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 "Detroit 1-8-7" ABC New Drama Series |
 Executive Session |
 "Mr. Sunshine" ABC New Comedy Series |
 "Body of Proof" ABC New Drama Series |
 "My Generation" ABC New Drama Series |
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 "No Ordinary Family" ABC New Drama Series |
 "The Whole Truth" ABC New Drama Series |
 Coffee with "Modern Family" Emmy Nominated ABC Comedy Series |
 "Better With You" ABC New Comedy Series |
 "Secret Millionaire" ABC New Alternative Series |
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 "Happy Endings" ABC New Comedy Series |
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 What does it take to be a detective in one of America's toughest cities? Follow one homicide unit as Detroit's finest reveal the crisis and revelation, heartbreak and heroism that characterize these inner city cops in this series shot entirely in Detroit, Michigan, which premieres Tuesday, September 21, on the ABC Television Network. There's the damaged but driven Detective Louis Fitch, a wily homicide vet who is the most respected -- and most misunderstood -- man in the division; Detective Damon Washington, Fitch's new partner, who finds the first day on the job is a trial by fire, complicated by the imminent birth of his first child; Detective Ariana Sanchez, sexy, edgy and beautiful, who has emerged from a rough background to become a rising star in the department; narcotics undercover cop John Stone, a streetwise smooth talker, clever and quick with a smile made for the movies, who is teamed with Sanchez -- a combustible pairing rife with conflict and sexual tension; Sergeant Jesse Longford, a 30-year veteran and sage of the department struggling with his impending retirement from the force and the city he loves, who, together with his partner, Detective Vikram Mahajan -- a fully Americanized son of Indian immigrants -- form an amusing mismatch of experience and enthusiasm, intellect and instinct, old school and new world, but whose combined skills have never encountered a case that couldn't be cleared; and all are headed by Lieutenant Maureen Mason, a strong-willed single mom struggling to balance home and work. The unit works with the primary medical examiner, Dr. Abbey Ward, who has an unusual hobby in her off-hours-roller derby. The men and women of Detroit Homicide are as smart and tough as they come. They have to be, as they struggle with their own inner demons, using only their sharp sense of humor to keep them grounded while working the neighborhoods of the historic Motor City. "Detroit 1-8-7" stars Michael Imperioli ("The Sopranos," "Life on Mars") as Detective Louis Fitch, James McDaniel ("NYPD Blue") as Sergeant Jesse Longford, Aisha Hinds ("True Blood") as Lieutenant Maureen Mason, D.J. Cotrona ("Windfall") as Detective John Stone, Jon Michael Hill (Broadway's "Superior Donuts") as Detective Damon Washington, Shaun Majumder ("24,""Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle") as Detective Vikram Mahajan, Natalie Martinez ("Death Race") as Detective Ariana Sanchez and Erin Cummings ("Mad Men") as Dr. Abbey Ward. David Zabel ("ER"), Jason Richman ("Swing Vote"), Kevin Hooks ("Prison Break"), David Hoberman ("The Proposal") and Todd Lieberman ("The Proposal") are executive producers. "Detroit 1-8-7" is a production of ABC Studios. |
DAVID ZABEL, executive producer JASON RICHMAN, executive producer KEVIN HOOKS, executive producer DAVID HOBERMAN, executive producer TODD LIEBERMAN, executive producer |
 MICHAEL IMPERIOLI Michael Imperioli, acclaimed actor, writer and producer, has established a successful career in both television and film. Most recently he starred in the indie horror movie "Foreclosure," which is scheduled for release in 2011. He also recently starred as Detective Ray Carling on ABC's critically acclaimed drama series, "Life on Mars," during the 2008-2009 Season. Imperioli is best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on the acclaimed series "The Sopranos," which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Emmy® Award, five Emmy nominations, as well as numerous Golden Globe and SAG nominations. In addition to his role as a cast member, Imperioli wrote five episodes of the show. He also had a star turn on the right side of the law as a detective in the acclaimed series "Law & Order," and was the voice of Frankie in the DreamWorks Academy Award-nominated "Shark Tale." "The Hungry Ghosts," a New York City-based feature which Imperioli wrote and directed, was released in 2009. In December 2009, he starred in Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones," based on the bestselling book, opposite Rachel Weiz and Mark Wahlberg. Imperioli first came to the public's attention as Spider in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas." In his more than 30 film roles, he has worked with such acclaimed directors as Spike Lee on "Jungle Fever," "Malcolm X," "Clockers," "Girl 6" and "Summer of Sam"; the Hughes Brothers on "Dead Presidents," and with Nancy Savoca on "Household Saints." Other credits include Campbell Scott's "Hamlet," Peter Mattei's "Love in the Time of Money," Gary Winnick's "Sweet Nothing" and the comedy "My Baby's Daddy." As a writer, Imperioli has done work for Dimension on "King Suckerman" and penned the screen adaptation of Mario Puzo's "Omerta" for Miramax. He also wrote and executive-produced "Summer of Sam." PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JAMES MCDANIEL Best known for his seven seasons as Lt. Arthur Fancy on ABC's landmark police drama, "NYPD Blue," James McDaniel's versatile acting talents have earned him acclaim for numerous TV, film and stage performances. The one-time veterinary medicine major at the University of Pennsylvania garnered a 1996 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Drama Series in recognition of his standout role Other TV credits span "The Good Wife," "Civil Wars," "LA Law," "Las Vegas," "Cop Rock," "Gabriel's Fire," "Law & Order," "Taken," "A Man Called Hawk," "Crime Story" and "Kate and Allie." He has appeared in such broadcast and cable TV movies and miniseries as "Common Ground," "Out of Time," Love Kills," "The Old Man and the Sea," "Murder in Black and White," "Internal Affairs" and "The Road to Galveston," opposite Cicely Tyson. One of his early television roles was a militant cop on the hit series "Hill Street Blues." From a first job in a soft-drink commercial, McDaniel has gone on to receive the prestigious Obie Award and a Drama Desk Award nomination for his portrayal of Wendall in the New York stage production of "Before It Hits Home." In addition, he has been honored with the Clarence Derwent Award for his portrayal of Paul Portier in the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, "Six Degrees of Separation." Other noteworthy stage performances include "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me," "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," "Balm and Gilead" and "A Soldier's Play." Among McDaniel's diverse feature film credits are Spike Lee's critically acclaimed "Malcolm X," Woody Allen's "Alice," "The Battle for Bunker Hill," "Sunshine State," "War Eagle," "El Cortez," "Truth or Consequences," "Living Hell," "Strictly Business," "Rocket Gibraltar," "Crack in the Mirror," "Bonzai" and "Risky Business." McDaniel and his wife, Hannelore, have two sons. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JON MICHAEL HILL A 2010 Tony Award nominee for his Broadway debut in "Superior Donuts," Jon Michael Hill got hooked on acting as a first-grader in Waukegan, Illinois, after watching a performance of a story he wrote about his brother getting lost at the zoo. Though playing high school football and saxophone in the band later occupied much of his extracurricular time, it was the school stage where Hill continued to find his true passion. After attending a summer drama program for high school students at Northwestern University, Hill decided to make his passion his future. He went on to earn a BFA in Acting from the University of Illinois, where his favorite roles included Edgar in "King Lear," Paul in "Six Degrees of Separation," Pete Gint in "Gint" and himself in "Ain't Misbehavin'." Still in college, Hill was the youngest ensemble member of the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, which premiered "Superior Donuts" by Tracy Letts -- the play that later would bring him to Broadway. In addition to scoring a Tony nomination that year, Hill's performance as Franco Wicks in "Superior Donuts" brought him an Outer Critics Circle Award, Theater World Award and Drama League nomination. Hill has also won over audiences in New York and Houston as Puck in different stagings of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- Dan Sullivan's production of the Shakespearean classic in New York City's Central Park and Neil Armfield's production of a version by Benjamin Britten at the Houston Grand Opera. Audiences in Atlanta have also cheered him at the Alliance Theater in Tina Landau's production of "In the Red and Brown Water." PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 NATALIE MARTINEZ A Miami native, Natalie Martinez is a Cuban beauty whose mother inspired her to audition for Jennifer Lopez's J.Lo clothing line, and who ultimately beat out 5,000 girls to become the face of the clothing line. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. "Fashion House," a series for MyNetwork, marked her acting debut in 2007. Martinez was the female lead in "Death Race," a 2008 feature film for Universal, appearing opposite Jason Statham, Ian McShane, Tyrese and Joan Allen. She most recently was a recurring character in the television comedy "Sons of Tucson," opposite Tyler Labine. She has also appeared in the independent films "Jack Stone," opposite Shane West, and "Magic City Memoirs." PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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Paul Lee is president, ABC Entertainment Group, a position he has held since July 2010. In this role Lee has oversight of all creative and business operations for ABC Studios and Times Square Studios, as well as all development, programming, marketing and scheduling operations for ABC Entertainment. He reports to Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. During the 2010-11 season, ABC claimed TV's No. 1 comedy ("Modern Family") and the No. 1 drama ("Grey's Anatomy") in Adults 18-49, as well as the most-watched new show overall ("Body of Proof"). In addition, ABC had six of the season's Top 15 highest-rated series with Upscale Adults 18-49, more than any other network. For the 2011-12 season, Mr. Lee shepherded in 13 new series, working with some of the industry's biggest names, including Tim Allen in "Last Man Standing," Darren Star ("Sex in the City") for "G.C.B.," Ashley Judd in "Missing," Steven Spielberg for "The River," "Lost" writers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz for "Once Upon a Time" and Shonda Rhimes for "Scandal." In December 2011, Mr. Lee was given oversight of the newly-formed Times Square Studios, an integrated current entertainment programming and development division that produces non-scripted lifestyle and health content for daytime and syndication. Prior to becoming president of ABC Entertainment Group, Lee led ABC Family from 2004-2010, where he revitalized the cable channel with an ambitious slate of original and acquired programs. In conceiving the mission of the network, he launched a plan to target the young adult Millennial audience on multiple platforms with relatable programming like "Kyle XY," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Pretty Little Liars," "Greek," "Make It Or Break It" and "Huge." The network is also home to the biggest programming event on cable with "25 Days of Christmas." Under Lee, ABC Family had an amazing six+ years of consecutive growth. ABC Family also made the most of new platforms to connect viewers with content. The industry recognized this push for creativity and innovation on this front by awarding ABC Family a 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television, as well as an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media the following year. Prior to joining ABC Family, Lee was chief executive officer and founder of BBC America, and was responsible for the development and launch of the company in March 1998, starting as general manager and then chief operating officer. During his tenure, the hit comedy series "The Office" (British version) garnered two Golden Globes. Other shows under his supervision included the BBC's "Changing Rooms," which formatted into TLC's signature show, "Trading Spaces," "What Not to Wear" and the "Graham Norton Show." Before arriving stateside, Lee spent several years at the BBC, ultimately serving as channel editor for BBC Prime, the company's 24-hour entertainment channel. Lee started his career as a reporter assigned to Belfast, Northern Ireland, at a particularly critical period in the conflict. Upon returning to London, he segued into entertainment, where he became a producer, director and showrunner, going on to earn a BAFTA and a BANFF Award for the BBC documentary series Arena for his portrait of Woody Guthrie. In 1990 Lee branched out into drama, traveling to Moscow to direct and produce "Oblomov," starring George Wendt of "Cheers" fame. He also produced, directed and wrote TV movies. Before joining the BBC in 1984, Lee worked as an assistant production manager on novelas at the Brazilian national network Rede Globo in Rio de Janeiro. Lee holds an MA in Modern Languages (Portuguese and Russian) from Oxford University in England. |
 Matthew Perry stars as Ben Donovan, a self-involved manager of a San Diego sports arena, the Sunshine Center, where curious mishaps and bizarre requests are nothing more than ordinary. Working alongside him is his boss and arena owner Crystal, attractive, powerful and highly erratic; Alice, the cute, tomboyish marketing director and Ben's friend with benefits; Alonzo, a former basketball player, handsome and unbelievably happy; Ben's assistant, Heather, pretty, sweet, but terrifying because she once lit a boyfriend on fire; and Crystal's son, Roman, sweet-faced, clueless and Ben's newest employee. On what would have been just a typical day at work -- trying to get rid of a hockey rink that won't melt so the circus can go on that night, looking for an elephant lost in the building and arranging an impromptu press conference to repair one of his boss's PR nightmares -- Alice ends her casual relationship with Ben to commit to another man. This happens on Ben's 40th birthday, just as he's realizing he doesn't want to be alone. "Mr. Sunshine" stars Matthew Perry ("Friends") as Ben, Allison Janney ("The West Wing") as Crystal, Andrea Anders as Alice, James Lesure as Alonzo and Nate Torrence as Roman. Matthew Perry, Alex Barnow, Marc Firek, Matthew Carlson, Jamie Tarses and Thomas Schlamme are executive producers. The Pilot was written by Matthew Perry and Alex Barnow & Marc Firek and directed by Thomas Schlamme. "Mr. Sunshine" is a Matthew Perry Production, Shoe Money Production, Barnow and Firek Production and FanFare Production, in association with Sony Pictures Television. |
 MATTHEW PERRY, executive producer ALEX BARNOW, executive producer Barnow currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, two daughters and son. MARC FIREK, executive producer Firek currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters. MATTHEW CARLSON, executive producer Carlson lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, and his life's ambition is to someday beat his son in Boggle. JAMIE TARSES, executive producer Tarses lives in the Hollywood Hills with Padraic Aubrey and their son and daughter. THOMAS SCHLAMME, executive producer Feature film directing credits include "So I Married an Axe Murderer," starring Mike Myers, "You So Crazy," with Martin Lawrence, and "Miss Firecracker," with Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins. Telefilm credits include "Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long," starring John Goodman, and "Crazy from the Heart," with Christine Lahti, both for TNT. Schlamme continues to develop projects under his company, Shoe Money Productions. |
 MATTHEW PERRY Matthew Perry’s worldwide audience will be happy to know he is returning to series television as the star, co-writer and executive producer of “Mr. Sunshine.” Perry is perhaps best known for his Emmy-nominated role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” and has shown his diverse talents in a range of projects since the series concluded after ten years. Last seen in Warner Bros. “17 Again,” directed by Burr Steers (“Igby Goes Down”), with Zac Efron and Michelle Trachtenberg, Perry was also seen in two independent films, “Birds of America,” which screened at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, and “Numb,” which screened at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. Perry received Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for his starring role in TNT’s “The Ron Clark Story,” the true story of teacher Ron Clark (Perry) who leaves his hometown in North Carolina to teach in one of New York City’s worst schools. Clark’s efforts and his students’ successes earned him Disney’s Teacher of the Year in 2002, and the telefilm was TNT’s highest-rated original movie since 2004’s “The Librarian.” In 2006 Perry returned to series television to star in Aaron Sorkin’s NBC drama, “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” in a role that was written for him. Earlier, in 2005, he took his talents to the athletic arena as he hosted the 2005 ESPY Awards. The broadcast earned the highest rating in the 12-year history of the ESPYs. That same year Perry made his directorial debut with an episode of the off-beat hit comedy, “Scrubs,” also guest-starring in the episode in the role of a man willing to donate a kidney to his ailing father (played by his real-life father, John Perry) until complications arise. Perry’s feature film debut was in 1988 in “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon,” starring River Phoenix. In 1999 he starred with Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott and Oliver Platt in “Three to Tango.” Other feature film credits include “Almost Heroes,” with the late Chris Farley and Eugene Levy, “Fools Rush In,” with Salma Hayek, and “Serving Sara,” with Elizabeth Hurley. Perry realized one of his personal challenges when he made his stage debut in London’s West End in the spring of 2003 in David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago.” He co-starred alongside Minnie Driver, Hank Azaria and Kelly Reilley. The play broke the record for the largest box-office advance for a West End show. Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Perry was raised in Ottawa, Canada. At 15 he moved to Los Angeles to live with his father, actor John Bennett Perry. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions, he was an avid tennis player, ranking No. 17 nationally in the junior singles category and No. 3 in the doubles competition. Perry continues to support and host the annual gala for the Lili Claire Foundation, which raises funds for those born with Williams Syndrome and other neurogenetic birth defects. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ALLISON JANNEY Displaying astonishing versatility with a wide range of roles in film, television and theater, Allison Janney has taken her place among a select group of actors who combine a leading lady’s profile with a character actor’s art of performance. Fans will remember her starring role as CJ Cregg in the award-winning NBC series, “The West Wing”, for which Janney won a remarkable four SAG and four Emmy Awards. Upcoming on the big screen, Janney stars in Todd Solondz’s latest film, “Life During Wartime,” an unconventional sequel to “Happiness” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie will be released by IFC Films this summer. She has also completed filming an independent project entitled “The Oranges” and “A Thousand Words” with Eddie Murphy; both are due for an early 2011 release. Janney was last seen on Broadway wowing critics and audiences with her performance as Violet Newstead in the musical version of “9 to 5,” for which she earned a Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award. In addition she appeared in Sam Mendes’ latest feature, “Away We Go.” Previously she delighted audiences with outstanding performances in the Oscar-nominated ensemble hit, “Juno,” and in the movie version of the Tony Award-winning play “Hairspray.” Janney appeared in the comedy “Strangers with Candy,” was the voice of Gladys in Dreamworks’ animated comedy “Over the Hedge,” and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her work in “Our Very Own.” She starred opposite Meryl Streep in “The Hours,” which received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Other credits include the Academy Award-winning films “American Beauty” (for which she won a SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture) and “Finding Nemo,” as well as “Nurse Betty,” “How to Deal,” “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Primary Colors,” “The Ice Storm,” “Six Days Seven Nights,” “The Object of My Affection” and “Big Night.” While a freshman studying acting at Kenyon College in Ohio, Janney auditioned for Paul Newman and got the part. Soon after, Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward, suggested she study at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. She followed their advice and went on to make her Broadway debut in Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter,” for which she earned the Outer Critics Circle Award and Clarence Derwent Award. For her Broadway performance in Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” she was nominated for a Tony Award and won the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition she has starred in the New York Public Theater’s production of “Taming of the Shrew,” which was part of the Shakespeare in the Park series, and in the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Autumn Garden.” PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ANDREA ANDERS Andrea Anders most recently starred in ABC’s critically acclaimed series “Better Off Ted,” and is known to television audiences for her roles as Nicole Allen on the series “The Class” and as Alex Garrett in the comedy “Joey.” Additional television credits include “Law & Order,” “Tru Calling,” “Oz,” “Numb3rs” and the daytime dramas “Guiding Light” and “One Life to Live.” Feature film credits include the road comedy “Sex Drive” and “The Stepford Wives.” Anders is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She received her Master of Fine Arts Degree from Rutgers in 2001. Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, she currently makes her home in Los Angeles. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JAMES LESURE James Lesure gives new meaning to the term Hollywood Hunk. His magnetic charm, both on screen and stage, complement a firmly grounded personality. Named one of the next generation’s leading men by GQ Magazine and one of the hottest bachelors on television, Lesure consistently delivers inspiring performances. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the suave, competitive head of surveillance, Mike Cannon, on the hit series “Las Vegas,” opposite legendary actor James Caan. Lesure made his series debut on the comedy “For Your Love” as attorney Mel Ellis, co-starring actress Holly Robinson-Peete. He has also appeared in recurring roles on the hits “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Lipstick Jungle,” “The Division” and “Alias.” Other television credits include guest-starring roles on “Lost,” “Sherri,” “Seinfeld” and a notable turn as a resolute military officer on the acclaimed series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” Film roles include various independent productions and the feature films “The Ring 2,” starring Naomi Watts, “Our Family Wedding,” alongside America Ferrera, and “Crimson Tide,” with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Lesure’s path to Hollywood began with a few unexpected turns. He served in the Air Force Academy before attending the University of Southern California, where he received a BFA in Theater. During his time at USC, he also studied abroad at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. While there, he performed in the productions “Hair” and “The Island.” In addition to performing abroad, he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream – becoming an amateur boxer. A natural in front of the camera and on stage, Lesure has also worked in a professional theater company in Los Angeles, where he played the role of Macduff in Shakespeare’s great tragedy, “Macbeth.” Lesure has been recognized both for his on-screen performances and charitable efforts. He is the recipient of the Celebrity Honoree and Distinguished Support Awards from the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation; Outstanding Male Actor in a TV Drama presented by the MIB Prism Awards; and as a sports enthusiast, he is a two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Entertainment League. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 NATE TORRENCE After his freshman year at Kent State University, Nate Torrence moved to Chicago and began studying at Second City. He started performing with an improv/sketch troupe, only to find that he was too young to legally enter the majority of improv clubs in the city. He moved back to Ohio and founded his own theater troupe, which toured local coffee houses and theatres. When a Second City Theater opened in Cleveland, Torrence continued to train. A few years later, he made the big move to Los Angeles. As soon as he arrived in Los Angeles, Torrence started auditioning for commercials, which is where he got his first big break. He appeared in over 40 national and regional spots, most notably as David Spade’s sidekick in the Capital One “What’s in Your Wallet” campaign. Soon after, Torrence began breaking into television with guest star appearances on several shows, including “Malcolm in the Middle,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “House” and many more. In 2006 he landed the recurring role of Dylan Killington on NBC’s critically acclaimed “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.” Film appearances include “Get Smart,” “Get Smart’s Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control,” “My Best Friend’s Girl” and a major role in the Dreamworks comedy “She’s Out of My League.” Torrence still finds time to perform sketch/improv shows in area theaters, including at
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 "Body of Proof" debuted last season to critical acclaim for Dana Delany and the rest of its talented cast, as well as for the show's taut writing, and it finished the season as TV's most-watched new series of 2010-11. In fact, it is ABC's most-watched series in the time slot in 10 years. Brilliant and driven neurosurgeon Dr. Megan Hunt had it all, or so she thought. As the first female Head of Neurosurgery at a prominent Philadelphia university hospital, she never appreciated how the demands of her profession were taking a toll on her personal life until her husband divorced her and she lost custody of their then seven-year-old daughter. Still reeling from this emotional trauma, Megan soon suffered a physical one, a car accident that left her with a condition called paresthesia -- random attacks of numbness and cramping of her hands. Tragically, this condition failed to manifest itself until Megan's first trip back to the operating room. She lost control of her instruments and her patient died on the table. Megan's life as a neurosurgeon was over. Five years later Megan has found a new life as a Medical Examiner. Although she's no longer in the business of fixing what's wrong with living patients, she's still instinctively drawn to finding out what killed her dead patients and uncovering who was responsible and why. As she pursues the answers, the bodies of the dead provide the clues. The body is, in effect, the proof. And with her unique blend of smarts, instinct and a warehouse of medical knowledge, she can read a body like nobody else. Megan can also ruffle feathers like nobody else. In her new career she has already developed a reputation for flouting convention and blurring the lines between the Medical Examiner's Office and the Police Department. Dr. Kate Murphey, Megan's boss, sympathizes to a degree. As Philadelphia's first female Chief Medical Examiner, Kate didn't get where she is without ruffling a few feathers herself. She hired Megan for her expertise and the results she could bring to the job. But Megan's unconventional way of doing things presents Kate with an ongoing dilemma. Megan is brilliant but also polarizing. How much should Kate rein her in? Megan's partner is Medical Investigator Peter Dunlop. A former cop, he doesn't hesitate to tell her the hard truths about her work style. And he's invaluable as a bridge between the Medical Examiner's Office and the Police Department. Also frequent contacts at work are Dr. Ethan Gross, whose boyish, geeky ways Megan finds endearing, as well as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Curtis Brumfield. It is Megan to whom Curtis is constantly trying to prove his medical chops. Detective Bud Morris is an old school cop and finds Megan's Sherlock Holmes-like ways exasperating, but he can't deny her effectiveness. His partner, Detective Samantha Baker, is eager and bright. She possesses a quiet respect for Megan's input, even if her partner doesn't. Death is a fact of life. The irony is, death has brought new life to Megan Hunt. As she investigates what happened to her patients, she finds their lives and the lessons they hold are in a way a bequest to her, to learn from them what she can and to apply to her own personal journey of redemption and forgiveness. In return, Megan is determined to get them justice. "Body of Proof" stars Dana Delany stars as Dr. Megan Hunt, Jeri Ryan as Dr. Kate Murphey, John Carroll Lynch as Detective Bud Morris, Nicholas Bishop as Peter Dunlop, Sonja Sohn as Detective Samantha Baker, Geoffrey Arend as Dr. Ethan Gross, Windell D. Middlebrooks as Dr. Curtis Brumfield and Mary Mouser as Lacey Fleming. "Body of Proof" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. The series is created by Christopher Murphey and executive-produced by Murphey, Matthew Gross, and Sunil Nayar. "Body of Proof" is produced by Gross Entertainment and ABC Studios. |
CHRISTOPHER MURPHEY, creator/executive producer "Body of Proof" marks Christopher Murphey's first television production to be brought to series, though he has worked in features and television for years. In addition to his writing for television, he also wrote the hit film remake of "The Karate Kid," starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. Murphey went to Harvard and studied English and Chinese literature. MATTHEW GROSS, executive producer, director Matthew Gross is president of his film and television production company, Gross Entertainment, which recently renewed a three year overall deal with ABC Studios through 2014. Prior to "Body of Proof," Gross served as executive producer for two seasons of the television series Dirty Sexy Money starring Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland and Lucy Liu. Previously, he produced the critically-acclaimed and award-winning action series "Day Break" for ABC, starring Taye Diggs. While at ABC Studios, Gross also developed and produced the television pilots "Twenty Questions," "Neighbors" and "See Kate Run." On the feature side, Gross produced the motion pictures "Fired Up!," "Joe Somebody" and the Golden Globe-nominated Beatles musical, "Across the Universe." He also received an Oscar nomination for his live-action short film, "Bronx Cheers." Gross is currently developing the live stage musical of the Oscar winning film "The Sting." Gross attended UCLA and has his M.F.A. from the American Film Institute. SUNIL NAYAR, executive producer Sunil Nayar started his career at New York's Public Theater in casting and then as a casting director at ABC in New York, working on many shows, including "NYPD Blue" and "The Practice." He later worked as an assistant to Tom Fontana on "Homicide: Life on the Street" and as a story editor on "Oz." Nayar then joined "CSI: Miami," where he became an executive producer, and was a consulting producer on the drama "Three Rivers." |
 DANA DELANY Dana Delany made her mark as Army nurse Colleen McMurphy on ABC's critically-acclaimed series "China Beach," for which she received two Emmy Awards and four nominations for Best Dramatic Actress. Following graduation from Wesleyan University, Delany, a Stamford, Connecticut native, went to New York, where she honed her skills in daytime television and theatre. She starred on Broadway in "A Life" and received critical acclaim in a number of off-Broadway productions, including Nicholas Kazan's "Blood Moon," which led to her arrival in Los Angeles for the west coast production of the controversial drama. Opting to stay in Los Angeles after the run of the play, Delany was soon cast in popular television shows, including "Moonlighting" and "Magnum, P.I." Delany's film credits include "Tombstone," "Housesitter," "Fly Away Home," "Exit to Eden," "Light Sleeper," "Moon Over Parador," "Masquerade," "Patty Hearst," "Where the River Runs Black," "Almost You," "Route 30," "A Beautiful Life," "Multiple Sarcasms" and "Camp Hope." She recently completed production on the independent feature "Freelancers," starring Robert DeNiro, Forest Whitaker and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson. For three seasons Delany portrayed Katherine Mayfair on the acclaimed ABC series "Desperate Housewives." Two seasons ago, she was featured in a two-part episode arc on ABC's "Castle," where she portrayed Special Agent Jordan Shaw, an FBI profiler assigned to help catch a serial killer. Other television credits include "Presidio Med," "Pasadena" and "Kidnapped," opposite Timothy Hutton. Episodic work includes "Family Law," for which she received an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series. Television miniseries include "Shake, Rattle & Roll," "True Women" and "Wild Palms." Some of the movies for television in which Delany has starred include "Resurrection" and "The Patron Saint of Liars," both directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; "For Hope," in which she played a woman suffering from Scleroderma, directed by Bob Saget; Lifetime's "Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story"; "Sirens"; "Rescuers: Stories of Courage, and Conviction", with Omar Epps; and "The Right Temptation." Delany produced and starred in the ABC telefilm "Final Jeopardy," based on New York sex-crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein's novel. Theatre credits include "Translations," "Much Ado About Nothing," opposite Billy Campbell at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, and the Pulitzer prize-winning play "Dinner with Friends," alternating roles in New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Last year she appeared in Neil Labute's "Things We Said Today" at the EST marathon in New York. Since 1996 Delany has provided voice-over work as Lois Lane on the WB's animated series "Superman," "The Batman/Superman Adventures," "Justice League" and, most recently, "Batman." Since the mid-1990s, Delany has served on the board of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, and also actively supports the Stand Up 2 Cancer and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundations. She can be followed on Twitter @DanaDelany. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 NICHOLAS BISHOP Since graduating from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1996, Nicholas Bishop has worked extensively in international theater, film and television. His feature films include "Punishment," "Occasional Coarse Language," "My Mother Frank," "Powderburn" and the critically acclaimed "Walking on Water." Bishop is most recognized by his role for three seasons as Detective Peter Baker in the Australian series "Home and Away." Additional television credits include Fox's "Past Life," "McLeod's Daughters," "Heartbreak High," "Water Rats," "Blue Heelers," "Farscape," "White Collar Blue" and "All Saints." An accomplished screen acting teacher who has worked with NIDA for the past ten years, Bishop has been the Australia Day Ambassador for the entertainment industry for the past seven years. When not in production, Bishop lives in Sydney, Australia. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JERI RYAN Jeri Ryan made her mark in the sci-fi television community with her iconic role as Seven of Nine in the hit series "Star Trek: Voyager." She currently stars in the live action series for Warner Brothers, "Mortal Kombat: Legacy," as Sonya Blade. After graduating from Northwestern University, Ryan moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She got her start with the recurring role on "Who's the Boss? "She also had a role on "Dark Skies," after which she was cast in "Star Trek: Voyager," appearing on the series from 1997 until 2001, when the show ended. Ryan went on to play Ronnie Cook, a frustrated lawyer-turned-teacher in "Boston Public," a role that was specifically written for her by the show's producer, David E. Kelley, who also chose Ryan again to guest star on "Boston Legal" as an accused murderer. She then went on to star as District Attorney Jessica Devlin opposite James Woods in the legal drama, "Shark." Currently she has a recurring role as a con artist on "Leverage," now in its fourth season, and just recently did a guest appearance playing a defense attorney on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." On the big screen Ryan played opposite Rene Zellweger and Ewan McGregor in the 2003 comedy "Down with Love," and also appeared in "Dracula 2000," opposite Gerard Butler. A gourmet-cooking enthusiast herself, Ryan met French chef Christophe at a charity event in 2003; the couple married in 2007 and currently reside in Los Angeles with their two children. Ryan offers her support to non-profit groups, GLSEN and the No H8 campaign. She is also active on twitter and can be followed at @JeriLryan. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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 The Powells are about to go from ordinary to extraordinary. After 16 years of marriage, Jim (Michael Chiklis, "The Shield," "Fantastic Four") feels disconnected from his workaholic wife, Stephanie (Julie Benz, "Dexter"), and two teenage children, Daphne (Kay Panabaker, "Summerland") and JJ (Jimmy Bennett, "Star Trek"). To encourage family bonding time, Jim decides the family will join Stephanie on her business trip to South America. When their plane crashes into the Amazon River, they barely enjoy a moment to celebrate their survival before returning to the grind of everyday life. But they will soon realize that their lives have been forever changed. Each member of the family starts to show signs of new, unique and distinct super powers. Will their newfound abilities finally bring them together or push them further apart? Jim feels powerless as he realizes his life is not turning out the way he planned. His children are growing more independent, and his wife spends more time at the office than home as she rockets up the corporate ladder. His job as a police sketch artist only furthers his insecurities as he watches his peers fight crime and catch criminals. However, when Jim discovers that the plane crash left him with the power of super strength, he immediately feels a new sense of purpose and empowerment. With the aid of his best friend and confidant, George (Romany Malco, "The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Weeds"), he sets his sights on becoming a hero. Stephanie struggles to balance her family life with working 80 hours a week as an award-winning scientist. Her boss and mentor, Dr. Dayton King (Stephen Collins, "7th Heaven"), continues to guide and challenge Stephanie's research in the lab. While fearful of never finding balance in her life, something remarkable happens. After the crash, she develops the power of speed, which allows her to move effortlessly through her daily responsibilities. Always the scientist, Stephanie immediately questions the phenomenon and demands answers. She entrusts her lab tech, Katie (Autumn Reeser, "The OC"), with her secret, and the two begin to research the mystery behind the powers. For 16-year-old Daphne and 14-year-old JJ, adolescence is hard enough. Daphne dreads distraction from her own fabulousness, but that's exactly what happens when she turns telepathic. Daphne hears other people's hopes, dreams, fears and joys, whether she cares to or not. Younger brother JJ struggles constantly to satisfy his parents and teachers as he grapples with a learning disability and bad grades. Already feeling inferior to his popular sister and brilliant mom, JJ hits a new low when everyone acquires powers except him - until suddenly JJ's mental abilities strengthen to a super genius level. For the Powells, embarking on a mission to understand their new abilities becomes the key to rebuilding their family life, as they learn what defines and unifies them. Despite the fact they can collectively lift a car, run at lightning speed, read your mind and calculate the dimensions of the Eiffel Tower -- all before you say "superhero" - they are first and foremost an average family with everyday problems. "No Ordinary Family" stars Michael Chiklis as Jim Powell, Julie Benz as Stephanie Powell, Romany Malco as George St. Cloud, Autumn Reeser as Katie Andrews, Kay Panabaker as Daphne Powell, Jimmy Bennett as JJ Powell and Stephen Collins as Dr. Dayton King. "No Ordinary Family" was co-created by Greg Berlanti (the upcoming film "Green Lantern," "Brothers & Sisters") and Jon Harmon Feldman ("Dawson's Creek," Dirty Sexy Money"). Berlanti, Feldman, David Semel ("Heroes," "House M.D.") and Morgan Wandell serve as executive producers. The series is from ABC Studios. |
GREG BERLANTI, co-creator/executive producer As writer, director and producer, Greg Berlanti is the force behind several of the most inventive and acclaimed works on television and film. He most recently directed "Life as We Know It," starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel and scheduled for release in October 2010 by Warner Bros. He also co-wrote and produced the Warner Bros. action film "Green Lantern," which stars Ryan Reynolds. Based on the DC Comic, the film is set to be released June 2011. In 2000 Berlanti made his film directorial debut with "The Broken Hearts Club." Currently Berlanti serves as an executive producer on the acclaimed ABC drama "Brothers & Sisters." Previously he executive-produced ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money" and served as an executive producer, co-creator and writer on "Eli Stone," for which he was nominated for a WGA Award. Berlanti started in television as a writer and executive producer on "Dawson's Creek" before going on to create and executive-produce two of The WB's most critically acclaimed dramas - "Everwood" and "Jack & Bobby." JON HARMON FELDMAN, co-creator/executive producer Jon Harmon Feldman created and executive-produced the series "Tru Calling" and "Reunion" for FOX, and "Big Shots" for ABC. He also served as executive producer on ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money," and co-executive producer on NBC's "American Dreams" and The WB's "Dawson's Creek." Feldman won an Audience Award at the 1997 Los Angeles Independent Film Festival for the feature "Lovelife," which he wrote and directed. He also works extensively in feature films. DAVID SEMEL, executive producer With over two decades of experience, David Semel is recognized as one of the entertainment industry's most versatile and successful producer/directors. He began his career working with some of television's most prominent writer/producers, directing multiple episodes of such shows as "Ally McBeal, "The Practice," "Party of Five," "Chicago Hope," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Beverly Hills, 90210." While honing his craft, Semel developed a strong understanding of talent and a distinctive visual style, which led him to become producer/director of the ground-breaking WB series "Dawson's Creek." He also directed the pilot for "American Dreams," which went on to enjoy a successful three-year run on NBC. He served as executive producer and director of the musically-driven period drama which garnered over 50 awards. Semel marked his feature film debut with the comedy caper "Lone Star State of Mind," starring Joshua Jackson, Jaime King and DJ Qualls. He then directed the apocalyptic miniseries "Revelations." Under an exclusive overall deal at NBC/Universal Studios, he was co-executive producer and director of "House M.D.," and also directed and executive-produced the pilot for "Heroes," for which he received an Emmy nomination for Best Directing. He then went on to direct and executive-produce two more successful pilots, "Life" for NBC, starring Damian Lewis, and "The Cleaner," starring Benjamin Bratt. In addition he executive-produced and directed the series "My Own Worst Enemy," starring Christian Slater. MORGAN WANDELL, executive producer Morgan Wandell is a television executive and producer who has extensive experience in all aspects of content development, production and management. Over his career, he has shepherded numerous acclaimed shows from conception to broadcast, including ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," the award-winning "Ugly Betty" and CBS's crime procedural, "Criminal Minds." He also has held key leadership roles in media companies producing cutting-edge nonfiction and new media programming. Previously Wandell was president of Berlanti Television, the ABC Studios-based production company behind primetime dramas such as "Brothers & Sisters," "Eli Stone" and "Dirty Sexy Money." Prior to becoming a producer, he spent many years as a senior development and programming executive at ABC Studios, assembling the creative team that launched the international hit franchises "Lost," "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy." Through his vision, the studio expanded its programming slate to include character-based and procedural shows for ABC such as "Private Practice," "Ugly Betty" and "Castle." Breaking with the studio's reputation as an in-house producer, he also led efforts to aggressively sell programming to other outside networks, resulting in "Ghost Whisperer" and "Criminal Minds" at CBS, "Reaper" for the CW, Lifetime's "Army Wives" and first run syndication entry "Legend of the Seeker," among many others. In addition to his experience in scripted programming, Wandell has successfully managed content teams to create innovative forms of television journalism, nonfiction programming and new media geared towards youth audiences. Prior to rejoining ABC Studios, he was president of Programming for the Channel One Network, which produced the Peabody Award-winning daily newscast Channel One News. He integrated the daily show with its website, ChannelOne.com, and started introducing user-generated content into the daily newscast and website in 2000. Through Channel One's production arm, Hacienda Productions, Wandell led the development and production of the highly-regarded MTV documentary series, "Breaking It Down," and the 9/11 special for The WB entitled "The Day It All Changed." Prior to Channel One, he was vice president of Development for Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), the online entertainment network geared toward Generation Y. A native of Champaign, Illinois, Wandell holds a B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College. |
 MICHAEL CHIKLIS Universally known for his portrayal of Detective Vic Mackey on FX's groundbreaking drama "The Shield," Michael Chiklis has earned numerous awards for his history-making performance on the series, beginning with the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama in 2002. This award was closely followed by both the Emmy and Golden Globe in 2003. Chiklis is the first actor in the history of advertiser-supported cable television to capture both awards. His performance also earned him both a 2004 and 2005 Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series. In addition to his critically acclaimed acting, over the course of the show he also assumed the role of producer and director for several of the program's episodes. In 1991 Chiklis captured the title role on ABC's "The Commish." He then went on to Broadway and starred in the one-man show, "Defending the Caveman." Other television credits include "Daddio," a starring role as Curly in the ABC movie "The Three Stooges," executive-produced by Mel Gibson, and guest appearances in several popular series, including "Miami Vice," "L.A. Law," "Murphy Brown" and "Seinfeld." A notable actor on the silver screen, Chiklis will appear later this year in the independent comedy "High School," which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. He was recently seen in "Eagle Eye," opposite Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan, and starred in the live-action film "Fantastic Four," as well as its sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," portraying Ben Grimm, aka "The Thing." Additional film credits include the horror thriller "Rise," opposite Lucy Liu, "Tax Man," with Joe Pantoliano, "Do Not Disturb," opposite William Hurt and Jennifer Tilly, "Last Request," "Body and Soul" and the controversial film "Wired," in which he played the part of John Belushi. It was a role he auditioned for only days after his college graduation. A natural performer, Chiklis was raised in Lowell Massachusetts and began entertaining his family with celebrity imitations when he was just five years old. As a child, he appeared in regional theater productions and earned his Equity card at age 13. He later attended Boston University School of Performing Arts, where he received his B.F.A. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JULIE BENZ With chameleon-like abilities to transform from a bubbly blonde to a tortured brunette, Julie Benz captivates audiences with her radiant beauty and infectious energy. She is best-known for her ongoing stint on Showtime's two-time Golden Globe, two-time Screen Actors Guild and two-time Emmy-nominated series "Dexter," as the title character's wife, Rita Bennett. She won a 2006 Golden Satellite Award for Best Supporting TV Actress. Benz recently joined ABC's "Desperate Housewives" for a multi-episode arc as Robin, a stripper with a heart of gold and a Masters degree in education who ends up having a steamy lesbian love affair with Katherine (Dana Delany). She also starred in cult-classics such as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and "Roswell," as well as the Steven Spielberg-produced alien abduction miniseries, "Taken," and made special guest appearances on such hit TV shows as "Supernatural," "CSI" and "Law & Order." On the big screen Benz continued her streak as Eunice Bloom, reuniting with the original cast in "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day," the sequel to the cult-classic "Boondock Saints." She starred opposite Sylvester Stallone in "Rambo" and darkened her hair to play the vengeful blue-collar wife of a murdered cop in "The Punisher: War Zone." Though her rise as a cult-favorite heroine has won the hearts of many thrill-seekers, don't forget to add her to one of the most successful chillers in the "Saw" series, "Saw V," as one of Jigsaw's latest victims. Benz also had a great turn with Jack Nicholson in "As Good As It Gets," and starred with Rose McGowan, Pam Grier, Judy Greer and Rebecca Gayheart in the cult hit "Jawbreaker." Born and raised in Pennsylvania to a general vascular surgeon and a homemaker, Benz is the youngest of three children, all of whom are accomplished ice skaters. She competed in the 1988 U.S. Championships in junior ice dancing with her partner, David Schilling, coming in 13th. Her older brother and sister, Jeffrey and Jennifer, were in the 1987 U.S. Junior Champions in ice dancing and competed internationally. But when Benz was 14, she suffered a crippling stress fracture and had to take time off. She stepped off the ice sand stepped onto the stage, something she had always been interested in, starring in numerous community theater productions that earned her a whirlwind of attention, so she set herself a new goal -- to become an actress. Benz's first major role came at 16 when she was cast in the "Black Cat" episode of the Dario Argento and George A. Romero horror film, "Two Evil Eyes," where she shared a notable scene with Harvey Keitel. Next came a recurring role on the TV series "Hi Honey, I'm Home," about a 1950's sitcom family put in a sitcom family relocation program. Benz took a break from her budding career to attend New York University, where she received a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Acting. While attending, she graduated in three years with honors and studied abroad in Moscow, enriching her appreciation for the Stanislavski acting method. With a flourishing and diverse career, Benz resides in Los Angeles with her Maltese/Poodle mix, Bamboo, and her Havanese, Sugar. She enjoys cooking and doing every form of exercise from boxing to pilates, spinning, running and lifting heavy weights. She is involved with the charity U.S. Campaign for Burma, thanks to her life-changing experiences shooting "Rambo," as well as doing charity work for Rally for Kids with Cancer. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ROMANY MALCO Romany Malco is most widely recognized for his star-turning performance in the hit film "The 40 Year Old Virgin." In 2007 he co-starred alongside Will Ferrell and Jon Heder in "Blades of Glory" and in 2008 opposite Tina Fey in "Baby Mama," as well as in "The Love Guru," opposite Mike Myers and Jessica Alba. Up next for Malco is the independent feature "Saint John of Las Vegas," starring Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman, as well as the Fox feature "Gulliver's Travels." Malco also starred opposite Mary Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins for three seasons in the Showtime series "Weeds," as Conrad Shepard, with his performance earning him an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The first American born into his West Indian family, Malco, Brooklyn bred, began his career at the age of seven when he picked up a microphone and started rapping. As a teen, he moved to Texas and formed the rap group R.M.G., and upon relocating to Los Angeles, the crew signed a deal to Virgin Records. The groups name was changed to College Boyz, and their first big hit, "Victim of the Ghetto," went to No. 1 on the rap charts. Malco currently resides in Los Angeles. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 AUTUMN REESER Autumn Reeser has quickly established herself as a highly sought after young actress in film and television. She can currently be seen as the ambitious junior agent Lizzie Grant on the seventh season of HBO's hit series, "Entourage," and is best known for her starring role as Taylor Townsend in "The O.C." She recently starred as a young goddess in The CW's "Valentine," and her additional television credits include the ABC Family film "Nature of the Beast," as well as guest roles in "Pushing Daisies," "Ghost Whisperer," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Star Trek: Voyager," "CSI" and "Cold Case." Her recurring roles include "Human Target," "Raising the Bar," "The George Lopez Show" and "Complete Savages." She also can be seen in Sony's hit web series, "The Bannen Way," written and directed by her husband Jesse Warren. The series won four Streamy Awards this year. Reeser recently wrapped production on "The Big Bang," a neo-noir thriller directed by Tony Krantz and starring Antonio Banderas. Continuing on a path to explore diverse characters, she portrayed AK-47, a violent member of the Tremor family, in "Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball," and a reluctant teenage vampire in the horror film "Lost Boys 2: The Tribe." Her portrayal of a small-town Southern dreamer in the indie film, "Our Very Own," helped lead the cast -- including Allison Janney, Keith Carradine and Jason Ritter -- to a Best Ensemble Acting award at the 2006 Saratoga Film Festival. Reeser also spent years training in dance and singing and was able to put her considerable skills to work as the villainess in the MTV musical "The American Mall," from the producers of Disney's "High School Musical." Raised in Carlsbad, CA, Reeser spent her childhood developing a solid foundation for her acting career by playing a wide variety of characters in local musical theater productions, starting at age seven. After high school she enrolled in UCLA's competitive theater program. She spent the next three years totally immersed in the acting world, studying theater history, acting technique, dance, voice and movement. Reeser's love for the stage continues today. She can be seen monthly performing in the 1940's radio-styled comedy show, "The Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour," at the Coronet theater in Los Angeles. Reeser resides in Los Angeles with her husband, screenwriter/director Jesse Warren, and their two dogs, Sadie and Gatsby. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 KAY PANABAKER Kay Panabaker is an award-winning actress with numerous television, stage and film credits, as well as a history degree from UCLA - all earned before she turned 18. Teenagers will recognize Kay from her role as angst-filled teen Nikki Westerly on the drama "Summerland," for which she won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Leading Young Actress in a TV Series - Comedy or Drama. Younger fans know her from her work on The Disney Channel, including the telefilm "Read It and Weep" and a recurring role on "Phil of the Future." Kay also played Lindsey Willows, daughter of Marg Helgenberger's character, on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Other guest appearances include "Grey's Anatomy," "Medium," "Ghost Whisperer," "Boston Legal," "Two and a Half Men" and "Weeds." She most recently guest starred as young Kitty Walker on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," and also starred in the Lifetime movies "Secrets in the Walls" and "Custody," alongside Rob Morrow and James Denton. On the big screen Kay recently starred in the remake of "Fame," alongside Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth. In 2007 she played best friend George to girl sleuth "Nancy Drew" in the feature film adaptation of the classic book series. Additionally, she played the title character in "Moondance Alexander," an award-winning family film which also starred Lori Loughlin and Don Johnson. That role earned her the Dixie Film Festival's award for Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Film. She was also recognized in 2007 for her performance in the Dylan and Cole Sprouse film "A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and The Pauper," receiving the inaugural Rising Star Award at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival. Extraordinarily focused, Kay was able to accommodate a rigorous academic schedule in addition to her work, graduating as valedictorian of her high school at the age of 13, and then completing her undergraduate work in history at UCLA in March 2007, at the age of 17. That made her the youngest graduate on record for the UCLA History Department. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JIMMY BENNETT Jimmy Bennett is a multi-talented young actor who has worked with some of Hollywood's heavyweights. Most recently he starred as the young James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' hit sci-fi actioner, "Star Trek," Robert Rodriguez's magical fantasy adventure "Shorts" and "Diminished Capacity," with Matthew Broderick and Alan Alda. He also co-starred in "Evan Almighty," with Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman, Wolfgang Peterson's "Poseidon," alongside Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss and Josh Lucas, "Firewall," with Harrison Ford and Virginia Madsen, producer Michael Bay's "The Amityville Horror," "Hostage," opposite Bruce Willis, Asia Argento's "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things Else," based on the J.T. Leroy novel, and "Daddy Day Care," with Eddie Murphy. In addition Bennett's voice can be heard in the animated holiday feature "The Polar Express," starring Tom Hanks. On television he guest starred on "Everwood," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Judging Amy," "The Guardian" and "Strong Medicine." He also appeared in the miniseries "Detective." Bennett has voiced characters for some popular children's movies, including "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown," "Fun with Roo (ABCs and 123s)," and "Springtime with Roo." When not acting, he loves playing guitar, going to the beach and hanging out with friends. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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 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. |
 STEVEN LEVITAN, creator and executive producer “Modern Family” co-creator and executive producer Steven Levitan has been writing, producing, directing and creating television comedies for almost 20 years. His credits also include “Wings,” “Frasier,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Just Shoot Me” (creator), “Greg the Bunny,” as well as several comedies he’d like you to forget. A Chicago native and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (The Harvard of Southwestern Wisconsin), Levitan’s honors include a Peabody Award, two Emmy Awards, two Writers Guild Awards, a Humanitas Prize, a Producers Guild Award, a Comedy Writer of the Year Award, two Television Critics Awards and most recently three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for “Modern Family”; an Emmy Award, Producers Guild Award and the Humanitas Prize for “Frasier,” and three Emmy nominations for “Just Shoot Me” and “The Larry Sanders Show.” Levitan’s wife, Krista, and their three children are tired of him reminding them about all this whenever he’s asked to do the dishes. CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, creator and executive producer Eight-time Emmy Award winner Christopher Lloyd is best known for his work on the hit comedy “Frasier,” where he served as executive producer/showrunner for eight seasons. During his tenure, the sitcom won five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, securing its place in television history as the only show to achieve that feat. Lloyd has been a successful television comedy writer and producer for the past 25 years. He began his career working on the first four seasons of “The Golden Girls,” and went on to produce the long-running comedy “Wings.” More recently he co-created and executive-produced the comedies “Out of Practice” for CBS and “Back to You” for FOX. In addition to his Emmy Awards, he is the recipient of three Writers Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award and other honors. The tremendous success of the first two seasons of “Modern Family” has led to a prestigious Peabody Award, a Humanitas Prize, two Emmy Awards, two TCA Awards, a SAG Award, as well as multiple Golden Globe and People’s Choice nominations. A native of Connecticut, Lloyd lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer/producer/actress Arleen Sorkin, and their two sons, Eli and Owen. |
 ED O'NEILL 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.” PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 SOFÍA VERGARA 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 |
 JESSE TYLER FERGUSON 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. Ferguson currently resides in Los Angeles.PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ERIC STONESTREET 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 |
 TY BURRELL 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 |
 JULIE BOWEN 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 |
 SARAH HYLAND 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 |
 RICO RODRIGUEZ 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 |
 NOLAN GOULD 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 |
 ARIEL WINTER 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 |
 From "Friends" producer Shana Goldberg-Meehan comes a comedy about three different couples at various stages in their romantic relationships. There's a couple in a happy, long-term relationship and not married. Another couple learned a few weeks into their brand-new relationship that they were pregnant and, although unexpectedly motivated, were happy to make a rush to the altar. Last but not least, there's a longtime married couple who've been together for 35 years but may have a new take on life. Maddie, a lawyer, and Ben, a hotel manager, are a career-oriented couple who are head-over-heels in love. Both in their 30s, they've been together for nine years but never felt the need to get married. They know each other inside and out and are in a relationship marked by contentment and affection. They've thoroughly analyzed their commitment to each other and say they're happy with their "valid life choice," something they proclaim often -- and loudly. Maddie's younger sister, Mia, is a free spirit and creator of a paperless web invitation company. When she met Casey, a musician in an avant-garde metal band, things moved quickly for these two lovebirds. When the couple announced their engagement -- and pregnancy -- the news was greeted with delight as well as surprise. The girls' parents, Vicky and Joel, have been married for 35 years. Like Mia, they've adopted a carpe diem sort of philosophy. One reason for this new attitude is that they lost a good portion of their savings when the economy tanked. At this stage in their lives, they don't feel the need to take things too seriously. While in labor, Mia and Casey decided that they should be married before baby Charlie came into the world. Everyone did their part to make the wedding happen in the hospital. Casey and Ben dashed to City Hall for the marriage license and Maddie put herself in charge of finding an authorized person to perform the ceremony. Meanwhile, the grandparents-to-be, Vicky and Joel, rushed to the hospital's gift shop to find the "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" items. Mia and Casey's impulsiveness and spontaneity have not gone unnoticed by Maddie and Ben, who have been together a long time. The relationship they have works, but Maggie starts to wonder if there may be value in readjusting the focus of her life. And both sisters could surely learn something about relationships from their long-married parents. With three very different relationships intertwined in one family, is it free thinkers vs. over-thinkers, or will each couple begin to see things a little bit differently? "Better with You" stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Mia, Jennifer Finnigan as Maddie, Josh Cooke as Ben, Jake Lacy as Casey, with Kurt Fuller as Joel and Debra Jo Rupp as Vicky. "Better with You" is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Silver and Gold Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series is created by Shana Goldberg-Meehan and executive-produced by Goldberg-Meehan and Greg Malins ("How I Met Your Mother," "Friends," "Will & Grace"). |
SHANA GOLDBERG-MEEHAN, creator/executive producer After "Friends," Goldberg-Meehan co-created and served as executive producer of "Joey," the half-hour comedy starring Matt LeBlanc, reprising his "Friends" role of Joey Tribbiani. Goldberg-Meehan began her career as a staff writer on the hit comedy "Mad About You." A native of Los Angeles, she attended Harvard University, where she was on the staff of the Harvard Lampoon. GREG MALINS, executive producer |
 JoANNA GARCIA SWISHER JoAnna Garcia Swisher's recent memorable guest turns include her recurring role as Bree Buckley on the third season of the CW's "Gossip Girl" and her guest starring role as the girl who continues to get away from Josh Radnor on "How I Met Your Mother." She also appeared in the ABC Family telefilm "Revenge of the Bridesmaids," opposite Raven-Symone. In 2008 Garcia Swisher portrayed the lead character in the teen angst comedy, "Privileged." Based on the book "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls," she starred as Megan Smith, a Yale graduate hired to tutor two wealthy teenage twin girls to ensure their entrance into an Ivy League college. Although "Privileged" only aired for one season, it gained a huge fan following and earned Garcia Swisher rave reviews. She also starred in the 2008 primetime series "Welcome to The Captain," alongside Jeffrey Tambor, Chris Klein and Raquel Welch. Previously she dazzled audiences for six years on "Reba" as Reba's teenage daughter, and earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for Breakout Star. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida to a Cuban father and American mother, Garcia Swisher was raised in a bilingual household. Her father is a physician and founder of Medizone weight loss, while her mother is a former teacher and current homemaker. With the support of her close knit family, she began performing at the age of 10 when she auditioned for a local theater production. She caught the acting bug immediately and, while school was always a top priority, she continued to fuel her passion by acting in local plays until high school. When Nickelodeon discovered her in one of these plays, the network fell in love her, and so in 1992 she commuted from Florida to Montreal to star as Fiona in the television series "Clarissa Explains It All," and from 1994-96 as Samantha in "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" In 1998 Garcia Swisher was cast in a recurring role on the acclaimed drama "Party of Five." After graduating from high school, she briefly attended the University of Florida before heading to Los Angeles to further her acting career. Almost immediately she landed a key role opposite John Ritter in the TV movie "Holy Joe." She also had a memorable role in 2000 on "Freaks and Geeks." On the big screen she starred in two hit teen comedies in 2001, "American Pie 2" and "Not Another Teen Movie." Outside of acting, Garcia Swisher has been inspired by working with the Step Up Women's Network (a national network of women dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls) and in the near future hopes to launch her own empowerment organization for women called "We Reach." As she says, "girls aren't nice enough to each other." She is trying to assemble an advisory board of women in the entertainment industry who will work with girls around the country to host charity events in their hometowns. Animals are also a vital part of Garcia Swisher's life; she has 11 altogether. When she's not working, she spends time with her four horses, including miniature 60-pound horse Dolly, two prized chickens, six dogs and a goat. Other interests include country music, traveling and fashion. Garcia Swisher currently divides her time between Los Angeles and New York City. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JENNIFER FINNIGAN Jennifer Finnigan is an actress with great depth and comedic talent. Born and raised in Montreal, she started acting professionally at the age of 18, taking roles on various television shows on Nickelodeon and Fox Family in Montreal. Finnigan currently resides in Los Angeles. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JOSH COOKE Hailing from Philadelphia, Josh Cooke quickly jumped onto Hollywood's radar screen. He landed back-to-back lead roles on two NBC shows, including "Committed" and the half-hour comedy "Four Kings," in which he starred opposite Seth Green for director James Burrows. He currently resides in Los Angeles. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 JAKE LACY Jake Lacy grew up in Vermont and graduated from The North Carolina School of the Arts in 2008. His recent work includes a Sundance Institute Theatre Project with director Mark Brokaw and a lead role in the 2010 Columbia thesis film, "C'est Moi." Lacy has been seen on stage in Hartford Stage's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as Demetrius. He was a member of the Oberon Theater Ensemble and appeared in their production of "Much Ado About Nothing" as Conrad. |
 KURT FULLER Kurt Fuller is best known for his work in the films "Wayne's World" with Mike Myers and "Anger Management" with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler. Others will remember him as the wacky sheriff who likes to pose in Speedos in "Scary Movie." Fuller has a leading role in David O. Russell's romantic comedy, "Nailed," opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Biel and Tracy Morgan, and can also be seen in Woody Allen's new film, "Midnight in Paris," as Rachel McAdams' father. Fuller has worked with some of Hollywood's best directors, including Paul Schrader, Ridley Scott, Wim Wenders, Taylor Hackford, Mike Newell, Harold Ramis, Brian De Palma and Ivan Reitman. His numerous film credits include "Auto Focus," "Ray," "Pushing Tin," "The Jack Bull," "Ghostbusters 2," "Mr. Woodcock," "Superhero" and "The Pursuit of Happyness." His last regular role on a TV series was on ABC's "Big Day," with Wendie Malick. He had previously been a regular on "That's my Bush!," from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Last year he had recurring characters on both "Supernatural" and "Psyche," and in the past has had arcs on "Desperate Housewives," "Boston Legal" and "Alias." Other TV appearances include HBO's "Live from Baghdad" with Michael Keaton, as well "Glee," "Ugly Betty," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Men of a Certain Age," "The West Wing," "Grey's Anatomy," "House M.D," "My Name is Earl," "Monk" and "Drop Dead Diva." Fuller still returns to the stage occasionally, most recently in "The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman He Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union," at the La Jolla Playhouse, and the highly acclaimed "The Waiting Room" at The Mark Taper Forum. Fuller has been married to wife Jessica Hendra, a recently published author, since 1994. They have two children, Julia and Charlotte. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 DEBRA JO RUPP Debra Jo Rupp has made over 300 television appearances, but is probably best known as Kitty Forman in the long running series "That '70s Show." As a result, in her current role as Vicky in "Better with You," she's excited to actually "live" in the 21st century and wear fashionable clothes. Other notable TV roles for Rupp include Seinfeld's booking agent, Katie, and Phoebe's sister-in-law on "Friends." Sally Field directed her in HBO's acclaimed "From the Earth to the Moon," and she was listed as "crowd member" when she actually got to go to the 2004 World Series and watch her Red Sox win. Rupp was most recently seen in the feature film "She's Out of My League," playing Jay Baruchel's mom, Mrs. Kettner. Other film credits include "Jackson," the award-winning short "The Act," "Kickin' it Old Skool" with Jamie Kennedy, "Clockwatchers" with Toni Collette and Parker Posey, "Spymate," "Lucky Thirteen" with Lauren Graham, "Sgt. Bilko" with Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd, and her first film ever, "Big," with Tom Hanks. In addition her voice can be heard in the Emmy-winning "Teacher's Pet" with Nathan Lane (both cartoon and feature film), "Garfield," "Air Buddies" and in various other projects with tiny animals. For the past four years Rupp has lived on the east coast, getting back into her theater roots which include Broadway productions of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Kathleen Turner and Charles Durning, "Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune" and "A Girl's Guide to Chaos." Recently she appeared Off Broadway in "Butcher of Baraboo," directed by Judith Ivey, and in several regional productions at Williamstown, Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theater Festival. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 “Secret Millionaire” is a one-hour alternative series that follows some of America’s wealthiest people for one week as they leave behind their lavish lifestyles, sprawling mansions and luxury jets, conceal their true identities, and go to live and volunteer in some of the most impoverished and dangerous communities in America. Surviving on welfare wages, the millionaires’ mission is to discover the unsung heroes of America -- deserving individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help those in need. Throughout this incredible experience, the Secret Millionaires will attempt to remain undiscovered, coming face to face with extraordinary and amazing people battling the odds every day of their lives. On the final day, in an emotional and dramatic climax, they reveal their true identities. Ultimately, the millionaires will each give away at least $100,000 of their own money, changing lives forever. Executive producers of “Secret Millionaire” include Grant Mansfield, Claire O’Donohoe, Natalka Znak and Leslie Garvin. Co-executive producer is Paul Osborne. “Secret Millionaire” is an RDF USA production. |
 GRANT MANSFIELD, executive producer At RDF Grant Mansfield is charged with growing RDF Media Group’s North American infrastructure and production. In this role he oversees a production slate that includes “Wife Swap,” “Secret Millionaire” and “Don’t Forget the Lyrics.” Mansfield joined RDF Media Group in 2002 as managing director of RDF Television before being promoted to group director of Factual, Entertainment and Comedy in 2007. During his tenure, he has overseen formats such as ITV’s “Ladette to Lady” and “Holiday Showdown,” as well as Channel 4’s “Wife Swap,” “Secret Millionaire” and “Rock School with Gene Simmons.” Prior to RDF, he served as director of Programs for Granada, where he was responsible for running one of the UK’s biggest production companies, producing programs for the ITV network such as “Coronation Street,” “Cold Feet” and “I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.” Before joining Granada, Mansfield was controller of Factual Programs at the ITV Network, responsible for commissioning non-scripted series for Britain’s most watched commercial network. He began his career at the BBC, where he spent 18 years working in documentaries and features, and executive-producing such hits as “Driving School,” “999” and “Antiques Roadshow.” Formerly a director and now patron of the UK International Documentary Film Festival, Mansfield is also a voting member of BAFTA and the Royal Television Society. CLAIRE O'DONOHOE, executive producer Claire O’Donohoe is executive vice president of Current for RDF USA. In that role she oversees all current RDF production on a slate that includes “Secret Millionaire” (ABC) and “Hard Core Pawn” (TruTV). Prior to joining RDF, she produced both “American Gladiators” (NBC) and “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” (Bravo). A London native with 12 years of television production experience, O’Donohoe has served as executive producer and showrunner for Channel 4’s “Big Brother 7” and “Celebrity Big Brother 5.” In addition she has produced over a dozen of the UK’s biggest series, including “Big Brother”(Channel 4), “Hell’s Kitchen”(ITV), “Popstars” (ITV), “Fame Academy”(BBC1) and “The Games”(Channel 4). O’Donohoe began her career as a researcher at Granada TV before moving to Endemol to help establish the “Big Brother”series. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from The London College of Printing. NATALKA ZNAK, executive producer Natalka Znak is Chief Creative Officer for RDF USA. In that role she oversees both the development and current departments. As lead creative, she is responsible for selling and adapting international formats for the U.S. market, devising original productions for both broadcast and cable networks and managing the development and production slates. Prior to joining RDF, Znak served as Controller of Factual Entertainment for ITV Studios in London, where she was responsible for creating and producing UK hits including “I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Love Island.” She brought the first two formats to the United States, producing the first seasons of “Hell’s Kitchen”for FOX, as well as “I’m a Celebrity. . . Get Me Out of Here!”for NBC. In addition Znak was charged with overseeing a broad range of ITV programs such as “Dancing on Ice” and “Paris Hilton’s Best Friend.” While at ITV, she earned several awards for her work, including two BAFTAs, Royal Television Society Awards, National Television Awards and numerous Broadcast Awards. Znak started her career in politics before moving on to current affairs and documentary programming. LESLIE GARVIN, executive producer Leslie Garvin is a show runner/producer with over 17 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Garvin’s past producing credits include “Shark Tank” (ABC), “The Mole” (ABC), “Gifted” (FOX), “Reversal of Fortune” (SHOWTIME), “Pageant School,” “Becoming Miss America” (CMT), “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search” (NBC), “Dress My Nest” (Style) and “Road Rules” (MTV). Before taking the leap to alternative television, Garvin worked in feature film production as an assistant director. Her feature credits include “Shopgirl,” “Storytelling,” “Woman on Top,” “Gattaca,” “Guinevere” and “Romeo and Juliet.” In addition she worked in commercial production on more than 50 campaigns for clients, including Apple, Porsche, United Airlines, Nike and Ford. |
 COACH TONY BRANCH Coach Anthony “Tony” Branch was born and raised in New York City and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx in 1979. Growing up in the city, he developed a passion for basketball early on. Following high school, he had several opportunities to work with young people and decided then that he would eventually return to work helping kids. He joined the U.S. Armed Services and retired with honorable mention after more than 20 years of service. While in the military, he represented the U.S. in many “goodwill” basketball games around the world, which eventually opened the door for him to play for the French pro team in Le Havre, France. After retiring from the military, Branch went to work for a steel mill in Northwest Indiana. He continued to play ball throughout his entire career and developed a great personal debt to the game. Realizing that he finally now had an opportunity to give back to the community mentoring youth through sport, he began volunteering in communities around the area, donating his money and time to youth programs. Because of the scarcity of safe recreational enrichment programs available to inner city children, he started a sports club in Merrillville, Indiana. After meeting local community coach Reggie Curry, they found they shared the same philosophy and decided to join forces, starting started their own basketball club and program for boys and girls, which emphasized not only athletics, but academic success, love of learning, respect and attitude. Nine years later, Branch and Curry’s Merrillville club merged with Baylor Youth Foundation. Baylor Youth Foundation serves children in urban communities through competitive and character-building experiences with organized recreational activities, including AAU basketball league, traveling teams, camps, exposure tournaments and college assistance programs. Now in his 26th year of coaching basketball, Coach Tony led one of his teams to the runner-up position at the Girls Open Division National Championship tournament. However his greatest satisfaction comes from watching the children he has mentored go off to college. |
 JUDY VAUGHN, CSJ Judy Vaughan, csj, is currently the Founding Director of Alexandria House, a transitional residence and neighborhood center for women and children in need, where she both lives and works. She has more than 25 years of executive experience in program development, administration, board collaboration and fund-raising in national and community-based organizations. Before returning to Los Angeles in 1996, Vaughn served as Project Coordinator for Women for Guatemala, a solidarity organization committed to raising awareness about human rights abuses in Guatemala and to offering financial support for women’s efforts there. From 1986 to 1990 she was National Coordinator for the National Assembly of Religious Women, a Catholic feminist organization committed to working for justice in church and society. During this time and to the present, Vaughn has co-facilitated over 100 “Multicultural Look at Racism” workshops throughout the United States. She was Director of House of Ruth in East Los Angeles from 1982 to 1986, and has served as a college educator in California, including as adjunct faculty in the Education Department at Mount St. Mary’s College. Vaughn has been recognized as a Woman of Justice by NETWORK (1997), as an Outstanding Founder at the National Philanthropy Day (1999), and as a Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women (2001). In 2007 both she and Alexandria House received commendations from the City and County of Los Angeles for their work on behalf of women and children. In 2008 she was honored by the Association of Corporate Counsel and was recognized as a Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Local Hero through Bank of America. In 2010 Vaughn was selected by the 4th City Council District to be among 12 women to receive special recognition at the May City Council meeting. Vaughn’s educational background includes a Ph.D. in Religious Social Ethics from the University of Chicago (1982), a M.A. in Sociology from San Diego State University (1971) and a B.A. in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude) from Mount St. Mary’s College (1968). She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Los Angeles and co-parents a 12-year old daughter. |
 DANI JOHNSON Dani Johnson was raised on welfare, pregnant at 17, homeless at 21 and a millionaire at 23 - now she's a multi-millionaire and entrepreneur of five companies, and a best-selling author and internationally sought after speaker. Johnson kicked off her early success by licensing a weight loss product and eventually started and built a thriving company manufacturing her own nutritional and skin care products. With a strong passion to help people improve their lives and achieve their personal goals, she parlayed her success into a training program for personal and professional development to show her clients the exact steps she used to attain success. Johnson maintains dynamic training programs to help her clients -- from executives to stay-at-home moms -- decrease their debt, increase their salaries and improve their quality of life. She regularly consults, mentors and coaches people from all walks of life and career paths, regardless of position or status, on career advancement, personal achievement, business growth, leadership development, marketing and profit strategies, relationships, time management, wealth attainment and spiritual issues. President and co-founder of danijohnson.com, a personal achievement and corporate training company, Johnson is also co-founder of King's Ransom Foundation, a non-profit charity dedicated to serving people in need, especially families and children, worldwide. She is passionately dedicated to her faith, her husband, Hans, five children and three grandchildren. MARC PASKIN Marc Paskin lived the first 23 years of his life in Madison, Wisconsin. Raised in a poor family, he worked his way through college. Following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Paskin took his life savings of $1,000 and used it as a down payment on a duplex. During the following 35 years, he bought and sold real estate, working his way up to larger and larger assets - turning his small initial investment into a portfolio of apartment complexes, industrial buildings, office buildings and retail investments, spanning the sunbelt from California to Nevada, Texas and Florida. He turned his initial $1,000 investment into over $100 million. Proclaimed as the "The Donald Trump of San Diego" by the San Diego Tribune, Paskin is president of Paskin Properties, a division of The Paskin Group, a privately owned real estate investment and management company. A sought after speaker at universities and companies worldwide, he now motivates others by talking about his life and sharing how anyone can make money in real estate. At age 61, his goal now is to literally "die broke" - to give away all of his money to worthy causes and needy people. Paskin is involved with many charities and causes, including Shiley Eye Center at UCSD, American Cancer Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Association. When Paskin isn't working on real estate mega-deals, he enjoys going to concerts, traveling, skiing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. A former radio disc jockey, he might also be spotted dressed up in an Elvis jumpsuit singing karaoke at neighborhood bars. JAMES MALINCHAK A big part of James Malinchak's life is serving and helping others. In the past eight months, he has led in raising over $350,000 for various charitable organizations, while personally contributing $160,000 of his own money. Selected 2008-09 GKIC Marketer of the Year (winning out over 80 other competitors), Malinchak runs a seven-figure speaking, training, seminar, coaching and consulting business, and was recently profiled in the business publication Millionaire Blueprints. He is one of the most in-demand, highest paid marketing consultants in the country. Malinchak is a self-improvement expert who is one of only 50 featured experts in the success movie, "Pass It On," and is the top-selling authors of 16 books/products, including co-author of Chicken Soup for the College Soul. Also one of America's most requested business and motivational speakers, he has delivered over 2,200 presentations for corporations, associations, business organizations, colleges and universities worldwide for audiences ranging in size from 20 to 10,000. JOHN FERBER John Ferber, along with his brother, Scott, were the co-founders of Advertising.com, which was acquired by Time Warner in 2004. Advertising.com is one of the world's largest Interactive marketing services companies. In 2007 Ferber turned his attention toward philanthropy and finding new ways to use the Internet to help those in need. The result is Microgiving.com, which is quickly changing the face of charitable giving online. Ferber was born in Baltimore, Maryland and currently resides in South Florida. GARY & DIANE HEAVIN Founders of Curves International, Inc., the world's largest fitness franchise company, Gary and Diane Heavin are committed veterans of the fitness and advertising industries. They are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to more than 4 million women worldwide, and they share a passion for and commitment to women's health and fitness. The Heavins opened the first Curves in 1992 in Harlingen, Texas. The club was an overnight success, giving women a supportive and comfortable atmosphere in which to work out. When their second club was also immediately successful, they knew that they had tapped a market that wasn't being served by traditional gyms, and that they could help millions of women worldwide. However they knew they couldn't do it alone, so they franchised the business, and the first independently owned and operated Curves opened in Paris, Texas, in 1995. Curves opened clubs at an astronomical rate, earning such accolades as "fastest growing franchise in history," "world's largest fitness franchise" and "No. 1 fitness franchise," and spawned a New York Times bestseller, Curves, Permanent Results without Permanent Dieting. With such unprecedented success, the Heavins took their vision for an effective and affordable workout international. Today Curves has nearly 10,000 clubs in more than 70 countries, serving more than 4 million members. The Heavins are among the largest philanthropists in Central Texas, providing funding for healthcare and health education for women, family abuse prevention, adoption services and more. They model corporate giving with the annual Curves Food Drive, which in 2006 raised more than 11 million pounds of food for the hungry, as well as with a Charity Match program that encourages franchise owners to give back to their communities. ALI BROWN Ali Brown is fast becoming regarded as the voice for women and business success. As founder and CEO of Ali International, Brown has created a dynamic multimillion-dollar enterprise that is devoted to empowering women entrepreneurs around the world and was ranked in 2009's Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the nation. Since launching her first venture in her tiny NYC studio apartment in 1999 – and at one point with less than $20 in her bank account—she has built a following of over 50,000 members in her online and offline programs. Brown has been featured as an expert in the New York Post, Investor's Business Daily, and also on TV, including Fox Business Network, ABC News Now, E! and morning shows around the country. She was named one of 2010's Enterprising Women of the Year, one of Ernst & Young's Winning Women for 2010, and is a winner of the StepUp Women's Network Commitment to Philanthropy award. Brown is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com. You can learn more about her and her programs at www.AliBrown.com. |
 Forget who gets to keep the ring - when a couple splits, the real question is, who gets to keep the friends? Alex and Dave's wedding was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, for them and their long-time friends... until Alex left groom-to-be Dave at the altar. The breakup, in the words of one pal, was a "huge game changer" that complicated everyone's lives and made everyone question their own choices. Alex and Dave were the glue that kept their urban family together: Alex's sister, Jane, a suburban housewife, and her buttoned-up husband, Brad; Max, their perpetually underemployed gay friend; and Penny, who worries about never finding the right guy. A year later, this gang is still friends, although Alex and Dave are trying to figure out just where their relationship stands. Penny is convinced that 2011 will be "The Year of Penny," and she starts things off by buying her dream condo. She'll also be getting a new roommate when Alex moves in. Max may make the biggest change of all when he does something his friends never thought he'd do... get a steady job. Called "fresh," "charming" and "it's need-to-pause-the-DVR-because-I'm-laughing-so-hard funny" by the critics, "Happy Endings" stars Eliza Coupe ("Scrubs") as Jane, Elisha Cuthbert ("24") as Alex, Zachary Knighton ("FlashForward") as Dave, Adam Pally as Max, Damon Wayans, Jr. ("The Underground") as Brad and Casey Wilson ("Saturday Night Live") as Penny. Created by executive producer David Caspe (the upcoming feature film "I Hate You Dad"), "Happy Endings" is executive produced by Jamie Tarses ("HawthoRNe"), Jonathan Groff ("How I Met Your Mother"), Anthony & Joe Russo ("Arrested Development," "Community"). The pilot was written by David Caspe and directed by Anthony & Joe Russo, and is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios. |
JAMIE TARSES, executive producer JONATHAN GROFF, executive producer ANTHONY & JOE RUSSO, executive producers Born a year apart in Cleveland, they got a head start on their film careers by using credit cards and student loans to finance "Pieces," an experimental comedy about a criminally inclined trio of brothers. They shot the film in and around Cleveland with the help of numerous friends and family. Their gamble paid off when the film screened at the Slamdance Film Festival and caught the attention of Steven Soderbergh, who, along with his producing partner George Clooney, asked to produce the brothers' second film, "Welcome to Collinwood." Kevin Reilly was rebuilding the FX network when he saw "Welcome to Collinwood" and asked the pair to direct the pilot for his new flagship comedy, "Lucky." Among the pilot's fans was Imagine Entertainment co-founder Ron Howard, who, along with writer Mitch Hurwitz, were both looking to take the well-worn situation comedy in a new direction. The brothers' penchant for experimentation seemed the perfect fit for Howard's desire to get the sitcom out of the soundstage and into the streets. By shooting "Arrested Development" on advanced HD cameras and minimizing the need for complex lighting and crews, the brothers not only opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities but provided the style for Hurwitz's self-conscious, rapid-fire writing. The brothers also directed the pilot "LAX," for NBC, and the pilot for "What About Brian" for ABC. In 2006 the pair returned to their feature roots, directing the comedy "You, Me, and Dupree." They are executive-producing, directed the pilot and most of the episodes of "Community," now in its second season, and have re-teamed with "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz to produce and direct Fox's new show, "Running Wilde." DAVID CASPE, creator, executive producer |
 ELISHA CUTHBERT Canadian Elisha Cuthbert burst onto the American scene as Kiefer Sutherland's daughter, Kimberly Bauer, in the critically acclaimed series "24." Her portrayal earned her a nomination for a 2002 Teen Choice Award for Breakout TV Actress. She also received a 2005 SAG nomination as part of the "24" cast in the category of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Cuthbert starred as Maxine Denver in ABC's series "The Forgotten," produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. On the big screen Cuthbert starred in "The Six Wives of Henry LeFay," opposite Tim Allen and Jenna Elfman. Other film credits include "My Sassy Girl," "Captivity," "He Was a Quiet Man," "The Quiet," "House of Wax," "The Girl Next Door," "Old School," "Love Actually," "Time at the Top," "Mail to the Chief," "Airspeed" and "Believe." Cuthbert began her career in entertainment as a model at the age of seven. Soon after, she was cast as a regular in the Nickelodeon series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" She also traveled the globe as a correspondent for the award-winning series, "Popular Mechanics for Kids." In 2001 Cuthbert starred in the telefilm "Lucky Girl," portraying a 16-year-old straight-A student who becomes addicted to gambling and struggles to overcome her addiction as the world around her collapses. Her powerful performance earned her the Gemini, the Canadian equivalent of the Emmy. Born and raised in Canada, Cuthbert now resides in Los Angeles PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ELIZA COUPE Eliza Coupe first got industry notice in 2006, when her hilarious and irreverent one-woman show, which she performed at UCB/NYC, was chosen to be presented at HBO's prestigious U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Coupe won the Jury Award for Breakout Act of 2006. That same month she was also featured in Variety as one of the "Top 10 to Watch" in comedy. Soon after the festival, Coupe was cast in the feature "I Think I Love My Wife," directed by and starring Chris Rock. She also joined the commercial campaign for Sierra Mist, alongside Jim Gaffigan, Michael Ian Black and Tracy Morgan. In 2007 Linda Bloodworth Thomason cast Coupe as one of the leads in her new series for HBO, "12 Miles of Bad Road," as Gaylor Shakespeare, the youngest daughter of Lily Tomlin's insane and ridiculously rich Texan family. Coupe guest starred on HBO's "Flight of the Conchords," ABC's "Samantha Who?," Fox's "Unhitched" and the USA Network's "Royal Pains." In 2008, after a meeting with Bill Lawrence, the creator of "Scrubs," she was given an 11-episode arc on the show. In 2009, when "Scrubs" was renewed for a ninth season, she was added to the show as a series regular. She will also be featured in the upcoming movie "What's Your Number?," starring Anna Faris. Coupe is originally from Plymouth NH and has a BFA in Theatre from California Institute of the Arts. She has also studied at the Groundlings Theater in LA. She lives in New York City. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ZACHARY KNIGHTON Zachary Knighton discovered his passion for acting during his freshman year of high school. He would later get his B.F.A. in theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University and study abroad at Oxford University to hone his craft. Knighton's feature film credits include "Surfer Dude," with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, "The Hitcher," "The Prince and Me," opposite Julia Stiles and Miranda Richardson and directed by Martha Coolidge, "The Mudge Boy" and "Cherry Falls," with Brittany Murphy and Jay Mohr. He recently completed production on "Tug," opposite Yeardley Smith. On television Knighton starred as Dr. Bryce Varley in "FlashForward." He also starred in the series "Life on a Stick," has guest starred on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Law & Order," "Ed" and "Related," and appeared in the TV movie "Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal." Knighton's stage credits include "Birdy," "Madame Melville," "The Pumpkin Pie Show," "Equus" - for which he was nominated for the Irene Ryan Award -- and "Endgame." Knighton, who lives in the Los Angeles area, loves to surf, sail and play with his two dogs, Jetson and Crash. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 ADAM PALLY Hailing from Livingston, New Jersey, Adam Pally has quickly found his place as both an actor and comedian in Hollywood. Pally has been a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade since 2003, and continues to both write and perform sketch comedy. He has written and performed in two long-running comedy shows with his sketch comedy group, Hot Sauce, an official selection and performer for the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2007. He currently performs with "Death By Roo Roo." Pally has appeared in the feature films "Monogamy," "The Sophomore, "Taking Woodstock" and "Solitary Man." His production team, Chubby Skinny Kids, with fellow UCB members Doug Mand and Dan Gregor, has developed numerous projects for television and the internet. Pally is a graduate of the New School in New York and currently resides in Los Angeles. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
 DAMON WAYANS JR. Damon Wayans Jr. starred in his first major film, "Dance Flick," in May 2009, a Paramount spoof that was produced, written and directed by fellow Wayans funny men. Other recent roles include voicing the character of Thunder in the action digital animation film, "Marmaduke," as well as the comedy/action film "The Other Guys," co-starring Will Farrell, Eva Mendez and Mark Wahlberg. In addition to pursuing the crafts of acting and writing, this young and talented multi-hyphenate continues honing his stand-up skills, performing in comedy clubs across the country. In 2005 Wayans followed in his father's (Damon Wayans Sr.) comedic footsteps and braved the world of stand-up under the pseudonym Kyle Green. He appeared alongside his father in the Showtime television series "The Underground" (2006), and served as a writer on that sketch comedy series. He also wrote, directed and starred in a series of innovative internet-based comedy sketches for "Way-Out TV," a website launched in 2007 by his father. In January 2008, Wayans was featured on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." Wayans was born at his grandmother's home in Vermont but was raised in Los Angeles. He made his film debut at age 11 in the 1994's "Blank Man." He later pursued his early passion for fine arts and animation in high school, and was admitted to the Otis School for Art and Design. He performed in a few bit roles on ABC's "My Wife and Kids," and later landed a job as staff writer on the series at the age of only 20. An accomplished mixed martial artist, snowboarder (complete with air tricks), former gymnast and high school track star, Wayans loves to figure sketch and enjoys Japanese animation. PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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