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- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Jessica St. Clair was born on 21 September 1976 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for She's Out of My League (2010), Life as We Know It (2010) and Wanderlust (2012). She has been married to Dan O'Brien since 15 July 2006. They have one child.- Director
- Actress
- Writer
Sara Driver was born on 15 December 1955 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She is a director and actress, known for Sleepwalk (1986), The Dead Don't Die (2019) and Stranger Than Paradise (1984).- Mary Jo Keenen was born on 4 March 1961 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress, known for Nothing to Lose (1997), Nurses (1991) and Thumbtanic (2000). She has been married to Mitchell Hurwitz since 8 May 1999. They have two children.
- American character actor noted for his deep, rich voice. Young made his Broadway debut in the early 1930s, appearing in such plays as "Page Pygmalion", "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head", "Late Wisdom" and "Yesterday's Orchids". Moving to Hollywood in 1936, he began getting small film roles and soon graduated to frequent appearances in B-Westerns and serials, occasionally as a supporting lead, but most often as a heavy. He was Dick Tracy's brother in Dick Tracy (1937) and was a familiar face in many oaters and serials at Republic, where he was a contract player, occasionally working under the stage name Gordon Robert. In 1941, Young returned to Broadway to star in "Cuckoos On the Hearth" by Parker Fennelly. Back in Hollywood, he made Westerns throughout the Forties, then began appearing in better roles in better films, becoming a late favorite of John Ford. His line in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend", has become synonymous with Ford. Young retired in 1970 and died in 1994, at the age of 89. He is often confused with Carleton G. Young, a radio performer who made a few films and who was the father of actor Tony Young.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Don Pardo was born on 22 February 1918 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Radio Days (1987), Stay Tuned (1992) and 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003). He was married to Catherine Anne (Kay) Lyons. He died on 18 August 2014 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.- Preston Roberts was born on 17 July 1957 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He died on 24 July 2017 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
- Writer
- Actor
- Animation Department
Charles Samuel Addams, or Chill as his friends called him, was born on January 7, 1912, in Westfield, New Jersey. Records show at the time of his birth the Addams' lived on Summit Avenue. They moved several times before taking up permanent residence in 1920 on Elm Street and stayed there until 1947. He attended public school in Westfield and was fond of visiting the Presbyterian cemetery on Mountain Avenue. When he was a youngster, he was caught by the police for breaking into a house on Dudley Avenue. On the second floor of the garage behind the main house there is a chalk drawing of a skeleton that is believed to have been drawn by Charles Addams. That house on Dudley and one on Elm Street is said to be the inspiration for the famous Addams Family house.
At Westfield High School, Charles became the art editor for the Weather Vane and drew many cartoons. He graduated in 1929 and attended Colgate University for one year. He switched to the University of Pennsylvania and then studied at Grand Central School of Art in New York City. His dream was to work for the New Yorker Magazine and started submitting cartoons as early as 1935, his very first one had the caption "I forgot my Skates." In 1940, he submitted "Downhill Skier," and that got him an offer to come on board full time for New York's premier literary magazine. He continued there until his death in 1988, drawing over 1,300 cartoons.- Matt Gutman was born on 5 December 1977 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer, known for 20/20 (1978), ABC News Specials (2010) and ABC News: Your Voice, Your Vote 2014 (2014). He has been married to Daphna Venyige since 17 May 2007. They have three children.
- Additional Crew
- Stunts
- Manager
Beverly was born & raised in Westfield New Jersey. She now resides in San Francisco, California. She is self-employed as a dog trainer and handler for film and TV. She also has been in several movies and been featured on TV for over 10 years. She is often called upon to speak on television news as a dog expert. She has also been on MythBusters, Animal Planet, Below Deck and Prototype This working with dogs. She is available to help find dog talent, train dogs, and handle dogs for all types of movies, TV and advertisements. She is also available for on-screen talent as well.- Toni Sawyer was born on 15 October 1939 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Mask (1985) and High Strung (1992). She died on 11 May 2023 in the USA.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anne Pitoniak was born on 30 March 1922 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Unfaithful (2002), The Survivors (1983) and Hiding Out (1987). She was married to Jerome Edward Milord. She died on 22 April 2007 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Willie Mays was born on 6 May 1931 in Westfield, Alabama, USA. He is an actor, known for About Last Night (2014), Ironside (1967) and The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950). He was previously married to Mae Louise Allen and Margherite Wendell Chapman.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Don Dillaway was born on 17 March 1903 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Pack Up Your Troubles (1932), Platinum Blonde (1931) and Frontier Pony Express (1939). He was married to Vivian Josephine Nusser. He died on 18 November 1982 in West Lake, California, USA.- Laurene Powell-Jobs was born on 6 November 1963 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She is a producer, known for Boys State (2020), Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) and Origin (2023). She was previously married to Steve Jobs.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Geoff Edwards was born on 13 February 1931 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Drive (1997), WUSA (1970) and Jackpot (1974). He was married to Michael Feffer and Suzanne Weaver Ford. He died on 5 March 2014 in Santa Monica, California, USA.- Alan Bunce was born on 28 June 1900 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Homicidal (1961), The Last Mile (1959) and Sunrise at Campobello (1960). He was married to Ruth Elizabeth Nugent. He died on 27 April 1965 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Louise Allen was born in 1911 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress, known for Mexicana (1945).
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Sound Department
Alan "Al" Pierce is a camera operator based in New York City. He is known for his work on "Winters Bone", "Succession" and "Billions". He is a member of IATSE local 600 and the SOC, Society of Camera Operators. Alan has worked in the television and film industry for over 20 years.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dave Geisel was born on 24 May 1925 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He was a director and assistant director, known for The Garry Moore Show (1958), Once Upon a Mattress (1964) and The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show (1958). He was married to Kipp Hamilton and Etta Ann Edgcomb. He died on 10 June 1969 in New York City, New York, USA.- Shaant Hacikyan was born on 7 November 1986 in Westfield, New York, USA.
- Grace is an identical twin actress. She and her sister, Jane, are represented by the agency, Twins Talent and have appeared on television and in film. Grace and Jane first acted in Touchstone Picture's Dark Water as students and played the disruptive daughters of a cast member in a sketch for The Late Night with David Letterman. In 2010, Grace and Jane appeared in the audience of the Martha Stewart Show for the episode, "Twin Day" with their mother and her identical twin sister. Most recently, they acted in David Gordon Green's The Sitter where they act alongside Jonah Hill in two scenes.
- Actress Jane Aronds and her identical twin 'Grace Aronds' are both represented by Twins Talent agency, and have appeared in several television programs and films. Jane and Grace first appeared in a commercial for the Oxygen Network, and were in a calendar for their agency. Jane then went on to play a school girl in Touchstone Pictures' Dark Water with her sister Grace, which eventually landed them a small role in a sketch for "The Late Night Show with David Letterman" but it never aired due to scheduling problems. In 2010 Jane and Grace appeared in the audience for Twin Day on "The Martha Stewart Show" with their mom and her identical twin sister. Most recently they both appeared in Twentieth Century Fox's "The Sitter" where they act alongside Jonah Hill in two scenes.
- Frances Ne Moyer was born on 29 September 1896 in Westfield, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Dobs at the Shore (1914), The Best Man (1914) and What a Cinch (1915). She was married to Donald Breslin McCruden. She died in December 1981 in North Salem, New York, USA.
- A descendant from one of the founding families of New Jersey, Gwyn English Nielsen's ancestors were given the land grant of Englishtown, New Jersey by King George II. Five ancestors honorably served with the Continental Army under General George Washington. Today Ms. Nielsen is an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Ms Nielsen graduated from Bucknell University cum laude with a B.A. in English, Communications/Theatre Arts & Education. She performed in seven main-stage productions, directed cocktail theater and had her own radio news show on WVBU-AM & FM. She also worked with Academy Award winning directors John Avildsen and Arthur Penn.
Ms. Nielsen began a career in the entertainment business at WPIX in New York. She then joined Group W Satellite Communications where she was on the launch teams for the basic cable stations Satellite News Channel (bought & merged into CNN) and The Nashville Network which evolved over the years into Paramount Network.
During the heyday of the home video business Ms Nielsen owned and operated a video store and production business in the bedroom community of Summit, New Jersey which catered to entertainment industry professionals like ABC News' Charlie Gibson.
Ms. Nielsen returned to college where she received a M.A. in Creative Writing from Farleigh Dickinson, graduating with a 3.9 GPA. A published author of four books, her most recent FROM FOOTLIGHTS TO FLASHLIGHTS, a collection of plays for teenagers, received a stellar review from Kirkus. Ms. Nielsen is included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers as well as Who's Who in America. Most recently she received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Who's Who.
Ms Nielsen recently stepped away from teaching English and Dramatic Arts to concentrate on her writing and is currently entertaining offers to return to the stage and screen. - Additional Crew
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Production Manager
Elizabeth Zagrany was born on 29 June 1962 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She is a production manager, known for The Day After Tomorrow (2004), The Family Man (2000) and The Hurricane (1999).- Sean Neff was born on 25 June 1973 in Westfield, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Ocean Front Property (2011), Cold Case (2003) and The Bold and the Beautiful (1987).
- Harold Buckley was born on 4 April 1896 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer, known for Air Devils (1938), The Black Doll (1938) and Sinners in Paradise (1938). He died on 13 June 1958 in Rigby, Idaho, USA.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Chester A. Lyons was born on 26 May 1885 in Westfield, New York, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for Mad Love (1935), The Valley of Silent Men (1922) and Women's Wares (1927). He was married to Katherine. He died on 27 November 1936 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Donna Cutro was born on 12 April 1964 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress, known for Unraveled (2015) and Stalked: Someone's Watching (2011).
- Actress
Beulah Parkington was born on 16 June 1899 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress. She died on 7 November 1958 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Virginia Apgar was born on 7 June 1909 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She died on 7 August 1974 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Joel Stroetzel was born on 24 July 1980 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Killswitch Engage - The End of Heartache (2004) and Killswitch Engage: Holy Diver (2007).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Additional Crew
Melissa Stanton was born on 31 October 1953 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She is known for 12 Monkeys (1995), Black Rain (1989) and Working Girl (1988).- William Clotworthy was born on 13 January 1926 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. He was a writer, known for General Electric Theater (1953), 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) and Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003). He was married to Angela Plesuk, Joyce Holland and Jo Ann. He died on 19 August 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
- Actor
- Producer
Jason Romani was born on 16 May 1986 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Rotting Joy (2007) and Junkie (2011).- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Actress
New Jersey-born Guenevere Taylor attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, obtaining a BFA in Film Production in 1997. One year later she transferred to the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In 2002 she graduated from SVA with a BFA in Film Production. Since then she has worked for Louis DiGiaimo and Lou DiGiaimo Jr., as well as Michael Douglas' Further Films.
She is, as of this writing, working freelance.- Lucie Beeby was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Mock-Notz... a Comedic Freak Show (1997), Cruel Hearts (2018) and North Beach (2000).
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Frederic Rzewski was born on 13 April 1938 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was a composer, known for The Wine Cellar (2010), Ein-Blick (1987) and Coming Together/Attica (2014). He was married to Nicole Abbeloos. He died on 26 June 2021 in Montiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.- Walt Kowalczyk was born on 17 April 1935 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He died on 7 November 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
- Dorothy Catt was born on 31 October 1898 in Westfield, East Sussex, England, UK. She was a writer, known for The Fall of the House of Usher (1950). She died on 16 August 1984 in Hastings, Sussex, England, UK.
- Sharon Brady was born on 14 December 1945 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA. She died on 12 September 1986 in Marietta, Georgia, USA.