*Famous Faces in the "Die Hard" Films!
Bruce Willis stars as New York City Detective John McClane in this crackling thriller film series. From the the very 1st one to the current film in the series, the 'Die Hard' franchise explodes with heart-stopping suspense...Here are some of the talent that has appeared in the film series....
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- Actor
- Additional Crew
A graduate of Jersey City State University with a B.S. in computer science, Adams was a partner in a trucking company when he decided to pursue a career in entertainment. He signed with the Boss Modeling Agency and had his first major break as an actor in winning a role on the soap opera Sunset Beach (1997).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Gunther"- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Stunts
Steve Altes is the author of the comedic graphic novel Geeks & Greeks, inspired by MIT's culture of hacking and Steve's own experiences with hazing.
Known for his humorous essays, Steve's specialty is getting hired into unusual occupations and writing funny accounts of his misadventures. Some escapades he has written about include working as a hand model, a stand-in for Brad Pitt, a stunt man on Die Hard With A Vengeance, a bank robber at the FBI Academy, an aide to President-elect Bill Clinton, and applying to the CIA.
His humor essays have been published in dozens of magazines and newspapers, including the Boston Phoenix, Capital Style, Funny Times, the Los Angeles Times, Penthouse, P.O.V., Salon, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, and The Writer.
He is the author of two humor books, The Little Book of Bad Business Advice (St. Martin's, 1997) and If You Jam the Copier, Bolt (Andrews McMeel, 2001). His work also appears in the humor anthologies, May Contain Nuts: A Very Loose Canon of American Humor (HarperCollins, 2004) and Joke Express: Instant Delivery of 1,424 Funny Bits from the Best Comedians, (Andrews McMeel, 2006). He has been a commentator for National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" and a member of Us Weekly magazine's "Fashion Police." Steve's career as a humorist actually began in college when he began selling absurd letters to the editor to National Lampoon.
Steve holds three degrees from MIT: a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, a master's in Aerospace Engineering, and a master's in Technology and Policy. Steve's thesis on the U.S. space program was the only college thesis in history ever reviewed by The New York Review of Books. He was a co-recipient of the National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest award for technological achievement, for his work on the Pegasus air-launched space booster.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Gang Member #9" (uncredited)- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain acting jobs, and a serious desire for better roles to earn a satisfying place in the annals of film and TV. He has found it a constant uphill battle to further himself in an industry that tends to diminish an actor's talents with severe and/or demeaning stereotypes and easy pigeonholing. A tough, often hot-headed guy with a somewhat tender side, John would succeed far better on stage than on film and TV...with one extremely noteworthy exceptions.
Born on December 27, 1939, John was first employed as an advertising copywriter, a social worker at New York's Vera Institute of Justice, and an American and Canadian semi-professional football player before receiving his calling as an actor. A stand-up comic on the Greenwich Village circuit, the work eventually took him West and, ultimately, led to his hiring as a staff writer on Leslie Uggams' musical variety show in 1969. Making his legit stage debut in a 1971 L.A. production of the comedy "Norman, Is That You?", John went on to earn a Los Angeles Drama Critics nomination for "Best Actor". As such, he formed his own theater company and produced "Norman, Is That You?" on tour.
The following year he returned to New York to take his first Broadway bow in "Tough To Get Help". By this time he had secured secondary work on the classic The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Gordy the weatherman. His character remained on the periphery, however, and he left the show after three discouraging seasons. On the bright side, he won the recurring role of the sporadically-unemployed husband of maid Florida Evans (played by Esther Rolle) on Norman Lear's Maude (1972) starring Bea Arthur. The two characters were spun-off into their own popular series as the parental leads in Good Times (1974).
Good Times (1974), a family sitcom that took place in a Chicago ghetto high-rise, initially prided itself as being the first network series ever to be created by African-Americans. But subsequent episodes were taken over by others and John was increasingly disgruntled by the lack of quality of the scripts and the direction Lear was taking the show. Once focused on the importance of family values, it was shifting more and more toward the silly antics of Jimmie 'JJ' Walker, who was becoming a runaway hit on the show as the aimless, egotistical, jive-talking teenage son JJ. John began frequently clashing with the higher-ups and, by 1976, was released from the series, with his character being killed in an off-camera car accident while finding employment out of state.
Amos rebounded quickly when he won the Emmy-nominated role of the adult Kunte Kinte in the ground-breaking epic mini-series Roots (1977), one of the most powerful and reverential TV features ever to hit television. It was THE TV role of his career, but he found other quality roles for other black actors extremely difficult to come by. He tried his best to avoid the dim-headed lugs and crime-motivated characters that came his way. Along with a few parts (the mini-movie Willa (1979) and the films The Beastmaster (1982) and Coming to America (1988)), he had to endure the mediocre (guest spots on The Love Boat (1977), "The A-Team", "Murder, She Wrote" "One Life to Live"). John also toiled through a number of action-themed films that focused more on grit and testosterone than talent.
He found one answer to this acting dilemma on the proscenium stage. In 1985, the play "Split Second" earned him the NAACP Award as Best Actor. He also received fine reviews in a Berkshire Theater festival production of "The Boys Next Door", a tour of O'Neill's towering play "The Emperor Jones", and in a Detroit production of Athol Fugard's "Master Harold...and The Boys". In addition, John directed two well-received productions, "Miss Reardon Drinks a Little" and "Twelve Angry Men", in the Bahamas. He took on Shakespeare as Sir Toby Belch in "Twelfth Night" at Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare and earned strong notices in the late August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Fences" at the Capital Repertory Company in Albany, New York. Overseas he received plaudits for his appearance in a heralded production of "The Life and Death of a Buffalo Soldier" at the Bristol's Old Vic in England. Capping his theatrical career was the 1990 inaugural of his one-man show "Halley's Comet", an amusing and humanistic American journey into the life of an 87-year-old who recalls, among other things, World War II, the golden age of radio, the early civil rights movement, and the sighting of the Comet when he was 11. He wrote and has frequently directed the show, which continues to play into the 2007-2008 season.
In recent years, John has enjoyed recurring parts on "The West Wing" and "The District", and is more recently appearing in the offbeat series Men in Trees (2006) starring Anne Heche. John Amos has two children by his former wife Noel Amos and two children. Son K.C. Amos director, writer, producer, editor and daughter Shannon Amos a director, writer and producer. Amos has one grand child,a grand-daughter, Quiera Williams.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Maj. Grant"- Producer
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kurt David Anderson was raised in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He started off his acting career by working at every major theatre in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the famed Guthrie Theatre. His breakout role in came in 2000 when he played "Linus" in a critically acclaimed production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The four-month, sold-out run put Kurt on the list of actors to work with in Minnesota.
Despite the acclaim Kurt was receiving in his home state, he moved to Los Angeles in 2001. Even as he packed his bags, work continued to come his way, including a national commercial for Best Buy and a supporting role in the Tim Allen film, Joe Somebody.
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Anderson immediately won roles in Disturbia, starring Shia Labeouf, Live Free or Die Hard as well as the leads in Should (which he also produced) Spill, Enlighten and the film festival, award-winning Hot Java. Kurt is best known as "Tator Junior" on Comedy Central's cult favorite, Reno 911, and has appeared on HBO's Big Love, Sons of Anarchy (FX), Castle (ABC), Gilmore Girls (WB), Veronica Mars (CW), The Suite Life (Disney), and the Golden Globe winner, Ugly Betty (ABC). Commercially, Kurt's face and personality have helped sell products for some of the biggest clients in the advertising world, including a memorable Nestle Dibs commercial.
As a company member of Parson's Nose Productions, Kurt has helped bring classical theatre to Elementary Schools throughout Los Angeles and Pasadena. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles based Theatre Neo.
Through his production company, Punching Bees Productions, Kurt has received praise for his skills at developing projects and seeing them to fruition. Anderson produced the 2009 feature film Near Fall, the short film Should, a pilot-presentation of Scott Sedita's Comedy Competition and plays such as Looking for Normal. He and his partners were invited to speak at 2008 Tribeca Film Festival about their upcoming film Near Fall and their use of new camera technology on their projects.
As an accomplished vocalist, Kurt helped found the professional a cappella group Cantus and toured with them for four years. During his time with Cantus, the group recorded three critically acclaimed CDs and toured most of the central and eastern United States.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Theatre from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and studies with Stuart Roger's Studios in Los Angeles.
Kurt David Anderson is repped by Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier and managed by Peter Kluge of Impact Artists Group, LLC.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Miller"- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
After serving in the United States Army as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant on an Operational Detachment "A" team during Operation Desert Storm, where he served as a sniper, Matt decided to try his hand at acting and motion picture stunt work as he had before his time in the service. For the past 15 years, he has performed stunts, stunt coordinated, and acted as well as working as a second unit director.
Since serving in the Gulf War Matt did another "tour" of duty in the Army reserves. In this time he was assigned or attached to Army Special Operations, the JFK Special Warfare Center, USMC Basic Reconnaissance Course, and he finished up his 6 year tour in the reserves with Detachment 219, Naval Special Warfare Group 1 in October of 2004 when he received an Honorable Discharge. Oddly enough his tour ended while he was in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also returned from Iraq in April 2005, where he was working as a professional military contractor.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Security Guard" (uncredited)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Yancey Arias was born in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. At the age of twelve his first experience in entertainment was when his grandmother threw him on stage to sing a song for a neighborhood talent show at Henry Street Settlement in downtown Manhattan.
Yancey was discovered by Professor James Green at Saint John's Prep High School in Astoria, Queens, New York. Green then introduced Yancey to Stage Door Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York, where he studied theater under Jack Romano every summer, and in winter with fellow actors Vincent Laresca, Christian J. Meoli, and Josh Charles.
During his last two years at Moore Catholic High School in Staten Island, New York, Under the supervision of Fran Jorin and Mrs. Sparago Yancey won first-place honors in New York City on the forensics team, and took third in the nation for the drama category. Yancey went on to study theater in college at Carnegie Mellon University. On his way back to his junior year, he was discovered by the producers of Miss Saigon on Broadway and left school to join the cast for the next five years. During his years on Broadway, he continued his studies with Alan Savage, and Yancey honors that relationship greatly for having given him so much continued care and knowledge. In 2000, Yancey Joined the cast of George C. Wolfe's "The Wild Party" with Eartha Kitt, Toni Collette, and Mandy Patinkin.
During his years on Broadway, he had the opportunity to work on several TV series as a guest star. He starred in and co-produced two independent films, Destination Unknown (1997) and Home Invaders (2001), which helped pave the way to his eventual move to Los Angeles. In 2002, Yancey had the privilege to be discovered by David Mills and Allen Coulter; Mills cast him in the title role of Miguel Cadena in the hit NBC miniseries Kingpin (2003). Yancey continued to thrive in television and film. Soon after the completion of that show, he was given the opportunity to work in many projects with such greats as Edward James Olmos in American Family (2002) and Andre Braugher in Thief (2006), to name a few. Today, Yancey continues to excel as an actor in film and TV. He has added directing, writing, and producing to his experience as an artist. Recently he stared in the hit USA series "Queen Of The South" as General Cortez. Yancey is grateful to every agent and manager who has helped him over the years, such as Jean Fox of Fox and Albert Management, Jean Fox, Chris Henze at Thruline Entertainment, the Paradigm agency, APA, and now Matt Luber and April Lim at GAA . He continued his studies with Alan Savage in New York, and Catlin Adams and 'Howard Fine' (III) in Los Angeles. Yancey honors his family, mentors, and God for all the support, love, and education he has received over the years. Yancey and his wife Anna welcomed to the world their first son Jiancarlo Arias. A few years later they also welcomed to the world their daughter Giovanna Arias.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Agent Johnson"- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
William Atherton's career has spanned motion pictures, Broadway and television. He first achieved international recognition as the leading man in Steven Spielberg's debut feature The Sugarland Express (1974), and next starred in John Schlesinger's The Day of the Locust (1975), Robert Wise's The Hindenburg (1975) and Richard Brooks' Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). He is known worldwide for what have become his signature film characters: the television reporter, Dick Thornburg in the action blockbusters Die Hard (1988) and Die Hard 2 (1990), the EPA official, Walter Peck in Ghostbusters (1984), Professor Jerry Hathaway, the conniving professor in Real Genius (1985) and Dr. Noah Faulkner, the mad scientist in Bio-Dome (1996). Among his more than 30 feature films are co-starring roles in John Landis' Oscar (1991), Bill Duke's Hoodlum (1997), Richard Pearce's No Mercy (1986), Alan J. Pakula's The Pelican Brief (1993), Costa-Gavras' Mad City (1997) and Edward Zwick's The Last Samurai (2003).
On television, he has starred in numerous miniseries including the classic Western Centennial (1978) and headed the all-star cast in Malibu (1983). His many made-for-TV movies include leading roles in TNT's production of Joan Didion's Broken Trust (1995) and his portrayal of Darryl F. Zanuck in HBO's Golden Globe winner Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999). Atherton was a recurring series lead opposite Damien Lewis on NBC-TV's Life (2007) and portrayed Principal Reynolds in the final season of Lost (2004). He has reprised his role as Walter Peck in the video game Ghostbusters (2009), released on June 16, 2009.
Consistently honored for his work on the stage, Atherton has created roles on and off Broadway for many of America's leading playwrights. These include the title role in Joseph Papp's original production of David Rabe's "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel", the role of Ronnie in John Guare's "The House of Blue Leaves" and Bing Ring Ling in his "Rich and Famous". He also starred in the Broadway premiere of Arthur Miller's "The American Clock" and the Tony-winning revival of Herman Wouk's "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial". Among his more than 20 well-known productions are the acclaimed New York premieres of Franz Kafka's "The Castle" and Kressman Taylor's "Address Unknown". For his work on the stage, he has received the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Circle Critics Award, the Theatre World Award and nominations for an Obie and Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award."Richard Thornburg"
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Die Hard 2 (1990)- Gerry Becker was born on 11 April 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Spider-Man (2002), Happiness (1998) and The Game (1997). He died on 13 April 2019 in Nyack, New York, USA.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Larry Griffith" - Actress
- Soundtrack
The native New Yorker was born Bonnie Bedelia Culkin on March 25, 1948, the daughter of Phillip Harley Culkin, a journalist, and Marian Ethel Wagner Culkin, a writer and editor. Trained in ballet, her parents guided all of the children at one time or another into acting (which included Kit Culkin, Terry Culkin and Candace Culkin). Bonnie herself attended Quintano School for Young Professionals in New York at one point and Bonnie and Kit went on to appear on the local stage and TV. Brother Kit would later be known more for siring a handful of talented child actors and/or stars (Macaulay Culkin, Kieran Culkin, and the rest).
It was Bonnie who was first spotted among the other acting siblings by a talent scout who happened to catch her in a school production of "Tom Sawyer", and encouraged her. She made her professional debut at age 9 in a 1957 North Jersey Playhouse production of "Dr. Praetorius" and then was handed a full scholarship to study at George Balanchine's New York City Ballet. But the acting bug had bitten and after dancing in only four productions (including playing the role of Clara in "The Nutcracker"), she decided to hang up her ballet slippers. She proceeded to study at both the HB Studio and Actors Studio in New York.
Bonnie nabbed a five-year role as young teen "Sandy Porter" in the New York-based daytime soap Love of Life (1951) starting in 1961. During that time, she took her first Broadway bow in "Isle of Children", a show that lasted but a week in March of 1962. She was also a replacement in the established hit comedy "Enter Laughing", a year later. After appearing in the stage play "The Playroom" in 1965, she earned strong reviews for her touching performance in "My Sweet Charlie", for which she won the 1967 Theatre World Award for "promising new artist". In it, she played a pregnant young Southern girl on the lam with a black lawyer. Patty Duke recreated the role a few years later on TV and captured an Emmy.
Films beckoned at this point and Bonnie made her debut lending topnotch support in The Gypsy Moths (1969) which reunited From Here to Eternity (1953) stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr. She earned even better marks in her next two films, one performance simply haunting and the other one hilarious. Once again playing pregnant and once again delivering a touching pathos, she played the dirt-poor marathon dancer who pitches songs for pennies and the almost-mother of Bruce Dern's child in the superb, award-winning, Depression-era drama They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). On the other end of the acting spectrum, she played the lovable bride-to-be in the side-splitting comedy classic Lovers and Other Strangers (1970).
By this time, Bonnie had started concentrating on family values. She married scriptwriter Ken Luber on April 24, 1969, and bore him a son, Yuri, the following year. The time off to focus on motherhood (she had second son, Jonah Luber, in 1976) proved detrimental to her rising star. The remaining decade was uneventful at best, despite some fine showings in a splattering of TV-movies. Her big comeback came again on the movie trail in the early 1980s when she absolutely nailed the role of race car driver Shirley Muldowney in Heart Like a Wheel (1983). She was surprisingly overlooked at Oscar time, however, despite the praise she received. Despite respected work in subsequent movies such as Violets Are Blue... (1986), The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988), Presumed Innocent (1990) and a running role as Bruce Willis's put-upon wife in Die Hard (1988) and its sequel, she found better and more frequent parts on TV. She found her niche in TV-movies with social themes and tugged at more hearts in Switched at Birth (1991), A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story (1992), Any Mother's Son (1997) and To Live Again (1998).
In a change of pace, Bonnie joined the ensemble cast of the low-budget cult comedy Sordid Lives (2000), as "Latrelle", a homophobic woman dealing with her mother's death, the imprisonment of her gay brother and her own son's "coming out". The movie evolved into the TV series Sordid Lives: The Series (2008) which reunited her with original cast members Leslie Jordan and Olivia Newton-John. She repeated her role again in still another film -- A Very Sordid Wedding (2017).
More recent independent movie credits include Berkeley (2005), Her Secret Sessions (2016), The Scent of Rain & Lightning (2017), A Stone in the Water (2019). She also managed a few regular TV series roles: The Division (2001) as a police captain, and Parenthood (2010) as a family matriarch opposite Craig T. Nelson.
Divorced from the father of her two children, she is presently married to third husband (or fourth, depending on your source of reference) actor Michael MacRae, whom she married in 1995."Holly Gennaro McClane"
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Die Hard 2 (1990)- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Hart Matthew Bochner was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Ruth (Roher), a concert pianist, and Lloyd Bochner, an actor. He is of Russian Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish descent. Hart made his feature film debut portraying George C. Scott's son in Ernest Hemingway's Islands in the Stream (1977) and would go on to gain notice for his role in the Academy award-winning, Breaking Away (1979). However, it was his role in Die Hard (1988), opposite Bruce Willis, that would earn him pop culture status. His performance as the obnoxiously sleazy Harry ("Hans, Bubby") Ellis was bestowed the #2 spot on Maxim's "The Greatest Movie Sleazeballs Of All Time" list. Other films also include playing opposite Susan Sarandon in Wayne Wang's Anywhere But Here (1999), Break Up (1998) with Bridget Fonda, the cult hit Apartment Zero (1988) opposite Colin Firth, George Cukor's Rich and Famous (1981), with Jacqueline Bisset, and John Schlesinger's The Innocent (1993), opposite Anthony Hopkins.
On television, Bochner starred in the Emmy award-winning epic miniseries, War and Remembrance (1988), Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises (1984), John Steinbeck's East of Eden (1981), And the Sea Will Tell (1991), Children of the Dust (1995), and Haywire (1980).
He would inevitably transition to behind-the-scenes work as a director, making his debut with the cult comedy, PCU (1994), for Twentieth Century Fox, and High School High (1996) for Columbia Pictures. Just Add Water (2008) for Sony Pictures is his latest directorial effort, which he also wrote, and stars Danny DeVito, Dylan Walsh, Jonah Hill, and Justin Long.
He will next be seen starring in the upcoming Campbell Scott film, Company Retreat (2009), as well as Spread (2009) opposite Ashton Kutcher. Most recently was seen starring as Debra Messing's love interest in the USA Network series, The Starter Wife (2008).
Bochner lives in Los Angeles and is actively involved in several causes, sitting on the board of directors for the Environmental Media Association as well as the DGA-PAC Leadership Council, and L.A.'s Green Ribbon Commission. In 2008, Bochner was named Time Magazine's "Greenest Celebrity in Hollywood"."Harry Ellis"
Die Hard (1988)- Actor
- Producer
Tom Bower grew up in Denver, Colorado, and thought he would have a career as an athlete, having played varsity baseball, basketball, golf, ran track, and just assumed a professional career would follow. Didn't quite work out that way, and so his hobby of acting seemed to be the next course of action. He immediately set off for New York City, following graduation and a season of summer stock at America's oldest summer stock theater, Elitche Garden's Summer Theatre, in Denver. Tom, at the ripe old age of 17, wasn't quite ready to take the city and Broadway by storm, but he was about to have a real adventure starting off with his enrollment at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Robert Redford, was in his class but no one really knew he was at that time, and Tom was even less well known. After a year and a half at the Academy, he shifted gears and began studying at John Cassavetes Shadows Workshop, and Tom's first film work ever was in Cassavetes first film "Shadows", shot in 1957. Returning home to Denver each summer, Tom married his first wife and had a couple of kids. Straight jobs were necessary to provide for a young family and after running the gamut of all kinds of employment endeavors, Tom broke into the field of private investigation and that became his calling card for the next 15 years. During that time, he got divorced, and later married his true love Ursula, with whom he is now celebrating 47 years of wedded bliss. They have 4 Grandchildren and a wonderful life in Los Angeles. Some 166 feature films and television shows later along with 87 or so theatrical productions behind him, Tom now splits his time between acting and producing. He's also been the founder of three legitimate theatre companies including the MET Theatre, which included such associates as James Gammon, Tim Scott, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Holly Hunter, and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Beth Henley. Film work has afforded Tom and Urs the opportunity of travel to such far off places as China, Morocco, Poland, South Africa, Germany and oo-la-la, Paris, France, the U.K., Italy and Canada. Still going strong, Tom just completed filming "Light of My Life", a movie written, directed and starred in by Academy Award winner Casey Affleck. "We've just now returned from the 45th Anniversary reunion of the Waltons and the 1 year anniversary of Waltons creator, Earl Hamner's passing, which was held in Earl's home town of Schuyler, Virginia. Also home of the Waltons Museum. Life goes on"."Marvin"
Die Hard 2 (1990)- Rebecca Broussard was born on 3 January 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is an actress, known for Die Hard (1988), Mars Attacks! (1996) and The Two Jakes (1990). She has been married to Alex Kelly since 2001. She was previously married to Richard Perry.Die Hard (1988)
"Hostage" - Stunts
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Man at Subway Station" (uncredited)- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Hans Buhringer was born on 10 May 1958 in Vienna, Austria. He is a director and actor, known for Die Hard (1988) and Contract Online (2008)."Fritz"
Die Hard (1988)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Grand L. Bush was born on 24 December 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Licence to Kill (1989), Die Hard (1988) and Street Fighter: The Movie (1995). He has been married to Sharon Dahlonega since 7 December 1994. They have four children. He was previously married to Romona Jean Bynum."FBI Agent Little Johnson"
Die Hard (1988)- Larry Bryggman was born on 21 December 1938 in Concord, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Spy Game (2001) and As the World Turns (1956). He has been married to Tracey Hanley Bryggman since 1999. They have two children. He was previously married to Jacqueline Schultz and Barbara Creed.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Insp. Walter Cobb" - Actress
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Colleen Camp was born in San Francisco, California. She began working as a juvenile actress at the age of 3 and was eventually 'discovered' while working as a bird trainer at Busch Gardens. She appeared on The Dean Martin Show (1965) and made her film debut in Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). She has since gone on to appear in over 100 major motion pictures and television productions.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Connie Kowalski"- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Lorenzo Caccialanza was born on 28 January 1955 in Cologno Monzese, Lombardy, Italy. He is an actor and producer, known for Die Hard (1988), Mission: Impossible III (2006) and The Omen (2006).Die Hard (1988)
"Marco"- Vernon Campbell was born on 4 April 1961 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for 12 Monkeys (1995), Money Monster (2016) and The Wrestler (2008).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Large Gang Member" (uncredited) - Jim Cantafio was born on 8 September 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Million Dollar Baby (2004), Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and Changeling (2008).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Deli Owner" - Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Elena Nikitina Bick was born as Elena Nikitina in Samara, Russia to a rocket engineer father Stanislav Nikitin and banker mother Marina Nikitina.
In Samara, Elena attended a private English language school and completed eight years of violin classes. Later, she studied at the University of Torino, Italy and traveled across Europe. After completing a dual master's degree in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Samara, Elena re-located to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in the performing arts where she also patented her invention "Frenchies better hairpins" and started a company Frenchies Inc.
Elena has appeared in numerous Films, TV Shows and commercials.
She speaks Russian, English, Italian, Croatian, along with some French and German.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Newscaster" (uncredited)- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Kevin Chamberlin is one of the few Broadway actors who has been nominated for the Tony Award in three out of four acting categories. Best Actor in a Play (Dirty Blonde), Best Actor in a Musical (Seussical) and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Addams Family). He also received Drama Desk nominations for these roles. His film debut was in 1995, playing Charlie - the bomb defuser in "Die Hard With A Vengeance". Kevin plays "Bertram" on Disney Channel's hit series, "Jessie". He was born in 1963 and grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey. He holds a BFA in Acting from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Charles Weiss"- Actress
- Producer
Christina Chang was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, by her Chinese-Filipino father and American mother. At 17 she moved to the United States to study Theatre & Film in her mother's home state of Kansas and later studied acting in Seattle, USA. Chang went on to gain a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle, where she won her first professional acting job in the play "Naomi's Road" at the Seattle Children's Theater. From there, she progressed to the off-Broadway production of Tina Landau's the "Trojan Women."
Once in New York, Chang gained several guest and recurring roles on various programs including Cosby, Guiding Light, and As the World Turns. She appeared in the feature films Random Hearts (1999), 28 Days (2000), Deadline (2000) and Girls Club (2002). She also hosted Globe Trekker, also known as Globe Trekker (1994).
Chang's other interests include working with children, following in the footsteps of her mother who is a school counselor. She speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, has studied the trapeze, and has an interest in social work.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Taylor"- George Christy was born on 14 May 1927 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Die Hard (1988), Predator 2 (1990) and Se7en (1995). He died on 11 August 2020 in Santa Monica, California, USA.Die Hard (1988)
"Dr. Hasseldorf" - Tony Colitti was born in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Tony is an actor, known for Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Bobby (2006) and Dexter (2006).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Chief Hazmat Agent" - Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
YORGO CONSTANTINE (Live Free Or Die Hard, Fast Five)
Yorgo was born in New York City. He grew up in Tribeca. He comes from an Artistic Family. His Mother was a ballerina and part time dance choreographer. His Sister was a singer, song writer, actress and artist. His Father, an immigrant from Athens, Greece, studied film and directing at New York University. Where he was classmates and friends with Martin Scorsese. Later becoming a successful restaurateur.
Before choosing acting as his life's work, Yorgo devoted his attention to becoming a professional tennis player.
Where he had a stellar high school record.
Going undefeated his final two years.
And later being accepted onto Boston University's Division 1 Team as a "walk on" his freshman year.
Yorgo transfered the following semester and played for New York University.
While at NYU, Yorgo took an elective acting class. His professor, also a former tennis standout, said he had to make a choice of which discipline he would focus on.
Tennis or Acting.
You can't serve two Masters.
Yorgo chose to focus on becoming a professional actor.
Yorgo inquired on what was necessary to become accepted and enrolled in NYU's prestigious Tisch School Of The Arts.
Yorgo found out that there were final auditions coming up within the week .
For the final spot of the spring semester.
A one minute monologue would need to be performed in front of the Dean of The Tisch School Of The Arts and the governing board members.
One Spot Left.
A One Minute Monologue.
Yorgo auditioned for the final spot with a self authored monologue he wrote on the brown paper bag of the roast beef sandwich he was eating while sitting on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art as he was waiting for friends to go out for the evening.
Yorgo earned the the final spot.
Yorgo was accepted personally by the Dean of The Tisch School Of The Arts for his high score in acting, and as bonus, his creative writing.
After completing the spring semester, and receiving a 4.0 (straight A's) in all of his theater classes, Yorgo informed the Dean that he would be leaving Tisch to pursue a professional acting career full time.
While attending Tisch, students were forbidden to audition and work in professional productions.
Yorgo was 19 years old.
Yorgo studied privately for the next three years.
First with Elaine Aiken. (The Actor's Conservatory)
Ms. Aiken was a member of The Actor's Studio. One of the Actor's Studio's Audition Panel. And one of The Actor's Studios Directors.
Ms. Aiken was not only a member of The Actor's Studio, but also a protege of Lee Strasberg.
Ms. Aiken was one of the few people Lee Strasberg considered able to carry on his work as a teacher.
Early on in studying with Ms. Aiken, she said to Yorgo that he reminded her of "Jimmy".
When Yorgo asked "Jimmy who?".
Ms. Aiken, in her trademark wry flat delivery, said "Dean. James Dean."
To get a broader knowledge of other acting methods, Yorgo studied with two other mentors in New York.
Greg Zittel of Sanford Meisner's The Neighborhood Playhouse.
And quintessential New York Actor -
David Proval.
Mr. Proval Starred as Tony Devienazo in Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking and historically significant "Mean Streets" with Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel.
And later in Mr. Proval's career as Richie Aprile for 8 Seasons of the "Soprano's".
For the next three years, Yorgo studied his craft consistently and intensely, while supporting himself teaching tennis at some of the finest tennis clubs in New York City.
The Midtown Tennis Club, The Wall Street Racquet Club and The East River Tennis Club.
After these three years, and watching his close friends star on Broadway and feature films, Yorgo felt it was time to seek professional representation, begin auditioning and start making a living as an actor.
Yorgo was 21 years old.
After countless mail-in submissions to all the New York Talent Agencies, Yorgo spotted an article in Backstage about the agent of his closest friend and Broadway star Marc Riffon (Neil Simon's Trilogy - Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound) having an "open cattle call" for her new management company.
Yorgo called the agent's office and spoke to the receptionist, telling him that he was a "hip pocketed" client through their client and his "brother from another mother", Marc Riffon, and what did he need to do to audition for the new management company.
The receptionist gave the date of the two day weekend cattle call, said have a one minute monologue prepared and show up at the stated address.
It was a 'True Cattle Call". Hundreds of actors jamming the street, building and waiting room of the audition address.
When it was Yorgo's turn to audition, there were only two women sitting behind a table in an empty studio space.
One was the agent.
The other, a mystery woman, who didn't speak.
The agent asked Yorgo what monologue he prepared.
A piece from "Danny In The Deep Blue Sea" by John Patrick Shanley.
Yorgo began his audition.
After 15 seconds, the mystery woman stopped the audition.
"You're trained for theater, correct?" The mystery woman asked.
"Yes." Yorgo answered.
Mystery Woman - "Pull your chair closer. No need to project. I'm auditioning for film actors. Talk to me. Look me in the eyes. The eyes are the window of the soul."
Yorgo began his monologue again.
Looking the mystery woman in the eyes. The piece became more intimate. Grounded. Real.
After the audition, both women said "thank you", and Yorgo left.
A few days later, by serendipity and luck, Yorgo received a phone call from one of his Mother's dance friends.
Asking if Yorgo recently auditioned for a talent manager.
Yorgo said "Yes" and asked how did she know.
She said the mystery woman was one of her closest friends and wanted to speak to Yorgo.
She gave Yorgo a number to call.
Yorgo called the number.
Turns out, the mystery woman and the agent auditioned over 1,500 actors seeking representation over the two day cattle call.
The agent chose "plastic soap opera types" and passed on Yorgo.
The mystery woman only wanted to represent Yorgo out of the 1,500+ who auditioned.
The mystery woman - Marie Pastor.
Ms. Pastor was known throughout the film industry as having "The Eye" to spot real talent.
And for being
An Idol Maker.
Two of Ms. Pastor's most notable discoveries were : Fisher Stevens who went on to have a prolific acting and directing career. Winning an Academy Award for "The Cove".
The Other..
Ralph Macchio, who teamed with Ms. Pastor to star in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Outsiders".
And later, becoming the Iconic Lead Character Daniel LaRusso in "The Karate Kid" Film Franchise.
Ms. Pastor had a simple sales pitch :
1. We're Going To Hollywood.
2. I'm Going To Make You A Star.
3. We're Going To Win The Academy Award.
Simple.
To The Point.
Within the first week of landing in Los Angeles :
1. Yorgo had a Top Agent (Bruce Tufeld).
2. And was testing for a Lead role in a sitcom pilot by the creators of the Michael J. Fox star making vehicle " Family Ties".
Yorgo's competition - George Clooney.
The creators of the show wanted Yorgo.
The Studio, feeling Yorgo was too "new & green" at the time, chose Clooney.
It was Yorgo's first full week in Los Angeles.
There would be more meetings.
After two months of being on the "Hollywood Casting Circuit", Yorgo was getting a lot of great feedback.
Fred Roos (Casting Director / Producer for Coppola's Zoetrope Studios)
"Yorgo Constantine is Uniquely Interesting".
Aaron Spelling (Mega TV Producer : "Charlie's Angels", "Beverly Hills 90210")
"Yorgo is a Wonderful and Fine Actor".
But, after two months of auditioning for the starring role in film and tv projects, Yorgo realized that the producers and the studios, would prefer to bank on a known (even less talented) actor than an unknown (more talented) actor, to star in their productions.
Until, one day, Yorgo decided to take more responsibility for how Hollywood should see and cast him.
Like writing his own monologue to audition for NYU's Tisch School Of The Arts a few years earlier.
Yorgo had an audition coming up to star opposite (near future James Bond) Pierce Brosnan in Universal Studios / USA Network Movie of The Week "Murder 101".
Directed and Co-Written by future Academy Award Winner Bill Condon.
Upon reading the script for "Murder 101", Yorgo didn't feel he fit the role of the nerdy bookworm student who helps Brosnan's murder mystery writing professor solve a string of murders framing Brosnan as the killer.
Yorgo saw another role in the script.
A smaller, but better fit.
A "Yorgo Constantine Type".
The role was one of the other students in Brosnan's murder mystery writing class.
Character Description :
Jon Steinmetz (Late teens, early 20's)
An Edgy Young Jack Kerouac.
Upon arriving at Universal Studios to audition for Mike Fenton Casting (Mike Fenton, Judy Taylor, Allison Cowitt), Yorgo asked casting if he could read for the smaller part.
Casting exclaimed "But Why!? You're reading for the co-lead opposite Pierce".
Yorgo, simply, quietly, stated
"Do you buy me as a nerdy bookworm.
Or a young Jack Kerouac."
Casting took a moment to really look at Yorgo.
And with a smile, matter-of-factly said
"A young Jack Kerouac".
There was one more audition.
A callback with Casting, Director Condon, The Producers, The Network and The Studio.
The callback was held in one of Universal Studios "Black Towers".
Yorgo auditioned.
Yorgo booked his FIRST Professional Acting Job.
Within Two Months of Arriving In Los Angeles.
And Earning The Coveted SAG Card.
On Yorgo's first day on the set of "Murder 101", Director Condon asked Ms. Pastor if this really was Yorgo Constantine's first day ever on a professional film set.
When Ms. Pastor affirmed his question with a "Yes"
Director Condon laughed, shook his head in slight bewilderment and said
"I've never seen anything like this. It looks like Yorgo spent his whole life on a film set.".
The following few years found Yorgo acting and starring in popular tv shows ("Columbo" with Peter Falk) and with future Academy Award Nominated Actors (Sally Kirkland).
Ms. Kirkland told Yorgo he reminded her of a young "Bobby".
Yorgo "Bobby Who?"
Ms. Kirkland "De Niro. Bob De Niro."
After these few, life changing years, Yorgo and Ms. Pastor ended their professional relationship due to personal reasons.
This was very hard on Yorgo, because he knew in this "Business of Sharks", to have someone as respected as Ms. Pastor in your corner as your "Point Person", didn't come often. Mostly never.
Over the past 30+ years
Yorgo has had the great fortune of starring in
Blockbuster Films (Live Free Or Die Hard, Fast Five)
Respected Indie Films (Stand-Up Guys Dir. Fisher Stevens) with Academy Award Winners & Icons Al Pacino and Christopher Walken.
And Popular Hit T.V. Shows (Madame Secretary, 24, Beverly Hills 90210)
Yorgo Constantine Wrote, Directed & is Starring in RUSSIAN HITMAN (2025). His Amazing Producing Partner is William Albo (Albo Productions).
RUSSIAN HITMAN A Cinematic Novella 2025Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Russo"- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Robert Costanzo is an American actor from Brooklyn, New York who is known for voicing Harvey Bullock in various Batman cartoons and Arkham Origins. He also voiced Philoctetes in the Hercules animated series and Kingdom Hearts. He also acted in Saturday Night Fever, Friends, The 4th Floor, The Golden Girls, Lois and Clark, Hannah Montana and Die Hard 2.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Sgt. Vito Lorenzo"- Actor
- Soundtrack
Edoardo Cicorini (born August 7, 1967), better known as Edoardo Costa, is an Italian actor, entrepreneur and former model. His career began in the fashion industry as a model in the early 1990s for the modeling agency Why Not. Desiring something more, he began studying acting in Paris and Milan as well as in Los Angeles at The Actors Studio. He soon made television appearances on various American television series including Baywatch, Arliss, The Bold and the Beautiful.
Costa also made a variety of independent American films leading to his debut in a first major feature as the terrorist Emerson, in the final installment of the Die Hard series, Live Free or Die Hard, with Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. His first major role in an American film was in the soon to be released drama Kiddie Ride, directed by Harold Guskin and starring James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen.
Costa continues to work in both the United States and Italy. He has made forays into theater in the plays, Bread Love Fantasy and Very Old Man, alongside Italian acting legend Marcello Mastroianni (Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita) and worked on numerous Italian soap operas, television series, films and reality shows.
Costa was born in Varese, northern Italy, the son of a Rosangela, who worked at the local electric company and Pietro Cicorini, a transport business owner. Costa is the eldest of two children, he and his sister Monica. Costa attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore where he studied philosophy. He served his military service as a Carabinieri in the mid 1980s. It was during this that he was discovered in a local Milanese restaurant bar by a modeling scout.
Costa's modeling has seen him work in Paris, Moscow, Los Angeles and Tokyo. He has appeared in print and television commercials for brands including Giorgio Armani, Laura Biagiotti, Versace, Tissot, Cerutti, Diet Coke and Toyota. In 1999, he began his acting career with a part in a popular Italian television series, going on to appear in further television programs and several Italian films.
In 2007 Costa took control of Beatrice International Models, an agency with forty years experience in the fashion industry on a par with Ford Models, Elite and Next. Former models include Iman and Stephanie Seymour. The venture catapulted Costa into the international spotlight. The modeling agency also recently began a formal dialogue with The National Eating Disorders Association and its CEO, Dr. Lynne Grefe. Beatrice International Models will be the first international modeling agency that will work together with the association to spread awareness and positive prevention about the diseases that have plagued the industry for decades. In 2007, Costa also opened The Actor's Academy Milano. Inspired by his experience at The Actor's Studio, Costa began one of the first schools in Europe to exclusively recruit Lifetime Members of the Actor's Studio as well as teachers from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, all of whom specialized in method acting using the system created by Constatin Stanislavski. The Actor's Academy Milano hosted acclaimed actors such as Academy Award winner Martin Landau and Oscar nominated actor Mickey Rourke. The Actor's Academy Milano has asked Gary Swanson to play a pivotal role in its development. Swanson was one of the first teachers to start "Inside the Actor's Studio" hosted by James Lipton. Swanson was among the few personally chosen by the executive committee that includes the late Paul Newman, Ellen Burstyn, and Arthur Penn.
Costa began charitable work in the mid 1990s while still a model. Through a friendship with Quincy Jones, Costa has used his celebrity to support projects in Afghanistan, Brazil and Africa. Costa states that it was Nelson Mandela who encouraged him to become more actively involved in philanthropic work.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Emerson"- John Costelloe was born on 8 November 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Die Hard 2 (1990), Black Rain (1989) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993). He died on 18 December 2008 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Sgt. Oswald Cochrane" - Richard Council grew up in Ruskin, Florida, the second son of Buford and Louise Council. He graduated from East Bay High School with the class of 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida at Gainesville in 1969. In the summer of 1970 he won a grant to perform at the San Diego Shakespeare Festival. He then studied for a year on scholarship at the American Conservatory Theater, and was made an Equity Journeyman with the ACT Company from 1971-'72. He then moved to New York, and made his Broadway debut in "The Merchant of Venice" at Lincoln Center (1974). Other Broadway credits include "Sherlock Holmes" (1975), "The Royal Family" (1976), "I'm Not Rappaport" (1984), "Conversations With My Father" (1990), "Uncle Vanya" (1992) and "The Little Foxes" (1998). He is married to actress Melissa Hurst, and with their son, Will Council, they live in New York City.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Otto" - Actor
- Producer
Born in Marietta Georgia, Cramer has also lived in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, where he graduated from Franklin High School. After a six year tour of duty in the US Air Force, Cramer came to Hollywood. All the "credits" on his acting resume were fake when he got his first film job on the Joel Silver/ Denzel Washington actioner Ricochet (1991). All his scenes were opposite John Lithgow. Cramer continues to pursue his acting as well as a feldgling writing career. He has recently completed writing a television pilot entitled "The Pentagon" as well as a feature film script entitled "Miller's Prize" about a WWII pilot shot down over northern Italy. This story is based on true events Cramer learned of while stationed 60 miles north of Venice, Italy during his Air Force tour.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"MP Rodriguez"- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Michael Cristofer was awarded a Pulitzer Prize and an Antoinette Perry "Tony" Award for the Broadway production of his play, The Shadow Box. Other plays include Breaking Up (Primary Stages), ICE, (Manhattan Theatre Club); Black Angel, (Circle Repertory Company); The Lady and the Clarinet starring Stockard Channing, Amazing Grace starring Marsha Mason and Man in the Ring, the story of prize fighter Emile Griffith, which received the American Theater Critics Award for best American play in 2017.
Mr. Cristofer's film work includes the screenplays for The Shadow Box (1980) directed by Paul Newman (Golden Globe Award, Emmy nomination), Falling in Love (1984), with Meryl Streep and Robert DeNiro, The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Jack Nicholson, The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) directed by Brian De Palma, Breaking Up (1997) starring Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek, Georgia O'Keeffe (2009) (Writers Guild Award) with Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons, Casanova (2005) starring Heath Ledger, and Chuck (2016) starring Liev Schreiber. His directing credits include Gia (1998), for HBO Pictures starring Angelina Jolie, Mercedes Ruehl, and Faye Dunaway, which was nominated for 5 Emmys and for which he won a Director's Guild Award. He next directed Body Shots (1999) for New Line Cinema and Original Sin (2001) starring Antonio Banderas.
For eight years he worked as co-artistic director of River Arts Repertory in Woodstock, N.Y., where he wrote stage adaptations of the films Love Me Or Leave Me and the legendary Casablanca, directed Joanne Woodward in his own adaptation of Ibsen's Ghosts and produced the American premier of Edward Albee's Three Tall Women - a production which later moved to Off-Broadway. His most recent works for the theater are in workshop at the Actor's Studio where he is a member. After a fifteen year hiatus, Mr. Cristofer has returned to his acting career appearing in Romeo and Juliet (NY Shakespeare Festival), Trumpery by Peter Parnell, Three Sisters (Williamstown Theater), Body of Water with Christine Lahti, and the acclaimed Broadway revival of A View from the Bridge with Liev Schreiber and Scarlett Johansson.
His film work includes The Girl in the Book (2015), The Other Woman (2009) with Natalie Portman and Michel Franco's Chronic with Tim Roth. He created the role of Gus in Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual... at the Public Theater and starred in Stephen Belber's Don't Go Gentle at MCC Theater. He appeared as the infamous Truxton Spangler in the AMC series Rubicon (2010) and was recently seen in the NBC series, Smash (2012), American Horror Story (2011), Showtime's Ray Donovan (2013). On the USA Network series, Mr. Robot (2015), he plays Evil Corp CEO, Philip Price.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Bill Jarvis, from Another Organization"- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Clay Cullen is known for Black Panther (2018), The Italian Job (2003) and Iron Man (2008). He has been married to Molly Culver since 2006. They have one child.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Assassin" (uncredited)- Actor
- Producer
Cliff Curtis was born in Rotorua, New Zealand, on July 27, 1968.
He is of New Zealand Maori descent (with Ngati Hauiti and Te Arawa tribal affiliations). He enrolled at the New Zealand Drama School, and then the Teatro Dmitri Scuola in Switzerland.
After returning to New Zealand from Europe, he was cast in The Piano (1993). Subsequent roles in New Zealand include the camp melodrama Desperate Remedies (1992), the grueling urban drama Once Were Warriors (1994), and the lighthearted comedy Jubilee (2000).
In Hollywood, Curtis has played a range of different roles and ethnicities in films. He plays a Colombian in Blow (2001), an Arab in Three Kings (1999) and The Insider (1999), a Latino in Training Day (2001) and Runaway Jury (2003), and a drug dealer of ambiguous ethnicity in Bringing Out the Dead (1999). However, he is probably best known for his role as Paikea's father Porourangi, in Whale Rider (2002).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"FBI Deputy Director Miguel Bowman"- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Robert Davi is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, producer and jazz vocalist.
From his portrayal of the opera singing baddie in "The Goonies" and one of the most popular James Bond villains Franz Sanchez in "License to Kill" to FBI Special Agent Big Johnson in "Die Hard" or Al Torres in "Showgirls" to most recently Leo Marks in "The Iceman " Robert Davi is one of the film industry's most recognized tough guys. He has also starred in the small screen in hit shows like Profiler, Stargate Atlantis, Criminal Minds and CSI. With over 140 film and TV credits he has frightened us, romanced us, made us cry or split our seams laughing. He is also one of the top vocalists of our day in interpreting the Great American Songbook, thrilling audiences by playing top venues like the Venetian in Las Vegas where he headlines or for 10,000 people at the Harry Chapin Theater in East Meadow, Long Island or the Orleans in Vegas where he gave 3 sellout shows with Don Rickles. His debut album Davi Sings Sinatra- On the Road to Romance produced by Phil Ramone shot to number 6 for more than several weeks on Billboard's Jazz Charts.
In his early acting years, Davi attended Hofstra University on a drama scholarship. He then moved to Manhattan, New York where he studied with the legendary acting coach Stella Adler, who became his mentor. Davi became a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, where he studied with acting teacher Lee Strasberg. Always perfecting his craft, Davi studied under Sandra Seacat, Larry Moss, Milton Katselas, Martin Landau, Mala Powers and George Shdanoff, the creative partner and collaborator with Michael Chekhov.
Robert Davi was born in Astoria, Queens, to Maria (Rulli) and Sal Davi. His father was an Italian immigrant and his mother was of Italian descent. Davi was introduced to film when he was cast opposite Frank Sinatra in the telefilm, "Contract on Cherry Street." Later, his work as a Palestinian terrorist in the award-winning television movie, "Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami" brought him critical acclaim and caught the eye of legendary James Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli and writer Richard Maibaum, who cast Davi as Colombian drug lord and lead villain Franz Sanchez in the Bond film "License to Kill." Today, Davi is one of the top Bond villains of all time ranking at the top on many lists. Davi also received critical acclaim within the industry for his provocative portrayal of Bailey Malone in "Profiler." The show struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for such shows as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Without a Trace," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Criminal Minds" and many others. In 2004, Davi joined the cast of television's "Stargate: Atlantis," which earned Davi many science fiction fans. He has also shown his comedic strength in films such as "The 4th Tenor" with Rodney Dangerfield and "The Hot Chick," produced by Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler.
Having appeared in more than 100 motion pictures, some of Davi's most notable film credits span 30 years and include cult-classics and blockbuster hits with roles as Jake Fratelli in "The Goonies," Max Keller in "Raw Deal," Special Agent Big Johnson in "Die Hard," Al Torres in "Showgirls," Leo Marks in "The Iceman" with Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans and James Franco, and most recently, with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger among a large A-list cast in "Expendables 3." He has worked with such directors as Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner, Blake Edwards, John McTiernan, Paul Verhoeven and Patrick Hughes. In addition, he has worked on film projects with acting talent such as Marlon Brando, Roberto Benigni, Bruce Willis, Clint Eastwood, Christopher Walken, Benicio Del Toro, Danny Glover and Catherine Zeta Jones, to name a few.
In 2007, Davi produced, directed, co-wrote, and starred in "The Dukes," which tells the story of a once-successful Doo Wop group who fall on hard times. The film won nine awards including the coveted Coup de Coeur award. Davi was also awarded Best First-time Director and Best Screenplay in the Monte Carlo Festival of Comedy by the legendary director Ettore Scola where Prince Albert presented him with the awards. Davi was the only first-time director in the Premiere Section of the International Rome Film Festival along with Sean Penn, Robert Redford, Sidney Lumet, Julie Taymor and others.
In October of 2011, Davi released his debut album, Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance (produced by Grammy award-winning producer Phil Ramone) to rave reviews. Within weeks of its highly anticipated release, the album soared onto Billboard Magazine's Top 10 Jazz Chart taking the number 6 spot for several weeks. In response to the release, the legendary Quincy Jones stated, "As FS would say, 'Koo, Koo.' Wow! I have never heard anyone come this close to Sinatra's sound - and still be himself. Many try, but Robert Davi has the voice, tone, the flavor and the swagger. What a surprise. He absolutely touched me down to my soul and brought back the essence and soul of Ol' Blue Eyes himself." In support of the album release, Davi is touring the U.S. with his live stage show, receiving standing ovations. He has performed at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas for a three-night engagement, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with a 55-piece orchestra, the National Italian-American Foundation's (NIAF) special tribute to the 25th anniversary of its Lifetime Achievement Award to Frank Sinatra at the Washington Hilton in D.C., the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, Calif., with David Foster at the Beverly Hilton, and in August of 2013, at Long Island's Eisenhower Park for more than 10,000 people. In November of 2013, Davi released the Christmas single, "New York City Christmas."
Besides working in film, television, and music and raising his five children, four dogs and two cats, Davi keeps busy volunteering his time with such charities as The Dream Foundation, Exceptional Children's Foundation, Heart of a Child Foundation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Youth Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, Heart of a Horse, NIAF, The Order 'Sons of Italy' in America (OSIA), and UNICO. Since its inception in 1998, Davi has been the National Spokesperson for i-Safe America, which is regarded by many internet experts as the most complete internet safety program in the country and is available in grades K-12 in all 50 U.S. states.
Among his numerous awards for career achievement and community involvement, Davi has received the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award from the Hofstra University Alumni Association (past recipients include Francis Ford Coppola and William Safire). In 2000, Davi was awarded the FBI's Man of the Year Award in Los Angeles. In 2004, Davi was named KNX radios' "Citizen of the Week" for saving a young girl from a fire in her home. The same year, he also received the Sons of Italy's Royal Court of the Golden Lion Award, including a $20,000 donation to a foundation in which he is involved. In addition, he received the 2004 STEP Award (Science, Technology and Education Partnership). In 2007, Davi was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian Board of Governors in New York, where New York State recognized his value as an artist and community leader. In 2008, he received the Italo-Americano Award from the Capri-Hollywood Festival. In 2011, Davi was awarded the "Military Order of the Purple Heart" (MOPH) Special Recognition Award for dedication and service honoring America's service members, veterans, and their families. In June of 2013, Davi was honored with a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto, Canada.
Davi is on The Steering Committee for George Washington University's Homeland Security Policy Institute and is the only entertainer among 28 members, which consists of mainly Senators and former heads of the FBI and CIA. Davi has developed Civilian Patrol 93, which is at Homeland Security, where a lesson plan is being written.Die Hard (1988)
"FBI Special Agent Big Johnson"- Actor
- Location Management
Bruce Allen Dawson was born on October 2, 1957 and is a Bronx, New York native. In his late teens, he hung out in Times Square and the theatre district in mid-town Manhattan where the neon lights of Broadway left a very lasting impression. Since bitten by the acting bug, he is now a veteran actor with both an extensive U.S. Armed Forces and Information Technology (IT) background. He has numerous film & stage credits.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Angry Civilian" (uncredited)- Actor
- Writer
John is a member of SAG AFTRA n AEA.
His inspiration for becoming an Actor stems from his Uncle (Sal) Don DeNatale(see, Merchant, Ivory films: Roseland n The Wild Party). And, also from his love of films and film history.
John comes from a Military family.
He is the youngest of two sons, born to Frank Sr. and Maria (Farina) DeNatale. He has an older brother, Frank Jr.
John is a Brooklyn native, raised on the East End of Long Island.
John's family has royalty from Italy and Spain. At one time John's family was Jewish.
John's heritage includes, Italian, Spanish and Viking bloodlines.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Detective" (uncredited)- Actor
- Additional Crew
Dennis Depew was born on 22 August 1975 in Lindsay, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Live Free or Die Hard (2007), City of Lies (2018) and Standoff (2006).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"D.C. Cop"- Actor
- Producer
Tim DeZarn was born on 11 July 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Cabin in the Woods (2011), Fight Club (1999) and Spider-Man (2002). He has been married to Janine Venable since 1996. They have one child. He was previously married to Gail Marie Lucas.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Police Sergeant" (as Tim deZarn)- After a substantial career in the advertising industry, John Doman came to acting relatively late. In fact, he made his screen debut at the age of 46. When the acting bug eventually bit, it was upon his return from Vietnam in 1969, where he had served as a Second Lieutenant with the 3rd Marine Division. Watching Midnight Cowboy (1969) and The Graduate (1967) consecutively at a cinema in San Francisco, he became inspired by Dustin Hoffman's performances and determined to give acting a try. In an interview, he explained "It took me 20 years to actually get around to doing it". For those intervening decades, Doman worked in advertising, eventually moving up to the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Business Development at TBWA. His academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing from Pennsylvania State University.
Having read books and taking "some classes here and there", Doman landed a spot on a commercial for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1991.This led to further work on television, commencing the following year with a small role on the soap As the World Turns (1956). The brawny, deep-voiced actor (an ex-football player for the Penn Quakers) has since specialised in tough, no-nonsense authority figures, frequently in crime dramas. Doman has played no less than eleven distinct characters in the Law & Order (1990) franchise. His breakout role was as the uncompromising Maryland State Police Deputy Commissioner of Operations (eventually Superintendant) William Rawls in five seasons of HBO's The Wire (2002). Doman has also guest-starred as a Bajoran militia colonel in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) episode "Shakaar". He played the corrupt Pope Alexander VI (aka Rodrigo Borgia) in Borgia (2011), Bishop Charles Eddis in House of Cards (2013), morally ambiguous Senator Ross Garrison in the compelling CBS drama Person of Interest (2011), mob bosses Don Carmine Falcone and Patrick "Paddy" Doyle, respectively, in DC's Gotham (2014) and in Rizzoli & Isles (2010), Katee Sackhoff's overprotective Police Chief father in Longmire (2012) and the micro-managing American Ambassador to Germany, Richard Hanes, in Berlin Station (2016). More recently, he appeared as Boston District Attorney Guy Dan in the Kevin Bacon starrer City on a Hill (2019).
Doman has also lent his commanding presence to the stage, notably off-Broadway and in productions for the New York Shakespeare Festival.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Foreman" - Gerald Downey is known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), Dolemite Is My Name (2019) and Leverage (2008).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Hoover Agent" - Actor
- Executive
Jeffrey Dreisbach is known for Splash (1983), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). He has been married to Patricia McCorkle since 7 March 1998.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Yuppie Stockbroker"- Actor
- Additional Crew
Timothy 'TJ' James Driscoll was born on 10 July 1967 in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. He is an actor, known for Loaded (2008), Silicon Towers (1999) and The Ode (2008).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"SWAT Member with Walkie" (uncredited)- Charles Dumas is known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Deep Impact (1998) and Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017). He is married to Jo Ann Dumas.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"FBI Agent Andy Cross" - Producer
- Actor
Elvis Duran is known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Truth (2013) and The Carney Awards: Their Journey to the Red Carpet. He has been married to Alex Carr since 14 September 2019.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Radio D.J."- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Andy Dylan is known for X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), 12 Years a Slave (2013) and X-Men: First Class (2011).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Terrorist Blown Up by Fire Extinguisher" (uncredited)- Daryl Edwards is best known as "Vance" on the Netflix hit drama series MANIFEST, executive produced by Robert Zemeckis (2018-2023). Daryl began his career in theatre and has been working in film & TV since the early 80s. In the recent past, Daryl has recurred and guest-starred on such series as THE POLITICIAN (Netflix), LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC), THE DEUCE (HBO), THE AMERICANS (FX), and DAREDEVIL (Netflix). He has worked with such top directors as David Dobkin (THE JUDGE), Barry Levinson (YOU DON'T KNOW JACK), John McTiernan (DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE), and John Sayles multiple times.
Daryl is a native New Yorker who was born and raised in Harlem. He graduated from the High School of Performing Arts and was trained by Jerome & Libby Escow, Roslyn Shine, John Cappelletti, Bill Britton, and Ruth Kohler. He attended the State University Purchase and is a proud product of New York City public schools. Daryl is an active member in his community and, undoubtedly, one of the nicest people you will ever find.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Livery Driver" - Chris Ellis was born on 14 April 1956 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Armageddon (1998), The Island (2005) and Transformers (2007).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Scalvino" (as Chris Ellis Jr.) - Nadine Ellis was born in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Hairspray (2007), Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and Tropic Thunder (2008).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Teller" - Art Evans was born on 27 March 1942 in Berkeley, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Die Hard 2 (1990), Ruthless People (1986) and Fright Night (1985). He is married to Babe.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Leslie Barnes" - Actor
- Soundtrack
A native of Oregon, the son of Viennese parents, Everett is a first cousin once removed of supercentenarian Aliza Sommer-Herz (1903-2014) , subject of the Best Documentary Short of 2014, The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013). He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts on an ITT International Fellowship in the Fulbright Competition, Everett is an accomplished cellist , guitarist, and country singer-songwriter (RCA album - "Porchlight on in Oregon" and the two independently released CD's "Still Waters - (A Collection of Years) & "Watershed of an Earlier Heart: Songs of the Oregon Troubador").
As a character actor, he has played everything from white collar professionals to starring as Brian David Mitchell in the television movie "The Elizabeth Smart Story" to comedic work in "Winning Isn't Everything" at New York's Hudson Guild Theatre directed by legendary comedic director George Abbott, to playing southern white trash Alfredo in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990). Higher profile roles include Sgt. Pepper in Dances with Wolves (1990), the straight-laced National Security Officer Jack Doherty in Air Force One (1997), and the black stovepipe-hatted Mosley Baker in The Alamo (2004). He created other memorable, idiosyncratic characterizations in lesser known films: Assistant Coach to James Earl Jones in Best of the Best (1989), Rabbitt in Prison (1987) starring Viggo Mortensen, etc. The directors, producers, and actors with whom he has worked more than once include, among others, Michael Bay ("Pearl Harbor, "Transformers" and "The Island"), and John Lee Hancock (including "Hard Time Romance," "The Rookie" (scenes deleted), and "The Alamo."), Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves" and "Thirteen Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis"), and Alex Graves & Kevin Falls ("West Wing" and "Journeyman"). Most recently he had the great pleasure of working with director Theodore Melfi in the film "The Starling."
Television audiences have seen him in a whole host of projects doing a variety of roles including as Rory Carmichael, the condemned Alabama death row inmate in the pilot episode of _"The Beast" (2001) directed by Mimi Leder, as the recurring character Charles Frost on "West Wing", and as the recurring character Dr. Elliot Langley on Journeyman (2007).
Everett received scholarships to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, NYU School of the Arts where he received an MFA, Perry-Mansfield School of Drama and Dance. He spent 12 years in New York honing his craft and acting in five Broadway plays, many off-Broadway & off-off Broadway & regional theatre ones too (including his being a Resident Member of The American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut.Die Hard 2 (!990)
"Navigator (Northeast Plane)"- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Kent Faulcon is an actor-writer-director who has been seen in memorable films like "Selma," "War of the Worlds," "Men in Black," and television shows including ABC's hit series "Blackish" and six seasons as a series regular on OWN's "For Better or Worse." His directorial feature debut "Sister's Keeper" screened in dozens of film festivals in the U.S. and internationally. Kent's most recent television directing project was helming an episode of the new DC superhero series "Naomi" on The CW.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Gang Member #3"- Transportation Department
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Liam Ferguson was born on 17 December 1960 in Harvey, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for West Side Story (2021), Triple Frontier (2019) and Uncut Gems (2019).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Government Worker" (uncredited)- Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, and raised in the Roxbury, South Boston and Dorchester sections of Boston, Tom left home at the age of 18 and served 21 years in the US Army, 12 of them as a Paratrooper, including two tours of duty in Vietnam; 1965-66 with the famed First Cavalry Division and also in 1969-70 with the First Infantry Division. He worked his way through the enlisted grades to the rank of Sergeant First Class, then received an appointment as a Warrant Officer, and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1973. A latecomer to acting, he started his stage career after retiring while attending Ohio Dominican College in Columbus, Ohio under the G.I. Bill. He was cast in The Sound of Music, starred in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Hogan's Goat, fell in love with acting and performed in many other Community Theatre Productions in Ohio. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 seeking an acting career in film and television. Within 6 months he was a member of SAG, AFTRA and AEA. His most notable film performance was as Oly, the repo yard owner in the cult classic "Repo Man." In 1992 Tom distinguished himself as the principal performer in a Fedex commercial titled "Secretary" that was selected as the best commercial of 1992 by Entertainment weekly, and the runner up for best commercial of 1992 by Time magazine. His one burning desire now is to portray Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" on stage. In 2013, Tom received his Masters Degree in Theatre Arts from California State University, San Bernardino. Presently retired from SAG/AFTRA, Tom now lives a quiet life on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, writing plays, poetry and his memoirs.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Engineer" - Stunts
- Actor
- Additional Crew
George Fisher was born on 3 June 1937. He is an actor, known for Red Dawn (1984), They Live (1988) and Firestarter (1984).Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Painter" (scenes deleted)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Ethan Flower was born Ethan Alan Manus in Stockbridge Massachusetts to Gladys Carbo, a Cuban born singer songwriter/artist and Erwin Manus an Odessa Jewish grifter. He was adopted at the age of 4 by his British father Edward Fordham Flower. Ethan's great great great grandfather was an English brewer in Stratford Upon Avon and author who campaigned for a Shakespeare memorial theatre and against cruelty to animals. Ethan later moved to England and attended The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and began his career in the theatre. His first play was with Cicely Tyson and Hector Elizondo at The Berkshire Theatre Festival at age twelve.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Trader"- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Dennis Franz was born Dennis Franz Schlacta in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is the son of Eleanor (Mueller) and Franz Ferdinand Schlachta, who were postal workers. He has two sisters, Marlene (born 1938) and Heidi (born 1935). He graduated from Southern Illinois University and was immediately drafted into the military. He served eleven months in Vietnam in a reconnaissance unit, and after his service he suffered depression for some time afterwards. In 1972 he joined the Organic Theatre Company. Robert Altman discovered him at an auditions and urged him to go to Los Angeles, where he became part of Altman's resident company. He met Joanie Zeck on April Fool's Day 1982 and aided her in raising her two daughters, Krista (born 1976) and Tricia (born 1974). They married thirteen years later in Carmel, California.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Capt. Carmine Lorenzo"- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Andrew Friedman was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. Andrew is an actor and writer, known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), GLOW (2017) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007). Andrew has been married to Cara DiPaolo since 2003.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Casper"- Taylor Fry was born on 1 August 1981 in San Mateo, California, USA. She is an actress, known for A Little Princess (1995), Die Hard (1988) and Death Dreams (1991).Die Hard (1988)
"Lucy McClane" - Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Edward James Gage is an American born Actor, Writer, Producer and Voiceover Artist. Born and reared in Los Angeles, California he is best known for his many and varied roles in such television projects as "Scandal," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Modern Family," "There's...Johnnie!" and "Superstore," as well as the features "Die Hard 4: Live Free Or Die Hard," "Who Do You Think Would Win?" and "Faith, Hope and Love." He is the Creator and Executive Producer of the award winning web series "Ernie's Girls" (Outstanding Achievement Award: Inaugural L.A. Web Series Festival) in which he plays the lead role of Ernie Robinson. Mr. Gage has also had the pleasure of performing on stage in such notable productions as "A Flea In Her Ear," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Ceremonies In Dark Old Men" and "The Petrified Forest."Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"On Duty PP Operator"- Actor
- Soundtrack
Brooklyn born Tony Ganios was literally forced into the film business at the tender age of 18 when his even larger and more powerful uncle Pete made him cut short a powerlifting workout at the Sheridan Square Gym in Manhattan to audition for director Philip Kaufman. As a result, Tony made his film debut as the teen paladin "Perry" in Kaufman's cult classic The Wanderers (1979). His initial performance was well liked by audiences and soon he was dancing with Sally Field in Back Roads (1981) in a role he landed by hurling the film's script into the chest of its director. Next, he played a former NFL defensive end turned mountain man in the Lawrence Kasdan scripted John Belushi romantic comedy Continental Divide (1981) before being cast by writer/director Bob Clark as the well hung high school senior "Meat" in the raunchy, but highly successful comedy Porky's (1981). One of Tony's most unforgettable roles was as that ill-fated member of the terrorist team in the hit action film Die Hard 2 (1990) who was fatally dispatched by Bruce Willis with an eye bound icicle. Some of his other film and television credits include The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991), Ring of the Musketeers (1992), and Rising Sun (1993), where he revisited his matchstick chewing Wanderers hero as an adversary for Sean Connery. He is also known for his recurring comedic role as a muscular mob lawyer on the Emmy Award winning series Wiseguy (1987).
An ancient military history and period weapons expert, Ganios is one of Brazilian jiu jitsu pioneer and UFC founder Rorion Gracie's original students. Although retired from acting since 1993, in 2000 Tony and Police Academy veteran Leslie Easterbrook supplied voices for the low budget YouTube animated series "Bad Vlad" under the pseudonyms Nick Fury and Honour Lawrence in what he described as one of the most purely fun performances of his career. The 2014 feature film Daddies' Girls will not only mark Tony Ganios' return to the big screen, but his debut as a producer and screenwriter as well.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Baker"- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Clarence Gilyard Jr. was born on 24 December 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Die Hard (1988), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) and Top Gun (1986). He was married to Elena Castillo and Catherine Dutko. He died on 28 November 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA."Theo"
Die Hard (1988)- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Diana Gettinger was born on July 27 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, writer and producer, known for her critically acclaimed web-series, Ex-Best (2015). Formerly an Associate Fashion Editor at Vogue Magazine, she left to pursue her love of film. She attended Cornell and Columbia Universities. She and her writing partner, Monica Hewes, have developed shows with The CW, Fremantle, Freeform, ABC Signature, CBS Studios and other independent production companies. Diana lives in Los Angeles, CA.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"FBI Dispatcher"- Actor
- Producer
Character actor Paul Gleason was adept at playing tough guys and white collar sleazebags, making his film debut in Winter A-Go-Go (1965). He made a name for himself portraying these unlikeable characters. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Gleason studied extensively at the Actor's Studio in New York City in the mid-60s with Lee Strasberg (his mentor) and was seen in a handful of Roger Corman productions before landing a a three-year role on the TV soap opera All My Children (1970). He appeared in over 60 films, with key roles in Trading Places (1983), Die Hard (1988), Miami Blues (1990), Boiling Point (1993) and National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002). However, he is perhaps best remembered for his role as the no-nonsense principal "Richard Vernon" in The Breakfast Club (1985). He also guest-starred in numerous television series, including Hill Street Blues (1981), Dawson's Creek (1998) and Friends (1994). Gleason passed away of mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer at a Burbank, California hospital on May 29th 2006 at the age of 67."Deputy Police Chief Dwayne T. Robinson"
Die Hard (1988)- He was born on Sakhalin Island at the far eastern end of the former Soviet Union and began studying dance at age 9 in the Riga State Ballet School. He later said his mother put him there to prevent his becoming "a hooligan". One of his classmates and friends at the school was Mikhail Baryshnikov. After graduating he toured with the Moscow Classical Ballet. He joined the Bolshoi in 1971; there he received rave reviews for the lead in "Swan Lake", "Giselle" and other classical and contemporary works. In 1973 he won a gold medal at the Moscow International Competition. The same year he received more praise when the Bolshoi toured the United States. He was then marked as a potential defector and not allowed to tour for five years. In August 1979 he did defect. The story grew in importance when his ballerina wife returned to the USSR a few days later. He joined the American Ballet Theater and danced with it until 1982 when he and its director Baryshnikov had a falling out. He was by then a frequent companion of Jacqueline Bisset. His first movie role was as the Amish farmer Daniel in "Witness" (1985). The NY Times reviewer described him as the film's "most riveting presence". The same critic did not take so kindly to his role as Karl in "Die Hard" (1988) ("a sight gag in his terrorist costume"). When he became a US citizen in 1987 he said he planned to celebrate by eating a "hamburger stuffed with caviar". He had been filming a movie in Budapest a few weeks before he was found dead in his West Hollywood home, of "natural causes" according to his physician."Karl"
Die Hard (1988) - Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Graham Greene was born on 22 June 1952 in Six Nations Reserve, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for The Green Mile (1999), Wind River (2017) and Dances with Wolves (1990). He has been married to Hilary Blackmore since 20 December 1990. They have two children.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Joe Lambert"- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Charles Grisham is known for The Bourne Legacy (2012), Hellboy (2004) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Gabriel's main terrorist" (uncredited)- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Vondie Curtis-Hall was born on 30 September 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Romeo + Juliet (1996), Falling Down (1993) and Waist Deep (2006). He has been married to Kasi Lemmons since 19 August 1995. They have two children."Miller" (as Vondi Curtis Hall)
Die Hard 2 (1990)- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Born in 15 March 1959 as Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola, he is the most successful Finnish film director in the history of Hollywood.
Harlin started his career in film business in the beginning of 1980s when he was directing commercials and company films for companies like Shell. Later he worked as a buyer for Finnish film distributor and met Finnish Markus Selin in Los Angeles. They became friends and started writing a screenplay called "Arctic Heat". The project started fast and soon they had Chuck Norris signed on leading role for the film. But with money problems shooting schedule didn't hold and Norris left the project, but Selin and Harlin got Mike Norris for the leading role. They wrote new script, Born American (1986), and got financial help from USA. In the year 1986 Born American (1986) was finished and the most expensive Finnish film ever opened in USA in over 1,000 theaters and reached no 9.
The film wasn't successful in Finland, where it was banned. Harlin moved to Los Angeles and got a job from Halloween (1978) producer Irwin Yablans who offered him script of "Prison" to film. Film was made with low budget and distributed with only 42 copies. In the same year 1988 he got a job from New Line Cinema to direct A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) after meeting producer Robert Shaye numerous times, who at the first didn't want Harlin to direct the film. It became the highest-grossing film in the series, though its budget was seven times greater than the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film.
20th Century Fox wanted Harlin to direct the Andrew Dice Clay rock'n roll comedy The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) and also a sequel to Die Hard (1988). Harlin made the both, but only Die Hard 2 (1990) was commercially successful, with over 239 million dollar worldwide gross. Next he directed Cliffhanger (1993) with Sylvester Stallone which made $255 million worldwide and was nominated for 3 Oscar's. Before Cliffhanger (1993) Harlin was hired to direct "Alien³" but he left the project because of creative differences.
His next film Cutthroat Island (1995) was a pirate film made with $100 million budget. Unfortunately it came out without good promotion and flopped badly. It made only $10 million in USA and for a time became the biggest flop in Hollywood history. But for Harlin, it wasn't a total loss.
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) was a critical success, but was a box office flop, grossing only $30 million domestically with a $65 million budget.
In year 1998, Warner Bros. wanted a summer blockbuster for the year 1999 and Renny Harlin was the right name to direct. Deep Blue Sea (1999) came to theaters after costing 60 million dollars to film and made $160 million worldwide. The film never hit the top spot in the USA but still grossed $73 millions in the USA alone.
Harlin was hired to direct Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) after John Frankenheimer left the job and died shortly after it, and Paul Schrader was fired. Producers knew that Harlin could made a blockbuster even with the weak script, and so he did. With $50 million budget the film opened in number 1 and grossed $80 million worldwide.
Probably most liked Harlin's film Mindhunters (2004) was released in 2004 after years post-production. It was released in USA in 2005 in over 1,000 theaters but it only reached 10th place. In 9 weeks it grossed only $4 million dollars.
The Covenant (2006) was released in 2006. With non-famous (but attractive) actors, the film hit the top in its opening weekend and became a successful film. With a $20 million budget, it grossed $37 million worldwide and DVD sale brought $20 million more.~Director~
Die Hard 2 (1990)- Actor
- Editor
- Camera and Electrical Department
David Haverty is known for Monsters of Man (2020), P!nk: Never Gonna Not Dance Again (2022) and Babylon (2022).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Police Officer" (uncredited)- Actor
- Director
- Editor
Don Harvey was born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, just twelve miles from the center of Downtown Detroit, the sixth of eight children. His father worked as an advertising executive for the Auto Industry and his mother was an elementary school teacher.
He started playing the drums at age four and picked up the guitar at six. He played in the Jazz Band at Lake Shore High School and won the Louis Armstrong award for the best soloist of the year, as a guitarist.
He started acting in school plays and musicals but gave that up when he attended the University of Michigan, because he thought the talent there would be way beyond his level. In his junior year, he was playing guitar in the orchestra pit for a musical, when one his classmates, Gregory Jbara, told him he should get up on stage and start acting again. That summer, he attended the Summer Training Congress at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
While in his senior year at Michigan, he auditioned for the prestigious Yale School of Drama and was accepted as one of fifteen acting students out of thousands of applicants. Some of his schoolmates at Yale included Chris Noth, Patricia Clarkson, Dylan Baker, Jayne Atkinson, John Turturro, Charles Dutton, Courtney B. Vance, and Angela Bassett.
After graduation, he moved to New York and within a few months was hired to replace Aiden Quinn in the original production of Sam Shepard's epic drama "A Lie Of The Mind" at the Promenade Theatre on Broadway. The play was directed by Mr. Shepard, and starred Harvey Keitel, Geraldine Page, Amanda Plummer, Will Patton, James Gammon and Ann Wedgeworth. From there, he went on to a string of classic films including "The Untouchables," "Eight Men Out," "Casualties of War" and "The Thin Red Line."
He is proud to have worked with some of the greatest actors and directors of his generation including Brian DePalma, John Sayles, Kevin Reynolds, Terrence Malick, Michael Mann, Bruce Beresford, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Sean Penn, Michael J. Fox, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Costner, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, James Franco, John Hawkes, Liam Neeson, David Caruso, Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Eddie Murphy, John C. Reilly, John Leguizamo, Willem Dafoe, Judd Hirsch, Tony Curtis, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, Sharon Stone, Virginia Madsen, Patricia Arquette and many others.
He continues to pursue his first love, the Theatre, and has been blessed with some amazing opportunities. He played the title role in Aphra Behn's Restoration Comedy "The Rover" at The Guthrie Theatre, opposite Elizabeth Marvel and Viola Davis, directed by the great JoAnne Akalaitis. His other favorite theatrical performances include, Lenny in Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming," Lee in Sam Shepard's "True West," Teach in David Mamet's "American Buffalo" and Brutus and Macbeth in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Macbeth.
Most recently, he has appeared in some great television including HBO's "Luck," "The Night Of" and "The Deuce;" "The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair," "The Last Tycoon," "Better Call Saul," "Yellowstone," "Pam & Tommy," and the upcoming HBO Limited Series "We Own This City."
He was honored with a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2017 for his portrayal of Tom Baker on General Hospital.
He lives in Santa Monica with his wife Dyanne and his four-year-old daughter Ashley. He plays bass and sings in a band called "The Don.""Garber"
Die Hard 2 (1990)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Dennis Hayden was born and raised in Kansas he is one of 5 brothers and one sister raised on a hog and soybean farm. He worked the wheat harvest during summers off from high school,graduating in 1970. Played football, where he became the number one tackle in the state of Kansas. After 8 scolarship offers he chose Fort Scott Junior College; that didn't work out so at age 19 he headed west where he got involved in theater, commercials, TV and films.Die Hard (1988)
"Eddie"- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Aldis Hodge is a SAG Award-winning actor, who has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. Hodge is perhaps best known for his role as Noah in the WGN hit series Underground (2016), starring alongside Jurnee Smollett and Christopher Meloni. Underground (2016) centers on a group of runaway slaves, aided by a secretly abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad, as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back.
Hodge was in the Paramount Pictures film What Men Want (2019) starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan. The film was produced by Will Packer, directed by Adam Shankman and was released in February 2019. Hodge recently wrapped production on a Showtime pilot produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck entitled City on a Hill (2019), in which he played the co-lead opposite Kevin Bacon. Additionally, he finished work as the title character of the film Brian Banks (2018) alongside Greg Kinnear.
In 2017, Hodge was seen in the critically acclaimed film "Hidden Figures" alongside Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The film received three Oscar nominations including Best Picture, two Golden Globe nominations, and, in addition, won a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture as well as an NAACP Award for Outstanding Motion Picture. Hodge also earned a National Board of Review Award and Palm Springs Film Festival Best Ensemble Award for his role in the film. Also in 2017, Hodge was seen in the third season of the Emmy-winning series Black Mirror (2011). In 2016, Hodge was seen in the Edward Zwick film Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) with Tom Cruise.
In 2015, Hodge starred in Straight Outta Compton (2015) portraying MC Ren, a member of the pioneering rap group N.W.A. The film captivated audiences all over the world. It was nominated for an Oscar and a SAG Award, and won the NAACP Award for Outstanding Motion Picture.
Hodge became a fan favorite in his role as Alec Hardison in TNT's highly rated television series Leverage (2008), which nabbed a People's Choice Award in 2013. Also in 2013, Hodge was seen in the Fox Searchlight eco-terrorism thriller The East (2013), alongside Alexander Skarsgård, Elliot Page, Patricia Clarkson, and Brit Marling. Directed by Zal Batmanglij, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Hodge also appeared in Twentieth Century Fox's A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), an installment of the Die Hard (1988) franchise.
Hodge's other television roles include the critically acclaimed series TURN: Washington's Spies (2014), Friday Night Lights (2006), Supernatural (2005), The Walking Dead (2010), Girlfriends (2000), The Blacklist (2013), City of Angels (2000), Bones (2005), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), CSI: Miami (2002), ER (1994), Cold Case (2003), Charmed (1998), and Boston Public (2000).
At the age of three, Hodge began his career when he booked a print job for Essence magazine with his brother Edwin Hodge. He continued to work as a model for print ads and commercials until he made the transition to the screen, when he and his brother were cast on Sesame Street (1969) and later on stage when they joined the Tony-winning revival of "Showboat" on Broadway. During that period, he also appeared in several movies including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Bed of Roses (1996), Edmond (2005), The Ladykillers (2004), and Big Momma's House (2000).
Hodge was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and raised in New York, New York. In addition to acting, Hodge writes scripts for film and television, designs luxury timepieces, and is an avid artist and painter. He resides in Los Angeles. 9/18Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Raymond"- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Edwin Hodge can currently be seen on Kurt Sutter's new FX series, "Mayans Mc." He is also in the upcoming Paramount feature, "Bumblebee" and "If Not Now, When?" opposite Mekia Cox. Most recently, he could be seen in the second season of The History Channel's hit series, Six, opposite Olivia Munn, Walton Goggins and Barry Sloane. Edwin Hodge also recurred last season as 'Benjamin Banneker' on Fox's "Sleepy Hollow."
His film credits include the popular Purge franchise of films, including "The Purge: Election Year", "The Purge: Anarchy" and "The Purge. He can also be seen opposite James Caan in "The Good Neighbor", which premiered at South by Southwest, and in "Red Dawn" with Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson.
On the small screen he has worked on "Chicago Fire," "As Above, So Below," "Boston Public" and "NCIS: Los Angeles," and guest starred as 'Kai Ashe' in "NCIS: Red," a two-episode spin off pilot of NCIS: Los Angeles. Edwin recurred as 'Wade' on the hit TBS comedy Cougar Town and has had roles on many other television shows including The Mentalist, Heroes, Ghost Whisperer and One Tree Hill.
Edwin currently resides in Los Angeles. In his spare time, he is an avid sportsman with interests specifically in basketball and golf.
9/28/18Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Dexter's Friend"- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
John studied liberal arts at Lehman College and attended acting classes at Carnegie Hall. His teacher, Robert X. Modica, also taught John Turturro, David Duchovny and Rachel Ward. John received his first acting job because of Robert De Niro, who cast him in the film A Bronx Tale. John has been very lucky to work with some great actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Benicio Del Toro, Victor Argo, Jeremy Irons, Jon Cryer and Eric Roberts. He also worked with some great directors, Brian De Palma, Woody Allen, John McTiernan, Abel Ferrara and Fred Gallo. In addition to acting, John produces independent films with his partner Fred Gallo. Mr. Gallo graduated from the world renowned film school at USC. Two of their films, I am Woody and The Don of 42nd Street won awards in The New York International Film Festival for Best Film and Best Actor.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Federal Reserve Guard #1" (as John Glenn Hoyt)- Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Engineer" - Actor
- Producer
- Director
British actor Jeremy Irons was born in Cowes, Isle of Wight, a small island off the south coast of England. He is the son of Barbara Anne Brereton (Sharpe) and Paul Dugan Irons, an accountant. Young Jeremy didn't prove very fond of figures. He visited mainland England only once a year. He wound up being grounded when his family settled down in Hertfordshire. At the age of 13 he enrolled in Sherborne School, Dorset, where he could practice his favorite sport, horse-riding. Before becoming an actor, he had considered a veterinarian surgeon's career.
He trained at the Bristol Old Vic School for two years, then joined Bristol Old Vic repertory company where he gained experience working in everything from Shakespeare to contemporary dramas. He moved to London in 1971 and had a number of jobs before landing the role of "John the Baptist" in the hit musical "Godspell". He went on to have a successful early career in the West End theatre and on TV, and debuted on-screen in Nijinsky (1980). In the early 80s, he gained international attention with his starring role in the Granada Television serial adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel Brideshead Revisited (1981), after which he was much in demand as a romantic leading man. He went on to a steady film career. In 1984, he debuted on Broadway opposite: Glenn Close in Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing" and, in the mid-80s, he appeared in three lead roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Once described as 'the thinking woman's pin up', he has made his name in thought provoking films such as David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers (1988), for which he won the New York Critics Best Actor Award. He gained a Golden Globe Award in addition to an Oscar for Best Actor in 1990 for his role as Claus von Bulow in Reversal of Fortune (1990) alongside Glenn Close. Among his many achievements, his role as Professor Higgins in Loewe-Lerner's famous musical "My Fair Lady" mustn't be forgotten. It was in London, back in 1987.
He is married to actress Sinéad Cusack, with whom he appeared in Waterland (1992) and in the Royal Shakespeare Company plays. He appeared with his son Samuel Irons and his father-in-law Cyril Cusack in the film Danny the Champion of the World (1989). His son Max Irons is also an actor.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Simon Gruber"- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Zeljko Ivanek was born on 15 August 1957 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is an actor and producer, known for Seven Psychopaths (2012), Argo (2012) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Agent Molina"- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Samuel L. Jackson is an American producer and highly prolific actor, having appeared in over 100 films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Unbreakable (2000), Shaft (2000), Formula 51 (2001), Black Snake Moan (2006), Snakes on a Plane (2006), and the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005), as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Samuel Leroy Jackson was born in Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth (Montgomery) and Roy Henry Jackson. He was raised by his mother, a factory worker, and his grandparents. At Morehouse College, Jackson was active in the black student movement. In the seventies, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company (together with Morgan Freeman). In the eighties, he became well-known after three movies made by Spike Lee: Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990) and Jungle Fever (1991). He achieved prominence and critical acclaim in the early 1990s with films such as Patriot Games (1992), Amos & Andrew (1993), True Romance (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), and his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, including Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), and later Django Unchained (2012). Going from supporting player to leading man, his performance in Pulp Fiction (1994) gave him an Oscar nomination for his character Jules Winnfield, and he received a Silver Berlin Bear for his part as Ordell Robbi in Jackie Brown (1997). Jackson usually played bad guys and drug addicts before becoming an action hero, co-starring with Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and Geena Davis in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996).
With Jackson's permission, his likeness was used for the Ultimate version of the Marvel Comics character, Nick Fury. He later did a cameo as the character in a post-credits scene from Iron Man (2008), and went on to sign a nine-film commitment to reprise this role in future films, including major roles in Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and minor roles in Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). He has also portrayed the character in the second and final episodes of the first season of the TV show, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013). He has provided his voice to several animated films, television series and video games, including the roles of Lucius Best / Frozone in Pixar's film The Incredibles (2004), Mace Windu in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Afro Samurai in the anime television series Afro Samurai (2007), and Frank Tenpenny in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Zeus Carver"- Art Department
- Actor
- Producer
With Texas and Ohio roots, Sydney Jay was constantly introduced to different walks of life. These experiences developed an interest within for other cultures, new situations and challenges, and a constant question of "Why?". While he'll be the first to admit that he knows nothing of what he speaks, his inquiries would incite world peace if every other person on the planet embodied the same.
When not at work, his biggest passion is to travel with only a backpack, with no destination in mind. He believes that whenever everyone else is doing the same thing, you should do the opposite.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Junior FBI Agent" (uncredited)- Dominique Jennings was born on 30 October 1965 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Se7en (1995), Sunset Beach (1997) and Spawn (1997). She has been married to Lonnie Brandon since 8 August 2008.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Newscaster (WZDC)" - Actor
- Producer
- Director
Bobby Joyner, a California native, middle child, raised between Seattle and Dallas. From a young age Bobby showed an interest in theatre and the arts but life took him on a different path. True to his destiny, opportunity knocked which led Bobby to be able to continue his studies in acting and a relocation back to Los Angeles ensued. Bobby has an incredible talent for acting, as well as writing and producing. His enigmatic character and clear passion for the arts is truly infatuating to be around.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Junior Suit" (uncredited)- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Alexander Kanellakos is a Californian-born actor, producer and director. He is best known for portraying the role of Lee in the Sci-Fi Drama Railroader (2012). Alexander Kanellakos first appeared in the American police procedural television series Nash Bridges (1996) as Officer Turner. Alexander also creates publicity-based entertainment gaming apps for major feature films, and is a studio guitarist and independent filmmaker.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"FBI Special Agent" (uncredited)- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Sung-Ho Kang is a Korean-American actor and producer from Clarkston, Georgia who is widely known for playing Han Lue from the Fast & Furious series of films and Better Luck Tomorrow. He also acted in Raya and the Last Dragon, Pearl Harbor, Ninja Assassin and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He is married to Miki Yim.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Raj"- Actress
- Additional Crew
Diane Kimbrell is known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jingle Jingle Santa Party (2017) and Babylon Fields (2014).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Pedestrian" (uncredited)- Rosemary Knower was born on 1 July 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She was an actress, known for Friday the 13th (2009), Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and Serial Mom (1994). She died on 27 March 2019 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Mrs. Kaludis" - Actor
- Additional Crew
Bill Kux was born on 26 June 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Addicted to Love (1997) and California Suite (1978).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Businessman in Taxi"- Actor
- Stunts
- Writer
Aaron Michael Lacey was born on 26 May 1969 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Xscape (2000), Cumulus 9 (1992) and 12 Monkeys (1995).Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"Civilian" (uncredited)- James Lancaster is known for Titanic (1997), Gettysburg (1993) and The Prestige (2006). He has been married to Elizabeth Dennehy since 19 August 1993. They have two children."Navigator (Windsor Plane)"
Die Hard 2 (1990) - Actor
- Director
- Writer
John Lacy is an American actor-director-writer living in Los Angeles. John was born in Iowa City where his father, the writer Robert Lacy, studied at the Iowa Writer's Workshop under the mentor-ship of Kurt Vonnegut and Richard Yates, alongside fellow students and notable writers, Andre Dubus, William Harrison, Theodore Weesner, and detective novelist James Crumley. The family settled in Minneapolis after Robert took a position working for the State Capitol as a speech writer for the late Senator Nick Coleman.
John's mother, Lyn Ellen Lacy is an accomplished educator and published author, specializing in children's' visual literacy. His older brother, Peter Lacy, works as an innovator in corporate culture integration in Seattle, WA; and his older sister, Ruth Grim, is a museum curator in Daytona, Florida.
John's acting career began in 1988, initially showing up in beer commercials and music videos. After extensive study, stage work, and commitment to the Meisner technique, his roles improved considerably, booking several guest starring roles on a handful of Miller/Boyett Production situation comedies. Then came John's first significant film role, cast as 'Fector' in Nancy Savoca's anti-war love story Dogfight. Since then, John's stock has risen steadily year after year, appearing in all of television's top rated programs while continuing a substantial and recognizable presence in television commercials, and supporting roles in several notable films, most recently, Just Mercy. His powerful performance as Howard Madson in the 2019 FX series American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace drew considerable critical acclaim.
John has also established a reputation as a career coach and motivational speaker for aspiring talent getting in to the entertainment business. His acting studio in Burbank, The Lacy Group Acting Studio, has been instrumental in developing and cultivating some of the most promising young actors in Hollywood.
John has been married to Karin Lacy since 1994. They have three sons.
John created the critically acclaimed Crime Noir web series The Reveal... using over 30 actors from his acting studio, The Lacy Group. He followed that up with another web series creation, The Adventures of Hollywood & Vine, a screwball comedy depicting a pair of struggling actor roommates' daily struggles. His feature film debut, Custody Road, won Best Editing at the Auckland International Film Festival and streamed on Amazon Prime, GooglePlay, iTunes. His second feature, Rosebud Lane, is scheduled for release in August, 2021.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
"EMT"- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Matt Landers, a graduate of Notre Dame High School, worked his first professional season as an actor at the Surflight Summer Theater in Beach Haven, New Jersey, in 1969. He studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music and appeared as Jesus in "Godspell" in his first Equity performance at the Wilbur Theater in Boston. Matt made his Broadway debut as the first replacement in the role of Sonny in "Grease" at the Royale Theater and was nominated for a New York Drama Desk Award for his performance in Studs Terkel's Working (1982). In Hollywood Matt has starred in numerous television shows and, most notably, as Pinkerton in The George Carlin Show (1994). On the big screen he has featured roles in 48 Hrs. (1982), Die Hard (1988), Down Periscope (1996) and starred as Ray in the Academy Award-winning Best Live Action Short, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall (1987). The father of two daughters, Lily Kivlen and Fiona Kathleen, he resides in New York.Die Hard (1988)
"Capt. Mitchell"- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
T. Alloy Langenfeld was born on 15 September 1966 in Hastings, Minnesota, USA. He is an actor, known for Eagle Eye (2008), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and A Haunting (2005).Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Berndt" (as Todd A. Langenfeld)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Fast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such as Johnny in Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991); cold-blooded killers like Benny Blanco in Carlito's Way (1993); a heroic Army Green Beret, stopping aerial terrorists in Executive Decision (1996); and drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). Arguably, not since ill-fated actor and comedian Freddie Prinze starred in the smash TV series Chico and the Man (1974) had a youthful Latino personality had such a powerful impact on critics and fans alike.
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez was born July 22, 1960, in Bogotá, Colombia, to Luz Marina Peláez and Alberto Rudolfo Leguizamo. He was a child when his family emigrated to the United States. He was raised in Queens, New York, attended New York University and studied under legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg for only one day before Strasberg passed away. The extroverted Leguizamo started working the comedy club circuit in New York and first appeared in front of the cameras in an episode of Miami Vice (1984). His first film appearance was a small part in Mixed Blood (1984), and he had minor roles in Casualties of War (1989) and Die Hard 2 (1990) before playing a liquor store thief who shoots Harrison Ford in Regarding Henry (1991). His career really started to soar after his first-rate performance in the independent film Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991) as a nervous young teenager from the Bronx out for a night in brightly lit Manhattan with his buddies, facing the career choice of staying in a supermarket or heading off to college and finding out that the girl he loves from afar isn't quite what he thought she was.
The year 1991 was also memorable for other reasons, as he hit the stage with his show John Leguizamo: Mambo Mouth (1991), in which he portrayed seven different Latino characters. The witty and incisive show was a smash hit and won the Obie and Outer Circle Critics Award, and later was filmed for HBO, where it picked up a CableACE Award. He returned to the stage two years later with another satirical production poking fun at Latino stereotypes titled John Leguizamo: Spic-O-Rama (1993). It played in Chicago and New York, and won the Drama Desk Award and four CableACE Awards.
In 1995 he created and starred in the short-lived TV series House of Buggin' (1995), an all-Latino-cast comedy variety show featuring hilarious sketches and comedic routines. The show scored two Emmy nominations and received positive reviews from critics, but it was canceled after only one season. The gifted Leguizamo was still keeping busy in films, with key appearances in Super Mario Bros. (1993), Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Spawn (1997). In 1998 he made his Broadway debut in John Leguizamo: Freak (1998), a "demi-semi-quasi-pseudo-autobiographical" one-man show, which was filmed for HBO by Spike Lee.
Utilizing his distinctive vocal talents, he next voiced a pesky rat in Doctor Dolittle (1998) before appearing in the dynamic Spike Lee-directed Summer of Sam (1999) as a guilt-ridden womanizer, as the Genie of The Lamp in the exciting Arabian Nights (2000) and as Henri DE Toulouse Lautrec in the visually spectacular Moulin Rouge! (2001). He also voiced Sid in the animated Ice Age (2002), co-starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Collateral Damage (2002) and directed and starred in the boxing film Undefeated (2003). Subsequently, Leguizamo starred in the remake of the John Carpenter hit Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) and George A. Romero's long-awaited fourth "Dead" film, Land of the Dead (2005).
There can be no doubt that the remarkably talented Leguizamo has been a breakthrough performer for the Latino community in mainstream Hollywood, in much the same way that Sidney Poitier crashed through celluloid barriers for African-Americans in the early 1960s. Among his many strengths lies his ability to not take his ethnic background too seriously but also to take pride in his Latino heritage. He has opened many doors for his countrymen. A masterly and accomplished performer, movie audiences await Leguizamo's next exciting performance.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Burke"- Actor
- Stunts
- Director
Asian American actor & stuntman has picked up a cult fan following based around his numerous appearances in high voltage action flicks from the mid-1980s onwards. Al nearly always turns up as a bad guy with his lean muscled physique, incredible agility, amazing martial arts skills, wispy black hair, and Fu-Manchu style mustache!! Best known on-screen as "Endo" torturing 'Mel Gibson' with electric shocks in Lethal Weapon (1987), as "Uli" the chocolate bar stealing terrorist in Die Hard (1988), one of the Wing Kong members in Big Trouble in Little China (1986), as a short Genghis Khan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and as "Minh" the henchman punching on with 'Brandon Lee' in a blazing laundry in the climax of Rapid Fire (1992). Made his directorial debut in 2000 by writing & directing the low budget Daddy Tell Me a Story... (2000).Die Hard (1988)
"Uli"- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Fred Lerner was born on 2 February 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Die Hard (1988), Escape from New York (1981) and The Jerk (1979). He was married to Evelyn Marie Herran. He died on 15 July 2009 in Ventura, California, USA.Die Hard (1988)
"Guard"- Actor
- Writer
Anibal O. Lleras was born in Puerto Rico. He didn't graduate from high school, but studied drama all his life. He studied under Willian Hickey, Sandy Dennis and Ed Morehouse at HB studios for ten consecutive years, being one of Hickey's favourite students.
Anibal's career went on the express lane ever since Robert De Niro gave it a little push, leading him to go to Hollywood and star in a film directed by Charlie Kangainis (No Escape No Return (1993)) in the role of Caesar, with John Saxon, Michael Nouri and Maxwell Caulfield and from then on he has appeared in many other Hollywood production.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
"Train Passenger" (uncredited)- Robert Lipton was born on 20 November 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Die Hard 2 (1990), Bullitt (1968) and Walker, Texas Ranger (1993). He was previously married to Marie Masters.Die Hard 2 (1990)
"Chopper Pilot" (WWTW)