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Sandy-haired American actor Bo Hopkins was born William Mauldin Hopkins in Greenville, South Carolina, and was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father died when Bo was only nine years old. He joined the US Army at the age of 16. After serving his hitch he decided on acting as a career and gained experience in summer stock productions and guest spots in several TV episodes.

Hopkins broke into feature films as the ill-fated "Crazy Lee" in the Sam Peckinpah landmark western The Wild Bunch (1969), and was subsequently hired by Peckinpah for another none-too-bright role as a bank robber in The Getaway (1972) and then as a hired killer pairing up with CIA agent James Caan in The Killer Elite (1975). He was busy on television during the 1980s and 1990s, guest-starring on The Rockford Files (1974), Charlie's Angels (1976), The A-Team (1983), Hotel (1983) and Matt Houston (1982), and was featured on Dynasty (1981). In addition, he starred in dozens of feature films, such as Midnight Express (1978), American Graffiti (1973), The Bounty Hunter (1989), U Turn (1997) and Shade (2003). With his "good old boy" persona and Southern drawl, Hopkins often played lawmen, psychos, or oily villains.

He makes his home in Los Angeles with his wife Sian and son Matthew, and is a keen fisherman, fan of the Anaheim Angels baseball team, and enjoys raising koi fish.

Judith Chapman was born on 15 November 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), The Sweetest Thing (2002) and 28 Days (2000). She has been married to Neilan Maxwell Tyree since 8 December 1984.

Strikingly comely brunette Patty Shepard was born in 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina. The daughter of a U.S. Air Force official, Patty moved to Spain when she was only 18 years old. After becoming popular as a model in a series of TV commercials, the lovely Ms. Shepard embarked on an acting career, making her film debut in a small part in La ciudad no es para mí (1966) (aka "The City is Not for Me"). She initially acted in paella westerns and thrillers before appearing in a handful of horror movies which include Assignment Terror (1970) (aka "Dracula vs. Frankenstein"), The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman (1971) (aka "The Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman"), Crypt of the Living Dead (1973) (aka "Crypt of the Living Dead") and The Witches Mountain (1973) (aka "The Witches' Mountain") and Special Killers (1973) (aka "La Ragazza di Via Condotti"). Patty often acted alongside Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy in these films and projects a certain eerie otherworldly aura that's stunningly similar to Barbara Steele. Other films include the end-of-the-world science fiction feature Creation of the Damned (1974) (aka "Refuge of Fear") and the tongue-in-cheek spaghetti Western oddity The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974) (aka "The Stranger and the Gunfighter"). After appearing in the horror movies Rest in Pieces (1987) (aka "Rest in Pieces") and Slugs (1988) (aka "Slugs"), Shepard retired from acting in the late 1980's. She died of a heart attack at her home in Madrid, Spain on January 3, 2013.

Jess Barker was born on 4 June 1912 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Scarlet Street (1945), Reign of Terror (1949) and Cover Girl (1944). He was married to Susan Hayward. He died on 8 August 2000 in North Hollywood, California, USA.

Matt William Knowles is an American actor known for his work in both Hollywood and Chinese cinema. He was born and raised in South Carolina, where he grew up playing football until an injury changed his path. In search of purpose, he moved to a remote part of China to do humanitarian work, teaching and volunteering in underprivileged communities. While living there, he was unexpectedly discovered at a karaoke bar, leading to his first roles in the Chinese film industry.

Fluent in Mandarin, Knowles quickly became one of the most recognizable foreign actors in China, taking on a range of roles in television and film. His early work included historical dramas and action films, leading to a major role in Asura (2018), China's first $100 million blockbuster. He later gained international recognition for his performance in Son of the South (2020), a civil rights drama produced by Spike Lee.

Determined to refine his craft, Knowles trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London before returning to the screen. His recent roles include Barrett, a Shanghai police captain, in Burning Star, and Thor, an American football star, in Clash, which premiered at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in 2025. He also starred as William, a German weapons expert, in War on Faith, and appeared in the historical war series Winter and Lion.

Now working internationally, Knowles continues to bring his versatility and depth to a wide range of roles across different genres.

Sarah Cunningham was born on 8 September 1918 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for The Cowboys (1972), Jagged Edge (1985) and Black Like Me (1964). She was married to John Randolph. She died on 24 March 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Jonathan Parks Jordan was born on 11 June 1979 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for A Walk to Remember (2002), The Notebook (2004) and Dawson's Creek (1998). He has been married to Tara Tolle since 23 March 2006. They have three children.

Mason Gillett is an award winning actor, born in Greenville SC. Mason got his start in acting at age 7 while living in Munich Germany where he booked an international commercial for Schleich Toys which aired on Nickelodeon Jr.

Most notably Mason is known for his recurring role as young Ace Spade on the Emmy Nominated Starz network hit, HEELS.

Mason Gillett also stars in a supporting lead role in "The Hill" which is a true story about baseball legend, Rickey Hill. Directed by Jeff Celentano and written by Angelo Pizzo, who also wrote "Rudy" and " Hoosiers". Mason has also recent been cast in the crime drama " Scoring Oceanside" where he will play Trey Kingston in the Series Kill Devil Hills. Mason will also play Alex Walker in "A Creative Mind" , written and directed by Jace Dakota of Hidden Lodge Films.

Mason has over 40 film credits and climbing. Mason won best lead actor at the Tich film festival for his role in the coming of age-film called "Elliot 2009". His other films include " Oh Christmas Tree" " Shenanigan's ", " Isolation the Series", "Beyond the White Veil" in which he portrays King Arthur, and many more.

When Mason isn't acting he is on a dirt bike. Mason trains and competes in Hare-scrambles across the southeast. And if you can believe it Mason helps his younger sister, Poppy Gillett design and sew clothing for her fashion line called Poppy's Garden Designs.

Edwin McCain was born on 20 January 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Twister (1996), The Family Man (2000) and Message in a Bottle (1999).

Lou Fant was born on 13 December 1931 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Thicker Than Water (1973), The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) and The Bionic Woman (1976). He was married to Lauralea Irwin Fant and Barbara Bernstein. He died on 11 June 2001 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Javarius Conway was born on 5 May 1992 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for What Lies Beneath (2018), Choices Slipping Away (2016) and Beneath (2025).

Trey Gowdy was born on 22 August 1964 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Weekend Night in America with Trey Gowdy (2021), The True Face of the Democratic Party (2021) and Forensic Files (1996). He has been married to Terri Dillard since 2 August 1989. They have two children.

Tyler Florence was born on 3 March 1971 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is a director, known for Uncrushable (2018), America's Best Cook (2014) and Food Network Star: Comeback Kitchen (2016). He has been married to Tolan Clark since 2 December 2006. They have two children. He was previously married to Christie Leer.

Jesse Jackson was born on 8 October 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Burning, S.O.S. - Saving Our Schools (2015) and Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995). He has been married to Jacqueline L. Jackson since 31 December 1962. They have five children.

Abigail Adams was born Margaret Thomas Adams on January 11, 1922. During her freshman year at the University of North Carolina she was discovered by modeling agent Harry Conover. She dropped out of school and moved to New York City to be a model. She made her film debut in the 1942 comedy Moonlight Masquerade. For a short time she used the stage name Tommye Adams. On January 22, 1942 she married 41-year-old actor Lyle Talbot; the marriage was annulled just eight months later. Abigail was romantically involved with Tony Martin, Mickey Rooney, and pianist Jose Iturbi. She began a turbulent romance with actor George Jessel in 1944; he was 23 year older and had three ex-wives. They broke up and got back together numerous times. Abigail had bit parts in more than a dozen films, including Bathing Beauty and Marriage Is A Private Affair. In March 1945 she was arrested for hit-and-run driving; the charges were dropped when George Jessel testified in her defense.

Abigail's apartment was destroyed in a fire in December 1947. By that time she had a serious drinking problem and her career was in trouble. Her last film was the 1948 comedy The Fuller Brush Man. George proposed to her with a heart-shaped diamond ring but refused to set a wedding date. They continued to have an on-again/off-again relationship. Abigail started singing in nightclubs and wrote a screenplay. She suffered from severe insomnia and began taking sleeping pills at night. In 1950 she attempted suicide by slashing her wrists. She was arrested on December 12, 1954 for public intoxication and ended up her relationship soon after. On February 13, 1955, at only 33 years old, she died after overdosing on sleeping pills. She was found in her bed wearing a blue nightgown. The police ruled her death as accidental but many believe she committed suicide. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reid Cox was born in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. She is known for Awkward. (2011), One Day at a Time (2017) and Criminal Minds (2005).

Peabo Bryson was born on 13 April 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Friday After Next (2002). He has been married to Tanya Boniface since 20 July 2010. They have one child.

Elizabeth is an actor, writer & filmmaker living in New York City. She grew up in the ballet, studied classical vocal performance at Belmont University, then transferred to theater performance at University of Memphis and finally fell in love with the stage at the University of Leeds, Bretton Hall. Now, in addition to stage and screen, she is delving into voice acting with the April Is The Cruelest Month podcast's "Wonder Woman: Spirit of Fire" in which she voices Diana, the woman herself. Her very first short film "klutz." was fortunate enough to have had its world premiere at Dances With Films: LA, and has subsequently played more than a dozen festivals including; NY Chautauqua International Film Festival, Northeast Film Festival, Imagine This Women's Film Festival, Female Filmmakers Berlin, Detroit SheTown International Film Festival, SOHO International Film Festival, NYC Indie Film festival, among others. Her stage plays have been finalists and semi-finalists for the Woodward/Newman Award, TheatreWorks New Works Festival, the American Shakespeare Center, The O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, the Princess Grace Awards, Blue Ink Award and nominated for the Lark Venturous Playwright Fellowship. She is a writer member of The Actor's Studio, José Rivera's writer's group, as well as Dorset Theatre Festival's Women Artists Writing. Her work for the stage has been seen/read at LAByrinth Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Lark Play Development Center, The Actors Studio, New Neighborhood, Primary Stages, The Abingdon Theatre and The Drama League. She loves to make beautiful things and to make things beautiful. She is also hilarious.

Logan Coffey was born on 11 October 1993 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and editor, known for D-Railed (2018), The Hope and the Hopeless and States of Horror (2017).

Native of Greenville, South Carolina. Degree from Lander University in Greenwood SC. Comes from a large family. Diehard Clemson Tiger fan. "Bleeds Orange"

Summer outdoor theater actor portraying young Abe Lincoln from 1983-1987 in Kentucky and Indiana.

Given the Drama League of New York Playwrighting Award for "Tower". Was produced in South Florida by TheatreWest.

Was edited out of an episode of "Desperate Housewives" because of his height.

Worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer building prototype vehicles for ride engineers 1995-2000, 2003-2007 and 2010-2012.

Began writing full-time in 2012.

Casey Chapman is an award winning actor residing in Chicago IL.

Casey graduated from Winthrop University in Rock Hill South Carolina with a degree in performance.

In 2013 Chapman received notice for his work in the film "Mother's Milk" written and directed by Edward Pionke, where he won the best actor award at the International Film Awards Berlin (IFAB) Festival and the New York City Independent film festival. It is the first in now a series of 3 film collaborations with Pionke. "Mother's Milk" is slated for a December release, "Residuum" their second feature together is slated for a 2015 festival run, and the upcoming "Asymptotes" begins shooting in September 2014.

He can be seen in "City of Lust" written and directed by David Holcombe, which is streaming on all digital platforms.

Chapman can soon be seen in "Hell Town" directed by award winning director Steve Balderson (Firecracker / Pep Squad / The Casserole Club) and Elizabeth Spear (The People You Know) which is slated for a 2015 release.

Chapman's debut film performance was "Habitual Ritual" directed by Timmi Brennan. Chapman worked with director Michal Janicki and studio bema productions on both "Esperanto" (which he co-wrote) and "Trupiak".

Erik Huffman was born on 31 January 1981 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Survivor (2000) and Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift: Two Is Better Than One (2009). He has been married to Jaime Dugan since 4 April 2009. They have one child.

Anna Hill Johnstone was born on 7 April 1913 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. She was a costume designer and production designer, known for The Godfather (1972), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) and On the Waterfront (1954). She died on 16 October 1992.

Anne Pressly was born on 28 August 1982 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for W. (2008). She died on 25 October 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.

John was the recipient of the L.A. Times Critics Choice Award for his performance of Lt. Angel in the revival of "Mrs. Cage" with Judith Weston. John also showcased with the Blank Theatre Company's Young Playwrights Festival in "Storms". He has worked with notable film directors including Michael Schultz, Vicki Jenson, and Mark Fergus. His work in the Indie market has been showcased at film festivals including Tribeca, Sundance, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. His performance at the Edinburgh College of Art in Edinburgh, Scotland during the Fringe Festival led to an ongoing stage performance at Volupte in London, England. He has also worked in television as well as national commercials. See Other Works section for Commercial and Theatrical details. Degreed in psychology, John began his professional career as a mental health, substance abuse and grief counselor before moving into acting.