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Steve Hely was born in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for 30 Rock (2006), Veep (2012) and The Office (2005).

Jen Kirkman is a podcaster, television writer, comedian, author, and actor. Her comedy specials are streaming now on Netflix; "I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)" was hailed by the Atlantic as the best of 2015. "And perhaps best of all....Jen Kirkman's I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine), a searing, open-hearted work about growing older and pushing back against cultural norms." - The Atlantic. Her second comedy special, "Just Keep Livin'?" was recognized internationally.

Jen is a writer on The Amazon Prime series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She's written for sitcoms and late-night shows as well such as E!'s Chelsea Lately, Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show, NBC's Perfect Couples, CW's Girls on the Bus (airdate 2021-22) and the Kids in the Hall Reboot (airdate 2021-22).

Jen is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her first book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself (Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids) became an instant New York Times bestseller. Her follow up book, I Know What I'm Doing and Other Lies I Tell Myself was lauded by the prestigious Kirkus Reviews

Jen has made appearances not only on her eight-year run as a cast member of Chelsea Lately and the spin-off sitcom After Lately but as a frequent narrator for the Emmy winning Drunk History and, Conan. Other appearances include Lights Out with David Spade, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The View, The Wendy Williams Show. She's voiced many characters Cartoon Network cult-hit "Home Movies." She also appeared on Modern Family and in the 2017 Reese Witherspoon feature film "Home Again."

Allison Jones is an American casting director who is credited for helping to bring together realistic ensemble casts for such television shows as Freaks and Geeks (1999) (for which she won an Emmy), Undeclared (2001), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), United States of Tara (2009), Parks and Recreation (2009), Arrested Development (2003) (both of which she was also nominated for), and The Office (2005).

She has also cast several successful films, including The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Borat (2006), and Knocked Up (2007). Allison Jones also gained casting credit for Brüno (2009). She has worked as a casting director in the entertainment business since 1982, with her first credited work for the television show Family Ties (1982). In 2015, her work as a casting director included the comedy film Get Hard (2015), Other Space (2015), and Master of None (2015).

Joseph Mulrey McIntyre was born on New Year's Eve 1972 at Deaconess-Glover Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of nine children - seven girls and two boys. Joseph is a natural performer and has been working as an artist since the age of six. Joseph's huge shot at stardom came when he was chosen to be a member of the phenomenally successful band New Kids on the Block in 1985. After they broke up in June of 1994, Joseph decided to pursue acting and landed the role of Matt Hucklebee in The Fantasticks (2000) later that same year.

Scott Rosenberg is an American film producer, actor and writer from Needham, Massachusetts. He has a bachelor's degree from Boston University and an MFA from UCLA. He came in third place at a UCLA screenwriting contest which led him to sign with his first agent. He wrote Disturbing Behavior (1998), Beautiful Girls (1996), Highway (2002), High Fidelity (2000) and the Jerry Bruckheimer productions Con Air (1997), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) and Kangaroo Jack (2003). He later wrote the Jumanji (1995) sequels Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) starring Dwayne Johnson and Venom (2018), a Spider-Man spin-off starring Tom Hardy.

William Converse-Roberts was born in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for Bandits (2001), Drive Me Crazy (1999) and Kiss the Girls (1997).

Aly Raisman, the daughter of Lynn and Rick Raisman, was born in Needham, Massachusetts, and graduated from Needham High School. She began taking gymnastics at the age of two. Raisman started her senior career in 2010, and that season, she helped the U.S. national team finish second at the World Championships. At the following year's Worlds, she helped the Americans finish first in the team competition and also finished third individually in the floor exercise event. Raisman was the women's national team captain at the 2012 Summer Olympics and led the U.S. to the team gold medal. She then won the bronze medal on balance beam and the gold medal on floor exercise. In 2013, Raisman was a contestant on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars (2005).

Eric Johnson was born on 15 September 1979 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is a producer, known for Blindsided (2023), Club América Femenil @ Angel City Football Club and Kobe: The Making of a Legend (2025). He has been married to Jessica Simpson since 5 July 2014. They have three children. He was previously married to Keri D'Angelo.

Linda Bisesti graduated with an MFA in Acting from Boston University School for the Arts. She is a Designated Linklater Teacher trained by Kristin Linklater. She has extensive experience in performing Shakespeare and regional theatre credits. Guest artist/teacher positions at the Gaiety School of Theatre (Dublin), the American Shakespeare Center, the Actors Center (London), and Wellesley College Summer Theatre.

Linda is a recent recipient of Best Supporting Actress Short Film for the Marina Del Rey Film Festival, 2023 for Billy Comes Home. She is thankful to the other actors and crew and to Matthew Reidy for his brilliant screenplay.

Studied acting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Awards: 2016 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for 'Cloud 9' at The Antaeus Company for Best Ensemble, 2015 Stage Scene LA Award and Robby Award Nomination for Best Leading Actress for 'Reborning' at The Fountain Theatre, 2014 Broadway World Award Nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Touring Production for 'Noises Off!' at The Rubicon, 2013 LA Weekly Nomination for Best Featured Actress for 'The Seagull' at The Antaeus Company, 2012 Ovation Award, LA Drama Critics Circle and LA Weekly Awards for Best Production for 'Peace for Our Time' at The Antaeus Company, 2011 Stage Scene LA Award for Best Leading Actress for 'How I Learned to Drive' at The Production Company.

Christopher Borrelli was born in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for Armageddon (1998), Con Air (1997) and The Vatican Tapes (2015).

Peter A. DeFazio was born on 27 May 1947 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is married to Myrnie Daut.

Jonathan Morrill is an American film director, writer, producer, archivist, artist and actor.

He is known for directing and starring in the cult film "Johnny in Monsterland - The Director's Cut" (2020).

In the early 2000's he made several appearances representing the Hollywood Wax Museum in various new recaps on Entertainment Tonight.

Jonathan appears in the HBO original film; "The Young and The Dead" (2000), painting an oversized portrait of Rudolph Valentino.

Jonathan has appeared, as himself, on E! Entertainment Televison's; "Mysteries & Scandals: Bela Lugosi" (1998), and on "New Hampshire Chronicle" (2017), focusing in on his painting exhibit of Newmarket, New Hampshire.

Jonathan Morrill has produced over 200 short subjects, and music videos, since 1985.

His clients include Jan and Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, Multi-Color House. Too Loose La Trek, Jenifer McKitrick, and Pictures of Reason.

He is the Chief Executive Director of the Independent Studio; Phaya Nak Pictures, in Hollywood, California.

Adam Saltzberg was born on 17 April 1981 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is a producer and casting director, known for Saw (2004), Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016) and Duck Dynasty (2012).

Phil Murphy was born on 16 August 1957 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA.

Karl Ravech was born on 19 January 1965 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Million Dollar Arm (2014), Bryce's Journey (2016) and KBO League on ESPN (2020).

Steven Hauschka was born on 29 June 1986 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. He has been married to Lindsey Anne Jones since 25 June 2011.