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Brian Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington. Raised on the Columbia River in Longview, he learned the value of academics and athletics, as the son of two teachers and the second of six siblings. His interest in acting was first sparked during his senior year of high school with the role of the Russian ballet instructor, Boris Kolenkhov, in the comedy "You Can't Take it With You". Under the pretense of attending Central Washington University to play football and study business management, he quietly auditioned for every available play, treading the boards for a dozen school productions, from musicals and operas to the more lighthearted fare of Neil Simon.
Earning a scholarship to the University of California-Irvine, he sailed through a three-year Master of Fine Arts program, learning from such theatrical luminaries as playwright Edward Albee, Robert Cohen and Jerzy Grotoswski, and supplementing his education through work with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. He began to audition theatrically before graduation, and by that time, he had his SAG card, an agent and five professional credits, including James Cameron's The Terminator (1984), where he and Bill Paxton's clothes were forcibly removed by a naked Arnold Schwarzenegger. About a year after Arnold took Brian's clothes, Sylvester Stallone wanted a hack at Brian as well. After seven auditions and a screen test, Brian earned the right to get impaled on a meat hook, then burned alive, Stallone's Cobra (1986). This began a string of credits that has left Thompson in and around some of Hollywood's biggest and most projects.
Brian has tackled two superhero roles as well: first, Conan the Librarian (1999), starring red in the title role, a PBS special to encourage kids to read. He also earned critical acclaim playing the larger-than-life role of Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts (2000). Probably the first role that demanded use of his classical background as well as his 6' 3" muscled frame. Brian says that no gym can claim him as a member, and that his physique is kept honed by years of windsurfing and kitesurfing. Taking a curiously "musical" approach to his craft, the actor continually seeks fresh rhythms for each new role. Brian verifies his well-rounded nature with a resume that lists such special skills as martial arts (black belt Hapkido), piano and sushi rolling. He currently resides at home with his son Jordan and daughter Daphne.- Actor
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John Brotherton was born on 21 August 1980 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Fuller House (2016), Furious 7 (2015) and The Conjuring (2013). He has been married to Alison Raimondi since 7 June 2008. They have two children.- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Additional Crew
Colleen Atwood was born on 25 September 1948 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. She is a costume designer, known for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) and Chicago (2002).- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mac Ruth was born on 7 May 1967 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He is an assistant director, known for Blade Runner 2049 (2017), The Martian (2015) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).- Drew Bledsoe was a standout quarterback at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., then became the top pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. New head coach Bill Parcells drafted Bledsoe with the top pick, and Bledsoe assumed the starting quarterback job almost immediately. During his nine years in Foxborough, Mass., Bledsoe led the Patriots to four playoff appearances (and was there for a fifth but not as a starter). In a 1994 overtime game against Minnesota, he set NFL records for most passes completed (45)and attempted (70) in a game as the Patriots rallied from down 20-0 to win, 26-20. Three times in his career he has exceeded 4,000 passing yards in a season.
Bledsoe's career took a permanent turn on September 23, 2001. He suffered a devastating hit by NY Jet linebacker "Mo Lewis", a hit which sheared a blood vessel deep inside Bledsoe's chest. He played in one more series before being lifted in favor of Tom Brady. Brady then embarked on an unbelievable career of his own, leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl championship that year and denying Bledsoe his old starting job back when he became healthy. Bledsoe did play briefly in the AFC Championship game that year when Brady went down with an ankle sprain, and helped the Patriots gain entry into Super Bowl XXXVI with a 24-17 win at Pittsburgh.
Following that Super Bowl win which Bledsoe had to watch on the sidelines, the Patriots traded Bledsoe to the Buffalo Bills for a 2003 first-round draft pick. Bledsoe had a tremendous 2002 season where he had his second-highest passing yardage total (4,359 passing yards) and second-best passer rating (86.0). But in three seasons with Buffalo, Bledsoe saw his career take a downturn, partially brought on by a decline in his pass blockers and questionable personnel decisions. Bledsoe was released after the 2004 season. He will play in 2005 in Dallas, reunited with his first head coach, Parcells. He currently (as of the end of the 2004 season) is 192 yards shy of 40,000 career passing yards.
Wherever he has played, Bledsoe has been a solid citizen and community figure. He and his wife Maura have given lectures on good parenting skills. He has always conducted himself with class and dignity, especially during the most difficult times. He remains a well respected professional, and one of the great NFL quarterbacks of his time. - Music Department
- Actor
- Composer
Mark Lanegan was born on 25 November 1964 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for The River Wild (1994), Small Gods (2007) and Singles (1992). He was married to Wendy Fowler and Shelley Brien. He died on 22 February 2022 in Killarney, Ireland.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Actor, dancer, singer, and dance choreographer Jay Curtis Crimp was born on April 9, 1951 in Ellensburg, Washington. The son of Frank and Kay Crimp, Crimp attended public schools in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1969. Jay developed a passion for both the theatre and the arts by performing in many plays throughout his years in high school. Following graduation from high school, Crimp went on to attend Central Washington University for three years before transferring to the University of Washington. Jay eventually left the University of Washington and moved to New York City where he was cast as a dancer for the stage tour of "Applause" in 1973. Crimp subsequently moved to Hollywood, California in the late 1970's. Moreover, during a fifteen year period Jay participated in many summer stock theatre productions in places ranging from Columbus, Ohio to Madrid, Spain. Among the plays Crimp either starred in and/or choreographed are "Godspell, " "Grease" (he also appears as a dancer in the 1978 film), "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Hello Dolly," "Oliver," "The Sound of Music," and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." In addition, Jay also worked as an extra and stand-in on a handful of movies and TV shows as well as worked as a camera coordinator/blocker for situation comedies and founded a troupe called A Chorus Line of Care which raised money for AIDS victims. He died at his home at age 59 on February 28, 2011.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Phil Snyder was born on 6 February 1953 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (2012), Hollywood Transformation (2003) and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (2010).- Actor
- Composer
- Producer
At age four Jon Sewell took ballet lessons, drew pictures of mermaids in fishbowls on the backs of flat-bed trucks, and enjoyed playing underneath the piano while his grandfather imparted a love of jazz. By nine he was playing cello himself and beginning a life-long interest in mythology.
Growing up in the shadow of an active volcano and a nuclear power plant during strained economic times and under the watchful tutelage of religious zealots, his disposition was shaped by idyllic days in forest and field distorted by the overarching threat of divine retribution and wrathful calamity.
As an adult Jon Sewell traveled to Seattle to pursue a career in the performing arts as a guitarist, singer and composer. The influences of jazz and psychedelic rock permeated his writing while his exploration of the esoteric aspects of religion, ritual and the occult further impacted his composition and reshaped his view of reality.
Jon discovered his spiritual home within Ordo Templi Orientis, and eventually sought ordination as a Priest of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, where he has continued to serve his community as an organizer and volunteer.
Wanting to explore something deeper, Jon brought his love of drama and mythology into his creative work. He was inspired to compose music for each of the seven planetary rituals that comprise Aleister Crowley's Rites of Eleusis. For over a decade he has been composing and performing with his wife, Melissa Holm in these rock operas.- Brian Habib was born on 2 December 1964 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA.
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- Additional Crew
Admitted to the Utah Bar and is a practicing attorney in Entertainment, Business, and Land Use Law. Graduated from BYU Law School in 2003 with a J.D. in Law. Born in Ellensburg Washington. Graduated from BYU in 2000 with a B.S. in Planning and Resource Management. Served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arkansas, Little Rock from 1995 to 1997.- Mrs. Milton Rudin was born on 1 March 1944 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. She was previously married to Milton Rudin.
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Raised in Ephrata, Washington, where he played football and not much else. Went on to pursue two degrees at Eastern Oregon University which were Media Arts/Film Studies and Theatre/Directing Emphasis. Has worked on numerous professionals on projects from short films to feature length.
He currently resides in La Grande Oregon where he finished up his second degree in Media Arts/Film Studies. He now hopes to pursue film, theatre and a life worth living.- Actor
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Tyler Jacobs was born in Ellensburg, Washington to Cindy Jacobs and Don Jacobs. Tyler began his film work with an old DVC Camcorder that had a broken Mic. Spending about a year making silent movies with his dog Toni, Tyler began playing fun at the film industry with sarcastic spoofs. After the death of his Dog, Tyler wanted to make a whole bunch of films as fast as he could. Grabbing his sister's new camera, he filmed and filmed, making around 30 short films within the two months, thus began Tyler's newly named company, Tar Wars Incorporated. Approaching the 8th Grade Tyler began film work with his still Best Friend, Ian MacKenzie. Tyler, Ian and friend Tanner Brown, began work on a TV show called, "The Toni Show." It was a skit show that revolved around a series of news shows and fake ads. Toward the end of that year, Ian and Tyler had an idea for a new show, a show that would revolutionize Tyler's film work.
The show was called, "The School", and it was supposed to be a spoof off of, "The Office." After filming two failed episodes, Ian and Tyler gave up on the school and the year ended; Then came High School. Tyler had the dream to join a film club at Tumwater High School, but they didn't have one. So Tyler made one and made himself President. The first act of the film club which Tyler named, Tar Wars Inc; redo "The School", getting around 30 volunteers, Tyler and Ian filmed the First season of the school within 3 weeks, the episodes included, a Pilot, A Halloween episode, one where Tyler "dies", and 5 other episodes. After the show Tyler got a new camera, instead of filming a new season, Tyler and Ian thought on a new TV show the would call, Brotherly Love, it would be another Skit Show that they could film during lunch time. After a month of filming and 3 seasons, Tyler was done with Brotherly love and had the idea for Saturday School.
Saturday School had the tagline, "It's not The School, it just has the name in it", Tyler and Ian filmed Saturday School with their new equipment and new editing skills, in order to bring back the glory they had with The School. Saturday School was over advertised and resulted in 3 seasons, a trivia game and a selection of yearly calendars. Saturday School also got special recognition for it's humor and creativity at the 2009 State Thespian Conference.
But one bus ride to Seattle had Tyler convincing Ian to bring back The School, it would be better than ever, and have funnier dialogue and better stories. While the funnier dialogue was true the stories definitely wen't down in quality but the fandom began increasing. One year later, They had filmed 4 more seasons of The School, which was around 52 more episodes.
Tyler Jacobs' Sophomore year of High School had him making several more short films which included his Award Winning Monologue in the film, "Gentlemen of Grace County", and his Comedic Mini Series, "Cedar Park." Junior Year won Tyler several National Film nominations for his Film, "The Legend of Chet Guns" and a best Male Lead Actor, Best Script award for the Play, "A Family Affair."
Tyler's Junior Year of High School also brought him, "Cowboys and Love", "Taking Class; the Legend of Herman Westerfield", and many other cult Tyler Jacobs' films. Tyler also changed the name of his film company to: Oval Industries.
Perhaps Tyler's most notable year in high School was his Senior Year, when Tyler won best Dramatic Film for his work in, "What People Do".
In Tyler's senior year he was hit with some attacks from the high school. His Theatre Teacher, Robin Tuckett, found Tyler's work, Racist and Offensive. She didn't feel it was appropriate for the High School Level. Tyler and a large group of Staff at Tumwater High School disagreed with Robin Tuckett, and argued with her decision to Remove the character of "Roshki" from Tyler's award winning play, "When Tom Came To Dinner." Robin felt Roshki was an inappropriate character because he was Indian but not being played by an actual Indian. Listening to her request, Tyler removed Roshki from the play, but it didn't end there.
At the State Conference, Tyler told Kevin Myron, The actor playing Roshki, to have a different name, "Ben Ludacre" and to not speak with an accent. Kevin listened and the play went fine. However Robin Tuckett's daughter spread a rumor that Kevin didn't listen and played Roshki instead. Facing an angry Robin Tuckett, Tyler and Kevin began a grudge match against their inflamed Teacher.
The following events are not ones Tyler and Kevin are proud of but they did them anyway. Being the State Theatre Representative for Washington, Tyler had the job to choose between short films high schools had chosen about Theatre Respect and how to keep a theatre clean, of course when Kevin and Tyler had thrown together a Roshki's guide to theatre. Tyler had to choose it. Playing in front of Thousands of people a Roshki romp of fun, Tyler and Kevin weren't done. They then made a song called, "Everybody do the Roskhi", which was played at the State Dance. Robin Tuckett was so angry she kicked the entire Tumwater High School out of the state conference, sending every member's parents an email saying, "your child participated in racist activity." Even Ian and Marisa, people who weren't even involved.
Trying to leave this whole event behind him, Tyler continued his film work for the year, and won another best script award.
After leaving Washington for Oklahoma Christian University to study Film; Tyler had completed 6 TV shows, Been kicked out of a state conference and made around 120 short films within his high school career.
As of September 2013, Tyler lives in Oklahoma with is Friend Seth Cartwright, working on his new Sitcom, "Good Young Parenting" which is a spin off of, "When Tom Came To Dinner"- Production Manager
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Frederic Leahy was born on 11 November 1890 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He was a production manager and assistant director, known for Courage (1921). He was married to Agnes Brand Leahy. He died on 1 October 1983 in Sun City, Arizona, USA.- Turnley Walker was born on 13 October 1913 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He was a writer, known for 5 Steps to Danger (1956), Big Town (1950) and Wolf Larsen (1958). He died on 20 December 1997 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Byron Beck was born on 25 January 1945 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA.
- Set Decorator
Phil Snyder was born on 6 February 1953 in Ellensburg, Washington, USA. He is a set decorator, known for Dallas (1978), Big Wave Dave's (1993) and The Mommies (1993).