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After graduating from the University of Missouri, Brent Briscoe began his career as an apprentice at The Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre in 1985. Thereafter, he spent several years on the road, starring in the theatrical productions "Greater Tuna" and "A Tuna Christmas." In 1994, he switched gears and spent the year as a staff writer for the television series Evening Shade (1990) before penning the teleplay The Right to Remain Silent (1996) for Showtime with his friend and partner Mark Fauser, his old college roommate. In 1996, Brent moved to Los Angeles permanently on the heels of his role as Scooter in Billy Bob Thornton's Sling Blade (1996), the first of several efforts linking the two. Since then he has worked in a considerable number of films for some of the industry's most notable directors. His most memorable and critically acclaimed role was that of Lou in Sam Raimi's A Simple Plan (1998), also a project involving Thornton. Other highlights include roles in U Turn (1997), The Green Mile (1999), The Majestic (2001), Mulholland Drive (2001), Driven (2001), Madison (2001), and Spider-Man 2 (2004). He also played a role alongside his partner Fauser in Waking Up in Reno (2002) for Miramax, for which they wrote the screenplay.

Brad Hunt was born in Moberly, Missouri, USA. He is known for Alex/October (2022), Too Old to Die Young (2019) and Dream with the Fishes (1997).

John Bailey was born on 10 August 1942 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for In the Line of Fire (1993), The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1991) and Antitrust (2001). He was married to Carol Littleton. He died on 10 November 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Marian Beeler was born on 27 April 1905 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for Up in Smoke (1978), Little House on the Prairie (1974) and X-Ray (1981). She died on 17 November 1990 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Michael Wilson was born on 18 February 1976 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Michael Moore Hates America (2004), Grammar Revolution (2014) and Manufacturing Dissent (2007).

Charles Zacha Jr. was born on 10 November 1920 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. He was an art director and actor, known for Dallas (1978), Dynasty (1981) and The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan (1979). He was married to Loretta Margaret Duggan. He died on 8 June 2007 in Shady Cove, Oregon, USA.

Maud Durbin was born on 9 November 1871 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. She was a writer, known for Tom's Little Star (1919), The Ne'er to Return Road (1921) and The Ne'er to Return Road (1913). She was married to Otis Skinner. She died on 25 December 1936 in New York City, New York, USA.

Dennis L. McKiernan was born on 4 April 1932 in Moberly, Missouri, USA. Dennis L. is a writer, known for Night Visions (2001). Dennis L. has been married to Martha Lee Northcutt since 1957. They have two children.