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Miley Ray Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee and raised in Thompson's Station, Tennessee to Tish Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus. She has five siblings - two half-brothers, a half-sister, and a younger brother and sister. Her parents named her because they hoped she would achieve greatness. Her childhood nickname, Smiley, due to her cheerful disposition, was eventually shortened to Miley. Her paternal grandfather was Democratic politician Ron Cyrus.
Cyrus was initially educated at Heritage Elementary School in Tennessee. When she turned eight, her family moved to Toronto, Canada, where Cyrus' father Billy Ray took a role in the TV series Doc (2001). It was around this time that Cyrus decided she wanted to act too. Her first role came alongside her father in Doc (2001). She also scored a small role in Tim Burton's Big Fish (2003).
In 2005, Cyrus was cast as the lead in the Disney series Hannah Montana (2006), about a teen leading a double life as a pop star. Again her father acted alongside her. The show was a smash and hit records, sell-out tours and merchandising deals soon followed. Cyrus became a teen superstar.
Following the success of Hannah Montana (2006), Cyrus made the move into other roles - including playing Ronnie Miller in The Last Song (2010) and Lola in LOL (2012) alongside Demi Moore.- Actor
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Luke began his acting career at the age of five, appearing as Mel Gibson's son in "We Were Soldiers." Not knowing how to read yet, he simply recited the pledge of allegiance-a move that would land him the role. He was also cast as "Stevie Dewberry" in the family film "Because of Winn-Dixie" at age eight, after choosing to audition with a toothpick in his mouth. The choice set him apart from the hundreds of boys vying for the role. The director, Wayne Wang, loved the idea and even used it in the film. In 2006, Luke was cast in Walden Media's "How to Eat Fried Worms" as the main character of "Billy Forrester." However, it wasn't until he was a freshman in high school that Luke realized that acting was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life, so in 2012 the family permanently moved to Los Angeles.
His past TV credits include the television pilots "Life on the Water," the WB's revival of "Family Affair" starring Tim Curry and Gary Cole, and the Disney Channel pilots "Madison High" and "Zombies and Cheerleaders." Other credits include starring in the Disney Channel's original movies "Minutemen" and "Girl vs. Monster." Luke's other past motion picture credits include playing the role of autistic teen "Alan Wheddon" in "Dear John." As well as a vast collection of failed pilots, including Amazon's "Point of Honor", helmed by Carlton Cuse.
Benward was born in Franklin, Tennessee, to Kenda Benward (née Wilkerson), an actress/coach, and Aaron Benward, a singer/ songwriter. His grandfather, Jeoffrey Benward, was a Contemporary Christian music singer. Part of an entertainment family, Luke got his acting bug by tagging along to auditions with his mother, actress, acting coach and CMT's first on-air personality, Kenda Benward. He got his musical heritage from his father, Aaron Benward, an award-winning producer, songwriter and recording artist. Luke is truly a triple threat. He studied dance with hip hop choreographer, Nick Bass (Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson) for four years. He also recorded his first five-song EP called Let Your Love Out in 2008 and supported that effort with a fall and spring 50 city tour.
Benward resides in Los Angeles, California .- Jack Alcott was born on 15 March 1999 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor, known for Dexter: New Blood (2021), The Good Lord Bird (2020) and The Blacklist (2013).
- Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Soundtrack
Rachel Parton George was born on 31 August 1959 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Nine to Five (1982), Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2022) and Sunset Music Festival (1993). She is married to Eric Wilson George. She was previously married to Richard Dennison.- Sheila Ryan was born on 17 September 1952 in Franklin Park, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Road House (1989), Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell (1990) and Hunter (1984). She was married to James Caan. She died on 18 September 2012 in Canoga Park, California, USA.
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- Writer
Born in Franklin, Indiana on December 28, 1923, he was raised in Texas and went to college at Indiana University. There, on a speech and drama scholarship, he began to act and perform however this was interrupted by being called into the service. In World War II where he saw action overseas, he was befriended by actor Melvyn Douglas, who led his division. With such encouragement, as well as meeting and becoming familiar with some Broadway folks, Duggan went into acting. From 1953 onward, he was a fixture in both movies and television.
Most notably, he played General Ed Britt on 12 O'Clock High (1964), he was Cal Calhoun in Bourbon Street Beat (1959) and his most famous role as "Murdoch Lancer" in Lancer (1968) and the original John Walton opposite Patricia Neal in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971). He was "Howitzer Al Houlihan", the father of "Hotlips Houlihan" (Loretta Swit) in M*A*S*H (1972). In 1954, he wed Broadway actress Elizabeth "Betty" Logue. After their deaths, they were cremated and their ashes scattered at Lake Arrowhead, California.- Ned Romero was born on 4 December 1926 in Franklin, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for I Will Fight No More Forever (1975), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek (1966). He was married to Gwyneth E. Howard Coty and Jolene Lontere. He died on 4 November 2017 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
- Actress
- Producer
Jenna Lewis was born on 16 July 1977 in Franklin, New Hampshire, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Son of the Beach (2000), Nash Bridges (1996) and Freedom (2000). She was previously married to Travis Wolfe.- William Keene was born on 4 August 1915 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Twilight Zone (1959), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) and Perry Mason (1957). He was married to Olive Dunbar. He died on 23 May 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Daniel Ross Owens was born on 13 December 1983 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor, known for Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017), True Detective (2014) and Banshee (2013).
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- Producer
- Soundtrack
Sara Evans was born on 5 February 1971 in New Franklin, Missouri, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Where the Heart Is (2000), Sara Evans: Born to Fly (2009) and To Appomattox (2015). She has been married to Jay Barker since 14 June 2008. She was previously married to Craig Schelske.- Ken Dudney was born on 23 July 1941 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is a producer, known for Barbara Mandrell: The Lady Is a Champ (1983), Barbara Mandrell: Something Special (1985) and Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion (1986). He has been married to Barbara Mandrell since 28 May 1967. They have three children.
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- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Ernie Lee Banks was born on 3 April 1935 in Franklin, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Mystery Men (1999), Bulworth (1998) and Life (1999). He died on 13 August 2006 in Franklin, Virginia, USA.- Darlene Lucht was born on 17 March 1938 in Franklin, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for Bikini Beach (1964), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) and Five Bloody Graves (1969). She was married to Robert Dix. She died on 5 March 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
- James Storm was born in Franklin, Tn. He is known for Netflix's Wrestlers, Doc Holliday, The 12th Letter, The Killing of Billy the Kid, Grace point, The reenactment, God's Country, Hotel Underground and more. Storm spent 26 years as a Professional Wrestler for the WWE and Impact Wrestling until transitioning to Acting in 2019. He studied at the 4th wall acting studio in Nashville, Tn.
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- Producer
- Writer
Sal was born in Franklin, Kentucky and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the oldest of seven siblings with one brother and five sisters.
Sal loves to sail and would like to live aboard a sailboat. He loves to travel and act. He has very diverse interests and is a "renaissance man". Sal has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician, in environmental health, as a Navy hospital Corpsman and later got into Information Technology fields. He has worked as an autopsy assistant, a security guard and managed bars. He has also held corporate management and board positions.
He's an avid fan of Sci-Fi and Horror movies and served a three-year term as the president and chairman of the board for Starfleet, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. He continues as an actor, a stand-up comic, works as a professional real-bearded Santa and has recently formed a production company, LZP Films, Inc.- Dante Hoagland was born on 8 February 2003 in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for The Last O.G. (2018), The New Edition Story (2017) and Emelie (2015).
- Writer
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Lowell Cunningham was born on 21 May 1959 in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Men in Black (1997), Men in Black: International (2019) and Men in Black³ (2012).- Additional Crew
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- Writer
CHRIS SARFIN (director, producer, writer) is a visual person with an eye for unique storytelling, inviting aesthetics, and attention to detail. His style utilizes traditional techniques of composition. He also firmly believes in themes of hope in his work.
Chris was born on Long Island, New York. From a young age, Chris showed a love for storytelling, using a purple toy projector to present his illustrated animals against the living room wall.
Chris attended Hofstra University studying Film Studies & Production where he directed and produced short films. A few days after graduating, Chris landed a gig working at Paramount Pictures, making him grab the biggest suitcase he could find and move cross country. During those few years, Chris got a crash course into all things entertainment.
Thereafter, Chris worked for the critically acclaimed production company Zadan/Meron Productions under producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, helping develop numerous feature films, tv shows, live shows, Broadway shows, and other formats, further expanding his experience.
Chris loves all formats of storytelling, including short-form content. He often storyboards his projects and carefully plans out the execution of his productions. He firmly believes that the process of telling stories is equally important as the stories themselves.
Chris has worked with the most prominent talent within Hollywood. Collectively, Chris has helped work on over 50 films and tv shows and is currently working on many of his own projects. He most recently directed, wrote, and produced the short film Scavenger.
He hopes to tell heartful stories that not only captivate audiences but bring happiness to them as well.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Ryan Powers was born in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), The Mandalorian (2019) and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).- Voluptuous and full figured Anne Kunde burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1920s. The multi-talented Kunde proved to be a minx both on and off screen though she eventually settled down to a life of wedded matrimony with a tall and statuesque man by the name of Al Kunde. With her natural "fresh off of the farm" look led her and her husband being cast in many scenes that required your stereotypical hillbilly types. She was the belle of the ball and the jewel of the dance floor and many of her fellow extras were envious of her husband.
By the late 1940s, the hour glass shaped Kunde started to show her age a little more and moved into a new category of worship among film's most dedicated researchers. It took one dedicated researcher years to pin a name to this apple shaped beauty but once her identify was established, it proved that many casting directors knew the name of Anne Kunde.
Mrs. Kunde went from those stereotypical square dances to playing the parts of gentle prison matrons and loving and caring mothers. It was in her role in Hollywood Barn Dance where Anne's acting range truly showed. It was her touching performance as Ernest Tubb's mother that brought her to the forefront of one researcher harem.
Always willing to adapt to any situation, Anne transitioned into television with her usual effortless grace that only she could exude. She could be seen sitting on a jury in The Untouchables, playing a townswoman on a Gunsmoke, or playing her usual hillbilly role. When she passed away in 1960s, she left a void in the hearts of film researchers everywhere but they can look back with great joy knowing their goddess will live on forever through her on and off screen contributions to film. - Casting Department
- Actor
- Editorial Department
Michael Lawson was born in Franklin, Ohio, USA. He is known for Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006), Boom (2019) and The Deadbeat.- Shannon Stewart-Ratliff was born on 6 June 1984 in Franklin, Ohio, USA. She has been married to Matt Ratliff since 17 November 2007. They have one child.
- Bob Behling was born on 16 June 1944 in Franklin, Washington. He was an actor, known for Island of Death (1976), Naked in the Snow (1974) and The Hook (1976). He died on 14 November 1977 in Athens, Greece.
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- Additional Crew
- Writer
Darren Capozzi was born on 9 July 1973 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for S.W.A.T. (2017), Happy Together (2018) and New Girl (2011).