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Jeffrey Combs was born on September 9th, 1954 in Oxnard, California. He grew up in Lompoc, California with a plethora of siblings both older and younger. He attended the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, and the Professional Actor's Training Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. He spent about four years in regional theater performing at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, the Arizona Theatre Company in Tucson, the California Shakespearean Festival, the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa among others. In 1980 he moved to Los Angeles, where he lives with his family. As a horror film leading actor, Combs is probably best known for portraying Herbert West in the cult horror film Re-Animator (1985). Re-Animator was based on H.P. Lovecraft's famous novel brought together by Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna, the producer and financier of the film. Combs stayed in the realm of cult films with both Gordon and Yuzna to return when making From Beyond (1986), and Bride of Re-Animator (1990) also from Lovecraft novels. He has also been in some supporting roles in _Pit and the Pendulum, The (1990) (V)_, the strange FBI Agent with Michael J. Fox in The Frighteners (1996), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) and the remake of the William Castle thriller, House on Haunted Hill (1999).- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Miles Brown is a 18 year old actor, executive producer, dancer, and rapper from Oxnard, California who plays "Jack Johnson" on the hit ABC show "Black-ish". He is the youngest on the Jr.NBA council board as the official Jr. NBA/NBA correspondent. He has been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Conan, The Steve Harvey Show, America's Got Talent, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Battlefield America. Miles started as a dancer at age 3, and hit the stage within one year. He has been blessed to be able to perform for international music and dance festivals. Miles released his debut rap album, "We the Future," in 2020 & plans to create his own film/TV production company with the vision of creating content to inspire Gen Z.- Actress
- Writer
Alicia Ziegler is an American actress, born in Oxnard, California and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles. At an early age, she was plucked from acting class to play her first TV role on "That 70's Show" and later starred as "Laura Nichols" in the hugely popular, teen-drama, "Wildfire" for ABC Family.
Since then, she has acted in over 50 films and television series with roles on "NCIS", "Criminal Minds", "Hawaii Five-0", "Parenthood", "Rizzoli & Isles", "Bones", "Old Christine", "CSI: NY", "Castle", "Necessary Roughness" as well as starring roles in films including "Lake Placid 2" with Cloris Leachman and "Beautiful Wave" with Patricia Richardson. Ziegler was also cast as series regulars in "Dan's Detour of Life", "The Californias", "Wrigleyville" and "Phat-Free".
Ziegler earned a BFA in Film Production at Chapman University and was selected to intern with the William Morris Agency at the Cannes Film Festival. She has studied abroad in Costa Rica and has traveled to Bulgaria, Spain, and Italy. An athlete devoted to health and fitness, she studied at the internationally renowned Hawthorn University, completing her MS in Health and Nutrition Education and her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certificate through the International Sports Science Association.
Ziegler has also devoted her time to Breast Cancer walks and served as a counselor for youth at Camp Del Corazon - an organization devoted to children with heart disease and continues to donate blood and platelets at the Children's Hospital frequently.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Bob Stephenson was born in sunny Camarillo, California, where he skateboarded, Boogie Boarded, played baseball and soccer, had a huge Lego collection, and watched loads of television. He was a latch-key kid to John Stephenson, a mechanical/civil engineer for the government, and Olive Stephenson, who had her masters in nursing. He went to a fancy boarding school (Stevenson) in Pebble Beach, California, where he designed and built sets for the theatrical department, and followed a best friend to The College of Idaho, where he played NCAA soccer. After two years in Idaho he transferred to UC Santa Barbara to continue his long tradition of making great friends and receiving poor grades. Upon graduating (5 year plan) he moved to Los Angeles, became a PA and began writing. A few notable directors (David Kellogg, Simon West, David Fincher, Spike Jonze...) read his work and hired him to write music video and commercial treatments. It wasn't long before they asked him to audition for commercials and the films they were directing and the rest is history. This guy is Amazing!!- Director
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Rich Moore was born on 10 May 1963 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Wreck-It Ralph (2012), Zootopia (2016) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018).- Jamal Mixon was born on 17 June 1983 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Nutty Professor (1996), Bulworth (1998) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000).
- Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Producer
Chauntal Lewis was born and raised in Oxnard, California and has been performing on stage since the age of 5. With several talents including dancing, singing and theater, Chauntal broke into show business at a young age with ease. Chauntal is recurring on ABC's "General Hospital" as Nurse Chanel since 2015. Chauntal's portrayal of Alison in the Lionsgate film, Séance (2006), won her Best Supporting Actress at the 2008 FAITA Awards. Shortly after, she starred in The Commune (2009), representing her first lead role in a Feature Film where she also contributed as Associate Producer on the project that won critical acclaim. Several other credits include: Lifetime's A Friend's Betrayal (1996) and For the People (2002), Coach Carter (2005), Beerfest (2006), and YouTube multi-million hit sensation Lindsay Fully Loaded (2007), which earned her rave reviews on Access Hollywood (1996) and Entertainment Tonight (1981) among others.
After a traumatic car accident March 18, 2009, which resulted in the amputation of her left hand that could have ended Chauntal's life, she has gone against all odds and bounced back into her career with the passion, drive, and determination to make her indelible mark on this industry. When she steps on set it's nearly impossible to not fall in love with who she is on and off stage. In fact, in November 2010, she caught the attention of Nike and was handpicked for their LA Destroyer campaign: "More than an actress, more than an athlete; an innovator in her craft, an LA Gamechanger".- Director
- Writer
- Actress
Chirinos is a long-time storyteller, artist and proud LA native. Over the span of her career, she has been dedicated to inclusive expression and diverse, female-led stories. From building performance art pieces within the Queer community to acting as a guide and mentor at organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and Youth Cinema Project, Chirinos has always prioritized a collaborative, active working environment.
Chirinos studied modern literature and creative writing at the University of California Santa Cruz. While living in the Bay area in her early 20s, she cut her teeth producing three feature films with a small band of like-minded misfits. Returning to Los Angeles in 2008, Chirinos began work as a live music photographer shooting eclectic artists such as Portishead, Janelle Monae, Nick Cave, Solange, The Dillinger Escape Plan, FKA Twigs, Savages, Wu-Tang Clan, Bat For Lashes, and Run The Jewels.
In 2011, Chirinos took a job at industry tent-pole Technicolor and learned the post production workflow. Five years later, after a period of freelancing, she accepted a position supervising Thesis production at the American Film Institute. During her time at AFI, Chirinos teamed up with female-led non-profit Camp Reel Stories to establish their inaugural Los Angeles session. She was also a Page International Screenwriting Awards semi-finalist with co-written short script History of Intent.
For 10+ years, Chirinos has been privileged to write, produce and direct her own stories. She has had films screen at HollyShorts, Lady Filmmakers, SCAD, Athena, and London's Portobello Film Festival. She also produced and directed a project with the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, ultimately earning their National Award of Achievement.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Rob Roy Fitzgerald was born in Oxnard, California. Singer/ song writer /writer/producer. Played 2 iconic characters named Johnny. Johnny Rad the skate board lounge singer and Bud Light's Johnny The I Love You, Man. He also wrote the song "Right Now" for the film "Gleaming The Cube." Before his journey to Hollywood he was an All Conference defensive back for the University of Missouri.- Carol Gwynn Thompson was born on 15 April 1958 in Oxnard, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986), The Gong Show Movie (1980) and Midnight Madness (1980).
- Fernando Vargas was born on 7 December 1977 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Alpha Dog (2006), Stiletto (2008) and Moesha (1996).
- Tony Ferguson was born on 12 February 1984 in Oxnard, California, USA.
- Set Decorator
- Art Department
- Art Director
Jeffrey Kushon is a native Californian who grew up in the beach side community of Ventura. He attended the University of California Los Angeles, where he earned his degree in Fine Arts. From there, he went on to further his education in Interior Design and painting abroad. He is also an accomplished fine artist whose works have appeared on several film and television shows such as "Modern Family","Dexter" and "Trust Me" to name but a few.- Actress
- Writer
- Composer
Brooke Candy is an American rapper and singer. She is best known for co-starring in the music video for Grimes' single "Genesis".[1][2] She independently released videos for her songs "Das Me", "Everybody Does" and "I Wanna Fuck Right Now" before collaborating with photographer Steven Klein and stylist Nicola Formichetti on her eighth video, "Opulence". Candy signed with RCA in February 2014.[3]
Candy's father is the CFO of Hustler magazine and CEO of Hustler Casino, and Candy herself has been employed by Hustler as a mannequin stylist. Her industry ties helped her snag an internship with reality star and stylist Rachel Zoe. Before becoming a pop singer, Candy worked in a strip-club called Seventh Veil for eight months. Although she has been approached by four major record labels, she has not signed a recording contract. Best known for sporting metallic bikinis and pink cornrows, Candy has been compared to Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, CupcakKe and Nicki Minaj. Candy cites transhumanism and superhero-culture as the inspiration for her metallic costumes.- Betsy Lynn Thompson was born on 15 April 1958 in Oxnard, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986), The Gong Show Movie (1980) and Midnight Madness (1980).
- Actress
- Producer
Graciella Casillas was born on 22 August 1956 in Oxnard, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Fire in the Night (1985), Full Impact (1993) and The Lioness Within (2024).- Charlene Smith was born on 17 April 1946 in Oxnard, California, USA. She was married to Lyman Smith. She died on 13 March 1980 in Ventura, California, USA.
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- Writer
- Additional Crew
Robert L. Jacks was born on 14 June 1927 in Oxnard, California, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Waltons (1972), Prince Valiant (1954) and The Undefeated (1969). He was married to Darrylin Zanuck. He died on 26 August 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Claire Chronis was born on 5 June 1999 in Oxnard, California. She is an assistant director, known for Isolde Fair: Strip Away - A Los Angeles Story (2024), Gamble and Growing Up Hip Hop (2016).- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Director
Born and raised in Oxnard, California. Grew up always dreaming of making movies. Received his B.A. in Film Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara (2000) and holds his MBA, specializing in Finance. Co-Founder of production company FFAM Group, LLC. Has worked for Fortune 500 Companies as a Financial Analyst, where he utilizes this skill to ensure his productions are managed in an efficient way. He has taken the mantra of "Consistent Persistence", and is focused on making quality films.- Corey Pavin was born on 16 November 1959 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Tin Cup (1996), Mike & Mike (2006) and Feherty (2011).
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Madlib was born on 24 October 1973 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), War Machine (2017) and Hitman (1998).- Make-Up Department
- Art Department
- Special Effects
Rochelle Kneisley-Fisher was born on 29 June 1973 in Oxnard, California, USA. She is known for Chicago Med (2015), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and The Wretched (2019). She has been married to John R. Fisher since 25 December 2008. She was previously married to Scot Kneisley.- Music Department
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- Soundtrack
Carl Hoff was born on 25 September 1905 in Oxnard, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Hit Parade (1937), The Patti Page Show (1956) and The Martha Raye Show (1954). He died on 15 October 1965 in Ventura, California, USA.- Wendy Chioji was born on 20 October 1961 in Oxnard, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Super Force (1990) and Conquering Kilimanjaro (2014). She was married to Mark NeJame. She died on 7 October 2019 in the USA.
- Stan Cornyn was born on 8 July 1933 in Oxnard, California, USA. He was a writer, known for The Phynx (1970) and Computer Chronicles (1983). He was married to Theodora Davitt and Gail A. MacCrystall. He died on 11 May 2015 in Carpinteria, California, USA.
- Carmen Perez was born on 21 January 1977 in Oxnard, California, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Animation Department
- Director
Michael Figge was born on 13 April 1986 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is a director, known for Push (2009), Twilight (2008) and Sex and the City (2008).- Matthew Kendall was born on 2 November 2010 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Noah's Arch (2023) and Dhar Mann (2018).
- Additional Crew
Aldrin Villanueva was born on 8 June 1986 in Oxnard, California, USA. Aldrin is known for Stand Up to Cancer (2008) and The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009).- Laura is a makeup artist who has worked in both print and theater. She is self taught but would like to continue her education formally. She would eventually like to work on TV shows or films. She is currently working in photography and is currently a make-up artist on a big local haunted house in Oxnard California.
- Music Artist
- Producer
- Actor
Jack Brown, father of actor Miles Brown(Blackish). He is also known as WildChild of the 90's group Lootpack(Madlib, WildChild & Dj Romes), who released their debut album: Soundpieces: Da Antidote(1999). Jack started as an emcee during his Jr college years with group, forming the LootPack as part of the Alkaholiks "Likwit Crew". He began touring U.S. & Europe with artists: Phife Dawg, De La Soul, Common, Slum Village, DJ Scratch, The /X-ecutioners & the Liks(Alkaholiks). WildChild's follow-up solo albums include: Secondary Protocol(2003), The Jackal EP(2004), Jack Of All Trades(2007), T.G.I.F.(Thank God It's Funky) & Omowale(2023). During the pandemic in 2021, Jack decided to help create content & a film/TV production company with his son Miles Brown. His motto has always been to unite different cultures through HIP HOP music, dance, film & TV.
Jack is also known for his classic feature on Madlib & the Late MF Doom's: Madvillainy(2004). Omowale(2022) is WildChild's latest album release. This album summarizes the daily mindset of a black man navigating the ups & downs in America's society.- Additional Crew
Brett Angell was born on 11 February 1975 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is known for The Screen Savers (1998) and Unscrewed with Martin Sargent (2003). He has been married to Ginger Angell since 14 June 1997. They have one child.- Mo grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida and graduated from Cocoa Beach high school in 1980 and went in the United states Marine Corp for 4 years. Spent two years in El Toro, California and then Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He traveled to many Countries all around the western pacific while in the USMC. Moved to Perth, Australia and lived there for two years, and then back to the USA in 1986. He lived in San Diego and started his NFL camp campaign from team to team, finally moved to Orlando, where he started his acting career, working at Universal Studios at the worlds famous Hard Rock Café/Live. In 2006 Mo started in the law enforcement where he is presently employed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
- Joel Lopez was born on 22 April 1994 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Trapped (2020).
- Steve Trachsel was born on 31 October 1970 in Oxnard, California, USA.
- Make-Up Department
Sam Silveira was born on 10 July 1995 in Oxnard, California, USA. She is known for Ouija House (2018), Merrily (2024) and A Dangerous Date (2018).- Art Department
Roland E. Hill Jr. was born on 5 August 1929 in Oxnard, California, USA. Roland E. is known for Die Hard (1988), Over the Top (1987) and The Monster Squad (1987). Roland E. died on 26 November 2013 in Burbank, California, USA.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Jeanne Darrell was born on 7 September 1922 in Oxnard, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Best Foot Forward (1943). She was married to Leslie E. Brown. She died on 13 October 1974 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.- Michele Serros was born on 10 February 1966 in Oxnard, California, USA. She was a writer, known for George Lopez (2002) and One World (2001). She was married to Antonio Magaña and Gene Trautman. She died on 4 January 2015 in Berkeley, California, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ron Ribiat was born on 4 August 1967 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is known for Song of the Dead (2005) and Academy of Doom (2008).- Jaime Hernández was born on 10 October 1959 in Oxnard, California, USA.
- Mike Hudec was born on 19 August 1986 in Oxnard, California. He is an actor, known for Second Amendment, Right?. He is married to Tara Hudec.
- Ken McMullen was born on 1 June 1942 in Oxnard, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
Richard Lorenzana was born on 9 January 1945 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is known for The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Lord of the Flies (1990) and Get Shorty (1995). He was married to Susan Lorenzana. He died on 27 March 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Fernando Vargas was born on 7 December 1977 in Oxnard, California, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Di buen día a papá (2005), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Zeta (2012).- Actress
- Music Department
- Production Designer
Cathleen received her Bachelor's Degree in Theater Arts from California State University in 1994 and studied voice with Lynn Stradley and Rosemary Fuller while working with the Sacramento Theater Company. A longtime enthusiast of Elizabethan Theater Cathleen performed in such Shakespearean productions as TAMING OF THE SHREW, A COMEDY OF ERRORS, and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Her musical credits to name a few include INTO THE WOODS, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE and the lead role of Philia in Stephen Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. 1998 marked the beginning of Cathleen's film career with the starring role of Cassy in the action thriller ANIMALS. Cathleen also wrote and performed the movie's title song ("Palm of my Hand"). ANIMALS co-starred veteran actress LINNEA QUIGLEY and will be released on home video (Dead Alive Video) in April of '99. Her latest adventure began with her latest role in MOVIEVOYEUR.COM, which grew into the begining of an editing career and another song writing opportunity ("Are you watching me?")