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Rob McClure was born on 15 June 1982 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Recursion (2014), Person of Interest (2011) and CyYu ft. Ironmouse: Beetlejuice Musical - Say My Name! (2023).- Producer
- Actor
- Manager
Dan Griffin was born in Connecticut of Irish decent, the oldest of five children. He quickly learned to juggle his responsibilities and his very creative/artistic side. Back in the first grade he used to create and draw stories for many of the children on the playground, and probably during class, too, a bit! He grew up very involved in the arts, having first sung on stage when he was six years old.
By the time Griffin was 12 he was singing with the Golden Chordsmen, a renowned barbershop singing chorus, and had competed in both state and western New England competitions. Griffin excelled at many things, including various sports (soccer, gymnastics and Irish step-dancing) and academia. By the time he was in seventh grade there was not a lot of competition in gymnastics, and he left Connecticut to begin school in New York. He continually wrote and illustrated while pursuing his schooling and gymnastics. After having won many awards in local competitions, Griffin went to the gymnastic finals at the national level and was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
In 1992 he was hit by a car and was in a coma for over a month, but miraculously he pulled through. After studying Justice and Law at Western Connecticut for awhile, he switched to the Theatre Arts with a minor in writing. It was at this time he was hired by Quest Comics as a writer. Realizing that he was not going to receive what he needed in CT, he left before graduating and began performing in New York City. He landed a small part on the TV series C.P.W. (1995), but the series was short lived. Griffin left both the comic-book store he began while at college and the gymnastics program that he helped to forge in Brookfield, and journeyed to Hollywood. Not long after he arrived he was signed by THE AGENCY. He had bit parts in films, and had several close calls for various commercials. On the set of Gattaca (1997), Andrew Niccol spoke with him during lunch one day and suggested that he write, too. Griffin was done with school at this point, but Niccol said that he didn't need school, he had the will to learn and needed to get some screen writing books.
It was at this point that Griffin's brother Sean contacted him, saying that he had hooked up with an amazing Irish traditional player and was forming a new Irish rock band. Sean said that people really liked the songs that Dan had written and if he ever came back, he should look him up. As luck would have it, an emergency brought Dan back to the East Coast, and The Ruffians were formed (but not before one more acting job on Beth Sullivan USMA West Point (1998)).
While Griffin learned the bass guitar and aided his singer/songwriter brother with songs, he honed his writing craft. He wrote two TV series with Cheryl Quell, a feature with Les Wicker and a TV series with David Dwinell. He also began getting back to his love, animation. Based on a nationwide excursion taken with his pocket mouse Merlin on the way to Hollywood, Griffin (under the pen name ST. Bernard) forged the first of his 44 children's books ("The Adventures of Merlin the Mouse"). The band began to grow in reputation (having played at the Joe Strummer tribute and the Good Friday Agreement) and fan base and off they went, traveling and playing. Griffin never missed the opportunity to network, make a friend or share a story.
After a couple of years, and some new family obligations for the Griffin brothers, Dan began to focus on his film work a bit more. He had a film optioned by Skylar Entertainment, and fell into a couple of more bit parts. It was around this time that filmmaker Jamie Lazarus approached Griffin at a Ruffians gig with a fantastic video idea. They sat and bounced ideas off one another before deciding to form a production company of their own. They worked on a couple of short films, a music video for a big group's website, and laid the groundwork for several new projects. Lazarus realized Griffin's natural talent as a producer and, along with Lazarus' directing savvy, it seemed like a relationship made to last. The union began having differences, however, and the two amiably went their separate ways (but not before putting out a shirt for the soldiers of the Gulf War to raise money for the USO).
It was the winter of 2005, right around the time that his book was delayed a bit, that Griffin fell into a lot of work with new media. He had engineered a benefit at the Laugh Factory for the victims of Hurricane Katrina (with PM Dawn, David Marks of The Beach Boys and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens, the Ruffians and friend Chris Vaughn), and began assisting with a film. While on the film, he met actress/R&B artist Janet Miranda, and a new direction unfolded.
Griffin had helped Miranda, and a couple of weeks later this favor would be repaid. Miranda was on the set of a feature film and they lost their funding. She told the producer about Griffin, and shortly thereafter a new skill would be added to his repertoire: securing film financing. Miranda introduced Griffin to Ms. Davis (a long-time expert and someone to whom many producers looked). Davis opened the doors to Griffin, and they have developed a very strong bond.
During the last year Griffin has been applying his networking abilities to foster and grow his skill as a producer. Griffin was on the governance board which brought in the new Film Tax Incentives (one of the highest in the country) for the state of Connecticut, and helped open the doors for the building of Utopia (which will be the largest film studio in the US at its completion). He has quadrupled his already large Rolodex with new investors, talent, filmmakers, producers, and crew, and can't wait to see what happens this year.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Dick DeBenedictis was born on 23 January 1935 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Matlock (1986), Police Story (1973) and Diagnosis Murder (1993).- Actor
- Producer
Westbrook Van Voorhis was born on 21 September 1903 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Tembo (1952), Operation Manhunt (1954) and The Ladies Man (1961). He was married to Mabel Throckmorton Chaffee and Constance McKay Scott. He died on 13 July 1968 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA.- Composer
- Writer
- Actor
Billy Howerdel was born on 18 May 1970 in West Milford, New Jersey, USA. He is a composer and writer, known for Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) and Underworld (2003).- William Courtright was born on 10 March 1848 in New Milford, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Kit Carson (1928), Some Pun'kins (1925) and Hands Across the Border (1926). He was married to Jennie Lee. He died on 6 March 1933 in Ione, California, USA.
- Music Department
- Actress
Niki Scalera was born on 26 August 1976 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for ABC Afterschool Specials (1972), African Gothic (2013) and White Devils (2024).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Producer
Christian Clarke was born on 29 August 1970 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. Christian is an assistant director and production manager, known for Men in Black (1997), Species (1995) and Battle Los Angeles (2011).- Erin Shaughnessy was born on 4 July 1995 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for A Stage of Twilight (2022), Art Less (2016) and A Tragedy (2012).
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ian Couch was born in New Milford, Connecticut, USA in 1975. He grew up in a variety of residences, from the Bronx to Westchester County, New York, again in Connecticut and then upstate New York.
While Ian was a young child, his family joined a guru-based religious group with eclectic teachings, synthesized from Hindu, Buddhihst, and other sources. Some ideas were from famous artist, Nicholas Roerich. The religious practice involved, meditating, TM, and rituals featuring a gigantic, uncut crystal - from Venezuela. It was kept it in the middle of the group's mansion. This started in New York City until the crystal was moved to Hopewell Junction, New York.
The religious group also included, Neil Simon (playwright), Alan Arkin (actor) and his family, as well as many actors and actresses from Los Angeles. Ian Couch and his family were involved up until he was 16, at which point they separated from the group, as it fell into crisis. Shortly thereafter, the guru hung himself.
Ian's father, Joseph is an artist, photographer, and architect. He was estranged from Ian's life due to the detrimental influence of the religious group, with which he did not agree. Ian's mother, screen name Janet Damon, was performing as a film actress, comedian, and comedy writer before Ian's birth and becoming involved with the religious group. Since leaving the group, she worked on screenplays and collaborated with Alan Arkin on a play, which she wrote and he produced.
Ian has one older stepbrother - a computer programmer living on the West Coast; one older stepsister - an artist/musician; and one older sister who is closest to him in age and upbringing, who lives in upstate New York and works with horses as a masseuse. Ian has one younger brother, who lives with his father in the Southeast.
Ian graduated from Hampshire College in the 90s. His main creative pursuits are making electronic music and photography, which became his primary occupation since he was 16. His distinctive style is wispy, dreamy, fairy-tale imagery, occasionally with the use of infrared film. Ian favors 16mm film and uses several of his own film cameras.
The biggest direct influences on Ian were Alan Arkin and musician Donovan, as well as his mother's friend, musician Richie Havens. Ian was a big fan of Azalia Snail and he has always admired the work of Matt Dillon. Ian has the same photography agent as Billy Name.
Since 2005, Ian is collaborating with members of the Andy Warhol crew, Ultra Violet and Ivy Nicholson - on books, videos and other media. He appears in a film with Ivy's twins, Gunther Palmer and 'Penelope Palmer', which has been broadcast on cable.
Ian exhibits his photographs at various galleries and his short independent films have been screened privately. His work as a cinematographer is attached to the project of 'The Instant Messenger' movie. Previously on a Tasciotti production, he worked camera and acted in Protesters (2003).
His favorite pastimes are: to sleep in the woods and to go camping. During one full moon eclipse gathering in 1993, he met fellow artist, Tasciotti and filmmaker, Tasciotti. Subsequently, they explored the Catskill Mountains and utilized the resort of entertainer, Peg Leg Bates for their artistic projects and UFO searches with author/artist, 'Louis Acker'.
Ian enjoys traveling and he does it as much as he can. Significant travels include: Canada and Mexico in the 1990s and Japan in 2006.- Editorial Department
- Production Manager
- Special Effects
Douglas Travers was born on 25 April 1903 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. He was a production manager, known for Pacific Liner (1939), The Tattooed Stranger (1950) and Five Came Back (1939). He died on 23 November 1982 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Daniel Guadalupe was born on 25 September 1991 in West Milford, New Jersey, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Civil War (2024).- Additional Crew
Bettina Browne Weld was born on 20 November 1975 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. Bettina is known for The Happening (2008), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) and Angels & Demons (2009).- Additional Crew
- Director
- Writer
Joel Hoffman was born on 16 May 1981 in West Milford, New Jersey, USA. Joel is a director and writer, known for Headshots Inc. (2009), Party @ the Palms (2005) and Daisy Does America (2005).- Norman S. Hall was born on 21 July 1896 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. He was a writer, known for Radio Patrol (1937), The Three Musketeers (1933) and Daredevils of the Clouds (1948). He died on 12 December 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Bea Rosse was born on 12 December 1915 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for In Society (1944), Cavalcade of Stars (1949) and The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1957). She died on 25 March 2002 in Newburgh, New York, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Additional Crew
Brandon Alperin was born on 31 May 1985 in Milford, New Hampshire, USA. Brandon is a cinematographer, known for Skyline (2010), The Lords of Salem (2012) and Thor: The Dark World (2013).- Art Department
- Additional Crew
- Animation Department
Steve Hirt was born on 15 September 1984 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. Steve is known for Big Hero 6: The Series (2017), Pig Goat Banana Cricket (2015) and Broken Karaoke (2019).- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Johnster Space Program was born on 29 March 2004 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. Johnster Space is a producer and director, known for Baldi's Mathematical Adventures: The Show, Baldi's Fun New School Remastered (2021) and Baldi's Fun New School Ultimate (2024).- Geri Rosse was born on 15 October 1921 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for In Society (1944), Cavalcade of Stars (1949) and The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1957). She was married to Albert E. Latchford. She died on 13 September 1993 in Cornwall, New York, USA.
- Margie Rosse was born on 19 October 1917 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for In Society (1944), Cavalcade of Stars (1949) and The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1957). She died on 3 December 2003 in Florida, USA.
- Dawn Doumeng was born on 25 October 1980 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for Fillbilly (2008). She has been married to David R. Doumeng since 18 July 2009.
- Music Department
Stu Satalof was born on 25 September 1953 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA. He is known for Passion (1996) and Putting It Together (2010). He was married to Sally Shumway. He died on 26 June 2012 in New Milford, New Jersey, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
Dave Flaton was born on 3 October 1981 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. Dave is known for A Moment to Change (2011). Dave was married to Leah Segraves. Dave died on 9 July 2022 in Pensacola, Florida, USA.- Erin Keegan was born on 23 July 1981 in Milford, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress, known for Unbeatable Harold (2006), Exist (2004) and Lessons in Film & Television (2013).
- Sandrine Harris was born in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. She is known for I Survived the Redesign (2002).
- Riley McCusker was born on 9 July 2001 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA.
- Cinematographer
John M. Bauman was born on 2 November 1880 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for Prudence, the Pirate (1916), The Shine Girl (1916) and The Millionaire's Double (1917). He died on 16 February 1962 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.- Ali Schiller was born on 30 January 1988 in New Milford, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, known for The American Poop Movie (2006).