Actors from the Washington DC (DMV) area (Greater MD and VA included)

Kaiulani Lee has over 35 years of experience in theater, film and television. Ms. Lee has starred in over a dozen plays on and Off- Broadway. She has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award on Broadway and has won the Obie Award for "Outstanding Off-Broadway Achievement."

Ms. Lee has guest starred in numerous television series from "The Walton's" to "Law and Order." Her film work began with "The World According to Garp" and has continued through "A Civil Action" and "A Bird of the Air." She portrayed Martha Ballard in the critically-acclaimed PBS film "A Midwife's Tale." For the past twenty-four years Kaiulani has been performing her one-woman play, A Sense of Wonder, based on the life and works of Rachel Carson. The play has been the centerpiece of regional and national conferences on conservation, education, journalism, and the environment. She has performed it at over one hundred universities, dozens of high schools, the Smithsonian Institute, the Albert Schweitzer Conference at the United Nations, at the Department of Interior's 150th anniversary, and in 2007 performed on Capitol Hill, bringing Miss Carson's voice once again to the halls of Congress. A Sense of Wonder has played in every Provence of Canada, in England, Italy, India, and Japan.

In 2007, Bill Moyer's celebrated Ms Lee's work with an hour-long interview on Bill Moyer's Journal." A Sense of Wonder" was later filmed by award winning cinematographer, Haskel Wexler, featured at film festivals across the U.S. Canada and Japan and aired nationally on PBS.

In 2011, Miss Lee's second play, "Can't Scare Me...The Story of Mother Jones," opened at the Atlas Theater in Washington D.C. Kaiulani now tours both plays nationally and internationally.

Ms. Lee earned her B.A. from American University, and studied acting with Lee Strasberg, Sandy Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Jerzy Grotowski. She has been a full time adjunct professor at George Mason University from 1997 to the present. She taught at NYU's Kanbar Institute of Film and Television for four years and for the past twenty years has taught master classes at universities across the country.

She is the recipient of two Asian Cultural Council Grants (2014 and 2016).

Kaiulani is the recipient of two Honorary Doctorates from Bowden and Unity Colleges, for her contribution to and excellence in the arts.

Susan Kelechi Watson was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for This Is Us (2016), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) and NCIS (2003).

Jovan Adepo was born on 6 September 1988 in Oxfordshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Fences (2016), Overlord (2018) and Babylon (2022).

Renown playwright, filmmaker, author, and influencer, David E. Talbert has contributed indelibly to the landscape of the performing and visual arts for nearly three decades. Characterized by a faith-inspired spirit, Talbert's work champions diverse creative advocacy, serving as an inspiration to communities around the world, especially those of color.

As a playwright, Talbert was awarded the NAACP Trailblazer award for his monumental career on the live stage. Transitioning beyond the theater, Talbert's film debut "First Sunday," starring Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, and Katt Williams became the #1 Comedy in America, rocking the US box office. His following two films, "Baggage Claim" and "Almost Christmas" kept the streak going, cementing Talbert as one the industry's most sought-after content creators across all platforms.

Talbert's most recent film, the groundbreaking musical fantasy "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey," skyrocketed him to global acclaim, premiering in over 200 countries and translated into 32 languages. The visual spectacle was dubbed by the Hollywood Reporter as a "Top 25 Holiday Film of All Time" and shortlisted by the Oscars in three categories.

This achievement led to Talbert securing a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix and the launch of Golden Alchemy Entertainment in partnership with his wife and producing partner, Lyn Sisson-Talbert. Talbert is an alumnus of Morgan State University and later attended New York University's accelerated film program.

Expanding his influence and commitment to education and mentorship, Talbert founded "HBCU Next", an initiative partnering with USC and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to offer students training and career opportunities in entertainment. This program highlights Talbert's commitment to empowering creatives of color by providing a platform for their stories, reinforcing his impact in both the creative and educational fields.

Talbert and his wife and producing partner, Lyn Sisson-Talbert, reside in Southern California with their son, Elias.

Samm-Art Williams was born on 20 January 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Blood Simple (1984), Frank's Place (1987) and Dressed to Kill (1980). He died on 13 May 2024 in Burgaw, North Carolina, USA.

Ernie Lively was born on 29 January 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Turner & Hooch (1989), Passenger 57 (1992) and Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992). He was married to Elaine Lively. He died on 3 June 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Josh Stamberg is an award-winning actor, writer and producer. He was born in Washington, D.C. to parents Louis C. Stamberg, retired State Department employee, and Susan Stamberg, first female host of NPR's "All Things Considered" and current special correspondent. He attended the Maret School from 4th to 12th grades and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied Philosophy and Acting, and was a member of the university's soccer team. He has two daughters.

Jermaine Fowler was born on 16 May 1988 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Sorry to Bother You (2018), Coming 2 America (2021) and The Drop (2022).

Nikki Deloach was born on 9 September 1979 in Waycross, Georgia, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Love & Other Drugs (2010), Longshot (2001) and The House Bunny (2008). She has been married to Ryan Goodell since 5 September 2009. They have two children.

Patricia Harty was born on 5 November 1936 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. She is an actress, known for Occasional Wife (1966), Quantum Leap (1989) and Blondie (1968). She has been married to Les Sheldon since 27 July 1974. She was previously married to Michael Callan and Edward Thomas Kearney Jr..

Ego Nwodim was born on 10 March 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She is an actress, known for Singularity (2017), Saturday Night Live (1975) and Galactic War Room (2016).

During many years in Los Angeles, Jeff's numerous television appearances included recurring roles on St. Elsewhere, L.A. Doctors and Mr. Stirling; leads and guest leads in pilots and episodic television, and seven years on the CBS soap, Bold and the Beautiful. He's a Helen Hayes Award winner for Glengarry Glen Ross at Round House Theatre in Washington, D.C. He was seen on Broadway in David Hare's Plenty and in Richard Greenberg's Everett Beekin at Lincoln Center. He performed in the August Wilson Festival at the Kennedy Center as well as in theaters across the nation including, American Conservatory Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, South Coast Repertory, Seattle Repertory, Lincoln Center, Hartford Stage Company, and Pasadena Playhouse among others. He was most recently seen in the Jez Butterworth play, The River, at Spooky Action Theater in Washington, D.C.. Jeff is an audio book narrator with the Library of Congress and a voice actor for Graphic Audio. Mr. Allin resides in the Washington, DC area with his family.

Joshua Bryant is an American actor, director, author and speaker and the founder, in 1995, of the Taos Talking Pictures Film Festival and Media Forum in Taos, New Mexico. After attending the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theater Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London (RADA) and serving for three years in the US Army Signal Corps he began a career in the theater that eventually led to his starring, guest-starring and appearing in many dozens of television shows. Bryant also appeared in Barnaby Jones; episode titled, "Fantasy of Fear".

Donna was raised in Lorton, Virginia, where her father owned the local nightclub, "Hillbilly Heaven." She was working as a model and attending college when she landed her first regular role on TV's Bosom Buddies (1980). While filming Doctor Detroit (1983), she met and married co-star Dan Aykroyd. She has since fluctuated between TV and film work, frequently appearing with her husband.

Stoney Jackson moved to California in 1976 with his family. His parents started a Family Practice Medical Clinic in Riverside. It was then Stoney got an agent and started doing television commercials and eventually moved to the theatrical side of the industry. Stoney has appeared in over 40 films in addition to dozens of guest roles on television series as well starring in several TV series of his own. Stoney has appeared in 4 decades of television and movies.

Grant Aleksander was born on 6 August 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Guiding Light (1952), All My Children (1970) and As the World Turns (1956). He has been married to Sherry Ramsey since 19 September 1987.

Jonathan Ward was born on 24 February 1970 in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Steel Magnolias (1989), FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) and The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987). He is married to Jamie. They have two children.

John Soursby Glover, Jr., is an American actor, known for a range of villainous roles in films and television, including Lionel Luthor on the Superman-inspired television series Smallville. In 1993 he co-starred in the dark comedy Ed and His Dead Mother with Steve Buscemi and Ned Beatty.Glover was born in Salisbury, Maryland, the son of Cade (née Mullins) and John Soursby Glover, Sr., a television salesman. Glover attended Wicomico High School and acted at Towson University. Glover began his career at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, and later studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas. Aside from his theatrical endeavors, Glover is also actively involved with the Alzheimer's Association. His inspiration for joining this cause was his own father's experience with Alzheimer's disease.

Lisa Aliff was born on 10 September 1960 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. She is an actress, known for Dragnet (1987), You Can't Take It with You (1987) and Remote Control (1988). She has been married to Todd David Greenleaf since 3 July 2004. She was previously married to Lewis Richard Hawkins.

Adrienne Warren was born on 6 May 1987 in Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Woman King (2022), Dreamland and Rustin (2023).

J. Eddie Peck was born on 10 October 1958 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Kyle XY (2006), Dallas (1978) and All My Children (1970). He has been married to Sonya Zaza since 1989. They have two children.

Jane Adams has performed theatre at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. The plays include "Love Diatribe," "The Nice and the Nasty," and "Greetings From Elsewhere Cabaret." She also performed in "Careless Love" at the Empty Space Theatre, "Candide/Len Jenkin" at the Pioneer Square Theatre," "Talking With" at the Group Theatre and "Camino Real" at the Juilliard School. She won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the Broadway play, "An Inspector Calls." She also won the Outer Critics Circle Award for best featured actress in a play in the Broadway play, "I Hate Hamlet."

Haley Vianne Webb is an award-winning actor and filmmaker. Well known for her recurring role as Jennifer Blake in Teen Wolf (2011-2017) and as Janet Cunningham in The Final Destination (2009), Webb is often lauded for her portrayals of complex and versatile characters. As a writer and director, she produces critically acclaimed films through her production company, Legion of Horribles. Her films have received multiple awards including awards for Best Short Film, Best Direction and Best Cinematography.

Kevin Frazier was born on 20 May 1964 in Maryland, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Rat Race (2001), Girls Trip (2017) and Juwanna Mann (2002). He has been married to Yasmin Cader since 25 November 2006. They have two children.

A native of Berlin, Maryland, Linda Harrison was Miss Berlin at 16, then a model in New York's Garment Center. Homesickness brought her back to Maryland, where she entered and won the state beauty pageant. During the finals in the Miss International contest (held in Long Beach, California), she was "spotted" by talent scout Mike Medavoy and presented at 20th Century-Fox. Throughout her acting years at Fox, and amidst movie roles in Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) and others, she dated studio boss Richard D. Zanuck and married him in 1968. They were divorced in 1978, but she's appeared in three of his movies since then.