Critically acclaimed and lauded for revitalizing the television sitcom, “Modern Family” is also quickly cementing itself as a culturally defining series. A recipient of the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, “Modern Family” returns to the ABC Television Network for its third season.

Jay Pritchett sits at the head of a large and unconventional family. Now in his second marriage to his gorgeous young wife, Gloria, Jay has been given something of a second chance. Still, old habits are hard to break, and it’s trial by fire as he tries to adapt to life with the same passion and vigor that Gloria exhibits, which are matched by her precocious 12-year-old son, Manny. There are some culture clashes, a few misunderstandings, but also plenty of sweet victories along the way.

Jay’s grown daughter, Claire, and her husband, Phil, are the proud parents of three kids with whom they want that open, healthy, honest relationship. It’s not always easy, especially when you have Haley, a teenage daughter who’s growing up a little fast, Alex, a too-smart-for-her-own-good middle daughter and Luke, a scatterbrained boy. Add to this that Phil is just a big kid himself, even if he does always have the best intentions. Claire is the anchor, trying her best to run a tight ship and determined not to let her kids have the rebellious childhood she had.

Claire’s brother and Jay’s grown son, Mitchell, is busy raising an adopted daughter, Lily, with his long term partner, Cameron. Opposites attract in this household, with Cameron having a wonderfully big personality and maybe a flare for the dramatic, while Mitchell is more buttoned-down. They balance each other out, and these doting fathers are relishing their roles as parents developing their own little family.

These three unique families give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.

“Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Sofía Vergara as Gloria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Nolan Gould as Luke, Ariel Winter as Alex, Rico Rodriguez as Manny and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily.

The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television in association with Levitan Lloyd Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are executive producers/creators.

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

ED O'NEILL
Jay on ABC's "Modern Family"

Ed O’Neill’s starring role as the patriarch on “Modern Family” has garnered him an Emmy nomination for Oustanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, the first in his long and accomplished career.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, O’Neill attended Ohio University in Athens, OH, and Youngstown State University. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was cut in training camp and worked as a social studies teacher before becoming an actor. He has appeared in a number of movies, including “The Bone Collector,” “Little Giants,” “Dutch,” “Wayne’s World” series and several films for Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter David Mamet: “The Spanish Prisoner,” “Spartan” and the indie film “Redbelt.”

Best known for his role as the main character, Al Bundy, on the FOX Network’s long running sitcom, “Married... with Children,” O’Neill’s other television credits include the reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf's remake of “Dragnet,” the recurring role of Baker (D-PA), a potential Vice Presidential candidate on the NBC drama “The West Wing, ” the role of Detective Michael Mooney on David Milch’s CBS series, “Big Apple,” and most recently that of a retired cop on HBO’s “John from Cincinnati,” from the creator/producer of “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood.” O’Neill also had stints on Broadway starring in the productions “Lakeboat” and “Keep Your Pantheon.”

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HOMETOWN Youngstown, Ohio
BIRTHDATE April 12

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

SOFÍA VERGARA
Gloria on ABC's "Modern Family"

Sofía Vergara is the only Hispanic actress who started her career in a U.S. Hispanic Network and successfully crossed over to the general market. The Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG-nominated actress was recently named the newest face of CoverGirl, and is getting ready to launch a women’s clothing and accessories line called ‘Sofía’ exclusively for Kmart. The line is available this September in all Kmart stores. She is also currently the face of Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Skinny.

Vergara can be seen in Columbia Pictures’ “The Smurfs,” opposite Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria and George Lopez, and also recently wrapped production on 20th Century Fox’s “The Three Stooges,” alongside Sean Hayes and Will Sasso, slated for release in 2012, and Warner Bros./New Line Cinema’s upcoming “New Years Eve,” with Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl, slated for release on December 2011. In addition Vergara lent her voice to the Warner Bros. picture “Happy Feet 2,” alongside Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, which releases in November 2011. She got her break on the big screen in Disney’s comedy, “Big Trouble,” and has since starred in such films as “The 24th Day,” “Four Brother,” “Lords of Dogtown” and Tyler Perry’s box office sensations “Meet the Browns and “Madea Goes to Jail.”

Additional television credits include “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Entourage,” “Hot Properties” and “The Knights of Prosperity.” In the Hispanic market, past TV credits include “Fuera de Serie” and “A Que No Te Atreves,” as well as her special guest appearance on 2008’s highest rated Spanish language soap opera, “Fuego en la Sangre,” on Univision (No. 1 U.S. Hispanic network). Additionally she executive-produced the Spanish version of “Desperate Housewives.” The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard have named her one of the most talented and powerful women in Hispanic entertainment. 

On stage, Vergara earned rave reviews when she debuted on Broadway’s “Chicago” as Mama Morton.

In 2001 Vergara created Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia, a charity foundation that has helped thousands of children in her country, and she has donated a pediatric cancer pavilion in her native Barranquilla.

She resides in LA with her son, Manolo. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Barranquilla, Colombia
BIRTHDATE July 10

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

JESSE TYLER FERGUSON
Mitchell on ABC's "Modern Family"

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has received two Emmy Award nominations (2010, 2011) for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on “Modern Family.” In its first two seasons, the comedy has earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

No stranger to television, Ferguson received rave reviews and was honored by The Hollywood Reporter in 2006 as one of Ten to Watch for his role on the CBS ensemble sitcom, “The Class.” Additional television credits include “Do Not Disturb” and “Ugly Betty.”

Film credits include “Untraceable,” directed by Gregory Hoblit and starring Diane Lane, and “Griffin & Phoenix,” with Amanda Peet and Dermot Mulroney. Ferguson will next appear opposite Matthew Broderick in “Wonderful World,” a 2009 Tribeca Film Festival selection that marks the feature directorial debut of Joshua Goldin.

Ferguson made the decision to become an actor when he was 8 years old, and soon after joined the Albuquerque Children’s Theater, where he remained a member for six years. After graduating high school, he moved to New York to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and began performing in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, the most notable of which were the critically-acclaimed, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (Outstanding Ensemble Performance winner, Drama Desk Awards, 2005; Distinguished Performance nominee, Drama League Awards, 2005), in which he played Leaf Coneybear; and the Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Distinguished Performance nominee, Drama League Awards, 2008). He recently returned to the Park in the 2010 productions of “The Winter’s Tale” and “The Merchant of Venice,” where he performed alongside Al Pacino, Jesse L. Martin and Lily Rabe.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Missoula, MT
BIRTHDATE October 22

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

ERIC STONESTREET
Cameron on ABC's "Modern Family"

For his role as Cameron Tucker on ABC’s “Modern Family,” Eric Stonestreet earned a 2010 Emmy Award in the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category. He also garnered 2010 Golden Globe and 2011 Emmy nominations for his portrayal. In its debut season “Modern Family” received six Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and a Television Critics Association/TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, while Stonestreet received a TCA Award nomination for Individual Achievement in Comedy. In its second season the show received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Stonestreet has wrapped production in the thriller “The Loft,” directed by Erik Van Looy and starring Karl Urban, James Marsden, Wentworth Miller and Rachael Taylor. The film follows five friends who share a loft where the body of an unknown woman is found. It will release in 2013. Stonestreet was recently seen in the comedy “Bad Teacher,” with Cameron Diaz, Jason Segal and Justin Timberlake, from Columbia Pictures.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Stonestreet was introduced to acting after a friend dared him to audition for the play “Prelude to a Kiss” while at Kansas State University. After graduating with a degree in Sociology, he moved to Chicago to study and perform theatre and improv, spending two years doing TV commercials and studying with Improv Olympic Chicago (alumni include Amy Poehler, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley) and The Second City (alumni include Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert), before moving west. While continuing doing commercial work, he built a resume of memorable characters on such TV shows as “Dharma & Greg,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Party of Five,” “Spin City,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “American Dad,” “Providence,” “Close to Home,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Bones.” Prior to “Modern Family,” Stonestreet’s most notable character was his recurring role as Ronnie Litre, the questionable documents technician, on the original “CSI.” He was also a series regular on the Fox pilot “13 Graves,” and has guest starred in “The Mentalist,” “N.C.I.S.,” “Pushing Daisies” and the finale of this season’s “Nip/Tuck.”

On the big screen Stonestreet played Sheldon, the hotel desk clerk, in Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous.” In 2003 he starred in IFC’s cult classic, “Girls Will Be Girls,” which was an official selection to the Sundance Film Festival.

In 2010 Stonestreet was named an ambassador for “Stand Up to Cancer,” a charity organization aiming to raise awareness and bring about an understanding that everyone is connected by cancer. He continues to be involved in the initiative.

Stonestreet currently resides in Los Angeles, CA

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Kansas City, KS
BIRTHDATE September 9

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

TY BURRELL
Phil on ABC's "Modern Family"

With a range of performances in television, contemporary film and classic theatre, Ty Burrell continues to prove himself as one of the finest and most versatile actors today. Burrell recently received his second Emmy nomination in a row for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, and has received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, two TCA nominations, as well as nominations for the Critics’ Choice Television Awards, the Teen Choice Awards and the Comedy Awards for his role on “Modern Family.” The series was nominated this year for a total of 17 Emmys.

Burrell has wrapped production on Christopher Neil’s film “Goats,” an adaptation of a story by Mark Jude Poirier, opposite Vera Farmiga, David Duchovny, Minnie Driver and Keri Russell. He will also soon be seen in “Butter,” opposite Jennifer Garner, for the Weinstein Company, playing a butter-carving champ who’s forced to step down. Most recently he was seen in “Morning Glory,” opposite Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton for Roger Michel. Burrell previously played Dr. Samson in Universal’s “The Incredible Hulk,” opposite Edward Norton and Liv Tyler for Louis Leterrier, and was in “National Treasure 2,” opposite Nicolas Cage. He starred with Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. in Steven Shainberg’s “FUR,” which premiered at the Telluride and Rome Film Festival, and was also in Nicole Holofcener’s “Friends with Money,” opposite Catherine Keener, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston.

Additional films include Finn Taylor’s romantic comedy “The Darwin Awards,” which premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, David Jacobson’s “Down in the Valley” opposite Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood, the Weitz Brothers’ “In Good Company,” Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down,” “Dawn of the Dead” (Cannes Film Festival) and Ivan Reitman’s “Evolution.”

Television credits include the FOX sitcom “Back to You,” with Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton, and CBS’ “Out of Practice,” opposite Stockard Channing and Henry Winkler.

On the stage, Burrell starred in the world premiere of Caryl Churchill’s two-hander play, “Drunk Enough to Say I Love You,” opposite Stephen Dillane at the Royal Court Theatre in London. James MacDonald directed the play. Burrell’s extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway theater credits include starring in the Signature Theater Off-Broadway production of “Burn This,” opposite Edward Norton, Catherine Keener and Dallas Roberts; playing Lord Buckingham in the Public Theater’s production of “Richard III,” opposite Peter Dinklage and directed by Peter DuBois; and Paul Weitz’s “Show People,” opposite Debra Monk and Judy Greer, directed by Peter Askin at Second Stage Theater.

Burrell splits his time between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City with his wife and daughter.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Ashland, OR
BIRTHDATE August 22

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

JULIE BOWEN
Claire on ABC's "Modern Family"

Julie Bowen is now a two-time Emmy nominee, following the sophomore season of hit series “Modern Family.”

Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Bowen caught the acting bug as a child while putting on plays with her two sisters in their backyard. She attended Brown University, where she starred in “Guys and Dolls,” “Stage Door” and “Lemon Sky.” While earning a degree in Italian Renaissance studies, she also spent a year in Florence, Italy and became fluent in Italian.

During her senior year at Brown, Bowen landed the lead role in the independent film “Five Spot Jewel,” and was featured in actor-director Ed Burns’ debut film, “No Visible Bruises.” She guest-starred on the dramatic series “Class of ‘96,” then moved to Los Angeles where, within weeks, she landed the lead in the Showtime drama “Runaway Daughters,” directed by Joe Dante.

For three seasons Bowen played Carol Vessey, the dream girl of former classmate-turned-lawyer Ed Stevens on the charming NBC series “Ed.” She then joined James Spader and William Shatner for two seasons on ABC’s “Boston Legal.” Other television credits include a recurring role as Matthew Fox’s wife on the hit ABC series “Lost,” and a guest star arc as Lisa Ferris, a cheese shop owner who seduces a younger man, on the darkly comedic Showtime series “Weeds.”

Bowen recently completed work on the feature film “Knife Fight,” opposite Rob Lowe, and was seen in the two hit summer films “Horrible Bosses” from New Line and Sony’s “Jumping the Broom.” Previous film credits include “Multiplicity” with Michael Keaton, “Crazy on the Outside” with Tim Allen, and the modern classic “Happy Gilmore” opposite Adam Sandler.

In the advertising world, Bowen has been both the face of Neutrogena and the voice of Pampers. She has also lent her support to the charitable efforts of Maxwell House and the March of Dimes.

She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Baltimore, MD
BIRTHDATE March 3

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

SARAH HYLAND
Haley on ABC's "Modern Family"

Sarah Hyland is a Native New Yorker, born to actor parents, so talent and love for the craft runs in the family. Trained in all areas of dance from the age of three and vocally trained since she was seven, Hyland is a true triple threat. She has been working in film, TV series, soaps and commercials since she was four years old.

Hyland’s first film was Howard Stern’s “Private Parts.” At the age of eight she landed the role of Molly in ABC’s “Annie,” and Young Audrey in “The Audrey Hepburn Story.” After filming “Annie,” she landed the role of Jess Pistone on “Falcone.” On stage she starred as Annie in “Annie” at Papermill Playhouse, and went on to do a series of plays and musicals Off-Broadway and regionally – “Bad Girls,” “A Little Princess” and “Dark Park of the Forest,” to name a few. She’s guest starred on episodes of “Touched by an Angel,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”

While attending the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City, Hyland created the role of Jackie Bouvier in “Grey Gardens” at Playwrights Horizons, and moved with the production to make her Broadway debut. Her most recent work includes the recurring role of Maddie Healy (Brooke Shields’ daughter) on “Lipstick Jungle” and a tour-de-force guest starring role on “Law & Order: SVU.”

This fall she will star opposite Matt Prokop in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Geek Charming.” She also recently joined the cast of the coming of age comedy “Struck by Lightening,” with Chris Colfer, Allison Janney and Christina Hendricks.

Hyland has been nominated for Breakout Talent for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Her charitable causes include being a Youth Ambassador for The Lopez Foundation, as well as Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign (spearheaded by actor Jeff Bridges).

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN New York, NY
BIRTHDATE November 24

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

RICO RODRIGUEZ
Manny on ABC's "Modern Family"

Rico Rodriguez was born in College Station, Texas, and from birth through his young boyhood was extremely shy. In 2005, at the age of six, he made the move from Texas to Los Angeles with his mom and sister, Raini, to support his sister’s dream of becoming an actress. After one year of watching her having fun and success, he enrolled in acting classes and started making a name for himself.

Rodriguez booked his first role in the video “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” followed by the roles of Chanchito in the film “Epic Movie,” a super fun role as the kid janitor in “Opposite Day,” another great part in the “The No-Sit List,” and last year a role in the compelling short film “Phillipe’s Sandwich.” Television credits include co-starring as Young Guillermo on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Cory in the House,” “ER,” “’Til Death,” “iCarly,” “Nip / Tuck,” “Surviving Suburbia” and “NCIS.” He has also has been seen in commercials for Roundtable Pizza, Time Warner Cable, Dodge, Walmart, BlueCross, Chrysler and AT&T.

Additional television appearances include guest spots on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Lopez Tonight,” ”Ellen” and “The View.” Rodriguez was asked to serve as a Red Carpet Correspondent for ABC.com’s Red Carpet coverage of the 2010 Academy Awards, and as E! Entertainment’s Orange Carpet Reporter for the 2010 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. He also appeared as the Red Carpet Correspondent for the star-studded Nickelodeon Mega-Music Fest special.

Since the premiere of “Modern Family,” Rodriguez has garnered widespread attention for his work as Manny Delgado. He received the Impact Awardfrom the National Hispanic Media Coalition, as well as being nominated as Male Break-Out Star for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Surprised to learn that he was selected as one of Entertainment Weekly’s 2010 Entertainers of the Year, he was one of five chosen entertainers to receive their own covers and was ranked No. 4 on GQ Magazine’s 25 Most Stylish Men on Television. In 2011 Rodriguez was honored to be chosen as the first minor to ever speak at the opening of the SAG Awards. Most recently he had a blast working with Kermit the Frog and friends in their soon to be released movie, “The Muppets.”

Rodriguez is grateful to be living his dream and has a very bright future.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN College Station, TX
BIRTHDATE July 31

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

NOLAN GOULD
Luke on ABC's "Modern Family"

The hilarious and loveable Nolan Gould was last seen in the 2011 summer hit, “Friends with Benefits,” where he played Justin Timberlake’s nephew, budding magician Sam the Magnificent. Gould will next be seen on the big screen in the 2013 movie “The To Do List,” starring Andy Samberg, Rachel Bilson and Bill Hader.

Twelve-year-old Gould began his career at the tender age of three doing commercials, when he fell in love with acting. His television credits include R.L. Stein’s “The Haunting Hour” and the lead role in the made-for-TV movie “Ghoul,” premiering December 2011 on Chiller Network.

In his spare time Gould keeps his uncanny comedic skills honed by performing in a weekly live improv show. He participates in a variety sports, practices parkour, loves to camp and plays the piano and drums. In addition to his many hobbies, he is a boy scout and an active Mensa member.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Columbus, GA
BIRTHDATE October 28

Modern Family

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.

ARIEL WINTER
Alex on ABC's "Modern Family"

Ariel Winter, who started her acting career at the age of four, can next be seen as the female lead of Talia in “Night of the Living Fred,” the sequel to the hit film “Fred the Movie,” as well as in “A Thousand Words,” opposite Eddie Murphy, for DreamWorks. Both films will be released in early 2012.

Most recently Winter starred as Sally in “The Chaperone,” opposite WWE star Triple H (aka Paul Michael Levesque), as the daughter of a recently released prisoner who wants to rebuild a relationship with her. She also finished a successful run in theatre, starring in the 19th Annual Young Playwrights Festival’s production of “Platform 9.” In addition she continues her voice over role as Marina the Mermaid in the animated series “Jake and Never Land Pirates” for Disney Junior.

In 2009 Winter had a recurring guest-star role on the final six episodes of the award-winning “ER.” Also in 2009 she appeared in the thriller “Duress,” opposite Martin Donovan. Other feature credits include Warner Bros.’ “Speed Racer,” “Opposite Day,” “Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega,” and a lead role in the hit thriller “One Missed Call,” in which she plays the killer. She started her motion picture career at age seven in Shane Black’s hit cult film, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” starring Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr. and Michelle Monaghan.

Previous TV guest-starring roles include “Criminal Minds,” “Crossing Jordan,” “Nip/Tuck” and “Bones.” Other voice over work includes that Gretchen on Disney Channel’s hit show, “Phineas and Ferb,” as well the hit animated film “Horton Hears a Who” and “Bambi II.”

When she’s not working, Los Angeles native Winter is an avid singer and is working on her first solo album. She has also cultivated an interest in building awareness of our environment, and is involved in such charities, organizations and campaigns as the Creative Coalition, Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, and WWE’s anti-bullying campaign, Be a Star.

Winter resides in Los Angeles with her family.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Los Angeles, CA
BIRTHDATE January 28

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.

Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and working mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor to try to get her family through each day intact. Her work life's no easier, as she struggles day to day as the least successful sales woman at the town's only surviving car dealer.

Frankie's unflappable husband, Mike, is manager at the local quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their average - yes, most definitely average - family.

Between juggling shifts and picking up fast food dinners eaten in front of the TV, Frankie and Mike raise their kids with love, humor and solid Midwestern practicality. Axl, the oldest, is a jock slacker who eats them out of house and home and walks around the house in his underwear. Then there's Sue, their extraordinarily ordinary teen daughter, who fails at just about everything she tries with great gusto. This year she's entering high school and will attempt to not only navigate the raging waters of school life but co-exist with Axl, who is not too thrilled with his little sister being at the same school. And last is Brick, their quirky fourth-grader, who reads constantly, whispers to himself and unapologetically marches to the beat of his own drummer.

But through all the madness shines a loving family, and together, the Hecks are putting THE MIDDLE on the map.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

"The Middle" was created and is executive produced by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. The series is from Warner Bros. Television.

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

PATRICIA HEATON
Frankie on ABC's "The Middle"

Patricia Heaton is perhaps best known for her role as Debra Barone on the award-winning series "Everybody Loves Raymond." She won two Emmy Awards for the role and was nominated seven times. In addition to her Emmy wins, Heaton is also the recipient of the Best Comedy Actress Award from the Viewers for Quality Television, a SAG Award and three SAG nominations in the Best Actress category for her work on "Raymond."

Heaton starred opposite Kelsey Grammer in the critically acclaimed comedy series "Back to You." She also starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film, "Front of the Class." Her other television credits include a recurring role on ABC's popular series "thirtysomething" and prominent roles in the series "Room for Two," "Someone Like Me" and "Women of the House," as well as the television films "A Town Without Christmas" and "Miracle in the Woods."

On stage, Heaton garnered praise for the role as Stella in the Second Stage production of "The Scene," by Theresa Rebeck. She received a Lortel Award nomination for her performance.

Heaton produced and starred in the TNT/FourBoys Films production, "The Engagement Ring," and also starred in the TNT/Neil Simon production of "The Goodbye Girl" and ABC's "The Path to 9/11." Her feature film credits include "Memoirs of an Invisible Man," "Beethoven," "New Age" and "Space Jam."

In addition to her acting and producing credits, Heaton is a bestselling author whose book, Motherhood and Hollywood -- How to Get a Job Like Mine, made the New York Times Bestsellers list.

In 2001 Heaton co-founded FourBoys Films, a production company which she runs with her husband, David Hunt. FourBoys' productions include "The Engagement Ring" for TNT and the documentary feature film "The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania." FourBoys Films also produced the acclaimed film "Amazing Grace," directed by Michael Apted, in conjunction with Bristol Bay Productions. Most recently FourBoys partnered with MyDamnChannel.com on the web series "Versailles," which featured Heaton as an eccentric B movie star.

Heaton lives in Los Angeles with her husband and four sons.w

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN...................Bay Village, OH
BIRTHDATE....................March 4

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

NEIL FLYNN
Mike on ABC's "The Middle"

Born on Chicago's South Side and raised in Waukegan, Illinois, Neil Flynn was the third of six children. Although he performed in plays during his school years, it wasn't until he was getting ready to graduate from Bradley University in Peoria that he began to think that performing was something he could actually do for a living.

After college, Flynn returned to Chicago and pursued a career in live theater. He appeared at the prestigious Steppenwolf and Goodman theaters, worked with Aidan Quinn ("Hamlet") and Brian Dennehy ("Galileo"), and was twice a Jefferson Award nominee. He became a mainstay at Chicago's Improv Olympic and went on to become a member of the Second City Comedy Troupe in Chicago.

Equally adept at comedy and drama, Flynn has performed a variety of roles on television series, ranging from playing Sacred Heart Hospital's menacing janitor for eight seasons on "Scrubs," "Seinfeld," "The Drew Carey Show" and "That '70s Show" to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Boston Public" and "NYPD Blue." Other TV appearances include "Arli$$," "Ellen," "Family Law" and "Smallville."

On the big screen he can be seen interrogating Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," directed by Steven Spielberg, and is also well known for playing Lindsay Lohan's dad in the hit comedy "Mean Girls." Other feature credits include "Hoot," "Home Alone 3," "The Fugitive," "Chain Reaction," "Rookie of the Year," "Baby's Day Out" and "Major League."

Flynn is a core member of the popular improvisation group Beer, Shark, Mice, which frequently performs at IO West in Hollywood.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN..................Chicago, IL
BIRTHDATE...................November 13

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

CHARLIE MCDERMOTT
Axl on ABC's "The Middle"

Charlie McDermott is a rising star who has made his presence felt on both the large and small screen.

On the big screen McDermott most recently starred in "Hot Tub Time Machine," opposite John Cusack and Chevy Chase. He was also seen alongside Laura Linney and writer/director Leland Orser in "Morning," and appeared in the critically praised "Frozen River," earning a Spirit Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The recipient of the Sundance 2008 Jury Prize for Best Dramatic Film, the movie has also been honored by the Gotham Awards, Hamburg Film Festival, National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

McDermott began his career in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village," alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt and Sigourney Weaver. Additional film credits include a supporting role in the Sundance favorite, "The Ten," alongside Jessica Alba, Adam Brody, Gretchen Mol, Oliver Platt, Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder and Liev Schreiber; "Sex Drive," opposite Seth Green and James Marsden, and the independent films "All Along" and "Disappearances."

On television he guest starred in "The Office," "Private Practice," "Parks and Recreation," PBS's Emmy Award-winning "Windy Acres" and "Medium." He also appeared in the films "Generation Gap" and "Safe Harbor" for Hallmark, as well as "Bond of Silence" for Lifetime.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN...................West Chester, PA
BIRTHDATE....................April 6

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

EDEN SHER
Sue on ABC's "The Middle"

Eden Sher lives in her hometown of Los Angeles, California with her mother, brothers and three dogs. At the young age of eight, Sher began singing in her school chorus, which led to acting in school productions. After a small appearance on "The Tonight Show," which happened to be shot at her school, she discovered that performing was indeed her passion and has continued ever since to work in commercials, television, films and on stage.

Sher was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sue Heck, at the inaugural Critics Choice Television Awards in 2011. Prior to that she was best known for her work on ABC's "Sons & Daughters." She has also starred in Starz's "Party Down," ABC Family's "The Middleman," Disney Channel's "Sonny With A Chance" and Showtime's "Weeds."

Outside of acting, Sher enjoys yoga, hiking, reading, music and volunteering. She is currently involved with an organization that promotes concerts by local musicians to raise funds for various charities. Not only does she devote her time and energy in her local community, she also promotes activism abroad and has spent two recent summers volunteering in Nicaragua to help local farmers maintain sustainable agriculture through clean water irrigation.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN..................Los Angeles, CA
BIRTHDATE...................December 26

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

ATTICUS SHAFFER
Brick on ABC's "The Middle"

Atticus Shaffer lives with his mother, Debbie, and father, Ron, along with a small menagerie of pets which include five cats, two dogs, birds, fish and a large flock of chickens.

Atticus began his acting career in late 2006 when he landed a guest starring role in the comedy series "The Class." Other television appearances followed, including "The Human Giant," "Days of Our Lives," "Out of Jimmy's Head," "Carpoolers" and "My Name is Earl." Perhaps best known for the bus stop scene he shared with Will Smith in "Hancock," Atticus' other feature film roles include "The Unborn," "An American Carol," "Leaving Barstow" and "Opposite Day." He continues work in the production of Tim Burton's newest stop motion, animated feature film, "Frankenweenie."

Among Atticus' many talents is his unique approach to comedy, which he displayed in numerous commercials, most notably with AIG, and by providing voiceovers in such feature films as "Year One" and "Subject: I Love You." He also does recurring or regular voiceover characters on series episodes of "The Penguins of Madagascar" and Disney Channel's "Fish Hooks," and did a guest character voiceover on an episode of the animated series "Thundercats." Additionally, he recently guest starred on Disney Channel's "Shake It Up."

Atticus has made talk show appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan," "The View," "Good Morning America" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" -- a fan favorite. He was selected to be a presenter for the 2011 Genesis Awards for his efforts in public awareness of the humane treatment of animals, and was invited to be the Grand Marshal of Washington, DC's 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival. He was also invited to an internship with Lego Master Builders of Florida, enabling him to spend time learning more about one of his most passionate hobbies.

Atticus continues excelling in his home education, especially as a military history buff, which he incorporates into teaching himself stop motion animation using Legos. He has become an avid "gamer" and especially enjoys video games that include history, Legos or "Star Wars."

In addition to all of this is his love for acting and his true passion for comedy. He gives much love and credit to his mom and dad for enabling him to "be himself" and have the time of his life.

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HOMETOWN...................Santa Clarita, CA
BIRTHDATE....................June 19

The Middle

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

CHRIS KATTAN
Bob on ABC's "The Middle"

Chris Kattan is best known for his many characters on "Saturday Night Live," which he joined in March 1996, completing his seventh and final season in 2003.

Most recently Kattan wrapped production on "The Last Film Festival," a comedy in which he stars opposite Leelee Sobieski, Jaqueline Bisset and the late Dennis Hopper, and "Hollywood & Wine," with Norm MacDonald, Horatio Sanz and Chazz Palminteri. He was also seen in "Scouts Honor," as well as in "Tanner Hall" and "Undead or Alive," opposite James Denton. He provided the voice for the character Polar Penguin in the animated film "Foodfight!," which also featured the voices of Eva Longoria, Charlie Sheen and Hilary Duff, starred in the Christmas special "The Year Without Santa Clause," opposite John Goodman and Ethan Suplee, the Independent Film Channel's three-part miniseries, "Bollywood Hero," in which he played himself in an otherwise fictional comedy, and the VH-1 movie "Totally Awesome," opposite Tracy Morgan and Dominique Swain.

Kattan received rave reviews for his performance in the independent romantic comedy "Adam and Steve," opposite Parker Posey, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. Other big-screen credits include "Undercover Brother," "Corky Romano," the script of which was based on a character Kattan developed, and "A Night at the Roxbury," written by Kattan and Will Ferrell and produced by Lorne Michaels and Amy Heckerling. Kattan was also seen opposite Brendan Fraser and Bridget Fonda in "Monkey Bone," and in "The House on Haunted Hill," opposite Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Ali Larter and Taye Diggs and produced by Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis.

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BIRTHDATE October 19

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Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

The Sharks are back for a third season, continuing their search to invest in the best products and businesses that America has to offer. The critically acclaimed "Shark Tank" gives budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their dreams come true, and possibly make a business deal that will make them a millionaire. Season Three continues to make TV history, with the Sharks offering over $6.2 million of their own money in investment deals to bankroll a creative array of innovative entrepreneurs. The season premiere of "Shark Tank" airs FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Billionaire Mark Cuban, owner and chairman of HDNet and outspoken owner of the 2011 NBA championship Dallas Mavericks, returns as a Shark and appears in all 13 episodes. Also, Lori Greiner, a prolific inventor of retail products and often referred to as the "Queen of QVC," will join the show as a guest Shark investor for three episodes.

Returning "Sharks" joining Cuban and Greiner are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion and branding expert Daymond John and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary. The panel of five Sharks will hear pitches of the best business and product ideas from some of America's brightest entrepreneurs, ranging from start-ups from stay-at-home moms and dads, to simple yet brilliant ideas in a wide range of areas including children's products, music, sports, automotive, and even the nightclub scene.

There will be appearances by several celebrities. Joining entrepreneurs in their pitches will be indie-pop singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and former NBA champion and Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Walton. Business experts that will provide advice by phone to the entrepreneurs include Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Jim Koch, co-founder of Samuel Adams beer. Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, appears in one of the follow-up stories, which allow viewers the opportunity to see how investments led to success.

The entrepreneurs who dare to enter the "Shark Tank" must try to convince the tough, self-made, multi-millionaire/billionaire tycoons to part with their own hard-earned cash and give them the funding they desperately need to jumpstart their business ideas. But the Sharks have a goal, too -- to get a return on their investment and own a piece of the next big business idea.

In exchange for the Sharks' cash investment, the entrepreneurs give up a percentage of their companies' equity. When the Sharks hear a great idea, they're ready to fight each other for a piece of it. If and when the Sharks are confronted with a really top-notch idea, and more than one of them want to sink their teeth into it, a war between them erupts. Then the once-desperate entrepreneur can rejoice that the Sharks find value in their product, service or business. But if the pitch is poor, the Sharks will tear into the ill-prepared presenters and pass on the idea with a simple, "I'm out!," sending them scurrying for the exit, having wasted the Sharks' precious time.

In Season One, the Sharks, using their own money, made investment commitments with entrepreneurs adding up to more than $5 million. During the show's second season, they made investment commitments totaling close to $4 million.

There were also deals that were rejected by the Sharks. Some of these turned out to be missed opportunities when the disappointed entrepreneurs defied the odds and managed to persevere with their businesses.

Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of "Shark Tank," based on the Japanese "Dragons' Den" format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is from Sony Pictures Television.

Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

BARBARA CORCORAN
"Shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank"

Barbara Corcoran's credits include straight D's in high school and college and 20 jobs by the time she'd turned 23. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country.

She borrowed $1,000 from her boyfriend and quit her job as a waitress to start a tiny real estate company in New York City. Over the next 25 years she'd parlay that $1,000 loan into a five-billion-dollar real estate business and the largest and best known brand in the business.

Corcoran is the author of If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails and Shark Tales, unlikely business books that have become national bestsellers. The books take a fresh, frank looks at how to succeed in life and business, and are as heartwarming as they are smart and motivating.

Corcoran is a motivational and inspirational speaker and is the real estate contributor for "The Today Show" on NBC.

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HOMETOWN New York, NY
BIRTHDATE March 10

Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

KEVIN HARRINGTON
"Shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank"

Kevin Harrington, chairman and founder of TVGoods, Inc., is widely acknowledged as a pioneer and principal architect of the infomercial industry.

In 1984 Harrington produced one of the industry's first 30-minute infomercials. Since then he has been involved with over 500 product launches that resulted in sales of over $4 billion worldwide, with 20 products that reached individual sales of over $100 million.

Harrington founded Quantum International, Ltd. in the mid 1980s, which merged into National Media Corporation in 1991. Under his leadership as President, National Media reached $500 million in annual sales, distributing in over 100 countries and 20 languages. This company's success has been chronicled in a case study at Harvard/MIT for over a decade.

Harrington was also CEO of several other entrepreneurial companies, including HSN Direct, a joint venture with Home Shopping Network in 1994, and Reliant International Media in 1997. Reliant International Media was sold in 2007.

Throughout his career, Harrington helped to establish two of the most important and recognized global networking associations, the Entrepreneur's Organization, or EO (formally known as the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization), and the Electronic Retailing Association, or ERA. Today the EO has 113 chapters in 38 countries and more than 924,000 members. The ERA represents the $125 billion electronic retailing industry and is comprised of over 450 member companies and subsidiaries that use the power of electronic retailing to sell directly to consumers via television, radio, Internet and wireless media in over 100 countries worldwide.

Harrington recently released a book entitled Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million-Dollar Products that chronicles his life and experiences in the DRTV industry.

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HOMETOWN Cincinnati, OH
BIRTHDATE October 15

Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

ROBERT HERJAVEC
"Shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank"

Robert Herjavec is one of North America's most recognizable business leaders. He has built and sold businesses on his way to amassing a personal fortune of over $100 million dollars. A first generation immigrant, he arrived in North America at age 8 with his parents after escaping Communist Yugoslavia. With one suitcase, little prospects, $20, no understanding of English but with unlimited dreams, Herjavec personifies the classic rags to riches immigrant story.

From delivering newspapers, waiting on tables and launching a computer company from his basement, Herjavec applied his immense energy and ambition with outstanding success. A serial entrepreneur, he has built and sold numerous companies, including a computer security company to AT&T and a technology company to Nokia for $225 million. Widely known as an entrepreneurial and motivational expert, his business advice has appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines.

Following a short retirement, Herjavec launched The Herjavec Group, now acknowledged as a leading cyber security provider - which has in a few short years grown from $400k in sales and a staff of three to a run rate of over $80 million and more than 100 people. With the aptly titled Driven, published by Harper Collins, Herjavec can now add best-selling author to his resume, as the book has been a national bestseller for several months.

Herjavec is an avid runner, most recently completing the New York City Marathon.
A single digit golfer, he has played in several charity golf tournaments, including the Wayne Gretzky Nationwide Tour Pro-Am. Most recently he has gone back to one of his first loves - motor racing - competing in the Ferrari Challenge Series across North America.

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HOMETOWN Varazdin, Croatia
BIRTHDATE September 14

Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

DAYMOND JOHN
"Shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank"

A success story, an industry leader, a young entrepreneur, a man who has reached and surpassed new heights of commercial and financial success -- just some of the classifications used to describe Daymond John. Over the last 19 years, John has evolved into one of the most successful fashion icons in business today. Known as the "Godfather of Urban Fashion," he is also regarded one of the most sought after branding experts and motivational speakers in the country.

John's creative vision helped revolutionize the sportswear industry in the 1990s. As founder, president and chief executive officer of FUBU -- "For Us, By Us" -- he created distinctive and fashionable sportswear and a host of related gear. FUBU's phenomenal success made mainstream apparel companies realize the potential for fashionable sportswear that appeals not just to trendsetting urban youth but to mainstream teens as well. In addition, John owns and operates several other clothing brands.

John was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn but spent his childhood in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens during the 1970s. An only child, he grew up in a single-parent household headed by his mother, a flight attendant for American Airlines who often held more than one job. John's first foray into the apparel market came when he wanted a tie-top hat and was put off by the price. He began making the distinctive tie-top hats in the morning and then selling them on the streets of Queens in the evening hours. He and his friend sold $800 worth of hats and realized their ideas had definite potential. They created a distinctive logo and began sewing the FUBU logo on hockey jerseys, sweatshirts and t-shirts. John lured some longtime friends into the business and asked his old neighborhood friend, L.L. Cool J., to wear a t-shirt in a photograph for a FUBU promotional campaign in 1993.

John and his mother mortgaged the home they collectively owned for $100,000 in start-up capital. Soon the home was turned into a makeshift factory and office space. FUBU officially launched in 1992 when John and his partners traveled to an industry trade show in Las Vegas. Buyers liked the distinctively cut, vibrantly-colored sportswear; John and his partners returned to Queens with $300,000 worth of orders. FUBU soon had a contract with the New York City-based department store chain Macy's, and they began expanding their line to include jeans and outerwear. A distribution deal with Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung allowed their designs to be manufactured and delivered on a massive scale. As CEO and President, John guided FUBU to a staggering $350 million in revenues in 1998, placing it in the same stratosphere as such designer sportswear labels as Donna Karan New York and Tommy Hilfiger.

In the world of marketing, John is often called a branding genius. Fortune 500 Companies flock to him for advice and consultation, so much so that he has formed a branding corporation, Shark Branding, separate from his diverse apparel businesses. Shark Branding handles the high demand for his advice on branding, product placement and marketing. John has perfected the methods to get companies, brands and products ingrained into the social consciousness. Using product integration, sponsorships and unique events, Shark Branding organically advertises products in the hottest music videos, on the most popular television shows, and with the most influential celebrities.

John's newest book, The Brand Within: How We Brand Ourselves, from Birth to the Boardroom, is the second nonfiction book in the best-selling Display of Power series. The Brand Within examines the loyalty of relationships companies seek to establish by attaching celebrities to their brands and the instantaneous impulses consumers exhibit when purchasing a product.

In his first book, Display of Power: How FUBU Changed a World of Fashion, Branding and Lifestyle, which was named one of the Best Business Books of 2007 by the Library Journal, John relays the story of his awe inspiring journey and provides a roadmap for those who aspire to succeed in business and in life.

In recognition of his contributions to fashion and the face of American business, John has been recognized as Brandweek Marketer of the Year (1999), and honored with the Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign (1999), NAACP Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1999), Crain's Business of Forty Under Forty Award (2002) and Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003). In 1999 FUBU the Collection became the first recipient of the first ESSENCE Achievement Award given to a company. In addition, FUBU was a 2007 finalist for Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.?

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HOMETOWN Hollis, Queens, NY
BIRTHDATE February 26

Shark Tank

Fridays, 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET

KEVIN O'LEARY
"Shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank"

Kevin O'Leary is opinionated, ruthless, hungers for big deals and loves to take control, yet he made his millions helping children learn how to read.

Kevin's success story starts where most entrepreneurs begin: with a big idea and zero cash. From his basement, he launched SoftKey Software Products. As sales took off, Kevin moved to headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts and went on an industry consolidating acquisition binge.

From 1995 to 1999 he bought out almost every one of his software competitors, including Mindscape, Broderbund and the Learning Company in the industry's first vicious public hostile battle. Shareholders loved his take-no-prisoners, cost cutting style and fueled him with billions to do his deals.

In 1999 Kevin sold his company to the Mattel Toy Company for a staggering 3.7 billion dollars, one of the largest deals ever done in the consumer software industry. To keep his money working hard, he took control of his wealth from his lackluster money managers and founded his own mutual fund company, O'Leary Funds. He raised hundreds of millions of dollars from investors who share his "get paid while you wait," yield oriented, value investing philosophy. He shares his tips and tribulations with a national television audience and turns the Street upside down in the process.

As a self-proclaimed "Eco-preneur," Kevin looks hardest for investments that make money - and are environmentally friendly. When he's not squeezing the market from his office in West Palm Beach, he travels the world looking for new opportunities to deploy his capital. He is a founding investor and director of Stream Global, an international business outsourcing company. He is on the investment committee of Boston's prestigious 200-year-old Hamilton Trust, and is the chairman of O'Leary Funds. He also serves on the executive board of The Richard Ivey School of Business.

Kevin escapes on weekends with his family to his luxurious cottage that spreads over prime Canadian wilderness on the shore of an ancient glacial lake.

You can follow O’Leary on Twitter at @kevinolearytv.

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HOMETOWN Montreal, Quebec, Canada
BIRTHDATE July 9

Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

Sometimes scaling back is the best way to get ahead. A legendary entrepreneur in the sports retail world, Hank Pryor (Kelsey Grammer) and his wife, Tilly, have been living the high life in New York City. That is until Hank is forced out of his CEO job and has to downsize and move his family back home to the small town of River Bend, Virginia.

A self-made man, Hank is used to being the boss. But now that he’s lost almost everything, is he up for the even bigger challenge of being a husband and father? While Tilly regrets having to leave the glitz of New York City to move back to her hometown, Hank is gung-ho to relaunch his career in the place where it all began for him. Unfortunately this also means having to spend way too much time with his brother-in-law, Grady, who delights in Hank’s recent misfortunes. Hank struggles to find common ground with his kids -- offbeat son Henry, who would rather play with action figures than toss a baseball with his dad, and daughter Maddie, a hip, New York City teen in whose eyes Hank can do no right. But every great businessman knows that the key to success is to turn setbacks into opportunities. It may take a while for this corporate giant to figure out how to mingle with the little people -- like his family -- but Hank’s up for the challenge, a man who feels he is destined to return to greatness. And he is. It’s just not the greatness he imagined.

Starring Kelsey Grammer, this hilarious family comedy mixes genuine, heart-warming moments with Grammer’s trademark blustery humor. The series is written by “Everybody Loves Raymond’s” three-time Emmy Award-winning Tucker Cawley, and co-executive produced by Grammer along with Mike Clements (“The Life & Times of Tim”) and Emmy Award-winning producer Tom Werner (“The Cosby Show,” “Roseanne,” “Grace Under Fire”).

“Hank” stars Kelsey Grammer as Hank Pryor, Melinda McGraw as Tilly Pryor, David Koechner as Grady Funk, Jordan Hinson as Maddie Pryor, and Nathan Gamble as Henry Pryor.

“Hank” is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with McMonkey Inc., Grammnet Productions, Werner Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. It is written by Tucker Cawley. Tom Werner, Tucker Cawley, Kelsey Grammer and Mike Clements serve as executive producers.

Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

KELSEY GRAMMER
Hank Pryor on ABC's "Hank"

Kelsey Grammer has excelled at the highest level in theatre, television and film as an actor, producer, executive producer and director.

Grammer began acting in plays at Pine Crest Preparatory School in Fort Lauderdale, where his teenage stage success inspired him to apply to Julliard, where he was accepted. He developed an interest in Shakespeare and began his professional acting career at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. He continued in regional theatre, and finally made his way to New York with roles in the off-Broadway productions "Sunday in the Park with George," " A Month in the Country" and the Obie Award-winning "Quartermaine's Terms." He scored on Broadway in "Macbeth" and "Othello."

Before long Grammer was cast in two TV miniseries, first as Stephen Smith in "Kennedy" (NBC, 1983), and next as Lieutenant Stewart in "George Washington" (CBS, 1984). Then, an initial guest-starring role as Dr. Frasier Crane on "Cheers" developed into the cornerstone of actor's career. He continued playing the celebrated character in two different television series ("Frasier" and "Cheers") over the span of 20 years, tying the record for longest-running television character. This fall Grammer stars in and serves as executive producer of the ABC comedy "Hank."

Portraying Crane, Grammer won four Emmys, two Golden Globes and a SAG Award, and received an unparalleled 16 Emmy nominations, eight Golden Globe nominations and 16 SAG nominations.

In his latest film project, a remake of "Fame," he stars as the orchestra maestro at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts. His upcoming releases include the comedy "Crazy on the Outside" and the animated feature "Bunyan and Babe," an independent film based on the popular American folktale of the same name.

Fifteen years ago, Grammer created Grammnet, a TV production company which has produced such hit television shows as the Emmy-winning "Medium" for NBC and "The Game" and "Girlfriends" for CW. Other Grammnet producing credits include the NBC productions "The Innocent," "Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny," "Fired Up," "In Laws" and "Gary the Rat." For FOX, he starred in and produced "Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show." Most recently he took on the roles of director and executive producer on the just-finished comedy pilot, "Alligator Point," for Lifetime Channel.

Grammer has directed single episodes of "Everybody Hates Chris," "My Ex Life" and "Out of Practice." He has also directed several episodes of "Frasier," one of which earned him a DGA nomination

Also accomplished as a voice-over artist, Grammer plays the character Sideshow Bob on "The Simpsons," for which he won an Emmy in 2006. He has also lent his voice to the feature films "Toy Story 2," "Anastasia" and "Teacher's Pet," to the television series "Father of the Pride" and "Gary the Rat," and to the Emmy-nominated "Animal Farm" for TNT.

Other acting credits include Vivendi Universal's "An American Carol," Disney's "Swing Vote," FOX's blockbuster hit "X-Men: The Last Stand," FOX's "Back to You" -- in which he also served as executive producer -- "A Christmas Carol" for NBC, "Benedict Arnold" for A&E, "Mr. St. Nick" for ABC's Hallmark Hall of Fame, "Fifteen Minutes" for New Line Cinema, "Down Periscope" for 20th Century Fox and "Even Money" for Yari Film Group.

Grammer returned to the stage and received critical acclaim as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady." He also performed the title role in "Richard II" and Lucio in "Measure for Measure" at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

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HOMETOWN St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
BIRTHDATE February 21

Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

MELINDA MCGRAW
Tilly Pryor on ABC’s “HANK”

Raised in Massachusetts within a highly artistic family, Melinda McGraw quickly discovered her passion for the arts and, most specifically, acting. She was a member of the Boston Children’s Theater and continued on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, alongside Clive Owen, Ralph Fiennes and many other notable talents. After graduating, she remained in England performing in such theatre productions as “Twelfth Night,” “El Cid,” “The Foreigner” and “Don Carlos” (directed by Nicolas Hytner).

Upon returning to the United States in 1990, McGraw launched a successful film and television career, working with directors as diverse as Kevin Spacey, Christopher Nolan, James Burrows, Betty Thomas, Peter Tolan and Harold Ramis -- and opposite such actors as John Cleese, Kathleen Turner, John Goodman, Alan Alda, Olympia Dukakis and Gary Oldman. She is perhaps best known as Melissa Scully on “The X-Files,” Commissioner Gordon’s wife, Barbara, in “The Dark Knight” and Bobbie Barrett in “Mad Men.”

In her impressive television career, McGraw has made regular and recurring appearances on “Mad Men,” “Journeyman,” “The West Wing,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Inconceivable,” “Center of the Universe,” “The District,” “My Adventures in Television,” “Skin,” “Living in Captivity,” “Pursuit of Happiness,” “The X-Files,” “The Commish” and “The Human Factor.” She has also appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Saving Grace,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Mad About You,” “Larry Sanders” and “Seinfeld.”

In addition to television, she appeared in the films “Meeting Spencer,” “Skateland,” “Weather Girl,” “The Dark Knight,” “Wrongfully Accused,” “Nutty Professor: The Klumps” and “Albino Alligator.”

A woman of many talents, McGraw is also a writer, and is published in a book of essays about personal struggles entitled “Note to Self” (Simon & Schuster). She sings and tours with the band JAMBO, playing original American Roots music for young children. She lives in California with her husband, a composer, and their young daughter.

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HOMETOWN Nicosia, Cyprus
BIRTHDATE October 25

Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

DAVID KOECHNER
Grady Funk on ABC’s “Hank”

Actor, writer and producer David Koechner grew up in Tipton, Missouri working for his father in the family’s turkey coop manufacturing business. He studied political science at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and then transferred to the University of Missouri. After college Koechner moved to Chicago, where he studied improvisation at the IO (formerly the ImprovOlympic) with Del Close and Charna Halpern. He went on to become an ensemble member of Second City Northwest.

From there, Koechner spent one season on the cast of “Saturday Night Live” before moving to Los Angeles, where he landed guest appearances on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Reno 911” and played a recurring character on “Still Standing.” He co-starred in such indie films as “Dill Scallion,”
Wakin’ Up in Reno,” “Dropping Out” and “Run Ronnie Run,” while turning in solid performances in studio comedies like “Out Cold,” “My Boss' Daughter” and “A Guy Thing.”  Concurrently, Koechner, along with Dave “Gruber” Allen, developed and performed “The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show” on stage at Club Largo in Los Angeles, which later became a Comedy Central series.

Koechner’s first major film break came when he was cast as Champ Kind in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”  Since then he has been seen in a variety of studio and independent films, inlcuding “Daltry Calhoun” and “The Dukes of Hazzard with Johnny Knoxville,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Waiting,” “Let’s Go to Prison,” “Snakes on a Plane,” the animated feature “Barnyard,” the family film “Yours, Mine and Ours,” the critically acclaimed “Thank You for Smoking,” opposite Aaron Eckhart and Maria Bello, “Semi-Pro” and “Get Smart.”  He recently starred in the Fox Atomic comedy “The Comebacks.”Koechner can be spotted in cameo roles in “The 40 Year Old Virgin,” “Balls of Fury,” “Reno 911!,” “Miami” and “Sex Drive.” He continues to play the recurring character Todd Packer on NBC’s “The Office” as well. Upcoming features include “The Perfect Game,” “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard,” “Tenure,” “My One and Only” and “Extract.” He resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and four children.

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HOMETOWN Tipton, MO
BIRTHDATE August 24

Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

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Hank

Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET

NATHAN GAMBLE
Henry Pryor on ABC’s “Hank”

At only ten years old, Nathan Gamble has already established an impressive career in television and film. His introduction into the entertainment business came when he played the role of Mike, Brad Pitt’s son, in the Golden Globe-winning picture “Babel.” “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu discovered Nathan after a nationwide search encompassing more than 20,000 young boys, all eager to play the part.

Nathan’s career soon took off, as he appeared in the feature “Marley & Me,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, the blockbuster hit “The Dark Knight,” directed by Christopher Nolan, in Stephen King’s “The Mist,” opposite Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden and directed by Frank Darabont, and in the 3-D feature “The Hole” for Bold Films.

His television credits include the CW series “Runaway,” as Donnie Wahlberg’s son, and the pilot “Captain Cook’s Extraordinary Atlas,” directed by Tommy Schlamme for ABC. Nathan has also had guest appearances on “Ghost Whisperer,” “CSI,” “Without a Trace” and “House, MD.”

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Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

Courteney Cox stars as Jules Cobb in her Golden Globe®-nominated role as a divorced mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life’s next chapter. Along for the journey is her college-aged son, her ex-husband, her boyfriend/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.

This season Jules and "the cul de sac crew" find themselves involved in everything from weddings to babies and everything in between. Grayson builds up the courage to finally ask Jules to marry him and, while all seems good with their relationship, the pitter patter of little feet throws everything – and everyone -- for a loop. Meanwhile, Bobby seems to have found love with his girlfriend, Angie (Sarah Chalke), Laurie is focused on a new business venture decorating crazy cakes, Travis has to deal with some unexpected challenges while away at college (his doctor makes him wear a helmet!), and Andy leads the entire gang on an all-out war against the neighborhood punks.

"Cougar Town" stars Courteney Cox as Jules, Christa Miller as Ellie, Busy Philipps as Laurie, Dan Byrd as Travis, Josh Hopkins as Grayson, Ian Gomez as Andy and Brian Van Holt as Bobby.

Bill Lawrence ("Scrubs," "Spin City") serves as executive producer/writer/director, Kevin Biegel ("Scrubs") is executive producer/writer, and Courteney Cox and David Arquette are executive producers. "Cougar Town" was co-created by Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel and is produced by ABC Studios.

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

COURTENEY COX
Jules on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Courteney Cox gained overnight fame as neurotic yet loveable Monica Gellar on the Emmy® Award-winning comedy "Friends." She teams with "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence on the ABC comedy "Cougar Town." They will serve as executive producers through their companies, Coquette and Doozer, respectively.

Cox starred in the feature film "Scream 4," the latest installment from Wes Craven's successful horror/comedy franchise. She was seen in Disney's family comedy "Bedtime Stories," opposite Adam Sandler. On television she created, starred, and produced in FX's "Dirt." In 2008 she made the natural segue from producing to directing on the drama "Monday Before Thanksgiving," for Glamour's Reel Moments Project, a series of three short films based on real women's stories written by Glamour readers. The project benefits a women's program for FilmAid International, an organization that uses the power of film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of women around the world.

In 2004 Cox and husband David Arquette established their own production company, Coquette. Projects have included "Dirt," the interior design show for cable's WE (Women's Entertainment) Network entitled "Mix It Up," the comedy "Daisy Does America" for TBS, and "The Tripper," a horror film written and directed by Arquette.

Cox made her acting debut in 1984 on the daytime soap "As the World Turns," and later that year was cast by Brian de Palma for Bruce Springsteen's video, "Dancing in the Dark." She landed her first well known work as an actress in 1987 when she was cast as the bright, perky girlfriend of Michael J. Fox on "Family Ties." Following the series, she appeared in several feature films, including the box-office success "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," opposite Jim Carrey.

Cox became a household name with the launch of the hit television series "Friends." The show garnered Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from 1999-2004. In 1996 Cox starred in Wes Craven's horror/comedy "Scream," which grossed over $100 million at the box office. She went on to reprise her role two additional times for the "Scream" trilogy. Additional film credits include "3000 Miles to Graceland," "Mr. Destiny," "Cocoon: The Return," "Zoom," "November," "The Longest Yard" and "Barnyard."

In addition to her work in front and behind the camera, Cox is also the face of the Avon Fragrance.

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HOMETOWN Birmingham, AL
BIRTHDAY June 15

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

BUSY PHILIPPS
Laurie on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Born in Oak Park, Illinois and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, actress Busy Philipps has known she wanted to act for as long as she can remember. At 18 she moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University and pursue acting as a career.

With her memorable performance as tough but sympathetic rebel teen Kim Kelly in the critically praised series "Freaks and Geeks," from Judd Apatow and Paul Feig, Philipps crafted one of the most compelling young characters in contemporary television. She went on to play roles in such features as "Anatomy of a Hate Crime," "The Smokers" and "Home Room." After roles on "Dawson's Creek" and "Undeclared," in 2004 she took a lead in the Shawn and Marlon Wayans comedy, "White Chicks." In 2006 she starred in the UPN sitcom "Love, Inc.," from "Friends" showrunner Adam Chase. Next, she joined the cast of "ER" for one season as the devout Christian med-student, Hope Bobeck. While eight months pregnant with her first child in summer of 2008, she filmed a five-episode arc on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Philipps has also been seen in standout roles in the films "Made of Honor," "He’s Just Not That Into You" and most recently in "I Just Don’t Know How She Does It," opposite Sarah Jessica Parker.
           
Philipps was married to screenwriter Marc Silverstein ("Never Been Kissed," "He’s Just Not That Into You") in June 2007 in a surprise ceremony. Friends and family were shocked when, thinking they’d been invited to a birthday party, Philipps showed up in a wedding dress and the couple married on the spot. They have one child, Birdie Leigh Silverstein, born August 13, 2008.

HOMETOWN Oak Park, IL
BIRTHDAY June 25

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

DAN BYRD
Travis on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Dan Byrd has quickly established himself as a highly sought-after young actor in film and television. In his latest film project, Byrd is receiving accolades for his role in the independent coming-of-age drama "Norman," opposite Emily VanCamp and Adam Goldberg.

Byrd recently started in the Screen Gems' comedic retelling of The Scarlett Letter, "Easy A," opposite Emma Stone and Amanda Bynes. He got his big break starring alongside Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray in the Warner Bros. teen romantic comedy, "A Cinderella Story." Additional feature film credits include Universal Pictures' "Lonely Hearts," opposite John Travolta, FOX Searchlight's "The Hills Have Eyes" and "28 Days," opposite Sandra Bullock.

Byrd had a memorable arc as Sylar's (Zachary Quinto) protégé apprentice, Luke, on NBC's hit drama "Heroes." Last year he starred on the short lived but critically acclaimed CW series "Aliens in America." Other television credits include the CBS drama "Clubhouse," the lead role in the TNT miniseries "Salem's Lot," with Rob Lowe, Sci-Fi Channel's miniseries "Firestarter 2: Rekindled," with Dennis Hopper, and the Lifetime Original Movie "Just Ask My Children," starring Virginia Madsen. He also made guest appearances on "Suburgatory," "Joan of Arcadia," "The Guardian," "Boomtown," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Judging Amy" and "State of Grace."

Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Byrd began acting at age eight. Prior to his breakout in Hollywood, he developed his craft and performed in numerous theatrical productions in Atlanta. He gained respect and acclaim in Hollywood, receiving the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Lifetime's "Any Day Now" at the 21st Annual Young Artists Awards, as well as the award for Best Actor in a Feature Film for "The First of May" at the Burbank International Children's Film Festival.

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HOMETOWN Los Angeles, CA
BIRTHDATE November 20

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

CHRISTA MILLER
Ellie on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Christa Miller was introduced to the entertainment world at a very young age. As a toddler, she was photographed by the acclaimed Francesco Scavullo for an Ivory Snow ad with her mother, and, at the age of three, appeared on the cover of Redbook. She also appeared in national magazines while working steadily in Europe and Japan. She landed her first commercial (for Polaroid) at age 16.

Miller’s first role on television was in "Kate & Allie," which starred her real-life aunt, Susan Saint James. She appeared in episodes of "Northern Exposure," "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Party of Five" and "Seinfeld." She had a major role on "The Drew Carey Show" from 1995-2002 as Kate O’Brien, and was the voice of Cleopatra in the short-lived animated show "Clone High." Her film credits include "Deceived" and "Love and Happiness." She also starred with Kellie Martin in the acclaimed made-for-television movie, "A Friend to Die For."

In 2001 Miller's husband, writer-producer Bill Lawrence, conceived the comedy-drama "Scrubs." Miller was given a guest role as Jordan Sullivan, the bitter ex-wife to Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley). Originally the character was intended to appear in only one episode, but in Season Two the role became recurring. Miller also had a leading role in the 2008 TV miniseries "The Andromeda Strain."

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HOMETOWN New York, NY
BIRTHDAY May 28

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

JOSH HOPKINS
Grayson on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Hopkins stars in ABC's comedy series "Cougar Town," opposite Courteney Cox.

Hopkins was seen in the feature film "Lebanon" and as Dr. Noah Barnes on the ABC drama "Private Practice." He also appeared on "CSI: Miami" and in the film "Pretty Ugly People." Prior to that, he appeared in the CBS drama "Swingtown."

Hopkins made his debut as a season regular on FOX's critically acclaimed series, "Ally McBeal," portraying Raymond Milberry, a rival lawyer and potential love interest to Calista Flockhart. Additional television credits include "Ghost Whisperer," ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," the CBS drama "Surrender, Dorothy," with Diane Keaton, the CBS miniseries "Robert Ludlum's Covert One: The Hades Factor," the TNT original movie "Pirates of Silicon Valley," opposite Noah Wyle and Anthony Michael Hall, FOX's "New York Undercover," the WB's "Jack & Jill" and "Kate Brasher." In addition Hopkins starred opposite Rebecca Romijn in the WB romantic comedy, "Pepper Dennis."

Hopkins was also seen in the independent film "Insatiable," co-starring Sean Patrick Flannery and Michael Biehn, directed by Chack Konzelman and Cary Solomon. Prior to that, he starred in the film "One Eyed King," with William Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri and Armand Assante. Other feature film credits include "The Perfect Storm," in which he portrayed helicopter pilot Darryl Ennis, "Love & Sex," opposite Famke Janssen, "G.I. Jane" and "Paulie."

Son of former representative Larry Hopkins, Josh grew up in Lexington, Kentucky and attended Auburn University.

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HOMETOWN Lexington, KY
BIRTHDAY 9/12

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

IAN GOMEZ
Andy on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Ian Gomez is a familiar face to film and television audiences. He was seen in the multi-camera Lifetime comedy, "Rita Rocks," and in the ABC single-camera sitcom "Jake in Progress." He starred as the popular character Javier on the series "Felicity," as the shameless self-promoter Larry Almada on "The Drew Carey Show," and as Danny Sanchez on "The Norm Show." Gomez has also starred in such feature films as "Larry Crowne," "My Life in Ruins, "I Hate Valentine's Day," "Connie and Carla," "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," "Chasing Papi" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Gomez's decision to focus on acting began when he was a member of the famed Second City comedy group, where he spent seven years. He made weekly appearances at Chicago's Improv Olympics, developing his improvisational skills which he showcased when he guest starred on the hit improv series, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Other television credits include guest starring roles on "George Lopez," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "NYPD Blue," "Murphy Brown" and the television movie "Get a Clue."

A self-proclaimed Russian-Puerto Rican-Jewish Greek Orthodox born and raised in Manhattan, Gomez credits diversity as a key to his success. He is married to another Second City alum, actress Nia Vardolos, acclaimed for her feature film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," which was based on the couple's wedding and Gomez's introduction to his wife's family.

He, his wife, and their daughter make their home in Los Angeles.

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HOMETOWN: New York, NY
BIRTHDAY December 27

Cougar Town

Season premieres Tuesday,
February 14 at 8:30 p.m., ET

BRIAN VAN HOLT
Bobby on ABC's "Cougar Town"

Brian Van Holt starred in the critically-acclaimed HBO series "John from Cincinnati," created by David Milch, portraying the lead role of Butchie, a heroin-addicted surfer at the center of a dysfunctional family living in Imperial Beach, California.

Van Holt’s many feature film credits include Ridley Scott’s "Black Hawk Down," as Task Force Ranger Jeff Struecker, who led the convoy to a fallen soldier in Mogadishu, Somalia; he starred with Nicholas Cage in "Windtalkers" as a U.S. Marine officer assigned to protect a Navajo code-talker in World War II; he was the enigmatic soldier Dunbar, opposite John Travolta and Sam Jackson, in "Basic," directed by John McTiernan; he then segued to "Swat," with Colin Farrell and Sam Jackson, for director Clark Johnson; in "Confidence" Van Holt worked with director Jamie Foley and actors Dustin Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Ed Burns, portraying one of a group of conmen swindling money from a wealthy eccentric; and he starred alongside Tommy Lee Jones in "Man of the House," portraying an FBI agent assigned to protect a sorority house of local college cheerleaders.

Van Holt was born in the Midwest in Waukegan, Illinois and moved to California at a young age, growing up in Huntington Beach. He currently resides in Venice Beach, California.

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BIRTHDAY July 6

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SEASON TWO OF "V" WILL PREMIERE JANUARY 4, 2011, ON ABC

"V," the thrilling drama series about the world's first alien encounter that captivated viewers last season, will make its highly-anticipated season premiere on TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Simultaneously appearing over every major city in the world, the Visitors (or V's) arrived offering us the wonders of their technology and promoting peace. While the world quickly embraced the V's as saviors, an FBI Counter Terrorist Agent, and others making up the resistance group called The Fifth Column, quickly discovered that the Visitors are not who they said they were. Will humanity stop being fooled and realize the Visitors true intentions before it becomes too late and they take over Earth?

"V," which received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series, stood as television's No. 1 new drama during the 09-10 TV season in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic, delivering substantial year-to-year improvement in both of its Tuesday time periods (8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.). "V" finished No. 1 in both time periods among key Men (M18-34/M18-49).

Season Two will feature more character and lizard reveals, more details about the V's mythology, while along the way featuring even more action and more plot twists. Viewers can expect a roller coaster ride week to week.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker. New recurring stars for this season include Jane Badler as Diana, Oded Fehr as Eli Cohn, Jay Karnes as Chris Bolling and Bret Harrison as Dr. Sidney Miller.

"V" is produced by HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television. The executive producers are Scott Rosenbaum, Steve Pearlman and Jace Hall.

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ELIZABETH MITCHELL
Erica Evans on ABC's "V"

Along with starring as Juliet on "Lost," Elizabeth Mitchell also appeared as Mrs. Claus to Tim Allen in the last two installments of "The Santa Clause" trilogy; time-traveled alongside the likes of Dennis Quaid in "Frequency"; and played the girlfriend to Angelina Jolie in her portrayal of supermodel "Gia" for the Golden Globe-winning telefilm.

Mitchell's additional credits include Neil LaBute's "Nurse Betty," opposite Renée Zellweger, a recurring role as Dr. Kim Legaspi on "ER," Wayne Kramer's "Running Scared," co-starring Paul Walker, "The Lyons Den," with Rob Lowe, and the BBC series "Man and Boy," opposite Ioan Gruffudd. Further solidifying her course on the fast-track was her role opposite Barry Pepper as Teresa Earnhardt in the ESPN original telefilm "3: The Dale Earnhardt Story."

Born in Los Angeles and raised in Dallas, Mitchell transitioned from a performing arts high school to a BFA degree in acting. She further honed her craft at the renowned Dallas Theatre Company. Her stage credits include productions of "As You Like It," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "Chicago."

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MORRIS CHESTNUT
Ryan Nichols on ABC's "V"

A captivating and charismatic performer, Morris Chestnut first garnered audience attention as Ricky in the critically-acclaimed "Boyz in the Hood," a role in which he portrayed a high school running back using his football skills to escape his South Central Los Angeles neighborhood. He followed that with a challenging lead role as one of the Arkansas Nine high school students in the civil rights television drama, "The Ernest Green Story."

Those two pivotal roles led Chestnut to roles in such feature films as "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory," "G. I. Jane" and "Half Past Dead." His career has steadily continued with appearances in numerous romantic comedies, including "The Brothers," "Two Can Play That Game," "Breakin' All the Rules" and "The Best Man," for which he received an NAACP nomination. He was also seen in "Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid" and the highly-regarded "Ladder 49" for director Jay Russell.

A Los Angeles native, Chestnut spent time in the banking industry following high school. His career in finance included stints as a teller. It was during junior college in Long Beach that he saw a friend in a play, which sparked his interest in the performing arts. The following semester he took courses in acting and began to earnestly pursue the profession.

He studied in the Marla Gibbs Acting School in Hollywood, landed an agent and started auditioning for such television shows as "A Different World" and "Freddie's Nightmares," as well as for independent films. Following his seminal role in "Boyz in the Hood," Chestnut landed a role in the sitcom "Out All Night," starring Patti LaBelle, and appeared in commercials for such companies as McDonalds and Champs Sporting Goods.

Most recently Chestnut was seen in the No. 1 box office comedy hit, "The Game Plan," opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He also starred in the romantic comedy feature "The Perfect Holiday," opposite Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union, and completed filming "Not Easily Broken," opposite Jennifer Lewis and Taraji Henson, on which he also served as producer.

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HOMETOWN Los Angeles, CA
BIRTHDATE January 1

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JOEL GRETSCH
Father Jack on ABC's "V"

Joel Gretsch is best known for his work playing Tom Baldwin on the TV series "The 4400." Audiences were first introduced to his talent when he received rave reviews for his major motion picture debut, his portrayal of Bobby Jones for director Robert Redford in "The Legend of Bagger Vance," starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron.

In 2002 Gretsch was featured alongside Tom Cruise in the Steven Spielberg film "Minority Report." He also starred opposite Kevin Klein in "The Emperor's Club" and in the Steven Spielberg-produced, Emmy®-award winning miniseries, "Taken."

Most recently appearing in "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," "Saving Grace" and "Push," Gretsch can also be seen in the series "United States of Tara," opposite Toni Collette, as well as the feature "Shrink," alongside Kevin Spacey. In addition he has appeared in such television shows as "CSI: Miami," "Law & Order," "Burn Notice" and "Journeyman."

A Minnesota native, Gretsch studied acting at the renowned Guthrie Theatre for six months prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1989. He made his professional debut in a small production of "Tartuffe," and subsequently starred as the title character in John Patrick Shanley's West Coast production of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea."

Gretsch studies in Los Angeles with Larry Moss, who also works with Hilary Swank and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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BIRTHDATE December 20

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LOGAN HUFFMAN
Tyler Evans on ABC's "V"

Born as a triplet in 1989, Logan Huffman was special from the beginning. His parents were a solid Midwestern couple who instilled a strong work ethic in him. At 16 he restored his first car -- a '56 Mercury, which he then sold to pay for acting lessons.

Huffman entered the Gattelypoole Acting Intensive hosted at Northern Illinois University to study with Master Meisner teacher Katherine Gattely. Excelling quickly, he moved to New York at 17 to start pursuing his dreams.

A few months later, he got a small part in "Lymelife," the critically acclaimed indie film starring Emma Roberts, followed soon after by a lead part in Rosie O'Donnell's movie of the week, "AMERICA."

Then ABC's "V" came calling... and Huffman is a firm believer in UFO'S!

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HOMETOWN Indianapolis, IN
BIRTHDATE December 22

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LAURA VANDERVOORT
Lisa on ABC's "V"

Laura Vandervoort most recently starred as the Supergirl/Kara Kent on "Smallville." As Supergirl, Clark Kent's cousin, Vandervoort got to show off both her incredible acting and martial arts skills. She can also be seen in the sequel to 2005's successful "Into the Blue," "Into the Blue 2: The Reef" in 2010, shot in Hawaii and opposite Chris Carmack and Audrina Patridge.

In 2006 Vandervoort shot her first feature film, "The Lookout," opposite Jeff Daniels, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mathew Goode and Isla Fisher. She got her big break at age 19 when she landed the lead role of Sadie Harrison on the CTV TV series "Instant Star," which ran for four seasons and was extremely popular in Canada.

Vandervoort began acting at the age of 13 -- she had always been an entertainer, putting on shows for family and friends. But what triggered her interest in the arts was the film "My Girl," which she received from her aunt at a very young age, and after watching it realized that acting was what was inside her.

Some of her other credits include "CSI," "The Dresden Files," "Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire," "Alley Cats Strike," "Mutant X," "Prom Queen" and "Twice in a Lifetime."

A tomboy for years, Vandervoort loves most sports, especially soccer, karate, basketball, tennis, gymnastics and baseball. Entering karate at age seven, she found herself with a second degree Black Belt at by 16. She currently divides her time between Los Angeles and her native Canada.

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BIRTHDATE September 22

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MORENA BACCARIN
Anna on ABC's "V"

Brazilian born actress Morena Baccarin trained at the prestigious Juilliard School. On "V," she plays Anna, the leader of the Visitors.

Baccarin is well known for being cast by writer/director Joss Whedon in his critically acclaimed series "Firefly," as well as its big-screen adaptation, "Serenity." Other television work includes recurring roles on "The O.C.," "Kitchen Confidential," "How I Met Your Mother," "Las Vegas," and starring in the cable series "Heartland."

Past theatre credits include "Our House," directed by Michael Mayer, written by Theresa Rebeck, at Playwright's Horizons Theatre; "The Seagull" at the McCarter Theatre; and the independent features "Perfume," "Way Off Broadway" and "Roger Dodger." Next year Baccarin can be seen in the feature "Stolen," opposite Josh Lucas and John Hamm.

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HOMETOWN Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BIRTHDATE June 2

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SCOTT WOLF
Chad Decker on ABC's "V"

Scott Wolf is an acclaimed actor of stage and screen, and beloved by audiences for his performances in several landmark TV series.

Perhaps best known as "Bailey Salinger," a character he portrayed from 1994-2000 on the award-winning drama "Party of Five," Wolf has been a mainstay on television for more than a decade, including a starring role in the critically acclaimed drama "Everwood," opposite Treat Williams.

On screen Wolf's diverse credits include "Emmett's Mark," opposite Gabriel Byrne, "Go," "The Evening Star," opposite Juliette Lewis and Shirley MacLaine, and "White Squall," with Jeff Bridges and Ryan Phillippe.

In addition to his extensive work on screen and TV, Wolf's prestigious stage work includes the Tony Award-winning "Side Man," Lincoln Center's production of "Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme," and three seasons at the prestigious Williamstown Theater Festival.

Wolf currently resides in Park City, Utah with his wife, Kelley.

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HOMETOWN West Orange, NJ
BIRTHDATE June 4

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