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William Gregory Magnussen is an American actor. He has been featured in the films Into the Woods (2014), Birth of the Dragon (2016), Game Night (2018), and Aladdin (2019), and has had supporting television roles in Get Shorty (2017) and Maniac (2018). In 2021, Magnussen starred in the sci-fi series Made for Love on HBO Max and appeared in the films The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die.

Adrien Nicholas Brody was born in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, the only child of retired history professor Elliot Brody and Hungarian-born photographer Sylvia Plachy. He accompanied his mother on assignments for the Village Voice, and credits her with making him feel comfortable in front of the camera. Adrien attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts in New York.

Despite a strong performance in The Thin Red Line (1998), time constraints forced the director to edit out much of Adrien's part. In spite of his later work with Spike Lee and Barry Levinson, he never became the star many expected he would become until Roman Polanski called on him to play a celebrated Jewish pianist in Nazi-occupied Warsaw. He pulled off a brilliant performance in The Pianist (2002), drawing on the heritage and rare dialect of his Polish-born grandmother, as well as his father, who lost family members during the Holocaust, and his mother, who fled Communist Hungary as a child during the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union.

Born in Woodhaven, Queens in New York City. Studied Meisner Technique at "William Esper Studio" with Suzanne Esper, and Movement for Actors at the "Actor's Movement Studio" with Lloyd Williamson, in addition to classes at Weist-Barron School and Talent Ventures Inc.

Paid some acting Dues appearing in many Student and Indie Short Films on the East Coast before landing a co-starring role in the feature film "Two Front Teeth" (2006) in Baltimore, Maryland. Drove to Los Angeles after filming, to live and further pursue acting in Movies.

Single with a Big Red Tabby (Louie) who keeps him in check. Big Animal lover.

Appeared in commercials and print ads as a kid. After college played basketball in Europe and the Dominican Republic and has won awards and been honored for his skills on the basketball court. Graduated from American International College in Springfield, MA on the dean's list in 2010. Booked first feature film role in the movie "Wolves," due to be released in 2016. Father Michael Troll, Sr. is a teacher in Manhattan and mother Carole Troll is also an actor, member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA and is a professional jazz vocalist in New York.

Carole Troll was born on 19 February 1954 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, USA. She is an actress, known for The Blacklist (2013), Law & Order (1990) and The Ex (2006).

Lynn Pressman-Raymond was born on 14 June 1912 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She was a producer and actress, known for Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Sisters (1972). She was married to Michael Raymond, Martin Gray, Jack Pressman and Myron Hyman. She died on 22 July 2009 in New York City, New York, USA.

Tom Biglin was born on 24 August 1967 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Tom is known for Rounders (1998).

Adelaide Meyer was born in 1907 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, New York, USA. She was married to Joseph Treu. She died in 1944 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, New York, USA.