Kathryn Morris
(Actor)
.. Lilly Rush
Born:
January 28, 1969
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Trivia:
Held in warm regard by Xena-philes for her role as the vulnerable villain Najara in the popular fantasy adventure series Xena: Warrior Princess, actress Kathy Morris sports an impressively eclectic resumé, appearing in everything from television's creepy Poltergeist: The Legacy to such dramatic roles as The Contender (2000).Morris was born in Cincinnati, but grew up traveling constantly and living a Partridge Family-esque existence with her close-knit family/bandmates from the age of five. Though she would spend time in such geographically diverse climates as Brooklyn, TX, and the cold of Connecticut, it was with her early experiences in the spotlight that Morris found the most fulfillment. Seguing into theater after her youthful experiences on the stage, she began to refine her acting skills and soon made the decision to pursue a professional career as an actress. Laboring through countless hours of free work and waitressing in the years she spent launching her career, Morris finally got her break when cast alongside Mark Harmon in the made-for-television film The Long Road Home in 1991. Making her feature debut opposite 15-minute rap sensation Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice the same year, Morris appeared in more made-for-TV movies (Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All [1994]) and low-budget thrillers (Sleepstalker [1995] and The Prophecy II [1998]) in the following years, Morris began to truly gain momentum in 1997 when she was cast in television's Pensacola: Wings of Gold and the aforementioned Xena: Warrior Princess. Never having been the athletic type, Morris left most of the fantastic swashbuckling of her sympathetic villainess in the physically demanding Xena to stunt doubles. After appearances in The Contender and the nuclear war thriller Deterrence (2000), Morris leapt into her biggest film yet with her role in Steven Spielberg's A.I. (2001). Spielberg also cast her in his next film, 2002's Minority Report, playing Tom Cruise's estranged wife.In 2003, Morris returned to television in the CBS series Cold Case. Playing Philadelphia Detective Lilly Rush, Morris was the lead in the show, which ran for seven seasons. After Cold Case wrapped in 2010, she played the small role of Billy Beane's (Brad Pitt) wife in the Oscar-nominated film Moneyball (2011), but her scenes were ultimately cut from the movie. In 2013, Morris appeared in the Hallmark Channel's TV Movie The Sweeter Side of Life.
John Finn
(Actor)
.. John Stillman
Born:
September 30, 1952
Trivia:
With a countenance that can effortlessly suggest a beleaguered everyman or a no-nonsense tough, American character actor John Finn has sustained a prolonged and impressively varied career. A New York City native, Finn received one of his earliest assignments under the aegis of Stuart Rosenberg, as Ginty in the ethnic drama (and cult hit) The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984). The actor's resumé over the following ten years packed in a series of key Hollywood films of varying quality -- from the wonderful Ed Zwick drama Glory (1989) and the fine Alan Pakula political thriller The Pelican Brief (1993) to the Bob Clark buddy comedy Loose Cannons (1990). Finn also appeared in occasional telemovies, notably the 1991 Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories, as Jimmy Lanahan, the husband of homemaker-turned-Playmate Meredith Lanahan (Lynda Carter). After appearances on such hit series as The X-Files, Frasier, and NYPD Blue, and parts in the major studio releases Catch Me If You Can and Analyze That (2002), Finn landed one of his first regular series roles, playing Lieutenant John Stillman on the popular detective program Cold Case.
Thom Barry
(Actor)
.. Will Jeffries
Born:
December 06, 1950
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Trivia:
With his distinct appearance, the bald and imposing African-American player Thom Barry made a seemingly perfect character actor, and thus found himself frequently cast as guards, police detectives, and heavies in mainstream Hollywood features, from the early '90s on. He landed a bit part as a guard in Rob Reiner's The American President (1995), appeared as Samahani in Congo (1995), and played Sgt. Marcus in the Shaquille O'Neal-headlined superhero picture Steel (1997). Barry maintained a higher profile as Agent Bilkins in two Jerry Bruckheimer-produced action pictures, The Fast and the Furious (2001) and its sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). Additionally, after years of guest-acting work on the small screen, he signed for his first regular role -- that of homicide investigator Will Jeffries -- on the popular detective series Cold Case (2006).
Jeremy Ratchford
(Actor)
.. Nick Vera
Born:
August 06, 1965
Birthplace: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Trivia:
After a series of very brief appearances in low-rent Hollywood films and studio products including Junior (1986), Short Circuit 2 (1988), and Welcome Home (1989), Canadian character actor Jeremy Ratchford revealed a predilection for slightly dark, crime-themed material, even as he occasionally branched off into other genres. Career highlights include a portrayal of Deputy Andy Russell in Clint Eastwood's 1992 Oscar winner Unforgiven, Harvey Sanders in the made-for-television docudrama Getting Gotti (1994), and Darryl Marquette in a guest appearance on NYPD Blue. In 2006, Ratchford accepted the regular role of investigator Nick Vera on the detective series Cold Case.
Danny Pino
(Actor)
.. Scotty Valens
Born:
April 15, 1974
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
Trivia:
Is the son of Cuban immigrants. In his youth, aspired to become a baseball player or a lawyer, or join the Coast Guard. Was a lifeguard in Miami as a teen. Met his future wife, Lilly, during a middle-school theater class when they were just 13. They continued their education together through junior high, high school, college and graduate school. Off-camera pursuits include writing; received writing credits on the Cold Case episodes "Stealing Home" (2009) and "Metamorphosis" (2010).
Tracie Thoms
(Actor)
.. Kat Miller
Born:
August 19, 1975
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Trivia:
African-American supporting actress Tracie Thoms first arrived on the Hollywood scene in the early 2000s, and worked steadily thereafter, landing a covetous string of roles in many of Hollywood's most hotly anticipated films. She played Andrea in the riotous Tribeca-produced frat-boy comedy Porn 'n Chicken (2002), then tackled the role of Mahandra, the acerbic best friend of the even more acerbic Jaye Tyler (Caroline Dhavernas), on the short-lived cult fantasy series Wonderfalls (2004). In 2005 and 2006, respectively, Thoms tackled sizeable roles in the Chris Columbus-directed musical Rent and the David Frankel-helmed box-office smash The Devil Wears Prada. Additionally, in 2006, Thoms got promoted from a previously recurring role to a regular character -- Kat Miller -- on the hit detective series Cold Case. She then geared up for Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino's half of the Grindhouse double-bill, as the garrulous Kim, one of three no-nonsense female vigilantes who take on Kurt Russell's psychopath Stuntman Mike.
Daniel Baldwin
(Actor)
.. Moe Kitchener
Born:
October 05, 1960
Birthplace: Massapequa, New York
Trivia:
Daniel Baldwin is the third eldest child of six, four of whom are star actors (all the boys of the family, oddly enough). He attended Ball State University for about a year, planning to study psychology. He left school and began to work as a stand-up comedian before starting acting in 1988, making his debut in the TV movie Too Good To Be True. He landed a series regular role in Homicide: Life on the Street, staying with the show for three seasons. He later appeared in films like Mulholland Falls (1996) and Vampires (1998) and made guest appearances on television shows like The Outer Limits and NYPD Blue. In 2009, he played Julius Krug in the TV movie Grey Gardens and took on a recurring role in the series Cold Case.
Terri Hoyos
(Actor)
.. Rosa Valens
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Trivia:
Grandfather, Rodolfo Hoyos, was an opera singer. With Ricardo Montalban, her father, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. co-founded Nosotros, an organization aimed at improving the image of Latino/Hispanic actors in the entertainment industry. Trained at LACC Theatre Arts Academy. Studied with director James Frawley.
Sarah Glendening
(Actor)
.. Vivian Lynn
Deanna Dunagan
(Actor)
.. Iris Keening
Amy Dudgeon
(Actor)
.. Young Iris Keening
Newell Alexander
(Actor)
.. Frank James
Chad Faust
(Actor)
.. Young Frank James
Born:
July 14, 1980
Birthplace: Victoria, British Columbia
John Aniston
(Actor)
.. Herbert James
Born:
July 24, 1933
Died:
November 14, 2022
Birthplace: Chania, Crete, Greece
Trivia:
Served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Panama. Was in the original production of the off-Broadway musical Little Mary Sunshine in 1959. In 1970, was supposed to play Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, but was replaced by Ted Knight. Appeared on the first cover of Soap Opera Digest (November 1975). Had shorter runs on soap operas Love of Life (1975-78) and Search for Tomorrow (1978-84) before landing a long-term gig on Days of Our Lives in 1986. Best friend was Telly Savalas, who is daughter Jennifer's godfather.
Zane Holtz
(Actor)
.. Young Herbert James
Born:
January 18, 1987
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Trivia:
Began modeling at the age of 5. Born in Vancouver but moved to Southern California as a child. Studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Began training in jiu-jitsu in 2004 and has since continued to compete in tournaments. Provided the voice for a character named George Murphy in the 2011 video game L.A. Noire. Appeared in Demi Lovato's music video for her 2015 single "Confident," which was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Mary Jo Catlett
(Actor)
.. Betty Joe Henders
Born:
September 02, 1938
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
Trivia:
Best known as housekeeper Pearl Gallagher on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, actress Mary Jo Catlett got her start on the stage, appearing in numerous musicals like Hello Dolly! and Promenade. Moving from the stage to the screen, the comedienne paid her dues in show business during the '70s, appearing on everything from Fantasy Island to The Smurfs. After playing Pearl for four years between 1982 and 1986, Catlett got right back into the habit, wracking up a massive list of appearances throughout the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, even taking on the recurring role of Mrs. Poppy Puff on the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.
Kaitlyn Black
(Actor)
.. Young Betty Joe Henders
Born:
July 29, 1983
Birthplace: Ohio, United States
Trivia:
Appeared with her mother in the Porthouse Theatre's production of Anything Goes in 2008. Was a recurring character on Hart of Dixie for the show's first two seasons; was promoted to series regular for season 3.
Michael Learned
(Actor)
.. Louise Patterson
Born:
April 09, 1939
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Trivia:
The eldest of six sisters, Michael Learned spent her first decade on her family's farm in Connecticut. When she was 11, Learned moved to Austria, where her father worked for the U.S. State Department. While attending boarding school in England, she discovered the theater, and decided to make it her life's work. At 16, she married actor Peter Donat, a union that lasted until 1972. Dividing her time between stage acting and raising her sons, she appeared in Canadian and American Shakespeare Festival, and for several years was associated with San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre. While appearing in a production of Noel Coward's Private Lives, Learned was selected by John Rich to play Olivia Walton on his upcoming TV series The Waltons (she replaced Patricia Neal, who starred as Olivia in the 1971 pilot film The Homecoming). She remained with The Waltons until 1980, winning three Emmies in the process. In 1981, she was starred as Mary Benjamin in her own series, Nurse (1981-82), which earned her a fourth Emmy. Hoping to distance herself from the Olivia Walton image, she went to play Dr. Marie Teller in the 1988 weekly Hothouse and model agency head Trish Carlin in Living Dolls (1989). She also appeared in such theatrical features as Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) and such made-for-TV specials as All My Sons (1986). Eventually, however, Michael Learned returned to the Waltons fold in a 1995 TV-movie reunion.
Louise Linton
(Actor)
.. Young Louise Patterson
Camryn Grimes
(Actor)
.. Edna Reed
Born:
January 07, 1990
Birthplace: Van Nuys, California, United States
Trivia:
Of Scottish, Irish and Italian descent.Participated in her school theater program and dance performances.Competed at the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California (DTASC) and for two years in a row placed first.At age 10, in 2000, won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series, becoming the youngest person to win until that time.Studied at Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute in New York.Is an avid high diver and swimmer.
David Landry
(Actor)
.. Mechanic
Elana Blank
(Actor)
.. Wasp '44
Rafael Francisco
(Actor)
.. Sabotage Mechanic 2009
Andrew Hoagland
(Actor)
.. Tarmac Officer
Caroline Kinsolving
(Actor)
.. Wasp '44
Sergei Zelinsky
(Actor)
.. World War II Soldier