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Elizabeth Stamatina Fey was born in 1970 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, to Xenobia "Jeanne" (Xenakes), a brokerage employee, and Donald Henry Fey, who wrote grant proposals for universities. Her mother is Greek, born in Piraeus, while her father had German, Northern Irish, and English ancestry. Going by the name of Tina, Fey considered herself a "supernerd" during her high school and college years. She studied drama at the University of Virginia, and after graduating in 1992, she headed to Chicago, the ancestral home of American comedy. While working at a YMCA to support herself, she started Second City's first set of courses. After about nine months, a teacher told her to just skip ahead and audition for the more selective Second City Training Center. She failed but about eight weeks later, she re-auditioned and got into the year-long program. She ended up spending many years at The Second City in Chicago where many SNL cast members first started out. Then in 1995, Saturday Night Live (1975) came to The Second City's cast, including Fey's friend, Adam McKay, as a writer, searching for new talent. What they found was Tina Fey. When Adam was made Head writer, he suggested Fey should send a submission packet over the summer with six sketches, 10 pages each. Tina took the advice and sent them. After Lorne Michaels met her and saw her work she was offered a job a week later. She admitted that she was extremely nervous working in the legendary Studio 8H; being a foot shorter than everyone else, younger, and being one of the only female writers at the time. After a few years, Tina made history by becoming the first female head writer in the show's history. Tina also made her screen debut as a featured player during the 25th season by co-anchoring Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon. Since Tina and Jimmy have taken over Weekend Update it has been considered the best ever. This year she made it to full fledged star by becoming a regular cast member, though she is hardly on the show, besides Update. And during the past two summers, Tina and Rachel Dratch performed their two-woman show to critical acclaim in both Chicago (1999) and New York (2000) and made their Aspen Comedy Festival Debut. Tina is married to Jeff Richmond, a Second City director and lives in New York City.

James Harvey Kennedy was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on May 25, 1970. He became interested in acting at the age of 15, and appeared in a movie for the first time at age 19, as an extra in Dead Poets Society (1989). His first role in a movie was as Brad in the film Road to Flin Flon (2000), which was filmed in the early 1990s but was not released until spring 2000. He is most popular for playing the role of the movie buff, geeky Randy Meeks, in Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997), and Scream 3 (2000). In 1998, he won a Blockbuster Award for Best Supporting Actor in a horror movie for his role as Randy Meeks in Scream 2 (1997).

Monica Horan was born on 29 January 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Everybody Loves Raymond (1996), The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) and L.A. Law (1986). She has been married to Phil Rosenthal since 22 April 1990. They have two children.

Heather Donahue was born on 22 December 1974 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Blair Witch Project (1999), Taken (2002) and Seven and a Match (2001).

William Claude Dukenfield was the eldest of five children born to Cockney immigrant James Dukenfield and Philadelphia native Kate Felton. He went to school for four years, then quit to work with his father selling vegetables from a horse cart. At eleven, after many fights with his alcoholic father (who hit him on the head with a shovel), he ran away from home. For a while he lived in a hole in the ground, depending on stolen food and clothing. He was often beaten and spent nights in jail. His first regular job was delivering ice. By age thirteen he was a skilled pool player and juggler. It was then, at an amusement park in Norristown PA, that he was first hired as an entertainer. There he developed the technique of pretending to lose the things he was juggling. In 1893 he was employed as a juggler at Fortescue's Pier, Atlantic City. When business was slow he pretended to drown in the ocean (management thought his fake rescue would draw customers). By nineteen he was billed as "The Distinguished Comedian" and began opening bank accounts in every city he played. At age twenty-three he opened at the Palace in London and played with Sarah Bernhardt at Buckingham Palace. He starred at the Folies-Bergere (young Charles Chaplin and Maurice Chevalier were on the program).

He was in each of the Ziegfeld Follies from 1915 through 1921. He played for a year in the highly praised musical "Poppy" which opened in New York in 1923. In 1925 D.W. Griffith made a movie of the play, renamed Sally of the Sawdust (1925), starring Fields. Pool Sharks (1915), Fields' first movie, was made when he was thirty-five. He settled into a mansion near Burbank, California and made most of his thirty-seven movies for Paramount. He appeared in mostly spontaneous dialogs on Charlie McCarthy's radio shows. In 1939 he switched to Universal where he made films written mainly by and for himself. He died after several serious illnesses, including bouts of pneumonia.

Frank Parker was born on 1 July 1939 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Battlestar Galactica (1978), Wonder Woman (1975) and Days of Our Lives (1965). He was married to Mary Jean Dunning Garofalo and Nola Donnell Rajcok. He died on 16 September 2018 in Vacaville, California, USA.

Brian Fitzpatrick was born on 9 July 1957 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for NightMan (1997), All My Children (1970) and Castle (2009).

Derek Frey is a passionate and prolific filmmaker with twenty years of leadership experience producing live-action and animated films for the major studios and serving as director, editor, and cinematographer on several award-winning independent projects. He has been an integral member of filmmaking teams on an array of blockbuster projects from initial development and pre-production, through post and release. He has had the pleasure of assembling some of the most renowned talent both in front and behind the camera.

Recently, Derek has been producing Zero, an action/adventure/comedy for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, and Toto, an animated musical retelling of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of Dorothy's loyal dog.

Frey previously served as producer of Aliens: Expanded (2024), In Search of Tomorrow (2022), Dumbo (2019), Executive Producer of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) and Big Eyes (2014), Producer of the Here With Me (2013) music video for The Killers and Co-Producer of Frankenweenie (2012).

Derek also served as Associate Producer of Dark Shadows (2012), Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Corpse Bride (2005), and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005). Films Frey has worked in a producer capacity have earned over $2.9 billion at the box office.

Frey progressed within multiple positions for Tim Burton Productions, joining the company in 1996, and swiftly advanced to the head of the organization. Frey also oversaw an in-house graphic design, photography and writing team for the creation of high quality consumer products, merchandise and publications related to Burton's projects and artistry. In 2009 Frey worked closely with curators from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for the formation of the popular The World of Tim Burton exhibition which has made record-breaking stops around the globe.

Frey wrote the Frankenweenie-based short film Captain Sparky vs. the Flying Saucers (2013). He also edited the award-winning publication The Art of Tim Burton (2009) and produced the documentary A Conversion with Danny Elfman and Tim Burton (2011). Derek served as Production Coordinator of the animated series The World of Stainboy (2000) as well as the music video Bones (2006) for The Killers. Early in his career, he assisted Burton on Mars Attacks! (1996), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Planet of the Apes (2001), and Big Fish (2003).

Derek has also directed numerous indie featurettes, shorts, series, documentaries, and music videos that have achieved success on the film festival circuit. Some of his notable works include Viaticum (2024), The Book Club for Men (2023), Awkward Endeavors (2022), Pangea (2018), and God Came 'Round (2017). His dark comedy, Kill The Engine (2017), won 45 awards, including Best Comedy and Best Director at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards. His horror featurette Green Lake (2016) won 50 awards, including Best Short at the Honolulu Film Fest and Best Short, Director, and Cinematography at the NYC Indie Film Awards.

Derek's other acclaimed projects include Motel Providence (2014), Sky Blue Collar (2013), and The Ballad of Sandeep (2012), as well as music videos and documentaries featuring music by Professor T & the East Side Shredders, The Killers, Technical Difficulties, Delight Talkies, Trever Veilleux, Witching Hour, and The Mars Patrol.

Derek Frey is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Born in the suburbs of Philadelphia for the first ten years on this planet and in West Chester, PA for 8 more until college, Dave has had an interesting journey. Struck by a tragic family even early on and seeing how secretive adults can be when children aren't around, Dave found solace in books, movies and television before he was able to tie his shoes. Using his Muppets as the cast and a janky video camera, he made his first short film at age 8 and things were never the same after that. In 1996, he was given his first 35mm camera and the two have been inseparable. During high school, he was very quiet and couldn't connect with many people. He spent his weekends watching old movies and found comfort in books when everyone else was drag racing in front of Wendy's. After high school ended, he attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a focus on writing .After 2 years there and gaining personal experiences though the people he met and the places her worked (ever been to the deli counter in a south philly supermarket? I got stories for days.) Dave grew weary of the city and wanted to see the college life he saw in the movies, so he went to Hofstra University in Long Island. After a year of that, he had some more characters to write about and he returned to Philadelphia to Temple University. Completing his education there with a senior thesis film under his belt he wanted to stick around Philly for a bit and see what other projects he could work on. Bouncing back and forth between Philly and Brooklyn for a few years working on indie films and small theatre shows while working day jobs at café's and restaurants, he made his way to Los Angeles. Working at film festivals, cafes and talking shop with anyone he could, he was ready to start working. After some deep soul searching and the Covid virus shutting down the city, he returned to Brooklyn with dozens of scripts ready to be read. Dave is an ambitious little thing who wants to work with creative people to make something that will out live them.

Larry Yust was born on 3 November 1930 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Homebodies (1974), Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (1979) and Say Yes (1986).

Martin Sperzel was born on 15 December 1912 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Beer and Pretzels (1933), Footlight Varieties (1951) and Paris Follies of 1956 (1955). He was married to Barbara Eiler. He died on 7 August 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Michael Lyons began his acting career as a child while living in Paris, France. He appeared in commercials and the film "Paris When It Sizzles" with Tony Curtis, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. He also did dubbing for both French and American movies using his bi-lingual abilities. Upon his return to the U.S., he performed in a variety of theatrical roles and worked on the stage crew of the Valley Forge Music Fair (outside Philadelphia), working side by side with legends such as Gordon MacRae, Carol Lawrence, Robert Morse and Chita Rivera. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, he went to work in the business world, bypassing an opportunity to pursue his acting vocation. Fifteen years later he resurrected his dormant acting career while living in New York and landed a national TV spot for "Honey Bunches of Oats" cereal. From there he joined SAG and began to book commercials, TV roles and other jobs on a regular basis including "All My Children" and an Advil commercial that ran on national TV for 4 years. All the while, he kept his day job until 2014 when he turned all of his efforts full time to acting and motivational speaking. Mike has garnered numerous roles in films,TV shows, commercials and more than 350 live appearances on home shopping network QVC as a product host. Credits include speaking parts in "The Sixth Sense", "All My Children, "Veep", "What Would You Do", Arrest & Trial", "Outsiders" and as Speaker of the House in Season 4 of House of Cards.

Mike Scioscia was born on 27 November 1958 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for 1981 World Series (1981), The Simpsons (1989) and 1981 National League Championship Series (1981). He has been married to Anne Mellqueham since 26 January 1985. They have two children.

Jeffrey Schaper was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. Jeffrey is known for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and R.I.P.D. (2013).

Traynor started his career as a TV news reporter in Bluefield, West Virginia. He also worked in TV news in Port Arthur, Texas, San Antonio, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and New York. He once served as press secretary for Maryland governor William Donald Schaeffer. Traynor also was part of the original team that launched what is now Fox News, then went on to launch Bloomberg Television. Along the way he also worked with PBS producing many national broadcasts. Traynor is currently a producer, actor and co-owner of High Eight Pictures, LLC with sons Ryan and Sean. The company produces films and video on demand content.

Carlos Xavier Lopez was born on 11 September 1969 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for The Sixth Sense (1999), Cold Hearts (1999) and Moon Juice (1998). He has been married to Kathleen since 3 July 2001. They have one child.

Josh Bender was born on 7 February 1973 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and editor, known for Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Cold Hearts (1999) and Waldo on Weed (2019).

Rick Vito was born on 13 October 1949 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Firewall (2006), The Last Castle (2001) and Fallen Arches (2000).

Machine Dazzle was born in 1972 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and art director, known for Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023), Immigrantula (2011) and Whitman in the Woods. (2021).

Frank Callan was born in Philadelphia, PA. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and was being trained at Fort Knox as an Army Tank Commander when the war ended, so he never had to serve overseas or in battle. While visiting the USO in Louisville, Kentucky, he met Virginia Rae (Anger) Callan.

Frank and Virginia loved ballroom dancing and frequently danced as did others of their generation. Big Band era music has always been their favorite style of music.

From the 1950s until the 1970s, he loved shooting 8 mm family films; then Super 8 films in the 1970s-1980s.

During the 1960s, he attended night school at the University of Louisville and graduated with a BA in Business Administration in 1968.

Frank and Virgina have seven kids, seven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandchildren. Their third oldest son, David Callan, has over 40-years of working in TV. David's son, Michael Callan, operates score boards for major TV network games on regional/national TV.

After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, he has belonged to the Zachary Taylor Post 180 of the American Legion in Louisville, Kentucky.

During his lifetime of employment, he held a wide variety of employment from insurance, real estate, health industry, management, security, sales, and related areas.

He attends meetings with the Kentuckiana Cinematography Club (KCC) in Louisville, KY, started by his youngest son, Brennan James Callan. In 2012 and 2013, Frank acted in feature films at the age of 78 and 79 years old. During the retirement of Frank and Virginia, Brennan has involved his parents in various film productions of his own as well as other production companies to keep them active.

In 2013, Frank's lower right leg was amputated to save his life. The insurance ran out 100 days later; he returned home. Then fell and broke his right humorous bone about a month later. 2013 was particularly difficult spending most of that time in nursing homes and hospitals.

Wes Linnenbank was born on 26 September 1954 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Suicide Notes (2013), I Want to Marry a Lumberjack: A Mockumentary (2015) and The Cutting Room (2008).

Born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Gary Gustin trained as a Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency and Occupational Medicine. This medical background and his love of acting and history, provided him opportunities to work as an On-Set Nurse and Medical Consultant for a number of film & television productions including The History Channel, Discover Channel, Ted Turner Productions & PBS. Gary is a member of SAG-AFTRA in Philadelphia. Gary is also a Multi-Instrumentalist and has composed musical scores for film and television.

Jeff LaBar was born on 18 March 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Cinderella: Somebody Save Me (1987), Cinderella: Shelter Me (1990) and Cinderella: Shake Me (1986). He was married to Debinique (Debby) Salazar and Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt. He died on 14 July 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Eric Lordan was born on 26 February 1980 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Party Foul (2011) and Stuck (2011).

Deborah Jacobs was born on 20 July 1952 in Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Liquid Sky (1982) and Stille waters (2001). She died on 11 September 2001 in Shanksville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA.