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David Hyde Pierce was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is the youngest child of George and Laura Pierce (both deceased) and has two older sisters (Barbara and Nancy) and an older brother (Thomas). As a child, he was very interested in music (particularly piano) and regularly played the organ at his local church (Bethesda Episcopal Church). David discovered a love of drama in high school and, upon his graduation in 1977, he received the Yaddo Medal which is to honor academic achievement and personal character. However, his love of music was still strong so he decided to study classical piano at Yale University.

Unfortunately, he soon grew bored with music history lessons and found that he wasn't dedicated enough to practice the required amount of hours to become a successful concert pianist. Instead, he returned to his love of drama and graduated in 1981 with a double major in English and Theatre Arts. He then moved to New York where he worked several menial jobs (including selling ties at Bloomingdales and working as a security guard) while acting in the theater during the late 80s and early 90s. He appeared in small roles in films such as Bright Lights, Big City (1988) before his life and career changed forever when he landed the role of "Dr. Niles Crane" in the television series Frasier (1993). Throughout the show's eleven year run (1993-2004), David was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series each year (he won four times: 1995, 1998-1999 and 2004). David resides in Los Angeles with his romantic partner, Brian Hargrove, and their two Wheaton Terriers, Maude and Mabel. He remains very close to his three siblings.

Scott Valentine was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York and first discovered acting at age five doing plays in his parents' garage. He appeared in a few high school plays, but didn't pursue acting as a career until his second semester of college. He moved to New York City and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he completed the school's three-year program in a year and a half. He held a few odd jobs such as short order cook and researcher for a publishing firm, and he won a few roles off-off Broadway. He signed a contract for a daytime soap and was about to screen test for a role in the feature film, "Lords of Discipline" but was accidently hit by a truck on September 17, 1981. After three years of convalescing, he left New York for Los Angeles where he landed the part of Nick Moore on the hit series, Family Ties (1982).

Josh Greenbaum was born on 15 February 1979 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021), Strays (2023) and Becoming Bond (2017).

Charles Brackett, born in Saratoga Springs, New York, of Scottish ancestry, followed in his attorney-father's footsteps and graduated with a law degree from Harvard University in 1920. He practised law for several years, before commencing work as drama critic for The New Yorker (1925-29), in addition to submitting short stories to The Saturday Evening Post. In 1932, Brackett left for Hollywood as a screenwriter. He was signed by Paramount primarily on the strength of his novel "Week-End". Brackett remained at the studio until 1950, doubling up as producer from 1945.

During his tenure at Paramount, Brackett became part of one of the most celebrated screenwriting partnerships in the motion picture business, alongside Billy Wilder. They were eventually dubbed by Life Magazine as "the happiest couple in Hollywood". Despite having very different personalities and arguing incessantly -- Wilder being the more extroverted and cynical, while Bracket was, to quote Gloria Swanson, 'quieter, more refined' -- their collaboration endured until 1951, spanning fourteen motion pictures. Many of their most popular hits, such as Ninotchka (1939), Ball of Fire (1941) and The Lost Weekend (1945), were noted for their intricate scripting and witty, sardonic dialogue. The culmination of their efforts was Sunset Boulevard (1950), which won an Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay. Following this, the team split up at the peak of their success, each going their separate ways.

Brackett moved on to work under contract at 20th Century Fox for the next eight years. With Walter Reisch, he co-wrote the screenplays for Niagara (1953) and Titanic (1953), winning his third Oscar for the latter. He also produced the superior western Garden of Evil (1954), the historical drama The Virgin Queen (1955) and the lavish musical The King and I (1956). Brackett retired due to illness after producing State Fair (1962).

Grew up outside Saratoga Springs, New York. She first began her acting career in a local troupe of middle school and high school students, SpaHa. She decided to continue the path after a great experience playing Rizzo in a high school production. Studied at scAMDA in Manhattan. Currently resides in Brooklyn with the rest of the hipsters, but would prefer to be on a commune somewhere hugging trees.

Travis Varnum was born on 20 November 1996 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Clown Motel: 3 Ways to Hell (2025) and Spandex-orcist (2025).

Tristan Allen was born on 14 November 1981 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), A Most Violent Year (2014) and Bridge of Spies (2015).

Helen Badgley was born in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1908. She made her film debut in Brother Bob's Baby (1911) as "The Baby". She became popularly known as "The Thanhouser Kidlet" and appeared in many films as a child.

She "retired" from the film business when she turned six years old--she lost her front teeth and had to wait until her new teeth grew in. She stayed with Thanhouser almost until the company's demise, appearing in such releases as The Candy Girl (1917), Fires of Youth (1918) and The Heart of Ezra Greer (1917).

After she left the film business, she married the owner of a radio and recording studio and moved to Arizona. She died in Phoenix on October 25, 1977.

Born the son of a naval submarine commander in upstate New York, Kozak's childhood was marked by frequent family moves from coast to coast. By his thirteenth birthday he had relocated a dozen times, attending Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, California. Earned BA in Economics from San Diego State University. Founded a small national sports publication. In 1995 created the internet's first interactive travel site - www.travelsource.com. Sold the company in 1996 and directed his first screenplay, "To Hell With Love". Co-founder and Director of Programming for the San Diego Film Festival.

Paul Schrade was born on 17 December 1924 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He was married to Monica Weil. He died on 9 November 2022 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Born and raised in New York. Attended Saratoga Springs High School in New York. Graduated from Del Mar Junior College in Texas with a Associates Degree in Applied Science.

First fell in love with acting in high school when a friend convinced her to audition for a play. Was an active member of her high school's drama club and performed in several plays.

Derek Marcil was born on 15 May 1962 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is known for The Butterfly Effect (2004), Lost Highway (1997) and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995).

Kari Kurto was born on 24 August 1981 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. Kari is a casting director, known for My Name Is Earl (2005), Hit List (2011) and Weeds (2005).

Matt Rocker was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is a composer, known for In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Winter's Bone (2010) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).

Brilliant stage and screen actor Charles Eldridge was born in New York in 1854. Starred on the drama and comedy theatre from the 1870's. Occasionally known as Mr. Eldridge became a white haired gentleman who starred and supported in more than 160 melodrama, comedy and crime movies, with the Vitagraph Film Company from 1910, making his film debut as the old farmer in 'The Legacy' co-starring Mary Maurice. His most notable role was as Jabee Smith in many of the 'Mr. Jarr' comedies starring Harry Davenport in 1915. Mr. Eldridge left Vitagraph in 1916 to worked for several other film companies including IMP, Victor, Rolfe, Columbia, Stubert and last with Goldwyn and Fox until his death from cancer in 1922 age 68.

Sydney Keith was born on 20 May 1901 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950), The Good Companions (1949) and After the Ball (1957). He died on 13 November 1982 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.

Jack Russell was born on 22 September 1919 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Nude Odyssey (1961), Producers' Showcase (1954) and The Texan (1958). He died on 13 April 1988 in Winter Park, Florida, USA.

Bruce Michael Paine was born on 24 January 1947 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Quantum Leap (1989), R.S.V.P. (2002) and Married... with Children (1987). He was married to Janin Caan. He died on 16 January 2009 in Venice, California, USA.

Syrie Moskowitz is a New York-based actress, model, and director from the Appalachian foothills of East Tennessee. From a young age, Syrie's multi-faceted creativity led her around the world to collaborate with artists, authors, and photographers-including, Ellen Von Unwerth, Mark Seligar, Pamela Hanson, David Salle, Amy Arbus, George Holz, Salman Rushdie, David Michalek, and Jenny Morgan. Syrie has been featured on the cover of many magazines as well as in campaigns for Bacardi, Lancome, and Kate Spade for two years running (with Karlie Kloss and Iris Apfel), and editorials in Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Vogue, Italian Vogue, Modern Painters, Playboy, VS Magazine, and Spirit and Flesh.

Syrie is known for her expertise in historical costuming and aesthetics, and ability to envision fairy-tale scripts and sets. She is the creative director of the immersive theatre group, The Lillian Lorraine Collective, for which she has written, directed, and produced numerous performances over the last six years. Her shows have appeared at Lincoln Center, New York Hot Jazz Fest, the Whitney Museum, the Illuminati Ball, and the National Arts Club/Antiques Roadshow). She also starred in the Broadway immersive hit, "Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic" by Cynthia Von Buhler and directed the immersive musical, "The Heart of Winter," written by film composer Rolfe Kent for the Unmarked Door in Los Angeles.

Brett Meisner grew up in upstate New York and later moved to New York City where he became a fixture of the underground rock and roll scene. He moved to Hollywood, California in May 2002 and has been making inroads into the film and music industry. His first feature film is due out in the fall of 2004.

Nicholas Mark was born on 30 September 1987 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is an editor, known for Second Coming (2009), WWE 24 (2015) and Undertaker: The Last Ride (2020).

Karen Wallingford was born on 12 October 1976 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for The Temptress (2003) and Developing Sheldon (2002).

Lynn has had a passion for the arts as well as horror movies from an early age. She pursued theater as a minor through college and found a home in behind the scenes work in costume and makeup. She later wound up in the horror genre via work on various haunted house locations, settling in at Acres of Darkness in Chattanooga. Specializing in practical effects, Lynn has a great love for all things gory; the bloodier the better! There is a special place in her heart for indie films. She is currently studying illustration and sequential art full time at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (2015) and is interested in pursuing story board art in addition to FX. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, drawing, watching as many horror movies as possible, and spending time with family.

Terra Naomi was born on 23 June 1979 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Super (2010), Two Night Stand (2014) and Valencia (2013).

Nick Steele is a actor, journalist and TV personality known for his work as a writer and wardrobe/fashion stylist.

Steele started as an entertainment writer, which led to appearances as an expert on fashion and style related television shows and opportunities to work as a producer. As a fashion stylist, he dressed notable celebrities for red carpet appearances and photo shoots. He has worked as a costumer and wardrobe supervisor for a variety of projects including TV shows, short films, commercials and music videos.