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Olivia Frances Culpo is an American fashion influencer and internet celebrity. After winning the Miss Rhode Island USA competition, she went on to be crowned Miss USA, and then Miss Universe in 2012. She is born in Cranston, Rhode Island. Culpo is the middle child of five siblings, and can play the cello.

Robert Aldrich entered the film industry in 1941 when he got a job as a production clerk at RKO Radio Pictures. He soon worked his way up to script clerk, then became an assistant director, a production manager and an associate producer. He began writing and directing for TV series in the early 1950s, and directed his first feature in 1953 (Big Leaguer (1953)). Soon thereafter he established his own production company and produced most of his own films, collaborating in the writing of many of them. Among his best-known pictures are Kiss Me Deadly (1955), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and the muscular WW II mega-hit The Dirty Dozen (1967).

Joyce Jillson was born on 26 December 1945 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She was an actress, known for Superchick (1973), Peyton Place (1964) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964). She was married to Joseph Gallagher. She died on 1 October 2004 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

David Shae is an Actor from Rhode Island currently based in Atlanta, GA. David's first taste of acting was in High School, with in his sketch group The Blueberry Johnsons. David and his best friends wrote and performed SNL style sketches, touring the local club scene in Providence, RI. From there, David moved to Los Angeles, embarking on the path to a professional career. He was accepted to the University of Southern California, where he lived off-campus in the Delta Chi fraternity house. He completed his college curriculum during the day, followed by acting classes at night. His mentors included the likes of Janet Alhanti, Margie Haber, and Ivana Chubbuck. Their training led to many smaller roles in independent productions. But it wasn't until his move to The South when David's career really started gaining traction. His first major network production was an episode of House Of Cards, playing Buha - press secretary to Joel Kinnaman - in an episode directed by Robin Wright. This led to more television gigs, such as The Gifted, Lodge 49, The Originals, and many others. From there, David began entering the world of feature films, with a supporting role in Gemini Man, directed by the Oscar winning director Ang Lee. Currently, he continues to act in both mediums. While not working, David is involved with local charitable pursuits, such as using 'improv as therapy' to children with behavioral complications. He also immerses himself in anything animal related, as his rescued dog Tess has been by his side for 13 years now, enriching his life immeasurably.

Tom DeNucci is the recipient of the 2013 Rhode Island International Film Festival Robert Burgess Aldrich Award, named for the heralded director of the 1967 war masterpiece The Dirty Dozen. Like Mr. Aldrich, DeNucci also hails from Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. If DeNucci's career thus far is any indication, the young Director and Actor will be a worthy successor to Mr. Aldrich's legacy and a prominent voice for his own generation.

For DeNucci's Almost Mercy (2015), Scott Hallam of dreadcentral.com proclaims: "DeNucci holds nothing back on this one. Almost Mercy confronts major social issues and does so in a way that's delicate, but also quite powerful, and deals them into a revenge-thriller that's actually empowering for the viewer."

DeNucci plays a member of boxer Vinny Pazienza's entourage in Bleed for This (2016), which stars Miles Teller (Whiplash) as Pazienza and Aaron Eckheart (Erin Brokovich) as "Paz's" trainer. Directed by Ben Younger and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.

In action films, Tom and Ultimate Fighting legend Chuck Liddell wreak havoc as ruthless mercenaries in Altitude (2016), a film that stars Dolph Lundgren (Drago from Rocky IV) and Denise Richards (Wild Things). In Blue Line (2015), DeNucci plays a drug dealer on the edge, under siege from a hard as nails cop played by Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan).

As versatile as he is prolific, DeNucci's resume also includes forays into family films. As Director, his Arlo the Burping Pig (2016) tells the story of a lonely, young girl and the adorable teacup pig she adopts as a pet. Tom lends his acting talents to Christmas All Over Again (2016) as Francisco, a wild wedding planner.

Ringing in 2017 Tommy directed The Santa Files (2017) telling the story of a group of kids from Norpole, Maine and their search for Santa Clause. Now slated for 2018, Vault, is his next film following the story of a famous Providence heist in the 1970's.

Imagine Magazine named Tom DeNucci as its 2015 Shooting Star Award Recipient. As DeNucci's own unique path continues, one might imagine that Mr. Aldrich himself would be impressed by the young man following in his film footsteps from Cranston to Hollywood.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck was born on 28 May 1977 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Made of Honor (2008), Madea Goes to Jail (2009) and Entourage (2004). She has been married to Tim Hasselbeck since 6 July 2002. They have three children.

Elizabeth Perry was born on 15 October 1933 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Mission: Impossible (1966), The Outer Limits (1963) and Taps (1981). She was previously married to Anthony D. Call.

Frank has appeared in over 180 feature films, documentaries, television series and made-for-TV movies; in over 1000 commercials, voice-overs, industrials and print; and in over 90 stage productions. Frank was a resident member of Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company (LORT) for 12 seasons and performed with Pennsylvania Centre Stage, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Sundance Summer Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company,and as a vocal soloist for the Utah Symphony's Children's Concert series. Frank holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Rhode Island.

Vinny Pazienza was born on 16 December 1962 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Bleed for This (2016), The Tournament (2005) and The Good Life (1997).

Mike began his writing career on the hit 90's sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." From there, he wrote a spec episode for the CBS series, "The King of Queens" which turned into a full-time staff job on the show. Mike then teamed up with fellow K.O.Q. writer/producer Rock Reuben to create a half-hour sitcom for ABC starring Cedric The Entertainer. Unfortunately, the pilot was filmed around the time of the WGA strike, and unfortunately it was shelved as a result. Through the years, Mike has worked as a successful "Script Doctor" for various feature films, including (most recently) Bad Boys 3. His other work includes Hitch, the Men In Black trilogy, The Karate Kid (2009), and more. Mike is writing a thriller called "Eleanor", as part of an overall deal he recently inked with Westbrook Studios. Mike has several TV and Film projects in development as part of his producing deal.

Johnny Cicco is from Cranston, Rhode Island.

At a very early age, Johnny was highly influenced by reruns of Jackie Gleeson in The Honeymooners, The Dean Martin Show, and television sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He embraced every opportunity to perform in short films and in plays such as David Mamet's American Buffalo and Edward Albee's The Zoo Story at The Pork Chop Lounge in AS220, in Providence, RI.

From stage to screen, Johnny has over 20 years in the industry, and is known for his roles in The Great Wall, Jason Bourne, The Departed, Stuck On You, and Outside Providence.

In 2017 Johnny starred in the critically acclaimed short film, The Boxer, based on a character he created and which he also Co-Produced.

He lives in Providence Rhode Island with his wife and 2 daughters.

Ann Willis was born on 14 November 1939 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She was an actress, known for Train Ride to Hollywood (1975), Mission: Impossible (1966) and The River Pirates (1988). She was married to Peter Ratray. She died on 9 June 2021 in New York City, New York, USA.

Peter Iannuccilli was born on 15 October 1971 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is an editor and producer, known for One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar (2006), Timeless (2005) and Mayne Street (2008).

Growing up in Cranston, Rhode Island, Alexandra was a shy child who buried her nose in books, art and sports. It was not until she was placed in a theater production at school, at the age of 10, that she had ever been on stage. She discovered during her stint as Susan B Anthony that if she improvised her lines everyone in the audience laughed. The thrill of knowing that people were laughing at her antics gave her the immediate acting bug.

She spent her years in school keeping her dream of acting guarded, instead focusing on singing in an international choir, running, playing soccer and academics. It was not until she arrived at college that she realized she could finally pursue her dream of acting. She landed her first audition for the dramatic society on campus and became a regular fixture in their stage productions. A visiting director encouraged Alexandra to seek out acting opportunities outside the campus and she began appearing in productions throughout Boston.

When she returned back home to Rhode Island, Alexandra began competing in the Miss America and Miss USA pageant systems. These pageants offered her the opportunity to perform, model and make connections in the entertainment industry.

Upon graduating college, after studying biology and chemistry, Alexandra landed a job at a prestigious biotechnology company. It was then she began dividing her time between the job and her acting. She currently can be found residing in Rhode Island, modeling, making movies, and making waves.

Sevanne Kassarjian was born on 9 October 1969 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity (2002).

Barbara Cowsill was born on 12 July 1928 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. She was married to Bud Cowsill. She died in January 1985 in Tempe, Arizona, USA.

Keri Marrone, a highly trained actress, has studied at Playhouse West Repertoire Theater Company with Jeff Goldblum and Robert Carnegie who became her mentor and teacher for over 10 years. It was there she appeared in many theater productions, all receiving rave reviews from the LA Times.

Keri is a member of SAG-AFTRA and just finished three SAG feature films in the past two years. One was The Cleaning Lady directed by John Knautz. This is a dark horror film where Keri is the comic relief and has received very good reviews and the movie is 80% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The second film in post-production, Jackson's Hole, directed by Juri Koll, starring Lin Shaye (from Something About Mary) is a murder mystery starring Larry Cedar as the patriarch and mayor and Keri plays his very glamorous, beautiful and passionate conniving wife.

The third film being released soon, Miss Daisy, directed by Tim Cogshell, is where Keri plays a very funny character, Glowdeen, a ghetto fabulous seamstress from the hood.

Keri is an Italian girl from Cranston, Rhode Island and now lives in LA, where she is a working actress and a Kundalini yoga instructor, doing business as "Very Keri Kundalini"

Mark Ricketson was born on 4 August 1986 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Neil Patrick and Harris. The Chronicles of Conjoined Triplets (2016), Battle for Pandora (2022) and Kick.

Jason King was born on 19 April 1974 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Well Received the Death of an Artist (2012), Le Aboutissement (2013) and Green Visionary (1993).

Eric Cutler was born on 6 October 1976 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor, known for Titus Andronicus (2000), English National Opera: Carmen (2015) and Le roi Roger (2009). He has been married to Amy since 22 March 2003. They have one child.

Matt Soscia was born on 14 February 1974 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor, known for Palo Alto, CA (2007), Werewolves V Mummies (2016) and Vampires vs. Zombies (2013).

George J. Peters was born on 23 March 1923 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993), Columbo: Grand Deceptions (1989) and The New Adam-12 (1990). He died on 10 October 2001 in New York, USA.

Libby Ricardo was born on 3 May 1986 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA.

George Masso was born on 17 November 1926 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for Mighty Aphrodite (1995), Everyone Says I Love You (1996) and Bullets Over Broadway (1994). He died on 22 October 2019.

Greg Dwyer was born on 6 July 1965 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He died on 12 March 2021.