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- Kristin grew up in Wisconsin. Her father was an avid horseman and her mother a housewife involved in charities. Kristin moved to Los Angeles and began acting after studying fine arts in St. Louis, Boston and New York. She still studies drawing and painting, and working to better the lives of animals and the environment. She lives in Los Angeles with her many rescued animals.
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Ellen Corby was born Ellen Hansen on June 3, 1911, in Racine, Wisconsin. She played many uncredited bit parts from the late '20s through the '30s. Ellen would not be seen on the big screen again until 1945 in Cornered (1945). In 1946, she appeared in 14 films, although mostly in small, minor roles. One of them was in the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946). One of the highlights of her career came about in 1948 in I Remember Mama (1948) as Aunt Trina. Ellen garnered a nomination for Best Supporting Actress, which was ultimately won by Claire Trevor in Key Largo (1948). The Oscar nomination didn't send her to the heights she had hoped. This wonderful actress continued in roles that were mostly minor compared to some of her contemporaries. However, it was television where she would receive the acclaim that had eluded her on the screen. Time after time she played parts that were absolutely outstanding. One of the funniest was as Myrt "Hubcaps" Lesh in The Andy Griffith Show (1960). She was the ringleader of a gang that stole cars and then sold them, and she sold Barney Fife a stolen car that turned out to be a real lemon. The series that brought her worldwide recognition, though, was the highly acclaimed The Waltons (1972) as Esther "Grandma" Walton. The role got her Emmy awards in 1973, 1974, and 1975. Although a stroke in 1976 slowed her down, Ellen still made appearances on the series. Her last TV appearance was in 1997 in the TV movie A Walton Easter (1997). On April 14, 1999, Ellen died at the Motion Picture & Television Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. She was 87 years old.- Actor
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Fredric March began a career in banking but in 1920 found himself cast as an extra in films being produced in New York. He starred on the Broadway stage first in 1926 and would return there between screen appearances later on. He won plaudits (and an Academy Award nomination) for his send-up of John Barrymore in The Royal Family of Broadway (1930). Four more Academy Award nominations would come his way, and he would win the Oscar for Best Actor twice: for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). He could play roles varying from heavy drama to light comedy, and was often best portraying men in anguish, such as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman (1951). As his career advanced he progressed from leading man to character actor.- Actress
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Six-time IFBB Ms. Olympia Corinna Everson (née Kneuer) was born on January 4, 1958 in Racine, Wisconsin. A bodybuilder, trainer, writer, host, athlete, and actress, Cory has done all. She lived in Deerfield, Illinois where she went to high school before attending University of Wisconsin-Madison. There, she met future husband and competitive bodybuilder Jeff Everson (whom she wed in 1982). In her schooling years, Cory excelled in gymnastics, track & field, and badminton.
Cory's bodybuilding career embarked in the early 1980s. Standing a statuesque 5'9" and weighing a brawny 155-160 lbs at competitions, Cory took her first contest in 1981 and won the rest of her amateur shows. Her career hit a zenith in the professionals during the mid-1980s. From 1984, Cory captured every Ms. Olympia contest up to 1989 when she retired undefeated. She became a bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee in 1999 and in 2005 by two separate organizations.
Cory followed her mastery of the physique world with her major film debut in 1991, sharing the screen with martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. While she found guest spots in various series during the 1990s, none matched her impression as Amazonian powerhouse Atalanta on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995). As such, this recurring character shared the screen with the titular hero played by Kevin Sorbo. Indeed, in Atalanta's three memorable episodes, she strove to show Hercules he more than met his match. She made her last screen appearance on an episode of Charmed (1998), where she portrayed Paige's "Hulk" version.
Cory's screen presence transcended film and television as she hosted the fitness show BodyShaping and her own ESPN-aired show Cory Everson's Gotta Sweat. She has also penned training books since 1986, producing her last publication in 1998.- Lise Hilboldt was born on 7 January 1954 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She is an actress, known for Superman (1978), The Hunger (1983) and Sweet Liberty (1986).
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A native of Racine, Wisconsin. Christopher Crowe has spent many years in the entertainment business as a successful writer, producer, and director for both film and television.
Crowe's first two films was the 1981 science-fiction movie "The Last Chase", followed by the 1983 horror anthology "Nightmares", then the 1985 thriller "The Mean Season", starring Kurt Russell. He made his directorial debut with the 1988 action-thriller "Off Limits" starring Willem Dafoe and Gregory Hines, then followed up with the 1992 erotic-thriller "Whispers in the Dark" starring Alan Alda, Annabella Sciorra, and Jill Clayburgh.
He had worked on the 1992 historical-drama "The Last of the Mohicans" starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe. He also worked on the screenplays for the 1996 thriller "Fear", starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon and the 1999 crime-thriller "The Bone Collector" starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.
For television, Crowe had written for several television shows such as, Baretta, "Sword of Justice", "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries", "B.J. and the Bear", "Airwolf", and "Darkroom. He was creator and executive producer of two UPN shows, 1995's "The Watcher", and 1998's "Seven Days". He was also executive producer for the 1985 revival of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", and 1993's "The Untouchables".- Actress
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Ericka Kreutz was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Ericka is an actor and writer, known for Dead to Me (2019), Better Call Saul (2015) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017).- Dan Desmond was born on 4 July 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Mississippi Burning (1988), Bruce Almighty (2003) and School Ties (1992).
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Benjamin Charles Adams was born November 10th, 1985 in Racine, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Susan. Ben was first seen in the National Tour of Peter Pan 360. He played the role of Nibs, as well as the starring role, Peter Pan. He then went on and was cast in the shows, "Switched at Birth", "iCarly", and "Criminal Minds". He was cast to play the role of Mook in the film "Squatters" with Gabriella Wilde, Thomas Dekker, and Evan Ross. He worked with Robert Miano in the short film "Independence". Early on he teamed up with Buzzfeed pictures to portray a young man living with insomnia, that video has over 3 million views.- Writer
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Kevin J. Anderson was born on 27 March 1962 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024) and Dune: The Prophecy (2024). He has been married to Rebecca Moesta since 14 September 1991.- Actor
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Jason Sims-Prewitt was born on 14 August 1982 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Drumline (2002), Mind Thief (2022) and 8 Year Theory (2009).- Marion Gacy was born on 4 May 1908 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She was married to John Stanley Gacy. She died on 14 December 1989 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Mary Currier was born on 9 August 1904 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for The Valley of Decision (1945), Everything's on Ice (1939) and Voodoo Man (1944). She was married to Edward Hanes Currier. She died on 25 March 1997 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.
- Actor
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Werner Paul Raetzmann was one of seven children born to a German-born father and Wisconsin-born mother. He and one brother decided to change their last name to Richmond. Living in rural Wisconsin, he became an expert horseman as a young man, and this skill would later earn him roles in western movies. He had blue/gray eyes and brown hair, handsome, chiseled features and maintained an enviable physique. A Chicago census from 1910 gives his occupation as a traveling salesman of musical merchandise. Moving to New York City, Warner became a true pioneer of the American cinema, making his first films in 1912. By 1917 he was a regular in the New Jersey studios (Solax Studio in Fort Lee) of Maurice Tourneur. When the film industry moved to southern California, Richmond and his wife also moved to rural Toluca Lake with their only son. He was not a contract player, so he made films, silent and subsequently talking pictures, with every major and minor studio. Included in his many screen credits are short subjects and serials, such as 'Flash Gordon' and many westerns. For 34 years he was steadily employed as a screen actor. His co-stars included Carole Lombard, Pearl White, Mary Astor, Ben Lyon, Theda Bara, Dorothy Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Richard Dix, Hoot Gibson, Tex Ritter, ZaSu Pitts, Spencer Tracy, William Haines, Jason Robards, Sr., Frank Morgan, Gene Autry, John Wayne, William Boyd, Pola Negri and Gabby Hayes. In two different films he portrayed American patriot John Hancock. He made several films under the direction of John Ford, Karl Freund, King Vidor, W. S. Van Dyke, William A. Seiter, Lloyd Bacon, Ralph Ince, Albert S. Rogell, Raoul Walsh, Cecil B. DeMille and Harry Beaumont. He was often cast as a lawyer, judge, father, henchman, and district attorney. In his fourth decade of acting, he suffered partial facial paralysis after a nasty fall from a horse. Following a diligent regime of physiotherapy, he overcame his injury and returned to work in the Hollywood studios.- Producer
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Mike Gray was born on 26 October 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The China Syndrome (1979), The Fugitive (1993) and Chain Reaction (1996). He was married to Carol Dana Hirsch. He died on 30 April 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- James Bartz was born on 23 April 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Lesson in Humility (2007), Studio 5-B (1989) and Criminal Minds (2005).
- Gene Morgan was born on 12 March 1892 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Tangled Destinies (1932), Blonde Venus (1932) and Anybody's Blonde (1931). He was married to Rachel Laretta Hart. He died on 15 August 1940 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- Edward Peil Sr. was born on 18 January 1883 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Broken Blossoms (1919), The Big Cage (1933) and The Dragon Painter (1919). He was married to Henrietta 'Etta' Raynor. He died on 29 December 1958 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Actress
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- Director
Allie James was born on 6 December 1996 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for When the Night Comes Out (2020).- Additional Crew
Stuart is the eldest out of 4 children, the only boy. Stuart has always been a highly gifted student, graduating at the top of his class both under and post-grad at UCLA. He has written books on Vertebrate Morphology as well as Palentology, teaching both subjects (and more)at universities in Illinois as well as California and lecturing around the world. Stuart began work at Disney in the 1980s, both uncredited and with various biology departments as an animal anatomy consultant, receiving his first "real credit" with the Lion King. His work has grown to include credits not only with Disney, but Pixar, Dreamworks and a myriad of other production companies. He is currently a professor at California State University, San Bernadino. He resides in Riverside, California with his wife and son. The family is expecting another addition in January 2007.- Kyle Kramer was born on 15 December 1980 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021), Loaded (2008) and Toxic (2008).
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- Script and Continuity Department
Jerry Rannow was born on 1 June 1939 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is a writer, known for Welcome Back, Kotter (1975), Head of the Class (1986) and Small Wonder (1985).- Actor
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Dick Sondergaard was born on 19 March 1926 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story (1979), The Star Maker (1981) and The Girl in the Empty Grave (1977).- Additional Crew
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- Script and Continuity Department
Jim Carlson was born on 29 August 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was a writer, known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967), Battlestar Galactica (1978) and The Bionic Woman (1976). He died on 25 August 2007 in Castle Rock, Colorado, USA.- Amina was born on 31 March 1982 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She is an actress, known for Suicide Girls Must Die! (2010), The Wizard of Gore (2007) and CSI: NY (2004).
- Helena Stevens was born on 18 October 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for Highlander (1986), The Lords of Discipline (1983) and Inspector Morse (1987). She died on 16 January 2009 in Highgate, London, England, UK.
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Hannah Christensen is an award-winning editor, writer, and director known for her debut short film Adopted (2017).
She followed this up with her feature editorial debuts of the narrative film Cohabitation (2020), and the documentary feature A Life on the Farm (2022).
She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Film from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2017, and jump-started her editing career shortly after.- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Writer
Matt McCombs was born on 19 September 1969 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011), Broken Darkness (2017) and Hellborn (2003). He was married to Milda Juzumaite. He died on 21 October 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
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Born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. Attended Washington Park High School, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of London & the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he graduated with a BFA in Theatre. His professional career started at 16 at the famous Melody Top Theatre in Milwaukee, in Bye Bye Birdie starring Barry Williams. That led the way to a move to the West Coast in 1989 and gathering a host of theatre credits spanning cities from San Diego to Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas and back. He performed along side Frank Gorshin, Jack Jones and Maureen McGovern in Guys and Dolls in one of Vegas's last of the famous Rat Pack casinos The Desert Inn before it was torn down to make way for the Wynn towers. Along with several Television and Film appearances since then, Paul has stayed true to his theatre roots, performing in the original productions of Reefer Madness in LA as well as the Off Broadway version that had its unfortunate and fateful opening the week of 9/11. That didn't end his relationship with Reefer director Andy Fickman, though, who he worked with again, along side Kristen Bell in the world premiere musical SNEAUX! at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood. An established and award-nominated choreographer here in LA, he also helped launch the non-profit community theatre company No Square Theatre in Laguna Beach, CA and often choreographs and performs there in his spare time. In the ever growing world of Internet entertainment, Paul has been involved in several web series and web events including Mccracken Live, Internet Icon Seasons 1 and 2, lovin Lakin (starring Christine Lakin) and is Co-Producer and Co-star of the 2014-15 zombie comedy series ACTING DEAD.- Paige La Pierre was born on 6 May 1984 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She is an actress, known for The Jinn (2007), Plaguers (2008) and Neighborhood Watch (2007).
- Michael Johnson was born on 27 October 1985 in Racine, Wisconsin. Michael is an actor, known for Bama Girl, Waterboyz: The Movie (2022) and My Struggle (2021).
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Sports, magic, and acting have brought Paul Jene from Racine, Wisconsin to working in TV and film in Hollywood, California.
Paul packed his belongings up and moved to Los Angeles, California on January 1, 2004 and it paid off when he landed a co-starring role as hockey player Mike Sears on ABC's The Practice after being in Los Angeles for only two months. Since then, Paul has appeared on Pro's vs. Joe's on Spike TV, Storm on the Horizon on the History Channel, Extreme Dodgeball on the Game Show Network, and in various other projects.
A 1994 graduate of Greenfield High School, Paul joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard during his senior year. After taking a few years off from school, he headed off to St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he also became a United States Army Cavalry Scout. Midway through his freshman year, Paul had a short discussion with the theatre director at SCSU. Paul quickly realized that the school did not have the theatre training programs he needed. He finished out his year taking the general required college courses and returned home to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts to pursue his Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre, which he obtained in 2003. While working on his degree, Paul modeled and worked in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Paul's father, Jeffrey Sr., is a Senior Draftsman at Rockwell Automation and an avid train enthusiast. Paul's mother, Mary, is a published poet and an award-winning cake decorator and florist.
Paul has two older siblings. His brother, Jeffrey Jr., is an award-winning magician and master illusionist of over 20 years and has won two different Houdini awards. Paul's sister, Barbara, was a top ten semi-finalist in the 1997 Miss Wisconsin USA pageant.
Paul and his siblings grew up in Greenfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, where his fascination with the world of entertainment began. Paul joined his brother's magic production and became Jeffrey's stage manager and handled security, special effects, music, lighting and even performed on a main stage at Summerfest.
Paul lives in Hollywood, California where he continues his work in TV and film.- Actress
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Kippee Valez was born on 27 January 1919 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for The Big Wheel (1949), The Daring Caballero (1949) and Southside 1-1000 (1950). She was married to Frank Palumbo Sr.. She died on 25 July 2003 in Merion, Pennsylvania, USA.- Duane Morris was born on 10 April 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Dark Shadows (1966), Badge 373 (1973) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982). He died on 17 October 1991 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Monica Meyer was a stewardess for overseas flights on Trans World Airlines at the time she appeared running across the beach in the "Nothing Like a Dame" sequence in "South Pacific", which took a day to shoot. While vacationing in Honolulu in September, 1957 with two colleagues, they had visited the location seeking bit parts in the picture. Director Joshua Logan ordered two swimsuit changes for Meyer and the others to more closely approximate the look of typical Pacific islanders during World War II. A native of Racine, Wisconsin where she resided at 1616 Grove Avenue and a 1951 graduate of Washington High School there, she had previously worked as a secretary for the J. I. Case Company before joining the airline in 1955.
- Richard Berthelsen was born on 14 September 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
- Actor
- Producer
Caron Butler was born on 13 March 1980 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Green Dream, Hurricane Season (2009) and Four Square Miles to Glory. He has been married to Andrea Butler since 2005. They have four children.- Suzanne Jamieson was born on 19 August 1980 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She is an actress, known for Boogeyman 2 (2007) and The Atticus Institute (2015). She has been married to Brian Selmo since 5 September 2004.
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Doug Gardner was born on 6 July 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an assistant director and cinematographer, known for Wedlock (1991), Intruder (1989) and Quincy M.E. (1976). He died on 21 November 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
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- Production Designer
Evan Murphy was born on 12 February 1983 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and production designer, known for Hamlet A.D.D. (2014), Moon Dust (2013) and The Settlement.- Benny S. Cannon was born on 12 February 1957 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1996), Asleep in the Deep (2005) and Suddenly Susan (1996). He died on 12 April 2009 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
- Glen Kuiper was born on 20 May 1963 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Moneyball (2011). He is married to Amanda. They have two children.
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- Actor
Duane Kuiper was born on 19 June 1950 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990), The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) and A Call to Arms: The 1990 Oakland Athletics & San Francisco Giants (1990).- Paul Weyrich was born on 7 October 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was married to Joyce Anne Smigun. He died on 18 December 2008 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
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Billy Maxted was born on 21 January 1917 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He died on 11 October 2001 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.- Producer
- Director
Marshall Grant was born on 2 June 1910 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Madame Spy (1942), Treat 'Em Rough (1942) and Burma Convoy (1941). He was married to Marilyn Ruth Phillips. He died on 4 December 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Miss America 2012, Inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host, Singer/Performer & At-Risk Youth Advocate. Laura Marie Kaeppeler is an American beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss America 2012, representing the state of Wisconsin. Laura Kaeppeler was the first woman representing Wisconsin to win Miss America since 1973. Laura proudly traveled the nation as the Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, and worked with the military and the USO presenting live performances for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
- Adam Briesemeister was born on 14 May 1986 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Pinmonkey (2007), Forfeit (2006) and Cross-Hatch (2008). He died on 21 March 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
- Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer was born on 25 December 1952 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. She died on 6 January 1982 in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA.
- Tyla L Moore is an American actress and singer from Racine, WI. She is known for I Got The Hook Up 2 (2019) and Dark/Web (2019).
As a child, Tyla displayed many creative and intellectual gifts and never fit in. She knew she was meant to do something extraordinary with her life. Immediately after high school, she moved to Los Angeles, CA at 17 years old to pursue modeling, a career she realized was possible due to her look. After modeling for some time and exploring, she discovered she was a natural born actress, writer and director and her passion grew. She has since perfected her craft, while pursuing other creative and business endeavors.