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Wes Bentley is an American actor who first became well-known via his role in the Oscar-winning film American Beauty (1999), in which he played the soulful, artistic next-door neighbor Ricky Fitts. He also portrayed game-maker Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games (2012), and co-stars in Lovelace (2013) as photographer Thomas.

Wesley Cook Bentley was born September 4, 1978, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to David and Cherie Bentley, two Methodist ministers. Wes joined older brothers Jamey and Philip, and was later joined by younger brother, Patrick. Wes attended Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas, where he was in the drama club. Interest in acting came from Improv Comedy. He, his brother Patrick, his best friend Damien Bunting, and another close friend Josh Cowdery developed an Improv group called B(3) + C. They regularly dominated competitions in Arkansas. He then placed First in the state of Arkansas in solo acting in 1996, his senior year of high school, Second in Duet, and also regularly won for Poetry and Prose Readings.

Wes appeared on-stage quite a bit in Little Rock. At The Weekend Theater, Wes played the straight son of the gay couple in a production of "La Cage aux Folles". At Murry's Dinner Playhouse, Wes' plays included "Oliver". At his mother's urging, Wes attended Juilliard School in New York after high school graduation. He was there only a short time but appeared in stage work like "Henry IV, Part 1" and "The Weavers". Wes then worked at Blockbuster and was a waiter at TGI Friday's on Long Island. Wes has stated that his most prideful venture in life was starting a soccer team from scratch at his high school and subsequently putting together a full conference, one of Arkansas's first. Wes had no real experience in soccer before doing this.

Bentley made his onscreen debut in Jonathan Demme's Beloved (1998). Following his success in American Beauty, Bentley struggled with substance abuse, which cost him his first marriage to actress Jennifer Quanz. Although he continued to land parts in films, including that of the primary antagonist in Ghost Rider (2007) and another major role in The Game of Their Lives (2005), Bentley has publicly admitted that during most of the 2000s he only took on acting roles to earn enough money to buy drugs. Bentley did not enter a 12-step program until 2009. He has stated that he considers his sobriety to be an ongoing process.

Bentley is one of the main subjects featured in the documentary My Big Break (2009), which followed him and his former roommates Chad Lindberg, Brad Rowe, and Greg Fawcett as they struggle to find success within the film industry. In 2010, Bentley made his professional stage debut with Nina Arianda in David Ives' award-winning play "Venus In Fur."

Bentley has one child with his second wife, producer Jacqui Swedberg.

A graduate of Mississippi State University and Ole Miss Law School, John Grisham obtained his law degree in 1981 and practiced law for about 10 years, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1983 and served until 1990. He gave up his law practice to write full-time. He began writing in 1984, and three years later finished his first novel, "A Time To Kill", published by Wynwood Press in June 1988. He is the best-selling author of "A Time to Kill", "The Firm", "The Pelican Brief" and "The Client". He lives with his wife and their two children on a farm in Oxford, Mississippi.

Rodger Bumpass was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 20, 1951. He attended Little Rock Central High School where he received his first training in theater. He attended Arkansas State University where he majored in radio-TV and minored in theater. He worked at the campus radio station and also at Jonesboro's Raycom Media owned ABC-affiliated television station, KAIT-TV, where he had multiple duties as announcer, film processor, cameraman, audio technician, and technical director.

In 1977 he won a role in the National Lampoon's music and comedy road show That's Not Funny, That's Sick and toured with them until 1978. That same year, he appeared in the TV special Disco Beaver from Outer Space for HBO. In 1979, Bumpass was cast as the leading role in a National Lampoon film to be called Jaws 3, People 0 in which he would have a love scene with Bo Derek. However, the film was canceled due to objections by the creators of the movie Jaws. In 1980, Bumpass created the character of 'Fartman' to appear on the National Lampoon LP The White Album, which later inspired the Howard Stern character by the same name.

Bumpass is best known to present-day viewers as the voice of Squidward Tentacles and various incidental characters on the Nickelodeon animated comedy series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is also known for voicing The Chief from Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, Dr. Light on Teen Titans, and Professor Membrane on Invader Zim.Though he has been voicing and acting in films since the 60s, and had also appeared on stage through the mid 70s until the late 80s.Bumpass has over 693 film credits, according to IMDb. In 2012, Bumpass received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his role as Squidward on SpongeBob SquarePants.

Born as Benjamin Edward Castleberry Jr. in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Nadine (nee Steele) and Benjamin E. Castleberry. After the death of his father, he was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. When his mother remarried in 1956, he was adopted by his stepfather, Patrick Henry Murphy, taking his last name. The family moved to Clarendon Hills, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Ben Murphy graduated from Benet Academy in Lisle, Illinois, and attended no fewer than eight colleges, including the University of the Americas in Mexico and the University of Illinois.

J. Michael Finley was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas and raised in Lebanon, Missouri. He is the second of five children born to Wayne and Betsy Finley. He began singing and acting in Junior High. He attended Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts and began his professional acting career in Chicago and surrounding areas. His stage credits include Chicago theaters such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Writers' Theatre, Court Theatre, and Mercury Theatre.

J. Michael Finley moved to New York City in 2015 where he made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Les Miserables and as the understudy for Jean Valjean. I Can Only Imagine is his first movie. After the production of I Can Only Imagine was completed, J. Michael Finley returned to Broadway as the Standby for Elder Cunningham in Book of Mormon.

In 2018, J. Michael Finley made his West End debut in the role of Elder Cunningham in Book of Mormon.

J. Michael Finley enjoys watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and spending time with his new bride, Elizabeth Doran, whom he married December 2nd, 2017.

Haulston Mann was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor and director, known for How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps, Halmoni's Pot (Grandma's Pot) (2023) and A Home for Christmas.

Kyle Dean Massey is an American actor best know for his work on Broadway in Pippin, Next to Normal, Wicked, Xanadu & Altar Boyz. Kyle Dean was raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a town 60 miles northwest of Memphis, TN. He started taking dance classes at age 6 after seeing his older sister perform in a local production of The Nutcracker. Although he spent almost all of his adolescent years singing in school choirs and studying the piano, it was not until his sophomore year of high school that he did his first musical. He has now performed in over 60 productions. In addition to his stage work, Kyle Dean has been seen on the screen in Up All Night (NBC), Hart of Dixie (CW), Cupid (ABC), Sex And the City 2 (HBO Films) and the upcoming film The Contest. He has also performed on Good Morning America, The CBS Early Show, Regis & Kelly & The 62nd Annual Tony Awards. While starring in Next to Normal, Kyle Dean was the star of his own popular web-blog series, Normal Life, on Broadway.com. Along with performing 8 shows a week, Kyle Dean serves as a master class instructor & panel contributor for several different organizations including Camp Broadway, Broadway Artists Alliance, Broadway Connection, VIP Tours of New York & the Missouri Fine Arts Academy. Kyle Dean is a passionate supporter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Trevor Project and various human rights groups. He frequently performs in charity concerts at various venues across New York City including Joe's Pub, Ars Nova & The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Tara Perry was born on 9 December 1985 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Ghosts of the Ozarks (2021), 12 Hour Shift (2020) and The Fresh Beat Band (2009). She has been married to Jordan Wayne Long since 2019.

Jennifer Pierce Mathus was born on 2 February 1973 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. She is an actress, known for Florida Man (2023), The First Lady (2022) and Freaky (2020). She has been married to Jimbo Mathus since 2010.

Tim Powell is known for his recurring roles in popular TV shows. He recurs as the characters of "Robert," the Chief of Security at General Hospital, and Circuit Court Judge Shapiro on CSI: Vegas. His acting career has seen him appear on major networks such as CBS, Amazon, and ABC, Fox and NBC. On CBS he was on The Neighborhood, while on ABC he was part of the cast for episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and on ABC's Revenge as the Chairman of the Board of Southampton Medical Center, directed by Helen Hunt. In the critically acclaimed Fox comedy series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he played the role of the no-nonsense, jaded, and cynical Chief of Detectives. He also appeared on Showtime's Ray Donovan in Season 3, portraying the cynical, jaded, and no-nonsense Chief of Police. In addition to his television work, Tim has also been fortunate to work with esteemed filmmakers such as Robert Altman, John Sayles, and Michael Bay. He has also been directed by notable filmmakers like Rosemary Rodriguez, Jay Roach, Tom Hanks, John Badham, and Joan Tewkesbury, among many others. Apart from his acting career, Tim is passionate about teaching and coaching other actors. He designed and taught his Technology and Minimalism classes for The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory at the American Film Institute in Hollywood. He also teaches self-tape techniques and has presented his Self-Taping Solutions Workshops for several prestigious organizations, including SAG-AFTRA, The Television Academy, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UCLA, USC, A-List International, CBS, and Netflix. In 2023 was added to the TV Academy's Performers Peer Group Executive Committee. When Tim is not working or coaching other actors, he can be found exploring the southern California mountains or enjoying fresh seafood in Malibu. Occasionally, he visits his adult children in Seattle and Orlando. Tim resides in Atwater Village on the east side of Los Angeles, in the formidable shadow of Griffith Park. - 07.06.2023

Rick was born to Richard Ryder Washburn and Jane Chandler. He moved to New York City from St. Thomas Virgin Islands to study acting with Lee Strasberg from his arrival in 1979 to Lee's death in 1982. In 1983, he founded Weapons Specialist Ltd. a theatrical weapons consulting and rental corporation of which he is currently president. Rick lives and works in Soho, New York City. He is known for character roles particularly with accents or dialects.

Edward Meeks was born on 27 September 1931 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Der Seewolf (1971), Wo de 1919 (1999) and Stop Train 349 (1963). He was married to Jacqueline Monsigny. He died on 2 July 2022 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

Sarah Cooper, affectionately known on set as "Scoop", was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She attended Arkansas State University and graduated with a Bachelors' degree in Communication Studies. She has had a lifelong love of film and all things media and began her career in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a background actor. She then moved into the production side, becoming a set production assistant.

Clint Catalyst's foray into acting came somewhat by accident. It was at Skylight Books in Los Feliz that Catalyst -- a spoken word performer, published author with a "cult following," and alternative model who laughs off any reference to that portion of his past -- did a dramatic rendition that caught the attention of director Hilary Goldberg. She cast him for the role of Bell Wartock on the spot, a creepy character in a screenplay she'd recently written entitled "In The Spotlight." Upon its release in 2007, his performance brought about other opportunities in acting (and otherwise). Simply put, Catalyst is a hyper-hyphenate of "the new breed": utilizing all his talents and personality so that he's not 'just another individual' booked for a job, but an actual brand.

Julia "Butterfly" Hill is best known for living in a 180-foot-tall, 1,000-year-old California Redwood tree named "Luna" for 738 days between December 1997 and December 1999. Hill lived in the tree to prevent the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down. She lived in a small 6-by-8-foot treetop shelter, with a bucket tied to a rope to receive supplies from the ground.

The year before she began her tree-sitting experience, Hill had been in a severe car accident and spent many months in the hospital. After her recovery, she sold her business (a successful restaurant) and drove cross-county to embark on a spiritual quest. She eventually found herself in Humboldt County, California, where environmentalists were protesting the destruction of the redwood forest. Hill joined their cause and volunteered to sit in the tree for 30 days, but then decided to remain in the tree for two years.

In 1999, she came down from the tree after the Pacific Lumber Company agreed to preserve Luna and all trees within a 3-acre buffer zone. Unfortunately, shortly after Hill left the tree, Luna was vandalized with a chainsaw.

In 1999, Hill and other activists founded the organization Circle of Life. She now lives in Oakland, California.

Matt Cavenaugh was born on 31 May 1978 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Submissions Only (2010), As the World Turns (1956) and Great Performances (1971). He has been married to Jenny Powers since 23 August 2009.

Cody Block was born on 2 April 1984 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Black Snake Moan (2006), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) and Poor Mama's Boy (2016).

Robert Lee Johnson was born on 22 November 1908 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He was a writer, known for Beerfest (2006), Atlantic Convoy (1942) and Stand by All Networks (1942). He died on 29 February 1980 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Andrew Golden and Mitchell Johnson stole nine weapons and 2,000 rounds of ammunition from their parents and grandparents homes, taking Johnson's stepfather's minivan and the next morning headed to Westside School, Jonesboro, Ark. on March 24,1998. After lunch the two middle school students lured the classes out. Golden ran inside and pulled the fire alarm and then ran back to the edge of a field where Johnson was hiding. As the children and teachers spilled out, the two boys began to shoot, using deer rifles, from 100 yards away, killing four students, all girls, and a teacher, wounding 10 others.

Golden and Johnson were tried as juveniles and were expected to remain in custody until the age of 21, in accordance with Arkansas law at the time. Johnson was released in 2005, and Golden was released in 2007. Because they were tried as juveniles, their records were sealed.

Drew Grant, at age 33, who had legally changed his name from Andrew Golden and had been living in Jackson, Missouri, died July 27,2019 when the vehicle he was driving crashed head-on into another vehicle on Highway 167 near Cave City, which is about 100 miles north of Little Rock. The other driver had crossed the divided road was killed in the crash.

Alan Belcher was born on 24 April 1984 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Cornbread Cosa Nostra (2018), The DayTrader's Apprentice and UFC on Fox (2011).

Gary W. Jones was born on 28 June 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. Gary W. is a producer and writer, known for Stay Tuned for Murder (1988), Too Scared to Laugh (1989) and Ridge Runners (2018).

Don W. Jones was born on 2 December 1950 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. Don W. was a cinematographer, known for Firecracker (1981), Stay Tuned for Murder (1988) and V.I.P.-Schaukel (1971). Don W. died on 26 May 2002 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.

Major Kerr was born May 16, 1988 in Jonesboro,AR and then moved to San Angelo, TX, where he grew up. Major started doing local radio broadcasting commercials and then began to get involved in school plays and his local theater group. After high school, Major moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in the Fall of 2006, where he pursued acting on screen and was mentored by Judge Reinhold. After one short film, A Christian Boy, he took a break from acting and pursued his Bachelor's in International Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Upon receiving his degree and a short time in the private business sector, Major moved to New York City in Aug of 2018, to continue to work in the film industry.

Matthew Poe was born on May 24th 1990 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, but raised in Paragould, Arkansas. As a child he entertained himself by watching hundreds of movies. After graduating from high school in 2008, Matt got the chance to be the boom operator on the set of the Zac Heath film The River. He plans to attend film school and pursue a career in film making.

Kyle Tomlinson was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas and raised in Lepanto, Arkansas. He attended East Poinsett County (EPC) High School until he graduated in 2008. Kyle went on to start college soon after at Arkansas State University (ASU) in Jonesboro, AR. He studied a variety of majors before joining the (USAF) United States Air Force as a firefighter. Among those majors were: Business Management, Photojournalism and Law Enforcement.

Tomlinson has yet to star in any major roles but does have a little work to start off with. He played an Older Aaron in a 2011 short "Futile" under director Aaron James, and a dance extra in Godframe's Official music video in 2009 titled "Not The Time to Cry".

Kyle has plans to pursue future roles in film and TV, as well as, write and direct his own films. He is an avid reader and writer.