he ultimately decided to move to Los Angeles and try his luck in Hollywood.

Once in Los Angeles, Becker began taking acting classes. About six months later, a friend introduced him to Les Landau, the First Assistant Director for Star Trek: The Next Generation. Soon, Becker found himself on the set of TNG's pilot episode, "Encounter at Farpoint", as one of many background performers in the mall scene of Farpoint Station. The following week of filming the pilot, he was on the set of the USS Enterprise-D bridge in a science blue Starfleet uniform. Although his character never received an official name, his cast and crewmates referred to him as "Ensign Youngblood" - "an affectionate tribute to the way Becker's personality shines clean and fresh."

Becker's determination had also shown through. Even when he wasn't working, Becker was still on the set observing and learning about the many intricacies of television production, including direction, lighting and photography. After filming on the pilot was finished, Becker asked Landau to allow him to become an occasional stand-in, which he permitted. A few weeks later, Becker's devotion and willingness to learn led to his becoming a stand-in for Jonathan Frakes and filming scenes with the regular actors. (The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine Vol. 3, pp. 64-66)

After "Encounter at Farpoint", Becker went on to appear as Youngblood in 40 episodes of Next Generation. During the third season, Becker decided to return to Illinois and resume college. Among his last episodes was "The Offspring", directed by Jonathan Frakes. As a parting gift, Frakes gave Becker his first and only word of dialogue - "Gentlemen" - as well his first and only on-screen credit.

Becker settled in Britt, Iowa where he became a State Farm agent and a high school assistant boys basketball coach for West Hancock High School. He passed away on 5 December 2014 at the age of 48.

Jared Wofford was born on 20 May 1981 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for StartUp (2016), David Makes Man (2019) and Swagger (2021).

Ashley is a professional actress working in film, television, commercials, hosting, print and theatre. Ashley began her acting career at age five when she played the title role in a community production of Chicken Little. Since then, she has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Musical Theatre and has captured the attention of audiences on the New York stage, film festivals, and primetime television shows on FOX, HBO, E! and the Style Network.

Career achievements include originating a role in an off Broadway play, performing in a National tour, cover modeling for best selling author Stephen J. Cannell, being directed by Darren Star, sharing the stage with Elaine Stritch and performing in Paramount's Paranormal Activity. Favorite theatre roles include Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain, Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest, Louisa in The Fantasticks and the title roles in both Cinderella and Lysistrata. On film she has played everything from ingenue to drug addict, trophy wife to demonically possessed!

Tudor Dixon was born on 5 May 1977 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Transitions: The Series (2010), LexiBaby (2008) and Buddy BeBop vs the Living Dead (2009). She is married to Aaron William Dixon. They have four children.

Dani is an upcoming and emerging talent in the Chicagoland area. Collaborators who know her know she is extremely professional and has a warming personality. She has the ability to multi-task with the best. Writing, editing, directing and being lead DP on many of her own projects. Dani hopes to direct a feature soon and take the festival world by storm.

Devin Bockrath was born on 23 July 1987 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. Devin is an actor, known for Joe Pera Talks with You (2018), The Other Two (2019) and Tommy (2020).

Jack Polick was born on 26 July 1967 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), Blow (2001) and Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013).

Spencer Brady is an actress in Los Angeles, CA. She is originally from Naperville, IL. She attended Illinois State University (2014-2018) and received a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts. She has been in multiple productions at Illinois State University, such as Alice in Wonderland as the King of Hearts, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead as Guildenstern, and She Kills Monsters as Tilly. Film credits include Emma in Awake and Amber in Grey.

Jimmy Simak was born on 23 March 1979 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for Deception (2008), Spread (2009) and The Other (2006).

Mike Mauloff was born on 2 August 1982 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for The One 'N Done (2012), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) and Dropout (2006).

Allen Ross was born on 14 October 1953 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. He was married to Linda Greene. He died on 22 November 1995 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA.

Nathan "T-bone" Gregory is a highly skilled cinematographer with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography from Columbia College, Chicago. With a rich and diverse background in the film industry, Nathan has excelled in various roles, including grip, gaffer, best boy, electric, Assistant Camera (1st & 2nd loader), Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator, and PA.

His proficiency in lighting design, composition, and color theory allows him to craft visually compelling scenes that enhance storytelling. Nathan is known for his versatility, having successfully contributed to the success of numerous productions. His creative abilities extend beyond cinematography, encompassing a creative background in painting, sketching, airbrushing, and photography.

Currently serving as a Freelance Shooter and Producer, Nathan brings exceptional attention to detail and technical expertise to each project. He maintains a strong focus on achieving the desired final edit while collaborating seamlessly with clients and teams to deliver exceptional visual storytelling.

Nathan's portfolio showcases his extensive experience, having filmed documentaries, short and feature-length films, commercials, music videos, performance videos, and reality TV shows worldwide. His work reflects a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to bringing creative visions to life. Beyond his technical prowess, Nathan's enthusiasm and playful spunk make the entire filmmaking process an enjoyable and collaborative endeavor.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography from Columbia College, Chicago, Nathan "T-bone" Gregory combines his formal education with decades of hands-on experience in the industry. His dedication to excellence and passion for detail, coupled with technical expertise, make him the professional to trust when you're ready to elevate your project to new heights. Nathan will not only bring your vision to life but also infuse it with an infectious enthusiasm that ensures an enjoyable and successful creative journey.

Joshua Brail was born in Naperville, Illinois, USA. Joshua is an actor, known for Wake (2009), Far from Haggersville (2011) and Manipulating Life (2008).