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Joan Taylor's mother, Amelia Berky, was a vaudeville singing-dancing star in the 1920s. Her father was a prop man in Hollywood during that same period, but, after Joan's birth, the family moved to Lake Forest, Illinois, where her father managed a movie theater. She developed a love of movies from watching so many at her father's theater, and she graduated from the Chicago National Association of Dancing Masters. Heading to Hollywood in 1946, she enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse. Victor Jory arranged an interview for her with producer Nat Holt, and she made her film debut in the Randolph Scott western Fighting Man of the Plains (1949). She appeared in quite a few films over the next several years, many of them westerns. She also made many appearances on TV series, and had a recurring role in The Rifleman (1958), but it's for two sci-fi films that she is fondly remembered by 1950s movie audiences: Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) and 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957). After her two-year stint on "The Rifleman", however, she decided to retire from films, and did so in 1963.

Johnny is an actor and musician. He was raised in Batavia, Illinois. Johnny immersed himself in acting and music from a young age. He graduated from Penn State University for his training and relocated to New York, developing a career on stage and screen. Johnny is Hard of Hearing and advocates for accessibility.

Gower Champion was born on 22 June 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969), Lovely to Look At (1952) and Hello, Dolly! (1969). He was married to Karla Most and Marge Champion. He died on 25 August 1980 in New York City, New York, USA.

Sara Macon was born on 15 December 1927 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for The Runaway Barge (1975), The Rebel (1959) and The Dream Makers (1975). She was married to Boris Sagal. She died on 1 September 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Bob Woodward was born on 26 March 1943 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for All the President's Men (1976), Wired (1989) and The Nightmare Years (1989). He has been married to Elsa Walsh since 25 November 1989. They have two children. He was previously married to Frances Roderick Barnard and Kathleen Middlekauff.

John was born and raised in suburban Chicago. He earned a B.A. at Columbia College in Chicago, studying broadcasting. A radio announcer for Salem Communications-owned radio stations, including KDAR-FM in Oxnard, California, 2003-2009 and on Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa-owned radio stations in California and Nevada, known as the "K-Wave Radio Network", 2011-present. Also, was the morning radio host on AM 1290, KKDD, Riverside-San Bernardino, California, a Christian radio station known as "Good News Radio For The Inland Empire".

Jessica Leigh McClure was born in 1983 in Illinois. She attended Brigham Young University from 2002 to 2005 where she met her husband, Jedediah McClure. They were married on November 16, 2005. Jessica lives in Illinois with her husband and two kids. Jessica Leigh McClure is a performer and the owner of Parties with Character, a company dedicated to creating unique memories through meaningful entertainment by providing Princess, Superhero & character appearances in the Chicagoland area (http://www.partieswithcharacter.me/).

Buxom, shapely and sultry African-American knockout Lorraine Olivia was born on February 10, 1968 in Geneva, Illinois. Lorraine worked at a pharmacy and a car dealership prior to getting a job as a flight attendant for United Airlines in 1989. Olivia is not only an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, but also enjoys tennis, aerobics, and racquetball. Lorraine was the Playmate of the Month in the November, 1990 issue of "Playboy." She was featured in several "Playboy" videos and posed for a slew of "Playboy" newsstand special editions. Her sole foray into acting was a guest appearance as a Playmate on the "Fresh Prince After Dark" episode of the hit comedy TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

Academy Award winner film editor and also recipient of the Eddie award from the American Cinema Editors, Stu Linder is best remembered for his editing in several films from director Barry Levinson.

Stewart Bridgewater Linder was born on November 8, 1931 in Geneva, Illinois. He began his career as assistant editor on The Misfits (1961) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), working alongside Hollywood's Golden era directors such as John Huston and John Ford. Thanks to his meticulous work on Seconds (1966), director John Frankenheimer offered him the editing duties on Grand Prix (1966). Along with editors Fredric Steinkamp, Henry Berman and Frank Santillo they composed some of the most fascinating car races ever created, and for their work in the film they won the Academy Award of Best Editing.

After the film's success Linden became an important editor, at times working as an editorial assistant in films for Mike Nichols in the early 1970's. With Diner (1982), a long collaboration with director Barry Levinson has started, spanning for more than 20 years. Their stylistic choices, rhythm and experience can be viewed in countless films and of many different stories and settings, from drama to comedy and suspense. Among the titles Levinson & Linder made together are The Natural (1984), Young Sherlock Holmes (1985), Tin Men (1987), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Avalon (1990), Bugsy (1991), Sleepers (1996), Wag the Dog (1997) and Rain Man (1988), where Linder was once again nominated for a Best Editing Oscar and Levinson won as Best Director.

The duo collaboration was abruptly ended while filming Man of the Year (2006), when Linden was found dead after suffering a heart-attack on January 12, 2006. It would be their 18th film together.

Paul Pawlowski has worked in the Hollywood system for many years, first in the corporate arena for Paramount Pictures followed by freelance production and post-production assignments on 23 feature films for Sony Pictures Entertainment. He has also helped produce dozens of independent movies and enjoys working with other filmmakers.

Paul holds a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degree and is an award-winning screenwriter having completed dozens of screenplays.

Before his foray into Hollywood, Paul completed a Master of Science in Finance degree while working for Merrill Lynch and Lipper Analytical Services. While he enjoyed his time in the financial services industry, he always had a passion for movies, so he followed his dreams and has never looked back.

Rumor has it that his Last Will & Testament stipulates his tombstone must read: FADE OUT.

Jessica Perillo was born on 9 November 1984 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. Jessica is a producer, known for Judge Mathis (1999), In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman (2011) and Steve Harvey (2012).

Chelsea Hoffman was born on 22 May 1974 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and production manager, known for Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (2020), After Hours with Daniel Boulud (2006) and Hardcore Pawn: Chicago (2013).

Diego Cortez was born on 30 September 1946 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Offenders (1980), Experimenter (2015) and Cymbeline (2014). He died on 21 June 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina, USA.

Bob Zeman was born on 22 February 1937 in Geneva, Illinois, USA.

Ira Hards was born on 24 June 1872 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Guilty? (1930) and The Rich Slave (1921). He was married to Ina Hammer. He died on 2 May 1938 in West Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.

Shirley Gordon was born on 29 December 1921 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. She was a writer, known for The Bob Cummings Show (1955), You Are There (1953) and Bewitched (1964). She died on 22 February 2008 in Glendale, California, USA.

Mark David Nelson was born on 10 May 1959 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Generosity (2014), LoveSexHate (2017) and The One Who Loves You (2013). He was previously married to Kelly Ann Zellner.

Arnie Gardner was born on 25 December 1926 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. He died on 10 February 1994 in Brownsville, Texas, USA.

Troy Conrad was born on 17 June 1978 in Geneva, Illinois, USA. Troy is known for Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) and Treasure Planet (2002).