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Michaela McManus is an American actress, known for her portrayals of Lindsey Strauss on One Tree Hill, A.D.A. Kim Greylek on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Grace Karn on the NBC drama Aquarius.

McManus, a Warwick, Rhode Island, native, daughter of James "Jim" and Patricia McManus of Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, graduated from Fordham University, attended NYU's graduate acting program before leaving to pursue her career in Los Angeles.

In 2008, she joined the cast of season five of One Tree Hill playing Lindsey Strauss, the love interest of Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray). After completing her work on One Tree Hill, she booked a guest role on season five of CSI: NY. She was subsequently announced as joining the cast of season ten of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek. She was abruptly written out of SVU in the middle of season ten in which ADA Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March) returned. However, McManus continued to be credited in season ten's main titles, and it was later confirmed that McManus would not be returning to SVU.

Since then, she has had guest roles in prime time shows Castle, CSI: Miami, The Vampire Diaries, Hawaii Five-0, and other films and/or television shows. She also appeared in the music video 'Glad You Came' by The Wanted. She starred as Tara on the NBC series Awake in 2012, and as Grace Karn on Aquarius in 2015. In 2017, McManus had supporting roles in SEAL Team as Alana Hayes, and The Orville as the Krill Teleya. She appeared in the short lived NBC series The Village as Sarah Campbell in 2019.McManus married writer/producer Mike Daniels in July 2011. In December 2013, McManus announced that she was expecting their first child. The couple welcomed son Gabriel October Daniels on April 3, 2014. Their second child, Declan Griffith Daniels, was born in September 2016.

Born and raised in Coventry, Rhode Island, Peter Frechette earned a B.F.A. in Theatre from the University of Rhode Island before moving to New York City to pursue acting there on stage. He earned Tony Award nominations for his performances in the play Eastern Standard which played on Broadway, and the off-Broadway production of Our Country's Good. Additional stage credits include Night and Her Stars, and The Destiny of Me.

He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s to pursue acting in the movies and on television where his first movie role was a minor part in playing a T-Bird gang member in Grease 2 (1982), which used the singing skills he learned on Broadway to good measure. From then on, Frechette acted in many acclaimed guest TV spots on shows such as L.A. Law (1986), Picket Fences (1992), and Thirtysomething (1987) (which gave him an Emmy Award nomination for best guest appearance). He appeared as a regular on the shows Dream Street (1989) and Profiler (1996).

Marnee Carpenter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Clarice (2021), Matlock (2024) and NCIS (2003).

David Beecroft was born on 26 April 1956 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor, known for Falcon Crest (1981), Shadowzone (1990) and Creepshow 2 (1987). He has been married to Lesley Greer since 1997. They have one child.

Robert Lussier was born on 14 December 1934 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for Mr. Mom (1983), Heist (2001) and Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977). He died on 19 April 2019 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Jessica Gardner was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. Knowing that she wanted to act from a very young age, Jessica was very active in dance, theatre, and the arts in the community. She graduated from Pilgrim High School and then received her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Central Florida as part of the original pioneering class. After performing regional theatre around the country in leading comedic roles, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her film and television career.

Dawn Joyal was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Doctor Odyssey (2024), The Offer (2022) and Black-ish (2014).

Born and raised in Rhode Island, Dave Shalansky moved on to receive a BFA in Acting from Boston University. After moving to New York City directly after graduation, he became very successful in TV commercials and continued advancing his acting career by working steadily in the New York and Regional Theatre circuits. After moving to Los Angeles, Shalansky landed several TV guest star roles and continues to work increasingly on TV, Film and in commercials. He is best known for his recurring character of Harry on the WB's Gilmore Girls. Dave is also a professional drummer and plays in various bands in Los Angeles.

Ravishing brunette beauty Gianna Amore was born on April 5, 1968 in Warwick, Rhode Island. She's of Italian descent. Gianna was the Playmate of the Month in the August, 1989 issue of "Playboy." Amore has appeared in many "Playboy" videos and special editions. Moreover, Gianna Amore portrayed Mary Beth in the enjoyably silly romp "Screwball Hotel" and had a small part as a party girl in the critically reviled flop comedy "Nothing But Trouble."

Phillip DeVona was born on 11 May 1970 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Mr. Brooks (2007), Ride Along (2014) and Powers (2015).

Born in West Warwick RI and based in LA, Jarrid' been acting from childhood. He's been featured in dozens of films and TV projects. He graduated from Del A'rte International school. He's done several tours as a rock singer. He became a Chef at acclaimed restaurants like Bazaar by Jose Andres, Wolf and INK. He was a fabricator and star on Marcel Vigneron's Quantam Kitchen and featured on the Cooking Network's "United Tastes of America." All of these things bring a truth, richness, and depth to his work presently as he has returned to his first love of the stage and screen. "A Jack Of All Trades Is A Master Of None, But Oftentimes Better Than A Master Of One."

Jerry Russell was born on 5 January 1936 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for Wolf Children (2012), Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009). He was married to Suzi McLaughlin, Kathy ? and Virginia Cornstubble. He died on 5 September 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Mrs. Bannon-Rodriguez is one of the leading female martial artists. Her skills took her to be a WAKO Champion and member of Team Paul Mitchell. She has a 4th degree black belt in Oki-Ryu Kempo and Wushu.

Her champion stats are: 1997 KRZ Magazine's Number #1 Fighter of the '90s, 1995 WAKO-PRO World Champion in Women's Sparring, 1993 WAKO World Champion in Sparring, Weapons and Soft Style Forms, 1991 WAKO World Champion in Sparring, Soft Style Forms and Weapons, 1990 WAKO World Champion in Soft Style Forms, Various Grand Champion Wins; f.e. Battle of Atlanta, E.S.P.N., Battle of New England.

Mrs Bannon-Rodriguez doesn't compete anymore, but still performs in movies and teaches martial arts to the next generation of fighters.

Johnny Ray McGhee was born on 18 July 1927 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for Love Field (1992), Project X (1987) and Brokedown Palace (1999). He died on 5 October 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

John Belluso was born on 13 November 1969 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He was a writer, known for Eyes (2005), Deadwood (2004) and Ghost Whisperer (2005). He died on 10 February 2006 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Brenda Bennett was born on 24 January 1962 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Purple Rain (1984), Apollonia 6: Sex Shooter (1984) and Vanity 6: Nasty Girl (1982).

Michael Cuddire grew up in Salisbury, Massachusetts where his parents opened a shop specializing in wooden doll houses. Michael attended local schools and was involved in local theatrical productions and community theater. After attending high school at Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine (and receiving the Douglas Drama Award), Michael attended Wheaton College, the former women's college, where he majored in political science and studied acting and theater. He graduated with honors in 1993 and then attended Northeastern Law School, graduating in 1997. He has performed in various theater roles in New England and NY, including performing Shakespeare at Boston's Publick Theatre, as well as acting in independent film and television. Michael continues to work in film and tv, television commercials and voice-overs. Michael and his spouse, actress Joanna Herrington, met in Salem, MA on the commuter rail.

Katy Elizabeth (dob April 5, 1985) was born in Warwick Rhode Island. She is the worlds leading authority on the Lake Champlain Monster and other unclassified aquatic creatures. Katy is an award-winning filmmaker and president of Unclassified Films, an indie production company based in the U.S.

Katy has been studying the existence of Champ since a child She made her lifelong dream into reality when she had her own sighting and experiences of this elusive creature on Lake Champlain. It prompted her to start her group called "Champ Search". The group's goal is to study, investigate, prove the existence and most importantly protect the unique animals that inhabit New York and Vermont's beautiful Lake Champlain.

Katy resides on the shores of Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh VT. In 2018 she was honored with an official world record as the only full-time Dedicated Woman Lake Monster Hunter in the world. Also in 2018, Katy approached the town of Port Henry NY known as the "Home of Champ" with a written resolution to protect Champ. In April of 2018, this law was passed. She has been featured on an extensive amount of radio and television programs across the globe including the History Channel's "In Search of Aliens" with Giorgio Tsoukalos, The Travel Channel (Expedition X with Josh Gates), Discovery Channel, The Science Channel, NBC, and Mysteries Decoded (CW Network) (2022). She is the author of the new book "Water Horse of Lake Champlain: The Search."

On September 4th, 2022, she was awarded four gold awards at the International Fortean Film Festival that was held at Sherborne Cinema, Gloucester U.K. for her upcoming documentary "Lady of the Lake: The search for Champ."

Producer's Guild of America Member - Executive Producer Status.

Graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 2003.

Completed the Florida Studio Theatre Casting and Literary Apprenticeship program.

Lambda Chi Alpha member.

Is Adopted.

Has conquered 13% of the world with visits to all 50 states and over 30 countries so far. So much more to see.

Erik Reo was born on 25 September 1968 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Gone for a Week (2002), Serena's Stir (2000) and Pearl (1996).

Adam DeAngelis was born on 26 May 1977 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Commemorating 100 Years of Innovation: A History of Aerial Observation (2017), The Chronicle (2001) and Miracle Experiences! Unbelievable (1997).

Nick O'Neill was born on 28 January 1985 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He was a writer, known for They Walk Among Us (2005) and 41 (2007). He died on 20 February 2003 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA.

Michelle Dion was born on 31 March 1991 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress and assistant director, known for The Breaking Point (2014), She Could Be You (2008) and Found (2020).

Jeff T. Buco is a Los Angeles based performer.

He has studied improvisation at The Groundlings School with Allison Dunbar and Kevin Berntson, On-Camera training at LA On-Camera Training Center with Jamison Haase, and Acting at Brian Reise Acting Studio with Brian Reise.

Jeff received voice training under Flo St. Jean in the genres of Classical, Jazz, Country, Pop, Rock, R&B, and Musical Theatre. He has sung in Latin, Spanish, French, and Italian. He has been hired to sing for fundraisers, masses, weddings, wakes, funerals, and receptions.

While he would not classify himself as a dancer, he studied ballet under Eva Marie Pacheco and Stephanie Albanese, jazz under Angela Coburn and Elaine Colaneri, and had the privilege of taking class with late Luigi at his studio in New York City.

He can be seen in the background of 27 Dresses, Ted, Funeral Kings, Franklin & Bash, Body of Proof, What Not To Wear, and How I Met Your Mother.

On stage he has appeared in original works Bill Haller's Rock Van Winkle, Hat Dance In The Key Of Jazz, and The Scarlet Letter: A New Musical. As a member of Color & Light Theatre Ensemble he was seen on stage as Man 2 in Joe Iconis' Things To Ruin, and as a soloist in the concerts GenderSwap, A Very Merry Larry O'Keefe Concert, and Shamrock.

Recent projects include Elder Gion in the short film Lido + Mirette and himself in the music video "Ballin'" for Good Peoplez.

Behind the scenes, Jeff has worked as a Writer, Producer, Director, Production Assistant, Art Director, Caterer, and Costume Designer. He maintains a vegan lifestyle and is currently working on a vegan cook book and a series of children's books to educate and inspire.

Kaitlyn Bouchard was born on 16 July 1990 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. She is an actress, known for Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012), Cost of the Living: A Zom Rom Com (2011) and Exeter (2015).