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Was born and raised in the Wine Country of Napa Valley in Northern California. Kurt graduated from Napa High School as a standout All League football player and received a football scholarship to Sacramento State. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration (MIS) and Theatre Arts, as well as being a member of the prestigious Phi Delta Theta fraternity. A political and environmental activist, who's main fight is to preserve the Earth and her many endangered animals and wildlife sanctuaries.- Clara Wilsey is a model and actress who has starred in Tall Girl, Through April and Ballers.
Wilsey grew up in Napa, California. She was discovered as a model when she attended a trade show in Miami. Since then she has gone on to work around the world with some of the biggest names in fashion, starring in publications such as GQ and embarking on international campaigns with beauty and fashion brands. In 2019 she launched her career as a television actress, appearing in an episode of HBO's Ballers as well as being cast as a main character in Netflix original film Tall Girl. Wilsey plays a high school mean girl in the hugely popular movie, which was streamed an incredible 40 million times in its first four weeks of release.
Clara has recently appeared in the upcoming movie Above The Line and stars as a main character in the upcoming show Pretty Desperate. - Actor
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Jf Pryor was born in Napa, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Weird Science (1994), 24 (2001) and The Mentalist (2008).- Adam Housley was born on 13 August 1971 in Napa, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Tia & Tamera (2011), Side Hustles (2024) and A Passion for the Vine (2012). He has been married to Tamera Mowry-Housley since 15 May 2011. They have two children.
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Shirley Walker was born in Napa, California in 1945. She was educated at Pleasant Hill High School; attended San Francisco State College on piano scholarship; studied composition with Dr. Roger Nixon; and piano with Harald Logan of Berkeley, California. She was soloist with San Francisco Symphony while in high school; performed with various hotel, jazz & art bands in San Francisco, 1964 - 1967.
Industrial film and jingles work 1967 - 1978. Oakland Symphony Orchestra pianist 2 seasons, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra pianist 2 seasons. Member American Federation of Musicians (AFM) 1962 - present Member National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) 1978 - present; Member American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) 1980 - present; Member Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) 1987 - present; Awards Committee 1987 - 1988; Member Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) 1985 - present; Vice President 1988 - 1992; Board of Directors 1986 - 1994; Working Conditions Committee 1987 - 1989; author SCL Working Conditions Questionnaire; author for The Score, SCL periodical: Packaging Scores, The Business of Quality Orchestration, New Low Budget Film Rate, Assumption Agreements and the Special Payments Fund. Member Recording Musicians Association (RMA) 1990 - present, Board of Directors 1994 - present; Member Broadcast Music Inc., (BMI) 1993 - present; Member Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) 1994 - present; Executive Music Branch Committee 1994 - present.
She married Don Walker in 1967 and they had two sons, Colin born 1970, Ian born 1972.- Actress
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Helenna Santos is an actor, photographer, and filmmaker. She is a mix of Filipino/Russian/German heritage and a US and Canadian dual citizen. Helenna is the author of the poetry book "A Long Dark Summer" (2021) and was the founder/editor-in-chief of the entertainment website Ms. In The Biz for its seven year run (2013 - 2020).- Austin Aaron was born on 20 February 1997 in Napa, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), 13 Reasons Why (2017) and Mayans M.C. (2018). He has been married to Kristen Kiki McNamara since 14 November 2021.
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Casey Dacanay is an American actress best known for her supporting roles in The Resort, The Bad Guy and a recurring role in Palisades Justice. She has extensive stage experience in classical, contemporary and musical productions.
Originally from Napa, California, Casey graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a degree in Theatre Arts. She trained as a dancer with 11th Hour Dance Company, has taught and choreographed for Academy of Children's Theatre in Colorado, Solano College, Pacific Union College among others.- Actress
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Deanna hails from a small town in Northern California. After graduating from college and running 2 of her own fast food/quick service restaurants, she finally decided it was time to follow her heart. She answered a Craigslist add for a role, had zero experience, turned up to the audition and booked it and from that moment on she was hooked! She's also a Producer/Director with 28 short films & one 55 min Science Fiction Pilot under her belt. Born to a family of 6, grew up with 4 brothers and one other sister.
Growing up she was a bit of a tomboy, she owned her own dirt bike & cruised with the boys, until she discovered that the boys liked clean girls who didn't have dirt in their hair, so she slowly let go of the tomboy side and embraced her feminine side. She began acting late in life, after running 2 restaurants and working many other types of jobs. After her 1st audition which she booked, she knew that this was for her and so she set out to learn the business.
While living in New Orleans and beginning her acting career, she also had an apartment in Los Angeles where she split her time for 3 years. She wanted to gain a better understanding of the business in Hollywood and take advantage of the workshops and schools LA had to offer. She now resides near Atlanta GA and still has roots in New Orleans & continues to work all over the South East and in CA too.- Actor
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Kenneth Harp was born on 28 March 1924 in Napa, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Fear and Desire (1952), The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1956) and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955). He died on 29 March 2009 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Marc Biagi was born on 3 September 1964 in Napa, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Sonic Adventure 2 (2001), Sonic Heroes (2003) and Star Trek Online (2010).
- In addition to his stunt work in motion pictures, Brock Little was a renowned big wave surfer, taking off on 30' waves and larger at Waimea Bay in Hawaii and Mavericks in California. He was a legendary big wave pioneer, among the first to challenge the "unridden realm" of waves over 30' tall, at a time when such waves were considered un-surfable.
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Erik Jessen is a film and television editor with a broad range of work that includes films like Spike Jonze's HER and Where the Wild Things Are, as well as effects-driven projects like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Andrew Stanton's John Carter of Mars. Throughout his career, Jessen has had the opportunity to collaborate with groundbreaking filmmakers and utilize cutting-edge filmmaking techniques, notably the pioneering digital production methods in Sky Captain and the innovative LED volume wall technology used in The Mandalorian. His experience across various genres, including X-Men: Days of Future Past and numerous comedies, showcases his adaptability and technical expertise in both traditional and modern storytelling.- Camera and Electrical Department
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Ian S. Takahashi was born on 20 February 1983 in Napa County, California, USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Skyline (2010), The Suicide Squad (2021) and The Lost City (2022). He has been married to Corinna Vistan since 2008.- Casting Director
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Kevin Alber was born on 9 August 1963 in Napa, California, USA. He is a casting director and actor, known for Mind Games (1996), Where Evil Lies (1995) and Justine: A Private Affair (1995).- Producer
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Bill O'Donnell was born in Northern California and started his career in Theatre at a young age. He took that passion and knowledge down south where he went to Film School and ended up graduating from the CSU, Northridge Film Department with top honors. Since then, he has been involved with award winning short films, which eventually led to steady work in the entertainment industry. Bill has worked in all facets of production, from development to production to the editing bay, where he has been able to hone his trade. Now he is busy Line Producing Television shows while he continues to develop his own projects and scripts.- Actress
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Cynthia Brian is an actor, producer and host of radio and TV shows, a New York Times best selling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, personal growth consultant, newspaper columnist, designer, gardener, and lifestyle coach. (www.CynthiaBrian.com) She is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, Be the Star You Are!® for Teens, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, No Barnyard Bullies, Family Forever, The Business of Show Business, The Blessing of Love and Relationships, and Miracle Moments®, and is the Founder/Executive Director of thee 501 c3 literacy and positive media message charity, Be the Star You Are!, empowering women, families, and youth. (www.BetheSTARYouAre.org)
Cynthia is the producer and host of the award-winning live weekly radio broadcast StarStyle® heard on the Voice America Network Empowerment Channel. She also created and produces the young adult program, Express Yourself!(TM) where teens talk and the world listens. (www.BetheStarYouAreRadio.com) As an empowerment architect and life success coach, Ms. Brian is also dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams, recognize their possibilities, and utilize their potential.
Having been born and raised on a farm in the Napa Valley of Northern California, her work is influenced and informed by her intense admiration and love for the natural world. Cynthia is a professional interior designer and garden consultant who has had her design projects featured in numerous books, magazines, newspapers, and on TV. Since 2008 she has penned the Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian garden column in the Lamorinda Weekly Newspaper where she is known as the Goddess Gardener. As she travels the world connecting with cultures, her values are deeply rooted in her belief that we are all one. Together we have the ability and the responsibility to be conscious stewards of our earth, blessing this planet with our talents and gifts.
When she is not writing, producing, performing, hosting, speaking, traveling, or coaching, you'll find her in the garden with her adopted menagerie of barnyard animals.- Cooper Neu grew up in Napa, California and graduated from Vintage High School in 2009. Cooper was spotted by a talent scout in San Francsico when she was a child which sparked her interest in the industry. She booked a supporting role in an independent film titled "The Chocolate Curse in 2004. She started her career by doing print jobs for Macy's and Mervyns and small non-union acting jobs. She now lives in Los Angeles where she is further pursuing her acting career.
- Kai Vilhelmsen was born on 1 October 1963 in Napa County, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Mummy (2000), Undying (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring (2003).
- Lindsey Elizabeth was born on 13 December 1989 in Napa, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Bees Make Honey (2017).
- Garrett Andrew Forbes was born on July 15th, 1987, at 10:07 PM, to Gail Forbes and Matt Forbes. He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. When he was in high school, his mom took him to Zoetrope and he was cast by Anahid Nazarian in his first film, "Megalopolis", directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Garrett is an actor and model that has many notable works in the fashion and entertainment industry. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 17 years old. He began working on his craft at some of the top acting schools including The Groundlings and Margie Haber Studios. Garrett supported himself working at boutiques such as Ron Herman and Petit Tresor. Forbes was also attending college at the time. Forbes has appeared in various TV commercials including Comcast, SphereXYZ, and Honda. Garrett has appeared in various music videos for artists such as Blue October, Fall Out out Boy, and Rose Rossi. Garrett has appeared in several independent films including the short film "Derby Dreams" directed by Kim Grisco. The film premiered at The Egyptian Theatre for the Super 8 Film Festival. The film was put in the DVD release of Yes Man (2008), starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel. Garrett began to model full time shifting away his focus on acting. In 2010 Garrett signed with Major Model Management in Milan, Italy. Major Model Management signed contract with Garrett Forbes in 2010, which gave him the opportunity to live and model in Milan, Italy. Clients that requested him were Calvin Klein, Prada, Vogue, Jil Sander, and Marc Jacobs. Saverio Cardia photographed Garrett in Milan, Italy. Garrett Forbes became close friends with Ella Kandyba, Diana Balaisyte, and Ligta Uzaite. Garrett Forbes art directed the fashion editorial published in Essential Homme Magazine July/August 2011, "Just My Imagination". He has also appeared in the British Vogue, and Men's Fudge. Garrett has worked with various charity organizations such as The American Red Cross, Discarded To Divine, M·A·C Cosmetics AIDS Fund, World Wildlife Fund, Sea Shepherd, and Love is Louder. Garrett Forbes, in 2011, modeled for M·A·C Cosmetics, to which all the proceeds went. He has appeared in fashion magazines all over the world. He has a huge fan base in. He has many attributes that he has earned by staying focused.
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Katie Kramer was born on 25 February 1981 in Napa, California, USA. She is an assistant director and actress, known for I Am Legend (2007), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and Blue Ruin (2013).- Zane Mc Intosh was born in 1975 in Napa and raised in the towns of Yountville, Rutherford, and St. Helena. Mc Intosh's maternal family thrived by farming land holdings within the Napa Valley for 7 generations, since their first arrival in 1849 by horseback, ship, stage coach, and covered wagon. In Napa City his ancestors held the successful law firm Johnston and Johnston, along with several businesses, during the 19th and 20th centuries. His family were founding members of the Napa Valley Country Club, Napa State Hospital, and devoted their time towards holding elected offices, including 2 seats on the California State Senate. His father's line also pioneered California during the 1849 gold rush. His paternal family eventually settled within the Duboce Triangle District of San Francisco, while later surviving the 1906 Great Earthquake. The actor's lineage descends from some of the earliest established European families from the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Antebellum Old South. Zane's maternal grandfather and maternal grandmother both descend from the House of Plantagenet. The actor descends from the Saxon Kings of England (Edward I), the Kings of France and Spain, the Dukes of Normandy, and the Counts of Flanders. One of his ancestors is French Nobleman Matthieu de Jouhet, Master of the Horse to Louis XIII of France. Through his father, the Zane is 1st cousins, 5 times removed, to United States President Ulysses S. Grant. Oral tradition on his maternal line points to close blood ties to President Tyler, President Johnson, and President Taylor; and to Jefferson Davis through marriage. His mother is a grape grower of Cabernet Franc in the Rutherford Bench. The actor's father built submarines for the United States Navy. During Mc Intosh's formative years he was an avid member of the Rutherford 4H club, eventually serving as its treasurer and president. While at St. Helena High School, he involved himself in sports, primarily football and track. Mc Intosh attended the University of Oregon where he first took advantage of acting classes while concurrently double-majoring in Psychology and Sociology. He later obtained a masters degree in counseling from Sonoma State University. Before acting Mc Intosh supported himself by keeping individuals safe from harm while in a temporary period of psychiatric crisis. Prior to this he involved himself towards the making of wine and viticulture.
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Kelly Bonbright was born on 12 February 1982 in Napa, California, USA. She is known for Brave (2012), WALL·E (2008) and Cars (2006).- Cameron C. Coffey was born on 29 June 1910 in Napa, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Polly of the Storm Country (1920), The Heart of Youth (1919) and The Woman Michael Married (1919). He was married to Ingeborg Elizabeth Rosenzweig. He died on 15 October 1984 in Woodbridge, Virginia, USA.