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Alan Ritchson has carved a space for himself on both the large and small screens since he made the trek from a small town in Florida to Los Angeles.

Alan Michael Ritchson was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Vickie (Harrell), a high school teacher, and David Ritchson, a U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. He is of Czech, English, and German descent. Frequently relocating as the middle son of a military family, Alan learned to adapt and entertain in order to build friendships in new and unfamiliar environments. Certainly this has been a key ingredient in his success so far in the industry.

Alan's early credits include portraying Aquaman in the long running series Smallville. This marked the first portrayal of the superhero in an officially licensed live-action production.

Ritchson has also taken on grittier leading man roles in the independent film market with the modern-day western "Rex" and the dramatic love story of "Steam" alongside Ally Sheedy.

In contrast, he also made quite a comedic impression with his love-to-hate-him character of Thad Castle on the football comedy Blue Mountain State. He parlayed his comedic skills to work with Rebel Wilson in her CBS pilot Super Fun Night.

In addition to his acting repertoire, Alan also writes, produces and is a singer/songwriter.

Most recently Alan can be seen as the District 1 victor, Gloss, in Catching Fire; the second installment of the hugely successful Hunger Games franchise. He also portrayed the cool-but-crude Raphael in the Michael Bay produced reboot of TMNT.

Kam went to Concordia College in Minnesota where she graduated with a degree in Communications and Political Science. The day after graduation, she moved to Chicago and modeled for the next couple of months before moving to New York. Her first role came when directer John Woo selected her as the lead in his pilot "Blackjack". Kam now lives near UCLA in Los Angeles. ((Anonymous))

Leonora Pitts was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. She is known for For All Mankind (2019), Fool's Paradise (2023) and I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2024). She has been married to Scott Pitts since 3 October 2008. They have two children.

A West Point graduate and veteran of Desert Storm, Matt has been a professional actor since 1995 and is one of the most versatile performers in film and television.

A former colonel, he served in the Army for more than 27 years as a Military Police and Russia Eurasia Foreign Area Officer, and has extensive military, diplomatic, and intelligence experience and is fluent in the Russian language.

Matt served with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe; was the Army Attaché in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the Office of Defense Cooperation Chief in Armenia and Moldova; served as the military advisor to the OSCE in Austria and Moldova, and In Vienna he monitored Russian activities in the Joint Consultative Group and the Forum for Security Cooperation.

In Chisinau, Moldova, he traveled daily to the breakaway republic of Prinistrovia to report on political, economic and military developments to help facilitate future reconciliation and merger with Moldova.

He served as the Russian Airborne Brigade liaison for the Stabilization Forces Commander in Bosnia and worked with peace-keeping forces from all over Europe.

He also has immense experience in nuclear and conventional arms control, having served as an inspector/monitor for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty in Russia, and is very familiar with the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty, the Dayton Accords and the Vienna Document. At the Joint Staff J2, Matt reported on nuclear weapons developments and proliferation directly to the G2, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense.

Matt is well versed in inter-agency policy, intelligence reporting, analysis, and collection, as well as political-military analysis, security cooperation, counter-proliferation, and international affairs.

Matt has four children - Ashley, Gregory, Camryn, and Kirsten.

Kenny Yates is a half-Italian, half-Filipino actor, voice actor, feature film producer, and director based in Los Angeles. He's been working in the film industry since 2004. Kenny began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor on the Daytime Emmy winning PBSkids show ZOOM. He appeared on 80 episodes over two seasons.

Kenny got his first behind-the-camera gig on the 20th Century Fox/Regency film Date Movie. He continued as directors Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer's assistant on Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans & Vampires Suck. He was promoted to Associate Producer on their film Disaster Movie, and then bumped again to Co-Producer/VFX Supervisor on their films The Starving Games & Superfast!

Kenny has continued his acting career with roles in each of Seltzer & Friedberg's movies. He recent appeared as Floyd in 'Reboot Camp', a mockumentary comedy with Eric Roberts, Ed Begley Jr. & David Koechner. He is also co-starring in the upcoming film 'Wolf Mountain' alongside scene partner Danny Trejo.

Kenny continues his studies in Meisner Technique at Playhouse West in North Hollywood. He was also a member of the sketch comedy group 'The Neighbors', directed by Sean Whalen [Twister] at the same repertory.

Kenny is also the Founder and President of KAYJ Entertainment.

Joni Adahl grew-up surrounded by golden wheat fields on a farm in North Dakota. Her mother, a teacher, and her father, a farmer. She is of Norwegian and Swedish descent. Adahl earned her Master's Degree in Architecture and Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Design at NDSU. It was while working at a top Hospitality Architecture firm in Florida, she felt God put upon her heart to bring stories to life through film.

Adahl was cast in Season 7 of Alt for Norge (All for Norway). A Gullruten award winning show where a group of Norwegian-Americans compete for a chance to meet their family in Norway.

Adahl received awards and nominations in Permafrost by 701 Productions, NM, for Best Supporting Actress, Silver Award, Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Best Supporting Actress, February Award, IndieX Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Best Supporting Actress, Award of Merit, Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition, USA, Nominated Best Supporting Actress, Indie Short Film Fest, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

As Writer and Director on the short, "Charismata." The short has been in 11 International Festivals, receiving "Director's Choice" at the San Diego Christian Film Festival and other Nominations for Best Short Drama, Best Score, Best Sound, and Best Actress for this inspirational story.

Adahl grew-up playing sports. She enjoys softball, open-water swimming, kayaking, down-hill skiing and spending time outdoors with family.

Lynn Rene Anderson was a multi-award-winning American country music singer known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most notably her country-pop, worldwide mega-hit "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden". She charted 12 No. 1, 18 Top-10, and more than 50 Top-40 hits. Anderson's crossover appeal and regular exposure on national television helped her become one of the most popular and successful country singers of the 1970s. In addition to being named "Top Female Vocalist" by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) twice and "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the Country Music Association (CMA), she had won a Grammy Award, People's Choice Award and an American Music Award (AMA). She was named Record World Magazine's and Billboard Magazine's Female Artist of the Decade (1970-1980). Because of her mainstream success, Anderson was the first female country artist to be invited as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) in late 1971 (the first of several appearances she would make with Carson at the helm). Anderson was also the first female country artist to win the American Music Award in 1974, as well as the first to headline and sellout Madison Square Garden that same year.

Nicole Linkletter was born on 18 April 1985 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. She is an actress, known for Life or Debt (2016), Ai for Ai (2010) and Got Game (2014). She has been married to Adam Nathanson since 15 November 2013. They have two children.

David Nett was born on 1 July 1973 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Gold (2008), Night of the Zombie King (2010) and Starter Kit (2017). He was previously married to Shannon Nelson.

Chris Carlson was born on 19 October 1969 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He is an actor, known for Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), Peacock (2010) and Ticket Out (2012).

Veronica Wayne is a proud veteran and vocal advocate for the military veteran community. Veronica is originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota and grew up in military family.

Veronica's entrance into the entertainment business was unconventional as her military skills were used on shows like Invasion, Jericho and NCIS working with military consulting groups. At 19, she joined the United States Navy and was shipped off to boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. She spent four years in the Navy and was stationed at NAS Ocean with VF-32 Swordsman and later, was transferred to Personnel Support Detachment Pearl Harbor. While in the military, she worked as an aircraft mechanic, in disbursing, aviation fuels and computers. Veronica was a member of the Ford Island Honor Guard as a special duty assignment while stationed at Pearl Harbor. During her tour on the Truman, with VF-32 she deployed in support of Operation Southern watch as the relieving battle group for the USS Cole. Veronica joined the Air Force Reserve working in aviation bulk fuels and attended the C-School for Laboratory Fuels. Veronica deployed again as a fuels lab technician in support of Operation Enduring freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Veronica also deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 as part of a combat communications squadron working as a computer specialist. Veronica separated honorably from the service as a Staff Sargent after serving thirteen years and earning the following awards: Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, NATO Medal (among others).

Following her service, Veronica graduated Suma Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a 4.0 in Interdisciplinary Studies and holds an associate degree from Hawaii Pacific University in Supervisory Leadership as well as an associate degree from Community College of the Air Force in Logistics.

Veronica is a proud member Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. She volunteers in her community by mentoring veterans looking to enter film and television, assisting veterans with filing disability claims and through raising funds for the award winning and Congressionally recognized non-profit Pin-Ups for Vets, to donate much needed rehab equipment for our nation's veterans. Veronica believes in the power of volunteerism and giving back to the community. Veronica also participates in the PGA Hope program and is actively involved in charity golf tournaments to help raise funds for the program.

Mark Cartier was born on 12 November 1979 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for The Core (2003), Lars and the Real Girl (2007) and The Legend of Zorro (2005).

North Dakota native, former boxer, political candidate, Congressional Aide, Elementary school teacher. Chicago Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Spent several years in the vibrant Chicago theatre scene. Favorite roles include: Bent (Max), Terra Nova (Scott), Julius Caesar (Cassius), Reservoir Dogs (Mr. White), Red Dragon (Jack Crawford), The Crucible (John Proctor). Appeared in "Edward II" with Ammar Daraiseh, "Just Say No" with Greg Lougainis. Recurring role on CBS's "The Guardian" as Gene Everton, City Attorney.

Nash Kato was born on 31 December 1965 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He is an actor, known for Urge Overkill: Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon (1994), Urge Overkill: The Kids Are Insane (1991) and Urge Overkill: Quiet Person (2012).

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Aaron has traveled to and lived in many different states throughout his childhood. Aaron has had an interest in acting since 5th grade and had always been fascinated by the different types of people he observed from state to state. At 12 years old, while living in Pennsylvania, he made and starred in his first film. In it, he wanted to show the tragedy of the Holocaust, and although a bit young for the role, played a Nazi S.S. Officer. Shortly thereafter, he created a Groucho Marx show mimicking the video and album recordings of the comedian. Aaron attended college in North Carolina majoring in psychology. There he worked as a radio announcer and disc jockey of a top radio station. In North Carolina, he gained his love of the theater playing the roles of Eddie in Fool For Love and George in Of Mice and Men, amongst others. He then made his way to Florida and studied with various acting teachers while continuing to hone in on his craft through his film and stage work in Orlando. Aaron currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he continues to work in both film and stage.

Katreen Hardt was born on 17 November 1967 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. She is an actress, known for Henry Fool (1997) and The Book of Life (1998).

Timothy Shew was born on 7 February 1959 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He is an actor, known for The Producers (2005), Chicago (2002) and FBI: Most Wanted (2020).

Lily Kate was born on May 9, 2006, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She is an American actress and artist who is known for winning episode 4, "Hoops Don't Lie," of the NBC primetime show 'Dancing With Myself.' Lily Kate was also part of the dance team in the popular Brat TV series "Chicken Girls."

Jeremiah Gallagher was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota USA as Jeremiah Paul Gallagher, the second youngest of 5 children to parents Michael and Karen Gallagher. In 2003 Gallagher moved to Missouri to study acting at University and soon caught the improv bug and began performing with The Skinny Improv in Springfield, Missouri. He is known for his work in many commercials as well as the film Isa (2014), and several short films including Pant Suits (2015) and Hipstapocalypse (2014). Jeremiah has also garnered attention for his photography skills when not in front of the camera. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

William Corrigan was born on 27 August 1913 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Lights Out (1946), Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) and Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958). He died on 4 August 1993 in Sharon, Connecticut, USA.

Jennifer Angelier was born on 2 March 1986 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for CSI: NY (2004), Surprise (2019) and Battle Fields (2018).

Halle Goehring was born on 14 July 2004 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. She is an actress, known for Pushing Veronica: Cancel Cult (2020).

Jocelyne Lamoureaux was born on 3 July 1989 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.

James Rosenquist was born on 29 November 1933 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Wall Street (1987), Who Gets to Call It Art? (2006) and Poem Posters (1966). He was married to Mary Lou Adams and Mimi Thompson. He died on 31 March 2017 in New York City, New York, USA.

Born October 10th, 1979 in North Dakota, Laura Goehring (Laura Jane Miskavige) is an American actress, choreographer, and creative director based in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over two decades of experience, her creations blend contemporary and classical styles. Laura's choreography has been showcased in prestigious venues and on national prime-time television. She is also a dedicated educator, passionate about mentoring the next generation of dancers and choreographers through workshops and speaking engagements. Her commitment to pushing the boundaries of dance continues to inspire and captivate audiences.