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He was a master class in cerebral eloquence and audience command...and although his dominant playing card in the realm of acting was quite serious and stately, nobody cut a more delightfully dry edge in sitcoms than this gentleman, whose calm yet blistering put-downs often eluded his lesser victims.

Acting titan Roscoe Lee Browne was born to a Baptist minister and his wife on May 2, 1922, in Woodbury, New Jersey. He attended Lincoln University, an historically black university in Pennsylvania until 1942, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served in Italy with the Negro 92nd Infantry Division and organized the Division's track and field team. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1946, and studied French through Middlebury College's summer language program. He received his master's degree from Columbia University, then subsequently returned to Lincoln and taught French and comparative literature, seemingly destined to settle in completely until he heard a different calling.

Roscoe relished his first taste of adulation and admiration as a track star, competing internationally and winning the world championship in the 800-yard dash in 1951. He parlayed that attention into a job as a sales representative for a wine and liquor importer. In 1956, he abruptly decided to become an actor. And he did. With no training but a shrewd, innate sense of self, he boldly auditioned for, and won, the role of the Soothsayer in "Julius Caesar" the very next day at the newly-formed New York Shakespeare Festival. He never looked back and went on to perform with the company in productions of "The Taming of the Shrew", "Titus Andronicus", "Othello", "King Lear" (as the Fool), and "Troilus and Cressida".

Blessed with rich, mellifluous tones and an imposing, cultured air, Roscoe became a rare African-American fixture on the traditionally white classical stage. In 1961 he appeared notably with James Earl Jones in the original off-Broadway cast of Jean Genet's landmark play "The Blacks". Awards soon came his way -- the first in the form of an Obie only a few years later for his portrayal of a rebellious slave in "The Old Glory". Additionally, he received the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Award for both "The Dream on Monkey Mountain" (1970) and "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" (1989). Roscoe found less successful ventures on 1960s Broadway, taking his first curtain call in "A Cool World" in 1960, which folded the next day. He graced a number of other short runs including "General Seegar" (1962), "Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright" (1962), "The Ballad of the Sade Cafe" (1964), "Danton's Death" (1965), and "A Hand Is on the Gate: An Evening of Negro Poetry and Folk Music" (1966), which he also wrote and directed. He did not return to Broadway until 1983 with the role of the singing Rev. J.D. Montgomery in Tommy Tune's smash musical "My One and Only" in which his number "Kicking the Clouds Away" proved to be one of many highlights. Roscoe returned only once more to Broadway, earning acclaim and a Tony nomination for his supporting performance in August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" (1992).

Although he made an isolated debut with The Connection (1961), he wouldn't appear regularly in films until the end of the decade with prominent parts in the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton film, The Comedians (1967), Jules Dassin's Uptight (1968), Hitchcock's Topaz (1969) and, his most notable, The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970). Thereafter, he complimented a host of features, both comedic and dramatic, including Super Fly (1972) (and its sequel), Uptown Saturday Night (1974), Logan's Run (1976), Legal Eagles (1986), The Mambo Kings (1992) and Dear God (1996)

Elsewhere, Roscoe's disdainful demeanor courted applause on all the top 70s sitcoms including "All in the Family", "Maude," "Sanford and Son", "Good Times" and "Barney Miller" (Emmy-nominated), and he played the splendidly sardonic role of Saunders, the Tate household butler, after replacing Robert Guillaume's popular "Benson" character on Soap (1977). In 1986 he won an Emmy Award for his guest appearance on The Cosby Show (1984). His trademark baritone lent authority and distinction to a number of documentaries, live-action fare, and animated films, as well as the spoken-word arena, with such symphony orchestras as the Boston Pops and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to his credit. A preeminent recitalist, he was known for committing hundreds of poems to memory. For many years he and actor Anthony Zerbe toured the U.S. with their presentation of "Behind the Broken Words", an evening of poetry and dramatic readings.

At the time of his death of cancer on April 11, 2007, the never-married octogenarian was still omnipresent, more heard than seen perhaps. Among his last works was his narrations of a Garfield film feature and the most recent movie spoof Epic Movie (2007).

Grace Helbig was born on 27 September 1985 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Trolls (2016), Camp Takota (2014) and Epic Rap Battles of History (2010). She has been married to Elliott Morgan since 1 October 2022.

Tom Schwartz was born on 16 October 1982 in Woodbury, Minnesota, USA. He is an actor, known for Vanderpump Rules (2013), Stars on Mars (2023) and Basically Stassi (2019). He has been married to Kate Maloney since 25 July 2019.

Jon Lovett was born on 17 August 1982 in Woodbury, Long Island, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for 1600 Penn (2012), The Newsroom (2012) and Edith! (2021).

Nick was born in Woodbury, Minnesota. When he was age 4, he moved to Waterloo, Belgium, where he lived until 1994. It was then that he moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he later graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA in Animation. He currently works at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA as a 3D modeler. Behind the camera, he is listed as a member of the crew on such Disney/Pixar movies as "Up" & "Toy Story 3". But you may know him better from his YouTube Channel - goonieman86. He is widely know for his amazing ability to sing in both a male & female register. Nick began singing at the age of 4, and has loved it ever since. His first & most famous video is Disney's "A Whole New World", in which he sings both Aladdin & Jasmine's parts. And even though that video alone has attracted over 3,000,000 views, he still considers himself an "amateur" and says he "has a lot to learn". More recently, he has posted music videos on his YouTube channel for covers of such songs Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", Lady Gaga's "On The Edge Of Glory" and Taio Cruz's "Dynamite".

Don Amendolia was born on 1 February 1945 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Boogie Nights (1997), Ed Wood (1994) and The Secret of My Success (1987).

D.K. Ulrich was born on 10 April 1944 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA.

Cute, busty, and shapely curly-haired blonde Heather Spytek was born on December 17, 1977 in Woodbury, New Jersey. Her father was the lead singer and guitarist for the 60s rock group the Magnatones. Heather started dancing at age three and studied jazz, tap, and ballet. She entered her first beauty pageant at age eleven. Spytek attended private school in Florida and went to a liberal arts college in her native New Jersey. Heather pursued all modeling opportunities and found success as a glamour and swim suit model appearing in numerous national and regional magazines as a promotional model for clothing lines, swim suit competitions, and special events including The MGM Grand Model Search. Spytek's first national recognition came as a Hawaiian Tropic Model. While in Miami on modeling assignment for Hawaiian Tropic she was discovered by a Playboy scout and asked to audition both as a model and as an actress in a Playboy video. Her Playboy assignments culminated in international recognition as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in Playboy USA June 2001, Playboy Czech Republic August 2001, Playboy France August-September 2001, Playboy Greece June 2001, Playboy Italy October 2001, Playboy Japan August 2001, Playboy Romania February 2002, Playboy Slovakia July-August 2001, and Playboy Spain July 2001. In August of 2001 Heather captured the coveted cover girl of the Playboy Japan edition. In addition to her Playboy work as a model and centerfold she also appeared as an actress in the Playboy produced video "The Making of a Playmate". In the video she was able to exhibit the benefit of years of ballet training as she danced to choreographed music written exclusively for her debut as a Playboy actress. Her additional work for Playboy included pictorials and separate photos in Playboy Russia August 2002 and Playboy USA in January 2002 as well as numerous pictorials in related Playboy produced calendars, specialty magazines and news stand magazines such as The Girls Of Summer and promotional material. Heather met her husband while on location in Miami and became a military wife. As a military wife she traveled extensively both national and internationally and had very little time to model. In 2013 while living in Japan she was asked to model by an international photographer and once again started her modeling career. She has modeled in various promotional materials produced in Japan, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Italy and Mexico. Her commercial credits include video commercials for an international winery, hotels, swimwear and fashion lines. Spytek's newest United States work includes a starring role in a travel log and humanitarian reality show, editorial and advertising modeling, and work on a coffee table book. Like many other models, most notably, Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith, Spytek has sought to parlay her fame as a model into a career in Hollywood. Heather is well known for her down to earth manner, middle class appeal and extraordinary beauty. In December of 2015 Heather separated from her husband.

Gio Kay was born on 24 November 1997 in Woodbury, New Jersey. He is a producer and director, known for Lil Benzy: Sorry Mama (2021), Lil Benzy: Fake Love (2021) and Lil Benzy: Spotlight (2022).

Randy Solem was born on 11 December 1975 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Klay World: Off the Table (2005) and The Screen Savers (1998). He died on 16 March 2012 in Mantua, New Jersey, USA.

Sophia Frances was born on 18 November 2001 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress, known for Hey Paige (2022), Parting Thoughts (2022) and Murder Under the Friday Night Lights (2022).

Kieran Valla was born on 13 February 1984 in Woodbury, Connecticut, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Delinquent (2016), Disturbia (2007) and Lift (2013). He has been married to Laura Galinson since 1 September 2013.

Dale Allen Hoffman was born on 2 May 1972 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Grail, The Peripheral (2022) and The Word: Sacred Illumination on the Original Aramaic Teachings of Yeshua (2012).

William L. Bozarth was born on 20 May 1987 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Once and Future Smash (2022), Top Five (2014) and M Is for Menorah (2013).

Jeff Reim was born on 30 November 1969 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Silver Linings Playbook (2012), My Father's Gun (2002) and The Young Patriot's Multimedia Educational Series on the American Flag (2003). He has been married to Barbara Lyn (Ford) Reim since 23 October 1993. They have two children.

Louis Centanni was born on 11 September 1985 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Murder Below the Line (2004), Operation: Get Rid of Pinky (2011) and Booted (2011).

Lil Benzy was born on 23 August 2000 in Woodbury, New Jersey. He is a writer and producer, known for Lil Benzy: Famous (2020), Lil Benzy: Bad News (2020) and Lil Benzy: Sorry Mama (2021).

Jeanette is a film actress. In addition to acting, Jeanette is an artist. Since childhood she has been inspired to create art. An acrylic and oil painter, she often uses her family and friends as her inspiration. Her love of art is what drove her to pursue acting.

Jeanette resides in Southern New Jersey.

Bruce Edward Hall was born on 14 April 1954 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), Romper Room (1972) and Great Performances: Dance in America (1976). He died on 31 October 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.

Andrew Dohan was born on 27 July 1986 in Woodbury, Connecticut, USA. Andrew is known for Dune: Part One (2021), Prey (2022) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

Charlie Rivera was born on 5 February 1990 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Daredevil: Born Again (2025) and Manifest (2018).

Mark Pantalone was born on 10 May 1972 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for The Wrestler (2008), H20: The Best of Subterranean Violence: Volumes 1-666 (2020) and H20 Career Retrospective Interview Series: 'Lowlife' Louie Ramos (2020).

Butch Lewis was born on 26 June 1946 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995), Out-of-Sync (1995) and Spirit Lost (1996). He died on 23 July 2011 in Bethany Beach, Delaware, USA.

Mike Bozzuffi was born on 12 April 1988 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Apollo Guidance (2014), Mancation (2012) and No Footing (2009).

Shawn Caple was born on 26 October 1984 in Woodbury, New Jersey, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Bride Wars (2009), Huntingdon and The Last Summer (2013). He has been married to Alessandra Ameen since 14 August 2015.