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Jesse Bradford was born Jesse Bradford Watrouse in Norwalk, Connecticut. Both of his parents, Curtis Watrouse and Terry Porter, are actors who have appeared in many television commercials. Jesse has been acting almost constantly since his big debut in a Q-Tip commercial when he was an 8-month-old baby. He started acting and modeling as a child and has had steady work since the age of 4. He graduated from Brien MacMahon High School in his home town of Norwalk, and went on to study film at Columbia University.
Jesse's film-acting debut was in Falling in Love (1984), but he first came to the attention of the movie-going public when he starred in Steven Soderbergh's cult classic King of the Hill (1993), with Spalding Gray and Elizabeth McGovern. After receiving rave reviews for that performance, he followed up with roles in Romeo + Juliet (1996) with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, Hackers (1995) opposite Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie, and Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995). For King of the Hill (1993), he was nominated for the CFCA's Most promising actor award and the Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actor Leading Role in a Motion Picture Drama. For his work in Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Leading Actor in a Feature Film.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Roger Bart was born on 29 September 1962 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for The Producers (2005) and American Gangster (2007).- Actress
- Casting Director
- Additional Crew
Cristina Danielle Valenzuela is an American voice actress from Norwalk, California. She voiced in several video games and animated series including Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Helluva Boss, Shantae, Sailor Moon, The Promised Neverland, Squid Girl, Hunter × Hunter, KonoSuba, The Seven Deadly Sins and Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.- Director
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- Writer
Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Caruso came west to play tennis and study Television Production at Pepperdine University. Interned at Disney Studios in the Product Placement department and later hooked up with Director John Badham, who mentored him into a second-unit director, after Badham lost his 2nd-unit director Rob Cohen to a first-unit directing career. He hooked up with writer Scott Rosenberg, who penned a short film for him entitled, Cyclops, Baby (1997). The film helped launch Caruso's directing career.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lindsay Mendez was born on 1 March 1983 in Norwalk, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Station 19 (2018), American Sports Story (2024) and Modern Family (2009). She has been married to J. Alex Brinson since 22 April 2024. She was previously married to Phillip Wakefield and Michael Borth.- Actor
- Producer
- Sound Department
Bruce Weitz was born on 27 May 1943 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Hill Street Blues (1981), Half Past Dead (2002) and Deep Impact (1998). He has been married to Vivian Davis since 2 December 1986. They have one child. He was previously married to Cecilia Hart.- Actress
- Producer
Nikki Ziering was born on 9 August 1971 in Norwalk, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for American Wedding (2003), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) and Gold Diggers (2003). She was previously married to Ian Ziering.- Shapely and statuesque blonde knockout Dona Speir was born on February 7, 1964 in Norwalk, California. The former high school gymnast and track star enjoyed an active career as an international model and brand ambassador before (and after) her selection as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in the March 1984.
Appearances in a series of videos produced by Playboy followed, as did additional pictorials in national and international issues of the popular men's magazine. When Hollywood came calling, Dona Speir made guest appearances on episodes of popular TV shows including "Mike Hammer," "Matt Houston," "Knight Rider," and "Married with Children." Her career as an actress found its stride-and a new fan base--with her portrayal of tough, gun-toting (fictional) federal drug enforcement agent Donna Hamilton in (7) seven action features for director Andy Sidaris: "Hard Ticket to Hawaii," "Picasso Trigger," "Savage Beach," "Guns," "Do or Die," "Hard Hunted," and "Fit to Kill." Additional roles as a hard-edged veteran model in "Click: The Calendar Girl Killer", along with smaller parts in the major motion films "Dragnet," "Mortuary Academy" and "Doin' Time, kept her active and in front of a camera through the 1990s.
As the 20th century became the 21st century, Dona Speir focused attention on her work as a spokesperson, motivational speaker and personal growth counselor including working as Personal Recovery Assistant (PRI). In 2018, she earned accreditation as a NCRCI, NCRCII, NCIP (Recovery Coach I, II, Interventions) and has made her service to the addiction and recovery community a top priority.
In 2019, Dona will embark on a North American media tour to coincide with the 35th anniversary of her Playboy centerfold, running at the same time as speaking engagements in support of her first book "Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Speir". Still a California resident, Dona has added collecting rare mineral specimens to her list of passions, which include; riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, contemporary art, adventure travel and an advocacy for animal rights and rescue. - Patrick O'Connell was born on July 7, 1957 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA as Patrick Mead O'Connell. He is an actor, known for Iron Man (2008), The West Wing (1999), Life Inside Out (2013), and Baskets (2016). He has been married to Maggie Baird since August 5, 1995. They have two children.
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- Composer
Charli D'Amelio was born as Charli Grace D'Amelio on May 1, 2004 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. D'Amelio's career began on TikTok in the summer of 2019 with uploaded dance videos. She has since acquired over 52.5 million TikTok followers, 16.6 million Instagram followers, 3.59 million YouTube subscribers, and over 1.5 million Twitter followers. In just 10 months, she became the most-followed account on the social media platform TikTok. She surpassed the previous most-followed individual, Loren Gray, on March 25, 2020.
In January 2020, D'Amelio signed with talent agency UTA. She then landed a spot in a Super Bowl commercial for Sabra Hummus along with other celebrities. She was invited to attend Super Bowl LIV and meet Jennifer Lopez to create the viral TikTok challenge "J Lo Super Bowl Challenge." She is a part of the collaborative TikTok web group "Hype House" along with 18 others including Addison Rae and Dixie D'Amelio.
On March 27, 2020, D'Amelio collaborated on YouTube with actor Noah Schnapp.- Actress
- Composer
- Music Department
Tiffany was born on 2 October 1971 in Norwalk, California, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011), Jetsons: The Movie (1990) and Ted (2012). She was previously married to Ben George and Bulmaro Garcia.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Robin de Jesus was born on 21 August 1984 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for tick, tick... BOOM! (2021), The Boys in the Band (2020) and Camp (2003).- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Chris is an actor, writer, comedian and producer based in NYC. He recently recurred as David Morrison on Shonda Rhimes' hit Netflix series 'Inventing Anna'. Other credits include: The Other Two (HBOMax), Chicago Fire (NBC), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), BULL (CBS), The Night Of (HBO), Billions (Showtime), As The World Turns (CBS), The Awesome 80's Prom (Off-Bway) and more.
Chris is also a prolific voice actor. In Spring 2022, you can catch him as a series regular on HBOMax's 'Mecha Builders', an animated series from Sesame Workshop. He was nominated for an Audie Award as a cast member of Billy Crystal's Off-Broadway play 'Have a Nice Day' (2019). He has appeared in numerous episodes of Radiotopia's acclaimed podcast 'The Truth;. His numerous commercial voice over credits include national TV and radio campaigns for McDonalds, Swiffer, Mountain Dew, Dunkin Donuts, Ford, Staples, Sperry, Amica Insurance, and many more.
Chris is a founding member, writer, producer, and performer with award-winning sketch comedy group Uncle Function. They can be seen performing monthly at AsylumNYC in Chelsea. He also regularly performs characters and stand-up at comedy venues throughout the NYC.
Chris was born and raised in Norwalk, CT and has been acting professionally since age fifteen. He's a graduate of Brien McMahon H.S. and The George Washington University. He has also studied with Joan Rosenfels, Ted Sluberski, Susan Terry (Voice), the Washington Improv Theater and the Upright Citizens Brigade (Advanced Studies). He is a proud member of Theater Artist's Workshop in his hometown of Norwalk.- Christa Wennerstrom was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. Christa is an actor, known for FBI (2018), Missed Connections (2023) and Prison Letters (2021).
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- Director
Dixie D'Amelio was born on 12 August 2001 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Dixie D'Amelio Show (2020), Home School and Dixie D'Amelio: Be Happy (2020).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tough, craggy, furrow-browed, gruff-voiced character actor Horace McMahon's urban film and TV characters played on both sides of the legal fence in over a hundred films. His first few years were usually heavy on the wrong side with various hoods, thugs, jailbirds, mobsters and murderers in crime yarns. He later turned over a leaf and started playing good-guy cops and hard-nosed detectives. Born in Connecticut on May 17, 1906, McMahon (sometimes billed as MacMahon) discovered acting while pursuing a law degree at Fordham University.
A former shipping clerk and mail deliverer, he was a news reporter for The South Norwalk Sentinel before attempting to break through the acting ranks in New York. He made his Broadway debut in 1931 as a reporter in "Wonder Boy," and went on to play in a number of New York shows -- "Wild Waves" (1932), "Man Bites Dog" (1933), "Knock on Wood" (1935), "Three Men on a Horse" (1936, 1942) and "Red Gloves" (1948).
His dark, streetwise mug and cynical attitude proved perfect for playing assorted "Runyonesque" New York characters -- cabbies, chauffeurs, henchmen, prisoners, bouncers -- in a slew of unbilled movie bits in the late 30's and 40's. His character had typical street-tough names like "Fingers," "Limpy," "Brains," "Maxey," "Swifty" and Looey". Such films included Bulldog Edition (1936), They Gave Him a Gun (1937), Kid Galahad (1937), The Last Gangster (1937), King of the Newsboys (1938), The Crowd Roars (1938), Broadway Musketeers (1938), I Was a Convict (1939), The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), My Favorite Wife (1940), Rookies on Parade (1941), Jail House Blues (1942), Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944), Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948) and Waterfront at Midnight (1948). He also was cast as taxi driver "Foghorn" Murphy in Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) and continued the role in several movie entries.
After a slew of "bad guys," McMahon scored his best role on Broadway as a change-of-pace "good guy" police chief. In 1949 he was cast as New York City Lt. Monaghan in the critical stage hit "Detective Story" starring Ralph Bellamy. The play ran well over a year. He was then given the opportunity to solidify the part on film with Detective Story (1951) starring Kirk Douglas. It was nominated for four Oscars.
Thereafter, McMahon's crusty cops and detectives could be found all over the TV screen, including episodes of "Martin Kane," "Lux Video Theatre," "The Lone Wolf," "Climax!," The Ford Television Theatre," "Undercurrent" and "Suspicion." He went on to cop an Emmy nomination for his regular role as Lt. Mike Parker on the well-received Naked City (1958) TV series. He also had a regular role supporting Craig Stevens in his post "Peter Gunn" dramatic series Mr. Broadway (1964), set in New York. The veteran's intrepid cops also infiltrated later films as well -- Susan Slept Here (1954), Blackboard Jungle (1955), My Sister Eileen (1955), The Delicate Delinquent (1957) and The Swinger (1966). He ended his on-camera career on TV with guest spots on the mild comedies "My Three Sons" and "Family Affair."
Long married to retired actress Louise Campbell who was best known for her recurring role as Phyllis on the "Bulldog Drummond" movie series. They had three children. McMahon died of a heart ailment on August 17, 1971, aged 65.- Actor
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Hal Buckley was born on 9 September 1934 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Kelly's Heroes (1970), Camera Three (1955) and O.K. Crackerby! (1965). He died on 17 March 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Director
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Roger Stone was born on 27 August 1952 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Get Me Roger Stone (2017), Frank Clips (2022) and Roe v. Wade (2019). He has been married to Nydia Stone since 7 December 1991. He was previously married to Ann Stone.- Actor
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Clegg Hoyt was born on December 10, 1910 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for 13 West Street (1962), Law of the Plainsman (1959) and The Twilight Zone (1959). He died on October 6, 1967 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Clegg Wixon Hoyt was the only son of Ira Mortimer Hoyt (1854-1923) and Julita (Julia) Stratton Gottschalk (1876-1962). He had 1 full sibling, Julita Stratton Hoyt, and 3 half-siblings, Irene Menia Hoyt, Mary Frances Hoyt, and Ira Ford Hoyt. Clegg married Thérése Goyard on 06DEC1933 in Manhattan, New York.- John Frederick was born on 4 July 1916 in Norwalk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for Duck, You Sucker! (1971), Killers from Space (1954) and Seven Guns to Mesa (1958). He died on 11 November 2012 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
- Actress
- Casting Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Johanna McGinley was born on 22 February 1988 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Rustin (2023), Twenty One Pilots: Overcompensate (2024) and Chicago P.D. (2014).- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
Bob Buchholz was born on 1 June 1957 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for Akira (1988), Outlaw Star (1998) and Joint Security Area (2000).- Composer
- Actor
- Music Artist
Stewart Taylor is an LA-based singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He grew up in a small town in New Canaan, Connecticut where he began writing songs and performing in local talent shows and Lower East Side clubs. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, he's collaborated with Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers Charlie Puth, (Wiz Khalifa) Kara DioGuardi, (P!nk, Katy Perry) Jayson DeZuzio & Madalin Rosioru, (Imagine Dragons), Ben Samama (Onerepublic), and David Pramik (Selena Gomez).
Stewart Taylor's funk and R&B inspired debut single Mess Your Hair Up dropped worldwide in 2019. Following its release, the song was featured on Logo's NewNowNext and Queerty Top 10 songs of the Summer. "Fans of Bruno Mars and Betty Who would be remiss not to check out this funky, flirty single from indie LA-based singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor. "Gonna mess your hair up so you can't go to work," he teases." His Pop/R&B single Favorite Ex was released in late 2023. Bolstered by the Scott Storch and Mentol Remix, Stewart signed with Billboard Chart Topping label Sapphire Records. Nightmares, his first release on Sapphire, was released worldwide at the end of 2023. As a dancer, Stewart appeared alongside Justin Timberlake in the No Angels Official Video.
In addition to writing for himself, Stewart Taylor has penned songs for Romanian pop star Antonia, JuJu Bee, Mo Heart, and Manila Luzon of Rupaul's Drag Race.- Liesl Ehardt was born on 17 August 1979 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), American Dreams (2002) and Monk (2002).
- Gianni Biasetti Jr. was born on 12 March 1992 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and The Magnificent Seven (2016).
- Litzi Botello was born on 22 November 1958 in Norwalk, California, USA. She died on 25 June 2021 in Port Protection, Alaska, USA.
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- Animation Department
Doug TenNapel writes books, makes art and created Catscratch and Ami Jones, The Neverhood and Earthworm Jim. His work in television includes creating Earthworm Jim, Nickelodeon's Catscratch, Nick Jr's Ami Jones (Movie Only) and serving as show runner for the Netflix/Dreamworks VeggieTales in the House. He made the comic Cardboard, the mysterious Mothman and created the Youtube hit Sockbaby series featuring Doug Jones (Star Trek: Discovery) and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite). He is also the author of seventeen graphic novels and sold stories to studios including: Fox New Regency, Disney, Sony and Universal. He has a Facebook page and posts free art tutorials on Youtube. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife and four children as he continues to create stories that families love.- Actress
Emma Charles was born on 21 November 1997 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for Tip (2023) and Casualty (1986).- Producer
- Actor
- Make-Up Department
Gabriel Villarreal was born on 23 January 1976 in Norwalk, California, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for RuPaul's Drag Race (2009), Frankly a Mess (2018) and Manila Luzon: Go Fish (2019).- Desiree Anzalone was born on 15 September 1989 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. Desiree died on 27 September 2020 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Carisa Zhavia Ward (born March 6, 2001), known professionally as Zhavia Ward, is an American singer and songwriter from Norwalk, California. She rose to fame after competing in singing reality television show The Four: Battle for Stardom, which premiered on Fox on January 4, 2018, placing as one of the four finalists. In May 2018, Ward signed a deal with Columbia Records, and was featured on Diplo and Lil Pump's single "Welcome to the Party". She started her first tour on March 6, 2019. In 2019, she performed a cover of "A Whole New World" with Zayn Malik for the Aladdin soundtrack.- Producer
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Frank Cardea was born on 17 August 1947 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for NCIS (2003), Crazy Like a Fox (1984) and Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982).- Actor
- Director
- Art Department
Joe Coleman was born on 11 November 1955 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Don Peyote (2014), Making the Day (2021) and 42 One Dream Rush (2010). He is married to Whitney Ward.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Eve Symington was born on 21 August 1988 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is a producer and director, known for Brut Force (2022), Tether (2015) and The Long Drum (2014).- Director
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Matt Raub was born on 23 October 1986 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Ms. Vampy's Love Bites (2013), Smosh (2005) and The Damien & Shayne Show (2017). He was previously married to Ashley Ukleja.- Actress
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
Renita is an undisputed "Who's Who" in the world of Casting. With a seemingly psychic eye for spotting Superstar Talent and matching them with projects, Renita has been WOW-In her clients since 1999. Specializing in character-driven comedy commercial spots Renita's recent General and Hispanic Market projects include: AT&T, CA Lottery, McDonald's, Carl's Jr., Lowe's, Home Depot, Budweiser, Axe, and more.
She is based in Los Angeles with additional offices in New York and Boston. She assembled the memorable ensemble cast of Jonas Akerlund's critically acclaimed "Spun" (2002), which includes Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, Mena Suvari, Eric Roberts, Brittany Murphy, and Mickey Rourke. She also cast Sarah Silverman's buzz-heavy comedy "Jesus Is Magic" (2005). One need only read a portion of her credits list or view her website to get that Renita "plays big" and with the best of the best! Renita has put a slew of actors, some of whom are now the most sought after in Hollywood, into projects just before they hit the "big time": Jeremy Renner, Emmy Rossum, Simon Helberg, Josh Gomez, Izabella Miko and Kate Micucci to name a few. She's even shared the big-screen herself alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Next Stop Wonderland"
Renita employs a transformational approach to casting as she presences a new realm of what's possible in this arena. She created the first-ever Transformational Declarations CD for Actors and donates at least 5% of net proceeds to philanthropic organizations through her Casting With a Conscience program.- Actor
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- Music Department
Mat Devine (born Matthew Devine on April 16) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor and author. He is most well known for creating and fronting the alternative rock band Kill Hannah. He enrolled in Illinois State University as an English major, and after 2 years, he transferred to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he graduated with a BFA in Film. On August 16, 2010, Devine was officially announced as having accepting the principal role of teenage comic book addict Grim Hunter in the original cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He was asked to audition when a producer for the show saw a Kill Hannah CD on the desk of Devine's lawyer. The production is directed by Julie Taymor, based on the book that she co-wrote with Glen Berger. Music and lyrics are written by Bono and The Edge of U2.- Director
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Sarah Jacobson was born on 25 August 1971 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She was a director and writer, known for I Was a Teenage Serial Killer (1993), Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore (1996) and Making of 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains' (2004). She died on 13 February 2004 in New York City, New York, USA.- Producer
- Director
Mark Tarlov was born in 1952 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Copycat (1995), Serial Mom (1994) and Christine (1983). He was married to Judith Roberts. He died on 31 July 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Tykeisha Thomas is a serial entrepreneur, actress, and author with her first book published in 2021. Keisha originally found fame and her dream of becoming a television actress when she appeared as Somethin' on season 2 of Flavor of Love (FOL). She made history in the reality television genre, and her character from the show is beloved around the world. Since FOL, Keisha has continued to act in small parts in many of your favorite shows. Her vision as an influencer continues to evolve leveraging what she has learned in business, media, and life to inspire and guide women no matter their start or desired goals.
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- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Lynsey Addario was born on 13 November 1973 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is a cinematographer and producer, known for It's What I Do, Starved for Attention (2011) and A Long Separation (2017).- Producer
- Writer
A. Scott Berg was born on 4 December 1949 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Genius (2016), 77 Sunset Strip and Making Love (1982).- Judy Glatzel was born on 7 May 1936 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She was married to Carl Glatzel Sr.. She died on 4 August 2011 in Brookfield, Connecticut, USA.
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- Art Director
Emily Wallace was born on 13 March 1987 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress and art director, known for Resident Evil Village (2021), Don Juan (2011) and This Mortal Coil (2010).- Dan Barry was born on 30 December 1953 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for The University (2016), Survivor (2000) and Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003).
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Jazz composer-pianist Horace Silver took an interest in music as a young boy after becoming romantically interested in a 12-year-old girl who knew how to play the piano. After convincing the object of his affections to give him piano lessons, young Horace discovered his niche. He had, however, been exposed early to numerous Afro-American musical forms as well as a variety of genres from the African Diaspora. He grew up listening to the folk music of his father's native Cape Verde, the African island formerly colonized by Portugal. Additionally, he was entranced by the African-American jazz, gospel and blues prevalent during his formative years. In high school he played saxophone and piano, citing Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell as major influences during this period. In 1950 he was hired by saxophonist-composer Stan Getz. Remaining with Getz for a year, Silver began to develop his skills as a composer and produced the songs "Split Kick" and "Potter's Luck". Moving from his native Norwalk, Connecticut, to New York City in 1951, he played with a long line of jazz luminaries that included Miles Davis, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Milt Jackson and Art Blakey. He signed with Blue Note Records in 1952 and made many hit records for the label, continuing with the label until 1980. His stint with the cooperatively-led The Jazz Messengers (later known under the leadership of drummer Blakey) began in 1953 when the era of hard-bop was becoming the new jazz standard. Silver continued to gain prominence as a band leader, pianist and composer in spite of being diagnosed in the late 1950s with rheumatoid arthritis in one of his hands and a malformed spine that resulted from a childhood illness. From 1960 onward he produced several jazz classics that draw on both his Afro-Portuguese and Afro-American heritage, as well as Afro-Latin forms. Among his most notable compositions are "Senor Blues", "Doodlin'", "Sister Sadie", "The Preacher", "Opus de Funk", "Nica's Dream" and a 1964 Cape Verdean-Bossa Nova classic called "Song For My Father". Just as Art Blakey's Band has become legendary as a training ground for young talent, so did Silver's own band. Among his members have been the noted jazz saxophonist-composer Joe Henderson, the Brecker Brothers, Benny Golson and Woody Shaw. In 1996 readers of Down Beat Magazine justifiably voted Silver into the Down Beat Hall of Fame. Not content to rest on his laurels, he continues to be a major influence on Jazz musicians everywhere and continues to compose, record and perform throughout the world.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Brennyn Lark was born on 4 December 1992 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017), Les Miserables: The Broadway Musical (2014) and Major (2022).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Richard has been an active actor from the age of eight to the present. He has performed in theater all his life in and out of the New York City including professional and community productions. His film credits include "Everyone Says I Love You" directed by Woody Allen. Some of his many theater credits include the challenging role of Georgie Pazinski in "Over The Tavern" performed at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut, where he received rave reviews, as well as the touring production of "Will Rogers Follies" with Gary Sandy. He currently studies voice with the voice expert Beverly Lambert.- Tom Carnegie was born on 25 September 1919 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Hoosiers (1986) and ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He died on 11 February 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Joseph DiPietro is an American filmmaker born and raised in Connecticut. He began his career in film and video in the early 90's and worked throughout the decade on a number of short and feature films, many shot in and around Boston where he attended film school, ultimately graduating from Emerson College in 1999 with a degree in film production. The new millennium brought him to New York City where he has worked in the production of television commercials and documentaries. He is the writer/producer/director of the 2013 true-crime thriller The Long Island Serial Killer.