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Melissa Mccarthy (Actor)

Born: August 26, 1970
Birthplace: Plainfield, Illinois

Trivia: First gaining notoriety as Sookie on the hit sitcom Gilmore Girls, actress Melissa McCarthy began her onscreen career with a bit part on her cousin's The Jenny McCarthy Show. Minor film and TV roles followed before she landed the aforementioned part of Sookie St. James, a role she would play throughout Gilmore Girls seven-season run on The WB/CW. In 2007, McCarthy was cast in a supporting role alongside Christina Applegate on the ABC comedy Sam I Am.She found genuine success with the sitcom Molly and Me, playing one-half of a weight-challenged couple opposite Billy Gardel and earning an Emmy nod for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. However, it was her supporting turn in the R-rated comedy Bridesmaids that brought her a taste of mass adulation as well as an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Tiffany Haddish (Actor)

Born: December 03, 1979
Birthplace: California, United States

Trivia: Grew up in foster care after her biological mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and began attending Laugh Factory Comedy Camp at the age of 15 at the recommendation of her social worker. Developed Chuckles Not Knuckles, a comedy-show program that promotes nonviolence to inner-city students. Performed on a USO Comedy Tour in Japan for U.S. troops. In 2011, was cast in David E. Talbert's national tour of What My Husband Doesn't Know. Performed in Jenny McCarthy's stand-up comedy tour Dirty, Sexy, Funny in 2014.

Elisabeth Moss (Actor)

Born: July 24, 1982
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Trivia: A talented and attractive actress who has managed to wrangle a remarkable number of affecting roles despite her youthful age, Elisabeth Moss may be best known to television viewers as the President's daughter on the acclaimed series The West Wing, though thoughtful characterizations in such features as Girl, Interrupted and Imaginary Crimes have been a testament to an actress not afraid to court more challenging and emotionally demanding roles unusual for an actress of her age.Born to music manager and a mother who specialized in the blues harp in 1983, Moss spent her childhood in Los Angeles and was inspired to pursue acting at an early age by screen idol Bette Davis. Working with some of the most respected actors in the industry by the age of 16, Moss made her acting debut at the age of seven in the television miniseries Lucky Chances. Continuing through the mid-'90s with numerous television roles (including a stint on the popular series Picket Fences), Moss' early film roles range from both lightly comical (Suburban Commando [1991]) to increasingly dramatic (Imaginary Crimes [1994]). A humorous bit-part as a conservative 12-year-old facing the wrath of a group of lethal liberals in 1995's The Last Supper dropped a dollop of humor in the mix before Moss returned to more dramatic roles in Separate Lives (1995) and A Thousand Acres (1997), and the talented young actress continued her winning streak with roles in such diverse films as The Joy Riders and Mumford (both 1999). The year before the new millennium proved to be a successful period for Moss as she gained wide recognition for her roles in television's The West Wing and as a sympathetic, mentally disturbed teen in the psychological drama Girl, Interrupted. Moss' personal connection with her Girl, Interrupted persona's inability to relate to others brought a warmth to the role that shined through the screen. Touching audience's sympathies and drawing them into her personal destruction, the talented actress lent the film a performance worthy of praise and recognition. An avid reader in her free time, Moss fancies Shakespearian fare and finds motivation in roles that inspire her and challenge her to be the things that she might not be in real life. She worked steadily in projects like West of Hare, Virgin, and Bittersweet Place, but she had her greatest success so far in 2007 when she was cast as Peggy Olson on the award-winning drama series Mad Men garnering multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild nominations for her work on the program. She parlayed her small-screen success into roles in the comedy Get Him to the Greek, and the long-awaited adaptation of On the Road. She was married to Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen for less than two years.

Domhnall Gleeson (Actor)

Born: May 12, 1983
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Trivia: In 2007, appeared in stage productions of a Hugh Leonard adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations; and a revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards. Has written and directed several short films, including What Will Survive of Us (2009) and Noreen (2010); brother Brian was in both, and father, Brendan, was in the latter. Named one of 2011's Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival. Played Bill Weasley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 (2010) and Part 2 (2011); father, Brendan, was also in Part 1 as Alastor Moody. At Irish Film & Television Awards in 2011, won for Actor in a Lead Role, playing musician-activist Bob Geldof in the TV biopic When Harvey Met Bob (2010), as well as the Rising Star Award; and in 2013 won for Supporting Actor in Anna Karenina (2012).

James Badge Dale (Actor)

Born: May 01, 1978
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Trivia: Actor James Badge Dale was born into a show business family - with a choreographer father and actress mother. He studied acting at Manhattanville College, and eventually put his schooling to use, landing his big break in 2003 with the role of Chase Edmunds on the hit TV series 24. He would go on to appear in films as well, with supporting roles in movies like The Departed and The Conspirator, but Dale would find the most continual success in television, starring in acclaimed series like the crime-family drama The Black Donnellys, the Band of Brothers follow-up The Pacific, and the spy series Rubicon.

Alicia Coppola (Actor)

Born: April 12, 1968
Birthplace: Huntington, New York, United States

Trivia: Actress Alicia Coppola made her first strong impression on U.S. television around the beginning of the 1990s, when the performer -- then in her early twenties -- landed guest appearances on such series programs as Star Trek: Voyager, NYPD Blue and Touched by an Angel. Coppola essayed roles in a series of projects over the ensuing decade, which included everything from direct-to-video melodramas (the 1997 Velocity Trap) to well-received telemovies (the 1999 Blood Money); through it all, she remained active and prolific. After taking on a recurring role on the TV period drama American Dreams as Nancy (2003-2004) and a bevy of guest roles on other series, Coppola earned a regular part on the cult show Jericho as Mimi Clark (2006-2007). Coppola's film career ascended to a new level in 2007, when she signed on for a supporting role alongside Nicolas Cage and Harvey Keitel in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced adventure saga National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Annabella Sciorra (Actor)

Born: March 24, 1964
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Trivia: Born in Connecticut and raised in New York City, Annabella Sciorra began her formal acting training at 13 years old, when she began attending the prestigious Hagen-Berghoff theatrical studios. By the time she was an adult, Sciorra was able to make a well-received film debut as an angst-ridden, Italian-American, Brooklyn-raised bride in 1989's True Love. Before long, the young actress found herself starring largely in wife and girlfriend roles opposite Hollywood A-listers including Tim Robbins, Robin Williams, and Richard Gere. Sciorra's supporting roles in Reversal of Fortune (1990) and The Hard Way (1991) were so successful, in fact, that they led to her breakout performance as Angie Tucci, the Italian-American woman in love with the African-American protagonist, played by Wesley Snipes, in director Spike Lee's groundbreaking urban drama Jungle Fever (1991). Sciorra's skill led to a slew of roles throughout the 1990s, most of them character parts; from Mr. Wonderful to The Hand That Rocks the Cradle to Romeo Is Bleeding, the actress proved her ability, though it wouldn't be until 1997's Cop Land that Sciorra's talent as a supporting actress was showcased to her fans' satisfaction. After a powerful performance as Annie Nielson, who contemplates suicide after the death of her husband and children in What Dreams May Come (1998), Sciorra participated in a variety of moderately faring movies until 2001, when she made her debut as tough-as-nails Italian-American Gloria Trillo in the third season of HBO's hit series The Sopranos.

Common (Actor)

Born: March 13, 1972
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Trivia: Best known for his individualistic promulgation of jazz-rap during the 1990s -- a decade when gangsta rap threatened to take over much of the urban music scene -- underground rapper Common attained recognition for the sophisticated lyrics and ever-present political subtexts in his raps. Something of a critics' favorite, Common also achieved commercial success with such albums as Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992, his debut), Like Water for Chocolate (2000), Electric Circus (2002), and Be (2005). During the first 15 years or so of his career, the Chicago native's filmed activity remained generally confined to music videos, performance films, and also urban and rap-themed documentaries such as the 2003 Soundz of Spirit, the 2004 Letter to the President, and 2005's jubilant Dave Chappelle's Block Party. By 2007, Common began branching out into dramatic roles. That year, the rapper landed supporting parts in such films as Joe Carnahan's darkly comic action thriller Smokin' Aces and Ridley Scott's period crime drama American Gangster.In 2008 he appeared in Wanted, and the next year he landed a role in the high-profile sequel Terminator Salvation. He played the part of an scary bad guy in the comedy Date Night in 2010, the same year he played the lead opposite Queen Latifah in the romantic comedy Just Wright. He was one of the many members of the ensemble cast in 2011's New Year's Eve, and lent his vocal talents to Happy Feet Two that same year. In 2012 he appeared in the family fantasy film The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

Margo Martindale (Actor)

Born: July 18, 1951
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Texas, United States

Trivia: While some may not recognize Margo Martindale's name, many recognize her face. An actress onscreen from the early '90s, Martindale's list of memorable roles is long, and the character actress found a strong niche playing mothers (Million Dollar Baby) grandmothers (Hannah Montana: The Movie), and generally maternal figures (Practical Magic). Martindale even parodied her own typecasting, playing the mother of the title character in the biopic spoof Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Martindale would continue to act at a furious pace for years to come, appearing in movies like Secretariat, and on shows like Justified and A Gifted Man.

Jeremy Bobb (Actor)

Born: May 13, 1981
Birthplace: Dublin, Ohio, United States

Trivia: Worked as a landscaper after college in order to save money to move to New York City and pursue his acting career. In 2007, played the role of Phelim O'Shaughnessy in the Broadway production of Mark Twain's Is He Dead? Played Hamlet in the Gallery Players' production of Hamlet in 2010. In 2012, performed in the Bridge Project's worldwide tour of Richard III starring Kevin Spacey. Has narrated several audiobooks, including the Beyonders series written by Brandon Mull.

Bill Camp (Actor)

Brian D'arcy James (Actor)

Born: June 29, 1968
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Trivia: Maternal grandfather Harry F. Kelly was governor of Michigan from 1943 to '47. Named for his uncle Brian Kelly, who played the ranger on the TV series Flipper; and another uncle, an artist who went by his middle name, d'Arcy. Debuted on Broadway in Blood Brothers in 1993. Released his debut solo album, From Christmas Eve to Christmas Morn, in 2004, featuring the single "Michigan Christmas." Spent 90 minutes getting into a fat suit and prosthetic makeup for every performance of Shrek: The Musical. Performed at the White House for President Obama as part of the 2010 PBS special A Broadway Celebration. Supports and performs for the Field Neurosciences Institute in his hometown of Saginaw, MI.

Manny Ureña (Actor)

Wayne Duvall (Actor)

Born: May 29, 1958

Gabriel Rush (Actor)

Doris Mccarthy (Actor)

John Sharian (Actor)

Rob Yang (Actor)

Tina Benko (Actor)

Joseph Russo (Actor)

E. J. Bonilla (Actor)

Born: September 08, 1988
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Trivia: Became interested in professional acting after playing Danny Zuko in his middle school's production of Grease. Was featured in three different films that premiered at the New York International Latino Film Festival in 2011. Took improv comedy classes at UCB Theatre in New York. Cofounded a production company, Almost Dark. Teamed up with Examiner.com for an anti-bullying campaign in which he spoke to students regarding his experiences.

Robert Neary (Actor)

Born: March 08, 1965

Myk Watford (Actor)

Born: January 30, 1971

Maren Heary (Actor)

Aaron Berg (Actor)

Daniel O'Shea (Actor)

James Ciccone (Actor)

Pamela Dunlap (Actor)

Born: February 20, 1943

Brandon Uranowitz (Actor)

John Cashin (Actor)

Adina Verson (Actor)

Ava Eisenson (Actor)

Lynn Spencer (Actor)

Angus O'Brien (Actor)

Elli (Actor)

Ethan Dubin (Actor)

Mason Henry (Actor)

Stephen Singer (Actor)

Nicholas Zoto (Actor)

Robert John Gallagher (Actor)

Ryan Funigiello (Actor)

Abigail Friend (Actor)

Tatienne Hendricks (Actor)

Dj Nino Carta (Actor)

Matt Helm (Actor)

Katie Kocik (Actor)

Steve Garfanti (Actor)

Tommy Buck (Actor)

Tom Patrick Stephens (Actor)

Ronnie Magri (Actor)

Jonathan Tierney (Actor)

Joseph Gerard Sabatino (Actor)

Frank Stabile (Actor)

David Sheridan (Actor)

Born: March 10, 1969

Loic Mabanza (Actor)

Bernie Rachelle (Actor)

Ashley Perez Flanagan (Actor)

Robert Arensen (Actor)

Eli Perdew (Actor)

Lenny Nelson (Actor)

Gino Domenico (Actor)

Chuck English (Actor)

Brian Tarantina (Actor) .. Burns

Born: March 27, 1959
Died: November 02, 2019
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Trivia: Appeared on the big screen first in 1984 in The Cotton Club.Played in the 1990s in the soap opera One Life to Live.Is best known for his role as Geno in the 1995 comedy-crime film The Jerky Boys.Portrayed Jackie since 2017 in the comedy-drama web television series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Is of Irish and Italian descent.

Will Swenson (Actor) .. Michael Mariano

Born: October 26, 1973

Bernie Mcinerney (Actor) .. Paul Hogan

Born: December 04, 1936

Sharon Washington (Actor) .. Estelle

Ciarán O'reilly (Actor) .. Owen Gibson

Jordan Gelber (Actor) .. Chaim

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Thursday, January 8 on WHPX Bounce (26.2)