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Travis Hammer was born in Alton, Illinois, USA. Travis is an actor, known for Godless (2017), Big Sky (2020) and Ray Donovan (2013).

Teck Holmes' journey to Hollywood began when he shared the most intimate details of his life as a cast member on "MTV's The Real World: Hawaii". His presence on that show led to it being one of the most watched, most talked about, and most controversial "Real World" seasons to date. Teck's enormous popularity and strong fan base led him to a career in hosting. In 2010 he helped launch The Cartoon Network's new number one show "Hole in the Wall"; a weekly family driven television show airing Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Teck has built an impressive resume which includes work as a television actor in ABC Family's "Lincoln Heights", "Friends", "NCIS", "The Parkers", Nickelodeon's "Taina", and "The Andy Dick Show". His film credits include a co-starring role opposite Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid in the international fraternity cult classic "National Lampoon's: Van Wilder, as well as breakout roles in such feature films as "Flip the Script", an independent film co-starring Miguel Nunez and Robin Givens, "First Daughter", starring Katie Holmes and directed by Forest Whitaker, "Truth Be Told" starring Blair Underwood and Regina King, and the MTV television feature "Love Song" starring Monica and Tyrese. You can also find him appearing in Bud Light commercials proclaiming one of their infamous slogans "Here We Go".

As a producer Teck has produced over 20 music videos and commercials, and has three feature films under his belt. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature, "Nobody Smiling", a murder mystery that takes place on the mean streets of Los Angeles.

In addition to being an actor Teck also prides himself as a director, rapper, and writer. He has studied theater arts, as well as film and television, at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. At 6 feet 2 inches; with versatile good looks, Tecumshea (Teck's full name) means "unpredictable" and he certainly lives up to that.

Bonnie Bramlett was born on 8 November 1944 in Alton, Illinois, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for The Guardian (2006), Ghost Rider (2007) and The Doors (1991). She was previously married to Danny Sheridan and Delaney Bramlett.

Mary Beth Hughes' parents separated while she was still a baby. She was brought up by a grandmother whose dearest wish was to make her an actress. As a result, she started her career at an early age while still a high school student. She starred in the stage version of "Alice in Wonderland" then had parts in "Daddy Long Legs" and "A Midsummer's Night Dream" with the Clifford Brooks company. She graduated from a high school in Washington in June 1937. Mary Beth then worked again with the Brooks company in the summer of 1938. The same year, she was offered a contract by MGM first, soon followed by a 20th Century Fox one. By the end of 1949, she sang in night clubs with her husband David Street. She also sang in nightclubs - but alone this time - between 1963 and 1965. It is to be noted that she provisionally left her acting and singing career in 1961 to become a receptionist-technician for an L.A. plastic surgeon.

Charmian May was born on 16 June 1937 in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Love Hurts (1992) and Highlander: Endgame (2000). She died on 24 October 2002 in Purbrook, Hampshire, England, UK.

Miles Davis, famous jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader, was born 26 May 1926 in Alton, Illinois. He moved to New York in 1944 and studied at Juilliard. He left school and entered the jazz society of New York, meeting such famous musicians as Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus. His record debut came in 1946. Miles soon became a major figure of jazz. He changed the directions of jazz several times, recording albums such as "Birth Of The Cool" (1949) which started the cool-jazz era, "Milestones" (1953), "Kind Of Blue" (1959) which was the beginning of modal jazz, orchestral jazz masterpieces such as "Porgy And Bess" (1958) and "Sketches Of Spain" (1961), "In A Silent Way" (1968) and "Bitches Brew" (1969) - the first jazz/rock fusion albums. He collaborated with famous jazz players such as: Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Philly Joe Jones, Joe Zawinul, Paul Chambers, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Keith Jarrett and others. He retired from music in 1975 due to hip problems as well as his problems with drug addiction. He recovered and returned to music in 1980, collaborating with producer Marcus Miller and recording new, intriguing albums such as electronic-driven Tutu or Amandla, as well as Spanish-flavored music for Siesta (1987). Miles Davis is now arguably one of the greatest and most important jazz musicians of all time.

Audiences will recognize Lawrence Leritz from his roles on NBC's Saturday Night Live, CBS's Cosby & Capitol, ABC's All My Children, talk shows including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Maury Povich, CNN's Show Biz Today & ESPN's American Muscle Magazine, star of best selling exercise video, Total Stretch! With Lawrence Leritz, Spectrum Records recording artist of top 10 dance single "Crank It Up," on Broadway in the Jerome Robbin's revival of "Fiddler On The Roof," feature films, major dance companies and numerous commercials. Also produces for stage and television, including the annual television event, Day Of Compassion, for which Time Magazine honored Leritz as their Local Hero 1996 for his work. Most recently, Lawrence Leritz was the producer and choreographer of the long running Off-Broadway smash hit, "Boobs! The Musical," which received unanimous rave reviews from all the major New York critics during the 2003-2004 season.

Warren Parker was born on 25 February 1904 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Lights Out (1946), The Power of the Resurrection (1958) and The Third Man (1959). He was married to Mary Patton. He died on 31 July 1976 in Union Lake, Michigan, USA.

Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918 in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11.1" qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Robert was the first born of Addie and Harold Wadlow. He had two sisters, Helen and Betty, and two brothers, Eugene and Harold Jr., all of whom were of average height and weight. His excessive height was due to an overactive pituitary gland, for which there was no treatment at the time. According to records kept in his hometown of Alton, Robert enjoyed collecting stamps, photography, and the Boy Scouts, becoming the world's tallest Boy Scout when he was 13 years old. He was also regarded as being very quiet, earning him the nickname "Gentle Giant." When he turned 20 Robert traveled for the International Shoe Company, who provided him with free shoes (which usually cost $100 a pair). His father had to remove the front passenger seat of the family car so Robert could sit in the back seat. Due to poor circulation, Robert had little sensation in his feet and did not notice when problems like blisters developed. In July of 1940 a blister on his ankle led to an infection that, despite treatment, ended his life on the morning of July 15th. Robert was buried in his hometown of Alton. All city businesses closed for the funeral, which was attended by tens of thousands of people. The 1,000-pound casket required 12 pallbearers. In 1985 a life-sized bronze statue of Robert was erected on the campus of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.

James Earl Ray was born on 10 March 1928 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He died on 23 April 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Grace Mills was born on 28 October 1883 in Alton, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Harvey (1950), Running Wild (1955) and Vengeance Valley (1951). She died on 7 January 1972 in San Diego, California, USA.

Anna Bentinck was born on 18 May 1947 in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), To the Devil a Daughter (1976) and BBC2 Play of the Week (1977).

Doug Simpson is an American actor from Alton, Illinois. After spending several years performing and producing theater in Chicago and New York, he moved with his wife and son to Los Angeles to pursue a career on-camera.

Doug studied acting at Illinois State University, was awarded a one-year fellowship at Chicago's prestigious Steppenwolf Theater, and has since studied at Upright Citizens Brigade NY, Lesly Kahn & Company and The Groundlings School.

Eric Fox Hays was born on 13 March 1970 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He is a production manager and assistant director, known for I, Robot (2004), The Postman (1997) and Inspector Gadget (1999).

Leslie Frye was born on 18 July 1962 in Alton, Illinois, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Dr. Death (2021), Jessica Jones (2015) and Camp (2003). She has been married to Shawn "Tootsie" Cox since 2 October 2015.

Robert H. Schuller was born on 16 September 1926 in Alton, Iowa, USA. He was married to Arvella DeHaan. He died on 2 April 2015 in Artesia, California, USA.

Ann Shea was born in Alton, Illinois, USA. She is known for The Big Bang Theory (2007), Two and a Half Men (2003) and Bob Hearts Abishola (2019).

Ryan Eslinger was born in 1981 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Madness and Genius (2003), When a Man Falls (2007) and UFO (2018).

Brian Jun was born on 21 October 1979 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Steel City (2006), The Bandit (2011) and She Loves Me Not (2013).

Matthew Gowan was born on 24 October 1987 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for The Batman (2022), Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) and The Mandalorian (2019).

Brent is a founding partner and executive producer of film production company American Black Market. ABM is a creative collective specializing in the producing of narrative film and branded commercial content.

As an EP and Producer, Brent has helmed over 100 films, narrative series, commercial, documentary, and branded content productions.

Nathan Ruyle is a Sound Designer, Supervising Sound editor, Re-recording mixer and the founder of the independent post-production sound company, This is Sound Design. TiSD provides complete sound services for independent, mid-budget and studio feature films and series, most recently with HBO, Sony, Fox Searchlight, Netflix, Universal, and Amazon. Nathan has designed and mixed nearly 100 feature films which have premiered at every major festival in the world, including films shortlisted for the Academy Award (United Skates, HBO) in 2019 and the nominated for an Emmy (Every Act of Life, PBS) in 2020 and multiple awards from Sundance, Cannes and SXSW. Nathan has an MFA in Sound Design and Integrated Media from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) where he also taught for 7 years as a member of the film and animation faculty. Nathan is also a frequent lecturer at AFI and has worked with students there on three Student Academy Award winning films. Nathan's company, This is Sound Design, recently opened a new post sound facility in Burbank, CA with 3 mix stages and ADR/Foley recording studios.

Shawn Banks was born on 20 October 1975 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Cops Did It (2009), Celebrity Crime Files (2012) and Celebrity Ghost Stories (2008).

David Hughes was born on 27 July 1930 in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Loving Couples (1964), Night Games (1966) and Souvenir (1988). He was married to Mai Zetterling. He died on 11 April 2005 in London, England, UK.

Fred Whalen was born on 17 February 1898 in Alton, Illinois, USA. He was an actor. He died on 5 October 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.