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Born in Muskegon Michigan the second oldest of 6 children. April is an active space advocate, videographer and live science show presenter for Griffith Observatory in Hollywood California.
Awarded multiple scholarships for both drama and Teen Bible Quiz, April graduated from Evangel University (aka/cbc) with a B.A. in Communications and Bible.
Aprils first Television appearance was in 2005 as co-host of "Material Girls" a DIY-Network home-makeover show. After 2 seasons, co-hosts Cat Wei-Dean, April Eden and Kelly Keener co-authored the book, "Material Girls"
Best known for her ability to play a wide range of eccentric extreme roles (Trish "Parks and Recreation", Jessica/Jaden "Mirror Image").- Director
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American screenwriter and director--particularly of westerns--Burt Kennedy was the son of performers. He was part of their act, "The Dancing Kennedys", from infancy. He served in World War II as a cavalry officer and was highly decorated. After the war he joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse, but was ousted after one play as an actor for missing rehearsal. He found a job writing radio programs such as "Hash Knife Hartley" and "The Used Story Lot", then used his army fencing training to land work as a stunt fencer in films. Kennedy was hired to write 13 scripts for a proposed television program, "Juan and Diablo", with plans for John Wayne's Batjac Co. contract player Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez to star. The show was never produced, but Kennedy was kept on at Batjac to write films for producer Wayne. His initial effort, 7 Men from Now (1956), was a superb western, the first of the esteemed collaboration between director Budd Boetticher and star Randolph Scott. Kennedy wrote most of that series, as well as a number of others for Batjac, although it would be nearly 20 years before Wayne actually appeared in the film of a Kennedy script. In 1960 Kennedy got his first job as director on a western, The Canadians (1961), but it was a critical failure. He turned to television where he wrote and directed episodes of Lawman (1958), The Virginian (1962) and most notably Combat! (1962). He returned to films in 1965 with the successful The Rounders (1965), later producing and directing the pilot for the TV series of the same name.
His output since then has consisted of a number of popular Westerns, both theatrical and for television, as well as an occasional non-Western, but always with his trademark humor and stylish dialogue.- Actor
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Rocky Marquette is an American film actor and a proud Michigan native. As a Shakespeare Scholarship recipient from GVSU (Grand Valley State University) and a graduate of the UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) television writers program, Rocky continues to be recognized for his unrelenting work in both film and television.- Actor
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Jay J. Bidwell was born on 30 December 1986 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Moving Parts (2017), The Institution (2006) and Dos hermanos.- Jim Bakker was born on 2 January 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He has been married to Lori Bakker since 4 September 1998. He was previously married to Tammy Faye Bakker.
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Wayne Static was born on 4 November 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Idle Hands (1999), Torque (2004) and Valentine (2001). He was married to Tera Wray. He died on 1 November 2014 in Landers, California, USA.- Stephen Mines was born on 3 February 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Star Trek (1966), Days of Our Lives (1965) and As the World Turns (1956). He was married to Elizabeth Ann Butts and Michele. He died on 21 May 2019.
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Patricia Louisianna Knop was born on 23 October 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She was a producer and writer, known for 9½ Weeks (1986), Wild Orchid (1989) and Siesta (1987). She was married to Zalman King. She died on 7 August 2019 in Santa Monica, California, USA.- Trisa Hayes was born on March 14, 1969 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Extreme Championship Wrestling (1993), WWE Raw (1993) and ECW Gangstas Paradise (1995). She married Tommy Dreamer October 12, 2002 and have two children together. She is also the author of a children's book called Gertrude The Great.
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Eric Rutherford was born on 3 August 1967 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), Boys and Girls (2000) and Friends (1994).- Producer
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Matthew Crouch is president of Los Angeles based film production company Gener8Xion Entertainment. His first feature as a Producer - The Omega Code (1999) Starring Casper Van Dien, 'Michael York' and Catherine Oxenberg- was the #1 grossing limited release film of 1999.- Actor
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Poetri was born in 1974 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Yes Man (2008) and Intel Discovered (2012).- Additional Crew
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Kristopher Kyer was born in Muskegon Michigan. His career spans over three decades as an actor, performer, teacher, singer and director in every medium of the entertainment industry. For nearly two decades in Burbank, he was the director/owner of The Kyer Workshop for Actors. Thousands of young actors began their careers and studied under Kristopher to have successful careers in film, stage, and television. He was the on-set acting coach for ABC-TV's Boy Meets World; Maybe this Time; and Grace Under Fire; the Bruce Willis feature film Hostage; and for Jessica Simpson in episodes of TV's That 70's Show. As an actor Mr. Kyer has appeared in several commercials, most notably as the "Scarecrow" for the White Lily Cornmeal commercials which ran for years throughout the South. Kristopher Kyer has had co-starring roles on TV's Seinfeld; Boy Meets World; USA High; Linc's and Quantum Leap and featured roles in films H.E.A.L.T.H. and Trancers II and was the Dick Van Dyke-alike in the Disney film Saving Mr. Banks. He was the starring role of Mr. Buckethead in the syndicated TV series Barnyard Place. Additionally as a performer he performed his one man cabaret show on several cruise lines; a singer at Walt Disney World (Original cast Broadway at the Top Contemporary Hotel) and Disneyland Circus Fantasy; 5 years in live shows at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Off-Broadway in the original cast of Showing Off; regional theaters throughout the US.; and was featured as the "Dick Van Dyke-alike" in a recent commercial for the DVLA car tax in England flying the actual "Chitty" car from the feature film. Most recently on stage he was Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka ; and Harold Hill in The Music Man at the Simi Cultural Arts Center in Los Angeles; Captain Hook in Peter Pan for the Tustin Light Opera as well as many more productions throughout the US in regional theaters. Mr. Kyer has the distinct honor of being the youngest Ringmaster and only the 27th in the history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He is the author of the autobiography Ringmaster! My year on the road with the Greatest Show on Earth (E. P. Dutton) He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG); Actors Equity Association, and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.- Actor
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Frank Rice was born on 13 May 1892 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for The Ridin' Kid from Powder River (1924), The Squaw Man (1931) and The Last Round-Up (1934). He was married to Louise Kaufman. He died on 9 January 1936 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- John Patrick was born on 22 November 1896 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Sinner's Parade (1928), Don't (1925) and While London Sleeps (1926). He was married to Mildred La Gue and Winifred Josephine Reeves. He died on 9 March 1958 in Barry, Michigan, USA.
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Born in Muskegon, Michigan and raised in Houston, Texas, Stefan S. Sims Sr. began his acting career while attending Texas Southern University. Stefan received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications with a Minor in Theatre. Shortly after achieving a degree in 1993, Sims began to work in local church and regional theatre groups. To date Stefan has appeared in many film and television productions and various commercials.- Actress
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Deirdre Smith was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan She let her parents know at the age of 3 that she was going to be a performer. After high school, she attended Northwestern University and majored in Theater. Since landing in Hollywood, she has become a successful actor/singer/writer/director. She has made guest appearances in numerous TV shows, which include The Practice, George Lopez, Boston Legal, ER, and Monk. Deirdre made two appearances on House, M.D. as Carol Moffat, appearing in the episodes "Sports Medicine" and "DNR". She also appeared in the 2009 TV movie Poetri-in-Motion.
Deirdre has worked with Madonna, Chris Evans, The Black Eyed Peas, Redfoo, Rosario Dawson, Quest Love, Bootsy Collins, Jabbawockeez and choreographed 107 young performers (at one time) for the City of L.As production, "Nutcracker in the City." In her "free" time, she runs a performing arts nonprofit, Peace Quest, Inc. Since 2011, Dierdre has served as Director of Creative & Development of Amusement Park, Inc. in Santa Ana,CA., which specializes in manufacturing and advertising for various business, entertainment, new tech product, and media platforms.- Music Department
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Bettye LaVette was born on 29 January 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Blood Ties (2013), Beast (2017) and We Still Kill the Old Way (2014). She is married to Kevin Kiley.- Writer
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Jack McGowan was born on 12 January 1894 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Lady Be Good (1941), Born to Dance (1936) and Sitting Pretty (1933). He died on 28 May 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.- Director
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Robert Christophe was born on 11 September 1960 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Robert was a director and cinematographer, known for The Bedstand (2006) and Cube News 1 (2006). Robert was married to Kim Waldauer. Robert died on 2 February 2022 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
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Kate Rudd was born on 30 June 1980 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Perks (2011), Zorg and Andy (2009) and The Dread (2007).- Don Nelson is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player and head coach.
Nelson has the most wins of any coach in NBA history, with 1,335. He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors. After an All-American career at the University of Iowa, Nelson won five NBA Championships playing with the Boston Celtics.
His unique brand of basketball is often referred to as Nellie Ball. A coaching innovator, Nelson is credited with, among other things, pioneering the concept of the point forward, a tactic which is frequently employed by teams at every level today. He was named one of the Top 10 coaches in NBA history.
On April 7, 2010, he passed Lenny Wilkens for first place on the all-time NBA wins list with his 1,333rd win. His all-time record coaching record was 1,335-1,063 (.557). Nelson was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. - Jordan Schillaci was born on 15 June 1990 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He died on 9 August 2019.
- David Leestma was born on 6 May 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is married to Patti K. Opp. They have six children.
- Graduating from Ohio State University with a Ph.D. in psychology in 1935, his studies brought him to the attention of CBS founder William S. Paley who was interested in his work in audience research. He developed scientific methods for measuring radio listener ship, a forerunner of the devices used by Nielsen Media Research.
President of CBC from 1946 to 1971, and then vice chairman of the board from 1971 until 1973, Stanton later served as chairman of the American Red Cross for six years.
It was his influence on the entire style of CBS that led to his proudest achievement, construction of the new CBS corporate headquarters, "Black Rock", at 51 West 52nd Street in New York. - Actor
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Mark Swanson was born on 10 May 1980 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for 2 Little, 2 Late (1999), Cow Monkey (2001) and Who Gets the House? (1999).- Cali Dequan was born on 22 August 1996 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019), My Daughter's Psycho Friend (2020) and Legendary (2020).
- Sherman G. Lloyd was born on 29 July 1920 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975), The Royal Family (1977) and Pamela, Pamela, You Are... (1968). He died on 17 November 1996 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Naomi Riordan was born on 25 August 1926 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for Rocky King, Detective (1950), Suspense (1949) and Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980). She died on 27 February 1995 in Milford, Connecticut, USA.
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Michael Meier was born on 22 February 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is known for xXx: State of the Union (2005), The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and Bicentennial Man (1999). He died on 12 August 2017 in Dublin, California, USA.- Additional Crew
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Gilles Chiasson was born on 1 November 1966 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Adventures in Appletown (2008), The Black Donnellys (2007) and Fermat's Last Tango (2001).- Jay "JC" Cannon was born on 7 November 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan.
- Nate Wood was born on 28 September 1992 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is a producer, known for The Dr. Oz Show (2009), Best Leftovers Ever! (2020) and 2020 MTV Video Music Awards (2020).
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Hamilton Smith was born on 22 October 1887 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was a writer and director, known for A Bride for a Knight (1923), The Ventures of Marguerite (1915) and The Key to Possession (1915). He died on 29 October 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Bobby Grich was born on 15 January 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
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Amy M. Gibson was born on 18 February 1987 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Moontrap: Target Earth (2017), A Haunting in Cawdor (2015) and Cupid's Corral (2012).- Lynda Wescott was born on 17 June 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue (1974).
- Dick Mell was born on 5 May 1938 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
- Earl Morrall was born on 17 May 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He was married to Jane. He died on 25 April 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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Brian Christie was born on 22 September 1977 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is known for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), The Nice Guys (2016) and Bumblebee (2018).- Actor
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Malik Fortner was born on 27 May 1995 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for One Last Kiss, Tamarrud (2016) and Level Up (2019).- Additional Crew
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Adam Kristopher Johnson was born on 20 June 1982 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is a director, known for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011), Gun (2010) and All Things Fall Apart (2011).- Nicholas Drake was born on 24 July 1995 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Fallout: Ashfall, Fallout: The Frontier (2021) and Skywind.
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Becky Joyce was born on 18 September 1972 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. She is known for Time Trap (2017), Going Rogue and The Insatiable (2006).- Kenneth Smith was born on 28 September 1970 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. He died on 11 April 1996 in Port Charlotte, Florida, USA.
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Scott was born on February, 7, in Muskegon, Mi. to George Goudie, a school executive and Mary Goudie, a hospital secretary. Scott is of Scotish and Irish ancestry, named after his great grandpa, Scotty. Growing up, acting was something he did on a day to day basis, repeating and re-enacting commercials and movies he saw to try and entertain his family. He got into theater in high school but dreamed to be on the big screen.
Scott found sports before he entered the work force. Scott was ranked nationally as a racquetball player as a youth, was a stand out basketball player, a stand out football player including a state championship, a state champion racquetball player in 2 divisions, m.m.a. fighter, amateur boxer and heavyweight Toughman champion. Most of Scott's fights can be seen on Youtube today. Scott was planning on fighting pro before he was given another opportunity.
Scott started a career as a real estate broker. He used his discipline he learned in sports to help his career. Scott was a top producing agent in West Michigan for 16 years when he decided to call it quits. Scott's friend was murdered at his office one hot July day. A disgruntled client blamed Scott's friend for the declining Michigan market and shot and killed him right there in his office. Scott had enough after that and decided to move on to bigger and better things.
Acting was something he decided to go back to. He finally got his chance when there was a casting call for a small production in Michigan. He tried out, got the part and tried to be in every movie and t.v. show that was thrown at him.
Working daily on movies or t.v. shows while there was a Michigan film incentive was easy during 2010 and 2011. Scott was lucky enough to work alongside actors Shia LaBeouf and Patrick Dempsey in Transformers, Dark of the moon,Hugh Jackman in Real Steel, George Clooney in Ides of March, Gerard Butler in Machine gun preacher, Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly in What's wrong with Virginia, Kurt Russell in Touchback,Sean Penn in This must be the place, Michael Imperioli in 2 episodes of Detroit1-8-7, and starred in an independent vampire movie"Silver clutch", as the boss of a mafia type vampire clan.
The film incentive dried up a bit for filming large blockbuster movies in Michigan so Scott has done several commercials to keep busy. Scott was very excited to get his next opportunity. Scott got the call to be in the new Transformers movie, Age of Extinction, as Kelsey Grammars and Stanley Tucci's bodyguard. Scott did stunts, chased after, and got to rough up Mark Walhberg. Just recently Scott was cast as a Navy Seal in the new Transformers movie, the last knight. Scott is filming most of his scenes in Detroit where he is working alongside Josh Duhamel.
Scott continues to act and is working as a producer and assistant director in several projects and has written several books.
Scott is raising a family in Michigan.- Nate McLouth was born on 28 October 1981 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
- John Beyrle was born on 11 February 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.