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Amanda Peterson was born on July 8, in Greeley, Colorado. With a natural beauty, powerful charm and a strong personality this talented and truly gifted actress began her career in film industry at age 9, with the feature film Annie (1982), directed by Academy Award-winner John Huston. To participate in "Annie", she had to persuade her mother and then compete in a casting which included more than 8000 girls. She is the youngest of three children, she has a sister, Ann-Marie Peterson, and a brother, Rev. Jim Peterson. Her mother, Sylvia Peterson, is a full-time mother and housewife and her father, James Peterson, is a doctor. Starting in 1981, Amanda had guest starring roles in television series such as Father Murphy (1981), Silver Spoons (1982) and Boone (1983). In 1985, she played alongside with Oscar nominee River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke, a four-time Oscar nominee, in Joe Dante fantasy-fable Explorers (1985). At 14 years of age this precocious young actress, had already participated in over 50 television commercials, three television series and four movies. She was also an active member of the Greeley Saddle Club, and horse riding was one of her passions since childhood. She met her greatest international success in 1987 with the comedy movie Can't Buy Me Love (1987), directed by Steve Rash. Amanda received critical praise worldwide and demonstrated that her skills were maturing into older roles. In 1987, in Chile, Amanda acted with her elder sister, Ann-Marie Peterson, Jsu Garcia and Xander Berkeley in the post-apocalyptic movie The Lawless Land (1988), directed by Jon Hess and produced by Academy Award-winner Roger Corman. In 1988, for her outstanding acting in the Emmy Award-winning television series A Year in the Life (1986), Amanda Peterson won the Young Artist Award in the category of Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series. These awards are often referred to as the Young Oscars. A year later she acted opposite Roy Scheider, two-time Oscar nominee, in the profound and moving drama Listen to Me (1989), directed by Oscar nominee Douglas Day Stewart. She also drew praise for is her performance in the excellent thriller Fatal Charm (1990), directed by Fritz Kiersch. In 1994, after participating in the memorable contemporary drama film Windrunner (1994), she decided to leave the entertainment industry. Amanda's work involves several genres, from western to romance, science fiction to thrillers, and from dramas to comedies.

Amanda found admirers on a global scale, with her delightful work. With her strong presence and dedication, she demonstrated a gift for portraying emotion and vulnerability, while immersing herself in here roles, while bringing here unique personality, an attribute that only the best actors have. In a Perfect World Amanda would have delivered many more quality character interpretations, whether in film or on television. With her movies she achieved immortality in the hearts of all who witnessed her work since her childhood. As Leonard Maltin, the most respected and recognized historian and film critic in America, once said - "Amanda Peterson is excellent". There is no doubt about that. After all, Amanda Peterson is one of the most talented and beautiful actress of her time and considered by many a legend. On July 3, 2015, Amanda Peterson died at her home in Greeley, Colorado, at the age 43 from an accidental morphine overdose.

Joanna Cameron (born Patricia Kara Cameron) was an American actress and model, whose relatively brief acting career lasted from 1969 to 1980. She is primarily remembered for portraying the superheroine Isis/Andrea Thomas in the short-lived series "The Secrets of Isis" (1975-1976). Her character was depicted as a distant descendant of the Pharaoh Hatshepsut (15th century BC). An amulet that once belonged to her ancestor bestowed on Andrea elemental powers, and turned her into a representative of the goddess Isis (from which the powers derived). The series lasted for 2 seasons, and a total of 22 episodes. Cameron also portrayed Isis in three guest appearances in the superhero series "Shazam!"(1974-1976).

Cameron attended college during the late 1960s. She befriended fellow college student Linda Hope, a daughter of the comedian Bob Hope (1903-2003). Linda introduced Cameron to her father. Bob decided to cast Cameron in the role of the main character Nancy Benson in the comedy film "How to Commit Marriage" (1969). In the film, Nancy is a 19-year-old music student who is impregnated by her boyfriend. She plans to give birth and then offer the child for adoption, while her parents conspire to adopt their grandchild without informing Nancy of its fate. This film was Cameron's film debut.

Cameron was subsequently cast as a female student in the black comedy film "Pretty Maids All in a Row" (1971). In the film, high school football coach and guidance counselor Michael "Tiger" McDrew (played by Rock Hudson) systematically seduces female students, and has flings with them. The girls are unaware that Tiger is secretly a serial killer, and that he is responsible for killing several young girls. This was the only feature film scripted by the famed television writer Gene Roddenberry.

Cameron ceased making film appearances by 1971, but she had already started being cast in guest star roles in various television series. She had a recurring role as Nurse Anne MacAndrews in the medical drama "Marcus Welby, M.D.". She also depicted an unrelated one-shot character in the same series. Cameron was a relatively familiar face to television viewers by the time she gained the lead role in "The Secrets of Isis".

Following the end of her series, Cameron resumed making guest appearances in various television series. Her most notable role in this period was playing the young journalist Gale Hoffman in the first two episodes of the superhero series "The Amazing Spider-Man" (1977-1979). Her character was determined to get an interview from the mysterious Spider-Man. Gale was unaware that Spidey was her work colleague, Peter Parker. She and Peter even traveled together on an assignment by J. Jonah Jameson.

By the late 1970s, Cameron appeared regularly in television commercials. She had become the chosen model for several brands of cosmetics, shampoo, wine, beer, pantyhose, and breath freshener. At one point, she held the record for the most appearances in commercials. She had reportedly appeared in 105 commercials within a few years. Her commercials had a combined length of 150 hours.

Cameron chose to retire from acting in 1980, at the age of 32. She subsequently worked for a decade as a nurse in the home health-care industry. She retired from this role in order to work in the marketing department of the hotel industry. Her marketing career lasted for several decades.

In October 2021, Cameron died at the age of 73. Her death was caused by complications in the aftermath of a stroke. Her death was announced to the press by Joanna Pang Atkins, Cameron's former co-star in "The Secrets of Isis". They had apparently maintained contact since the series ended. Cameron's death attracted considerable press attention, though she had remained out of the spotlight for 40 years. "The Secrets of Isis" still has a cult following, and versions of Andrea Thomas have appeared in comic books by DC Comics.

Maggie Peterson born on January 10, 1941 in Greeley, Colorado. She is an actress known for The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Green Acres (1965), Casino (1995), and Mars Attacks! (1996). She was previously married to Gus Mancuso. She passed away on May 15, 2022 in Colorado.

Maggie was the daughter of Arthur and Tressa Peterson, she grew up in a very musical family. She, her brother Jim, and two of his friends formed a small group called the Ja-Da Quartet. They would ride around in the back of a pickup truck singing to people. After many years of traveling around on tours, she was discovered by Bob Sweeney and Aaron Ruben.

David Zellner was born on 13 November 1973 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (2014), Sasquatch Sunset (2024) and Damsel (2018).

Nathan Zellner is a filmmaker who has produced, written, edited, directed, and acted in numerous award-winning shorts and feature films, most of which are part of a creative collaboration with his brother David. Their early work includes GOLIATH (Sundance 2008) and KID-THING (Sundance 2012, 62nd Berlinale), which was a 2012 Gotham Award nomination. KUMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER, starring Rinko Kikuchi, premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at Sundance 2014, the 64th Berlinale, and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards. DAMSEL, starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska, premiered at Sundance 2018 and in competition at the 68th Berlinale.

Nathan needs at least 5 hours of afternoon sunlight and plenty of water and can solve a Rubik's cube in under 2 minutes, which isn't as special as it sounds.

Karen Sheperd is an American actress with numerous credits in film, television and theatre. Her love with acting began in high school where she acted in various plays. Sheperd Is also a World-Class #1 Champion Martial Artist and is in the Black Belt Hall of Fame, alongside icons such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chuck Norris.

As a Martial Arts Celebrity, Sheperd retired from competition early 1981 to accept her first film-acting role ("Shinobi Ninja"), becoming the first American female martial artist to star in an action film. Sheperd moved to Hollywood and dove into acting studies. Throughout her acting career, Karen Sheperd has starred and co-starred with luminary award-winners such as Angelina Jolie, Jack Palance, Joan Jett, Madonna, Camilla Sparv, Paul Williams, James Hong, Nancy Kwan, John Hawkes, Pamela Anderson and more.

Karen received rave reviews for her lead theatre roles in Hollywood theatre productions such as "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams and "In The Boom Boom Room" by David Rabe.

Inspired by Bruce Lee, Karen Sheperd set out to become the first "female Bruce Lee." Sheperd dove into Martial Arts and ultimately became legendary. A trailblazing pioneer, Karen broke barriers and became the first female Champion to be rated #1 in the only ratings system at the time, "Karate Illustrated" magazine (1979 & 1980.) Sheperd made history and the National news in 1980 when she became the first woman ever to win "Grand Champion" at the U.S. Open Karate Championships in St. Petersburg, FL, beating the Nation's top male and female competitors.

In 1979, at the request of "Karate Illustrated's" editor (Renardo Barden,) Sheperd embarked on what would be an historical and successful campaign to establish official ratings for women when none existed so that more women would compete. The number of women training and competing in 1979 was 10% (according to Black Belt Magazine). During Karens #1 reign and after, she witnessed the numbers rise to 50% because of her campaign. Inside Kung Fu's" "Star" ratings for women began in 1980, Karen garnering that #1 title as well.

Karen Sheperd was one of the first women to appear on the covers of major Martial Arts magazines such as "Black Belt", "Inside Karate", "KICK", and many more.

Besides acting, Karen has lent her expertise as a fight-choreographer to various film, television and stage productions, including live-action projects at Disneyland, CA.

Karen has been happily married to the same man since 1993, loves animals, has always had numerous rescue cats and dogs, and still pursues acting.

Jeff Eastin was born on 7 March 1967 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for White Collar (2009), Hawaii (2004) and Graceland (2013).

Ryan Warren Smith was born on 16 May 1977 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He is a production designer and set decorator, known for The Holdovers (2023), Green Room (2015) and True Detective (2014). He has been married to Kate Smith since 8 August 2005.

Don Garner was born on 24 October 1923 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for I Love Lucy (1951), Danger Zone (1951) and F.B.I. Girl (1951). He died on 12 May 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Marguerite Roberts was born on 21 September 1905 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. She was a writer, known for True Grit (1969), Ivanhoe (1952) and College Scandal (1935). She was married to John Sanford. She died on 17 February 1989 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Gavin MacFadyen is an Investigative Journalist, Film Director-Producer and Teacher. He's a Visiting Professor at City University London and the Director of the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ), an international training charity founded in 2003. MacFaydyen has been a Senior producer-director of many World in Action, Channel 4 Dispatches, BBC's Fine Cut, 24 Hours, Panorama, The Money Programme, Multi Cultural Birmingham, PBS Frontline programmes from 1970 to the present.

These investigations were researched, directed and produced in Britain, Ecuador, Guyana, South Africa, Mexico, Hong Kong, Thailand, the USSR, the US, Sweden, India and Turkey. Subjects ranged from nuclear proliferation, child labour, the torture of political prisoners in Turkey and Bolivia, UK industrial accidents, UK neo-Nazi violence, Chinese criminal societies, the history of the CIA, Guyana election fraud, Watergate, maritime safety, sanctions-busting and the Iraq arms trade, as well as Frank Sinatra & The Mafia, the Diamond Empire, and Regional Cuisines of India. Undercover filming abroad was conducted in Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, New York, Washington, Turkey, Greece, Nicaragua, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

MacFadyen is also the Director of the International Journalism Summer Schools in the UK and a mentor at the Fact/Fiction Workshops run by Performing Arts Labs.

Bill Welsh was born on 25 April 1911 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for Dragstrip Girl (1957), The Rose Bowl Story (1952) and Hollywood Horror House (1970). He was married to Lucinda Pennington. He died on 27 February 2000 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.

Lawrence Lott was born on 13 April 1950 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Space (1985) and Cheers (1982). He died on 24 January 1991 in Greeley, Colorado, USA.

Meyer was born in Greeley, Colorado and attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Meyer adapted and directed his first feature in 1989 from the Newberry Award winning novel Across Five Aprils (1990). He followed that with original and adaptive works for television in including Perfect Alibi (1995) with Teri Garr. In 1997 Kevin co-wrote the original screenplay A Smile Like Yours (1997) for Paramount starring Greg Kinnear. Meyer also produced the a series of documentary shorts for the National Museum of the United Stated Army in Washington D.C. Aside from original screenplays, Meyer has adapted a number novels, most recently 12 Mighty Orphans (2021) starring Luke Wilson, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall, released by Sony Pictures Classics.

Amateur-show impresario and host, bandleader and clarinetist/saxophonist with Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Red Nichols, Jack Teagarden and Ben Pollock and his own group, the "Edward Maguiness Band". While the latter was appearing in San Pedro, California, his band's name was shortened to the "Ted Mack Band" by the theatre manager who said there wasn't enough room on the marquee for all the original letters.

The only child of a railroad brakeman and a teacher, he credited his pianist mother (who died when Ted was 16) for his musical inspiration. Ted became a talent scout in 1935 for the Original Amateur Hour and first assistant to Edward Bowes who had taken it over soon after its 1934 inception. Mack took over the program when Bowes died in 1946 and began televising it over the 'DuMont Television Network'. It finally left the airwaves in 1970 after introducing about 10,000 amateurs, about half of which went on to professional careers, among them Vera-Ellen, Paul Winchell, Jerry Vale, Mimi Benzell, Pat Boone, Robert Merrill and Frank Sinatra. Neither Elvis Presley (who was auditioned in 1953) nor Tiny Tim were accepted for the broadcasts. Ted Mack lived in Irvington, New York and died one day after admission to the Phelps Memorial Hospital in North Tarrytown, New York.

Stephanie Ronalds was born on 30 January 1976 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Going Bongo (2015), Portrait (2004) and Remnant (2012). She has been married to Brian Ronalds since 21 June 1997. They have one child.

Andrew Brinkhaus is a Los Angeles based ICG Local 600 Camera Operator with over a decade of experience. Specialties in Ronin 2, Steadicam and remote head operating. Focus in television and narrative work.

A Colorado native, enjoys backpacking, hiking, roasting coffee, and volunteers with a local wildland fire department in Southern California.

Bachelors of Science in Cinematography from Full Sail University, 2008.

Ron Waterman has a Master's Degree in Sports Administration, but is more widely recognized for his competition fighting in the Mixed Martial Arts. He fought in UFC 20 as well as UFC 21, 22 and UFC Japan, he was put in the first UFC Video Game on PlayStation before being offered a Pro Wrestling contract with the WWF/WWE. Ron traveled with the WWE for a year and a half before returning to MMA, he then began a 16-year stint of traveling the world with Team Impact and Faith Force Ministry and is still an active member of the teams. The following four years he continued to compete in Mixed Martial Arts in Japan for the Pride fighting Championships and becoming the first Super Heavyweight Champion in World Extreme Cage Fighting. In 2006 Ron was the top ranked Super Heavyweight Fighter in the world. Ron holds personal training certificates in Bootcamp, Group Fitness, Advanced Personal Training and Indoor Cycling. He has been a certified Instructor for the last 15 years and now trains internationally on resorts with Pro Fitness Travel. Ron is now an Actor and has the lead role in "DOC" a full length feature film coming soon. A full time Firefighter/Paramedic for Mountain View Fire Rescue in Longmont Colorado. He is on the National Wildland Team/CPR. Ron has 2 grown boys Justin and Austin, an 8 year old girl Sophie and is married to Daisy and has 3 grandchildren. They reside in Berthoud Colorado. Random Accolades: Bachelors Degree in Education (High School Art Teacher at Greeley West High School 10yrs) 1989 Masters Degree in Sports Administration (University of Northern Colorado) 1994 Author of Tapped out by Jesus "from the Cage to the Cross" 2011 Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Champion 1994 Blackbelt in Jujutsu 1999 Rites of Passage Documentary 1999 Sold Pottery in 2 Colorado Art Galleries 1994-2000 OVW/WWE Contract 2000 2 time WEC Super Heavyweight Champion in MMA 2003 2005 X1 Super Heavyweight Champion in MMA 2008 Knuckles Inc Heavyweight Champion in MMA 2008 Owner of H20MAN Realty 1996 to current Mountain View Fire and Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic (current) Team Impact (Team Leader) 2002 to current

Heather Dietz was born on 24 May 1978 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. She is an actress, known for Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) and Bank Run (2010). She has been married to Josh Mead since 10 July 2003.

Jeanette A. Thomas was born in 1921 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. She was married to Frank Thomas. She died on 29 September 2012 in Pasadena, California, USA.

Johnny Lindell was born on 30 August 1916 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for 1947 World Series (1947) and 1949 World Series (1949). He died on 27 August 1985 in Newport Beach, California, USA.

For MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Shane Carwin, an athletic background has always been a constant presence throughout his life and career. As one of three sons raised by his mother, Shane graduated from two different colleges with two degrees. While attending college, Shane excelled in wrestling and also played football. In 2005, Shane Carwin began a career in the Mix Martial Arts field. He made his first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) debut at UFC #84 held in May 2008. The event was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He won his match against fighter Christian Wellisch in .44 seconds of the first round. He quickly established his punching power through his display against Wellisch and at UFC #89, held in Birmingham, England in a match against Neil Wain. The latter match ended with Shane's win by TKO in 1:31 of their first round. As a fighter, trained in both boxing and wrestling styles, Shane would perhaps face a more unorthodox fighting style when he faced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu artist Gabriel Gonzage at UFC #96 held in May 2009 with Shane scoring the victory by knockout in .69 seconds of the first round. Five months later, Shane scheduled for a championship contender match at UFC #104 held in October. The winner would have gotten a title shot against the champion Brock Lesnar but the UFC changed the match card and instead set Shane to fight at UFC #106 in a championship match against Lesnar himself. However the match was canceled due to illness on the part of Lesnar. A UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship bout was arranged for UFC #111 for March 2010. That match set Shane to compete against Frank Mir, another notable fighter in the MMA community. Shane overcame Mir with a victorious knockout within the first round, thus becoming the Interim Heavyweight Champion. Four months later, Brock Lesnar returned and challenged for the Heavyweight Championship at UFC #116. Shane was recognized for dominating the early portion of their match before eventually submitting to Lesnar via an Arm Triangle Hold, thus handing Shane Carwin his first loss. Around the time of his next scheduled fight to be held at UFC #125, Shane bowed out of the match-up due to neck and back pain which later led to surgery performed during November 2010. Outside of the octagon, Shane Carwin also works as an engineer, a volunteer wrestling coach for the University of Northern Colorado and trains at the Grudge Training Center in Greeley, Colorado with top MMA coach Trevor Whittman.

Ann Rickhoff was born in Greeley, Colorado, USA. She is known for Retina (2017), 2wks, 1yr (2002) and A Dance for Grace (2010).

Reed Doughty was born on 4 November 1982 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He has been married to Katie since 15 June 2002. They have two children.

Letitia had a difficult time during her adolescence; poor attitude, bad grades, fighting, drug abuse, and other risky behaviors. She found herself 18 years old, waiting tables in a Western Kentucky truck stop and realized that she hated working there. At the last minute she decided to go to college, but wanted to major in the one thing (the only thing) that she was interested in...Theater and Drama. Letitia's high school did not have any opportunities to do drama; no classes, clubs, school plays...nothing was offered. Having no frame of reference, she went to Murray State University and declared theatre as her major anyway. It saved her life. After discovering arts education and specifically theatre, her life was forever changed. Instead of getting arrested, she began to get invested. Instead of addictions, she went to auditions. Instead of being re-active, she became pro-active. School became something Letitia enjoyed, even loved. Tish began making good grades, got onto the Dean's list, and even achieved departmental awards and scholarships for her acting and activism in the theater. She eventually graduated cum lade in 1994 and because she was so passionate about theatre (and arts) education Tish decided that she wanted to help other young people like herself, who were teetering on the edge of a cliff. She decided to work to help students discover what she had discovered; a sense of belonging, a sense of being a worthwhile person with something to offer, to find a productive and healthy outlet as opposed to a destructive one. Letitia wanted to become a teacher. So she did. Although Letitia was the ONLY theatre education student at MSU while she was there, she was able to eventually obtain a degree that would enable her to teach drama and communications.

The battle to find positions teaching Letitia's first love - theater - proved to be an up-hill battle all the way. Tish doesn't fit into a box, she never have and probably never will. It has been extremely difficult finding teaching opportunities in theatre, but she has successfully continued to find a way. Although to do it she has had to make sacrifices; job security, health care, union membership, livable wages, retirement funds...etc. But, these sacrifices have been made because Letitia Usher believes that what she does and what she has to offer young people is important. Drama helps young people develop empathy, it helps to build relationships with parents and communities, and drama nurtures the thought "I Can". Letitia is an Education Associate, Teaching Artist, Actress and Master Storyteller. She designs curriculum, leads workshops, teaches in-school and after school residencies, and coordinates storytelling programs and projects. Letitia is a certified teacher, with a Masters degree in Counseling, who has also worked as a stage carpenter, stage/tour manager, scenic painter, and chauffeur just to name a few of the numerous positions she has had. She continues to audition and find ways to perform as often as she can, and although Letitia enjoys film work her true passion lies with the stage and performing for live audiences.