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Fred Niblo entered films in 1917 after two decades as a touring actor in vaudeville and one-time manager of 'The Four Cohans' (he married Josephine Cohan, the sister of George M. Cohan). He made his film debut with two early Australian silent films in 1916. He worked for Thomas H. Ince from 1917 as producer-director, many of his films starring his second wife, Australian actress Enid Bennett. Niblo joined Paramount under a three-year contract from 1918-21 and then settled at MGM (1923-31). During this period, his chief claim to fame rests on directing the epic Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925), filmed in Italy (though completed in California) at the (then) staggering cost of $4 million. Niblo was brought in by Louis B. Mayer to replace director Charles Brabin after the production ran into financial difficulties.He not only rescued it but made it into one of the biggest blockbusters of the decade. However, it was second-unit director B. Reeves Eason who deserves credit for the famous chariot race.

In 1926 Niblo replaced Swedish director Mauritz Stiller who had a disagreement with producer Irving Thalberg, on Greta Garbo's The Temptress (1926). This, alongside Camille (1926) and The Mysterious Lady (1928), were his last successes. His career failed to survive the transition to sound and even a stint in England could not resuscitate it. After a few small parts as an actor, Niblo slipped quietly into relative obscurity in 1943.

Ryan Johnston was born on 3 January 1979 in York, Nebraska, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Grand Theft Auto IV (2008), Out of Omaha (2018) and Grand Theft Auto V (2013).

Ivan Miller was born on 13 November 1888 in York, Nebraska, USA. He was an actor, known for The Buccaneer (1938), Man from Music Mountain (1938) and Man Made Monster (1941). He died on 27 September 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

John Myers, an award winning visual collaborator with over 30 years experience in television, feature film, tv commercial, music, and experiential visual art content, brings great enthusiasm and point of view at the highest level.

John has worked as Visual Effects Supervisor and Producer on numerous television shows including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mozart In The Jungle, Mythic Quest, and Six Feet Under, on tv commercials for Nike, Apple, Jaguar, Ford, Mercury Insurance, Intel and Target, on feature films such as "Drive", "The Bucket List", "Spider-Man 2", "Echo In The Canyon" and "El Tonto", on videos for music artists including Van Halen, Tool, Prince, Pink Floyd, Korn, Linkin Park, Hans Zimmer, Sting, Cher, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Soundgarden with some of the most prolific directors, cinematographers, and creative talents in the industry.

John was co-founder and served as EP VFX Supervisor for bi-coastal visual effects studio Ring of Fire for 23 years.

Robert T. Smith was born on 23 February 1918 in York, Nebraska, USA. Robert T. was a writer, known for Perils of the Jungle (1953). Robert T. was married to Barbara Bradford. Robert T. died on 21 August 1995 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Sam Koch was born on 13 August 1982 in York, Nebraska, USA.

Ben Houge was born on 30 October 1974 in York, Nebraska, USA. He is an actor, known for Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura (2001), King's Quest VIII: Mask of Eternity (1998) and Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned (1999).

Albert Ferris was born on 12 February 1902 in York, Nebraska, USA. He was an actor. He died on 11 April 1988 in Santa Ana, California, USA.