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Jack McAllister / Stuart Townsend
Character Bio The quick-witted and charming Jack McAllister is the in-house legal counsel for Karsten Allied, his father-in-law’s company. He is married to Elaine and together they are the parents of 16-year-old twins Valerie and Victor. Like Sara Hanley, Jack is vaguely aware that something's lacking in his marriage but it's not until he meets Sara that he realizes may not be living the life he’s meant to lead. |
Actor Bio
Stuart Townsend is a multi-faceted artist. Most recently, Townsend starred in the Franco-Canadian TV series, "XIII," which was co-produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango, playing infamous secret agent XIII for two seasons.
His feature film roles range from romantic comedies to horror fantasies, from thrillers to sci-fi. Townsend starred opposite Ryan Reynolds and Emily Mortimer in Marcos' Siega's "Chaos Theory" for Warner Independent, and played the lead in the romantic comedy "Unhitched," opposite Seth Green and Amy Smart. His starring roles include Sony Pictures' "Head in the Clouds," opposite Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, Fox's "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," with Sean Connery, and Warner Bros. "Queen of the Damned." Additional film credits include "Shooting Fish," "Resurrection Man," "Under the Skin," "Wonderland," "Trojan Eddie," "The Escort" and "About Adam." Townsend recently appeared in the independent movie "A Stranger in Paradise," released earlier this year.
Townsend made his directorial debut with "Battle in Seattle." He also wrote and produced this powerful documentary which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the U.S. in September 2008. It is a dramatic freeze-frame of five days in 1999 when tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of Seattle and virtually shut down a meeting of the World Trade Organization in protest of globalization and environmental damage by multinational conglomerates and powerful governments. The stellar cast includes Woody Harrelson, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin and Charlize Theron.
Townsend has appeared on the London stage opposite Helen Mirren in Tennessee William's' "Orpheus Descending".
Stuart Townsend is a multi-faceted artist. Most recently, Townsend starred in the Franco-Canadian TV series, "XIII," which was co-produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango, playing infamous secret agent XIII for two seasons.
His feature film roles range from romantic comedies to horror fantasies, from thrillers to sci-fi. Townsend starred opposite Ryan Reynolds and Emily Mortimer in Marcos' Siega's "Chaos Theory" for Warner Independent, and played the lead in the romantic comedy "Unhitched," opposite Seth Green and Amy Smart. His starring roles include Sony Pictures' "Head in the Clouds," opposite Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, Fox's "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," with Sean Connery, and Warner Bros. "Queen of the Damned." Additional film credits include "Shooting Fish," "Resurrection Man," "Under the Skin," "Wonderland," "Trojan Eddie," "The Escort" and "About Adam." Townsend recently appeared in the independent movie "A Stranger in Paradise," released earlier this year.
Townsend made his directorial debut with "Battle in Seattle." He also wrote and produced this powerful documentary which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the U.S. in September 2008. It is a dramatic freeze-frame of five days in 1999 when tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of Seattle and virtually shut down a meeting of the World Trade Organization in protest of globalization and environmental damage by multinational conglomerates and powerful governments. The stellar cast includes Woody Harrelson, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin and Charlize Theron.
Townsend has appeared on the London stage opposite Helen Mirren in Tennessee William's' "Orpheus Descending".
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HOMETOWN Dublin, Ireland BIRTHDATE December 15 |
Sara Hanley/Hannah Ware
Character Bio Sara is a beautiful but shy professional photographer who's married to an ambitious attorney, Drew. Between her job, her husband and her son Oliver (7), Sara seems to have the perfect life. However, when she encounters Jack McAllister at one of her art shows, an unexpected spark between them causes Sara to take a look at what she wants. |
Actress Bio
This fall Hannah Ware will star in ABC's highly-anticipated drama, "Betrayal;" a series that centers on Ware's character, Sara, a beautiful but unhappily married photographer who begins a torrid affair with Jack, a lawyer for a powerful family. The series' pilot was directed by film director Patty Jenkins (writer/director of "Monster").
On the big screen Ware will be seen in October opposite Josh Brolin and Lizzie Olsen in Spike Lee's "Oldboy." She will appear as the wife of Brolin's character in a role that was specifically created for her by Lee.
Ware recently starred with Kelsey Grammer in the critically acclaimed STARZ series, "Boss," produced by Gus Van Sant, which aired for two seasons beginning in 2011. Ware co-starred as the emotionally distant daughter of Grammer's character, Mayor Tom Kane, in the series.
Born and raised in South London, Ware attended Alleyn's school in Dulwich then studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Her first break came when she was cast opposite Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in the Warner Bros. film, "Cop Out," directed by Kevin Smith.
This fall Hannah Ware will star in ABC's highly-anticipated drama, "Betrayal;" a series that centers on Ware's character, Sara, a beautiful but unhappily married photographer who begins a torrid affair with Jack, a lawyer for a powerful family. The series' pilot was directed by film director Patty Jenkins (writer/director of "Monster").
On the big screen Ware will be seen in October opposite Josh Brolin and Lizzie Olsen in Spike Lee's "Oldboy." She will appear as the wife of Brolin's character in a role that was specifically created for her by Lee.
Ware recently starred with Kelsey Grammer in the critically acclaimed STARZ series, "Boss," produced by Gus Van Sant, which aired for two seasons beginning in 2011. Ware co-starred as the emotionally distant daughter of Grammer's character, Mayor Tom Kane, in the series.
Born and raised in South London, Ware attended Alleyn's school in Dulwich then studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Her first break came when she was cast opposite Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in the Warner Bros. film, "Cop Out," directed by Kevin Smith.
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HOMETOWN South London, England BIRTHDATE December 8 |
Drew Stafford/Chris Johnson
Character Bio Chicago ASA Drew Stafford is Sara's husband. Slick on one hand, brusque on the other, Drew can occasionally be blinded by his own ambition. He cares deeply about Sara and their son Oliver. While proud of Sara and her work as a photographer, Drew's own political aspirations prevent him from noticing the distance growing between them. |
Actor Bio
Chris Johnson is best known for his role as Logan Fell on The CW's hit television series, "The Vampire Diaries," and for his starring role as Danny Mitchell on the Lifetime series "Against the Wall."
Johnson also starred in the series "South Beach" and has guest starred on such television shows as ABC's "Body of Proof," "NCIS," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Without a Trace."
On film he appeared in "xXx: State of the Union," "Cursed," "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" and the independent feature "Five Star Day."
Chris Johnson is best known for his role as Logan Fell on The CW's hit television series, "The Vampire Diaries," and for his starring role as Danny Mitchell on the Lifetime series "Against the Wall."
Johnson also starred in the series "South Beach" and has guest starred on such television shows as ABC's "Body of Proof," "NCIS," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Without a Trace."
On film he appeared in "xXx: State of the Union," "Cursed," "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" and the independent feature "Five Star Day."
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HOMETOWN Stoneham, MA BIRTHDATE August 29 |
Thatcher Karsten/James Cromwell
Character Bio Thatcher Karsten is one of Chicago’s most powerful real estate magnates. As a rags-to-riches entrepreneur, he founded Karsten Allied but his company is now under fire for alleged unsavory dealings. Obviously not a man who's afraid to get his hands dirty, Thatcher doesn't stand for betrayal, be it by business partners or family members. |
Actor Bio
James Cromwell earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his memorable performance as Farmer Hoggett in the international smash, "Babe," and went on to play the role in the hit sequel, "Babe: Pig in the City." Cromwell's other memorable motion picture work includes the Academy Award-winning phenomenon "The Artist," "The Longest Yard," "I, Robot," Frank Darabont's critically acclaimed "The Green Mile," Stephen Frears' Oscar-nominated "The Queen," "Secretariat," "Spiderman Three" and "LA Confidential," among many others. He stars next in the Samuel Goldwyn release of "Still Mine," opposite Genevieve Bujold, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was voted among the Top Ten Canadian Films of 2012. Cromwell won the Best Actor Award at the 2013 Canadian Film Awards for his performance. Later this year he will be seen starring opposite Kate Beckinsale in the feature "Trials of Cate McCollough," directed by Karen Moncrieff.
Cromwell appeared as Andrew Mellon on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," and last year played a pivotal role on the hit series "American Horror Story," opposite Jessica Lange and Lily Rabe. He earlier appeared on the Fox series "24" as Phillip Bauer, the father of main character Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). He earned multiple Emmy nominations for his work on the HBO original series "Six Feet Under," the HBO movie "RKO 281" and the NBC drama "ER." His body of work encompasses dozens of miniseries and movies-of-the-week, including a starring role in TNT's "A Slight Case of Murder," HBO's "Angels in America," "West Wing," "Picket Fences," "Home Improvement," "L.A. Law" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Cromwell has also performed in many revered plays -- including the Centennial Los Angeles production of "Waiting for Godot," "Hamlet," "The Iceman Cometh," "Devil's Disciple," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Beckett" and "Othello" -- in many of the country's most distinguished theatres, including the South Coast Repertory, the Goodman Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, the American Shakespeare Festival, Center Stage, the Long Wharf Theatre and the Old Globe. He played A. E. Houseman in the American premiere of Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love" at A.C.T. in San Francisco. Cromwell has directed at resident theatres across the country and was the founder and artistic director of his own company, Stage West, in Springfield, Mass.
Born in Los Angeles, Cromwell grew up in New York and Waterford, Conn., and studied at Carnegie Mellon University.
James Cromwell earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his memorable performance as Farmer Hoggett in the international smash, "Babe," and went on to play the role in the hit sequel, "Babe: Pig in the City." Cromwell's other memorable motion picture work includes the Academy Award-winning phenomenon "The Artist," "The Longest Yard," "I, Robot," Frank Darabont's critically acclaimed "The Green Mile," Stephen Frears' Oscar-nominated "The Queen," "Secretariat," "Spiderman Three" and "LA Confidential," among many others. He stars next in the Samuel Goldwyn release of "Still Mine," opposite Genevieve Bujold, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was voted among the Top Ten Canadian Films of 2012. Cromwell won the Best Actor Award at the 2013 Canadian Film Awards for his performance. Later this year he will be seen starring opposite Kate Beckinsale in the feature "Trials of Cate McCollough," directed by Karen Moncrieff.
Cromwell appeared as Andrew Mellon on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," and last year played a pivotal role on the hit series "American Horror Story," opposite Jessica Lange and Lily Rabe. He earlier appeared on the Fox series "24" as Phillip Bauer, the father of main character Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). He earned multiple Emmy nominations for his work on the HBO original series "Six Feet Under," the HBO movie "RKO 281" and the NBC drama "ER." His body of work encompasses dozens of miniseries and movies-of-the-week, including a starring role in TNT's "A Slight Case of Murder," HBO's "Angels in America," "West Wing," "Picket Fences," "Home Improvement," "L.A. Law" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Cromwell has also performed in many revered plays -- including the Centennial Los Angeles production of "Waiting for Godot," "Hamlet," "The Iceman Cometh," "Devil's Disciple," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Beckett" and "Othello" -- in many of the country's most distinguished theatres, including the South Coast Repertory, the Goodman Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, the American Shakespeare Festival, Center Stage, the Long Wharf Theatre and the Old Globe. He played A. E. Houseman in the American premiere of Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love" at A.C.T. in San Francisco. Cromwell has directed at resident theatres across the country and was the founder and artistic director of his own company, Stage West, in Springfield, Mass.
Born in Los Angeles, Cromwell grew up in New York and Waterford, Conn., and studied at Carnegie Mellon University.
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HOMETOWN Los Angeles, CA BIRTHDATE January 27 |
Actress Bio
Elizabeth McLaughlin began her acting career with community theatre groups in Tampa, Florida. At the age of 8 she joined the cast of Entertainment Revue, a professional show choir in Tampa, where performances included singing for Governors Bush and Schwarzenegger. McLaughlin was an honors student in high school, won several speech and storytelling competitions and was a cheerleader.
In 2008 McLaughlin appeared as Massie Block in the film "The Clique," based on the popular teen novel series by author Lisi Harrison, and in 2010 she appeared in "November Christmas," opposite Sam Elliott, John Corbett and Sarah Paulson. Her televisions credits include the series "First Day" along with guest appearances on "Ugly Betty," "Melissa & Joey" and "Dexter."
Elizabeth McLaughlin began her acting career with community theatre groups in Tampa, Florida. At the age of 8 she joined the cast of Entertainment Revue, a professional show choir in Tampa, where performances included singing for Governors Bush and Schwarzenegger. McLaughlin was an honors student in high school, won several speech and storytelling competitions and was a cheerleader.
In 2008 McLaughlin appeared as Massie Block in the film "The Clique," based on the popular teen novel series by author Lisi Harrison, and in 2010 she appeared in "November Christmas," opposite Sam Elliott, John Corbett and Sarah Paulson. Her televisions credits include the series "First Day" along with guest appearances on "Ugly Betty," "Melissa & Joey" and "Dexter."
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HOMETOWN Zephyrhills, FL BIRTHDATE October 2 |
Actor Bio
Braeden Lemasters was born in Warren, Ohio in 1996. At the age of 9 he moved to Los Angeles after convincing his parents that he really wanted to be an actor.
He landed his first acting job in 2005 in the TV series "Six Feet Under." He then went on to guest star on such shows as "Grey's Anatomy," "House," "Ghost Whisperer," "NCIS," "Cold Case" and "The Haunting Hour," among others. He has also appeared in the feature "The Stepfather" with Sela Ward and "Easy A" with Emma Stone. Lemasters was a series regular on "Men of a Certain Age," playing Albert, the son of Ray Romano (for which they won a Peabody Award).
When not on set, Lemasters is on stage singing and playing guitar with his band, The Feaver. He is not only an amazing performer, but is also a songwriter.He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Braeden Lemasters was born in Warren, Ohio in 1996. At the age of 9 he moved to Los Angeles after convincing his parents that he really wanted to be an actor.
He landed his first acting job in 2005 in the TV series "Six Feet Under." He then went on to guest star on such shows as "Grey's Anatomy," "House," "Ghost Whisperer," "NCIS," "Cold Case" and "The Haunting Hour," among others. He has also appeared in the feature "The Stepfather" with Sela Ward and "Easy A" with Emma Stone. Lemasters was a series regular on "Men of a Certain Age," playing Albert, the son of Ray Romano (for which they won a Peabody Award).
When not on set, Lemasters is on stage singing and playing guitar with his band, The Feaver. He is not only an amazing performer, but is also a songwriter.He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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HOMETOWN Warren, OH BIRTHDATE January 27 |
T.J. Karsten/Henry Thomas
Character Bio T.J. Karsten is Thatcher Karsten’s slightly brain-damaged, kind-hearted son. T.J. sometimes chafes under the limitations of his condition and, when he sees how upset his dad can become over business dealings, T.J. often tries to help by inserting himself into situations that he shouldn’t. |
Actor Bio
Henry Thomas has developed an extensive and diverse list of film and television credits. He is best remembered for the role of Elliott, the young boy opposite the famous extra-terrestrial in Steven Spielberg's "E.T." Thomas' performance earned him several award nominations such as a Golden Globe, Saturn Award and BAFTA nominations in 1983, as well as winning him a Young Artist Award for Best Young Motion Picture Actor in 1983. He was also nominated for a 1995 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Made for TV Movie for his performance as Ray Buckey in HBO's "Indictment: The McMartin Trial."
Most recently Thomas starred as the legendary Hank Williams in Mozark Productions' independent film, "The Last Ride," opposite Jesse James and Kaley Cuoco, released in June 2013. He also stars in Michael Polish's Jack Kerouac biopic, "Big Sur," which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, appearing alongside Josh Lucas, Kate Bosworth and Radha Mitchell.
Thomas started his film career with the role of Harry in Universal's "Raggedy Man," and since then has done studio films like Relativity's "Dear John," Universal's "Cloak & Dagger," "All the Pretty Horses," opposite Matt Damon, "Legends of the Fall," with Brad Pitt, as well as Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York." Independent features include "Don't Look Up," "Red Velvet," "Suicide Kings," "Niagara, Niagara," "Dead Birds" and "The Legend of Hell's Gate."
Although most of his work has been on the big screen, Thomas has guest starred on several hit television shows such as CBS' "The Mentalist," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Without a Trace," and starred in the television movies "Nightmares & Dreamscapes," "Riders of the Purple Sage" and "Pyscho IV: The Beginning," as young Norman Bates.
Also a musician, Thomas plays the guitar, sings and writes music. He famously was part of the Texas band The Blue Heelers from the mid to late '90s.
He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Henry Thomas has developed an extensive and diverse list of film and television credits. He is best remembered for the role of Elliott, the young boy opposite the famous extra-terrestrial in Steven Spielberg's "E.T." Thomas' performance earned him several award nominations such as a Golden Globe, Saturn Award and BAFTA nominations in 1983, as well as winning him a Young Artist Award for Best Young Motion Picture Actor in 1983. He was also nominated for a 1995 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Made for TV Movie for his performance as Ray Buckey in HBO's "Indictment: The McMartin Trial."
Most recently Thomas starred as the legendary Hank Williams in Mozark Productions' independent film, "The Last Ride," opposite Jesse James and Kaley Cuoco, released in June 2013. He also stars in Michael Polish's Jack Kerouac biopic, "Big Sur," which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, appearing alongside Josh Lucas, Kate Bosworth and Radha Mitchell.
Thomas started his film career with the role of Harry in Universal's "Raggedy Man," and since then has done studio films like Relativity's "Dear John," Universal's "Cloak & Dagger," "All the Pretty Horses," opposite Matt Damon, "Legends of the Fall," with Brad Pitt, as well as Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York." Independent features include "Don't Look Up," "Red Velvet," "Suicide Kings," "Niagara, Niagara," "Dead Birds" and "The Legend of Hell's Gate."
Although most of his work has been on the big screen, Thomas has guest starred on several hit television shows such as CBS' "The Mentalist," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Without a Trace," and starred in the television movies "Nightmares & Dreamscapes," "Riders of the Purple Sage" and "Pyscho IV: The Beginning," as young Norman Bates.
Also a musician, Thomas plays the guitar, sings and writes music. He famously was part of the Texas band The Blue Heelers from the mid to late '90s.
He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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HOMETOWN San Antonio, TX BIRTHDATE September 9 |
Elaine McAllister/Wendy Moniz
Character Bio Fiercely independent and weary of repeating her father’s mistakes with her own children (Valerie and Victor), Elaine McAllister wants to keep her family away from the toxic pull of the Karsten empire. Her rejection of her father coupled with her commitment to her café, Beza, doesn’t help the ever-widening gap she’s experiencing with her husband Jack. |
Actress Bio
Wendy Moniz was a series regular on the well received CBS show "The Guardian" with Simon Baker, "Nash Bridges" and the late Gary David Goldberg's "Battery Park." She is best known as Dinah Marler on the popular, award-winning daytime drama, "Guiding Light," and was twice nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award for her work on that series.
Moniz had recurring roles on the critically acclaimed drama "Damages" and the ABC comedy series "Big Shots." Her other TV work includes ABC's "666 Park Avenue" and "Law & Order." She also co-starred in ABC's Emmy Award-winning television movie, "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie."
Moniz, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, is married to actor Frank Grillo. The couple and their family reside in New York City.
Wendy Moniz was a series regular on the well received CBS show "The Guardian" with Simon Baker, "Nash Bridges" and the late Gary David Goldberg's "Battery Park." She is best known as Dinah Marler on the popular, award-winning daytime drama, "Guiding Light," and was twice nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award for her work on that series.
Moniz had recurring roles on the critically acclaimed drama "Damages" and the ABC comedy series "Big Shots." Her other TV work includes ABC's "666 Park Avenue" and "Law & Order." She also co-starred in ABC's Emmy Award-winning television movie, "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie."
Moniz, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, is married to actor Frank Grillo. The couple and their family reside in New York City.
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HOMETOWN Fall River, MA BIRTHDATE January 19 |
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Crew:
Alon Aranya / EP
David Zabel / CRTR/EP
Frank Ketelaar / EP
Patty Jenkins / DIR {Pilot}
Rob Golenberg / EP
Robert Kievit / EP