Cast Biographies

21 April 2011

Justin Chatwin

(Steve)

Justin Chatwin, born in Canada, has enjoyed success on both the small and the big screen. His most recent film credits include Dragonball, the film adaptation of the Japanese manga phenomenon; the romantic comedy Middle Of Nowhere, opposite Susan Sarandon; The Invisible, in which he starred opposite Marcia Gay Harden; Steven Spielberg's War Of The Worlds; the independent film The Chumscrubber; and Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke.

Chatwin first garnered recognition in television for his starring role in the USA miniseries Traffic, and based on this performance was lauded by Newsweek Magazine as an ‘Actor to Watch.'Additional television credits include roles on Lost and the hit comedy series Weeds.

 

Jeremy Allen White

(Lip)

Jeremy Allen White's acting career began with the short film ‘Aquarium,' directed by Rob Meyer. Since then, he has generated buzz on the independent feature circuit with films such as The Speed Of Life, directed by Ed Radtke in 2007, followed by Afterschool, directed by Antonio Campos and nominated for an Indie Spirit Award for ‘Best First Feature.'

 

Cameron Monaghan

(Ian)

Cameron Monaghan, within the last year, has appeared in six television series, including Fringe, Monk, The Mentalist, Three Rivers, Terriers and The Glades. In addition to the guest star work, Monaghan has completed filming on Safe Harbor, a television movie, opposite Treat Williams and the feature film Another Harvest Moon, opposite Ernest Borgnine and Richard Schiff. Monaghan's theatrical debut was in The Music Man in 2003, opposite Victor Garber. Other notable feature credits include Sony's Click, opposite Adam Sandler and Disney's The Three Investigators franchise. He will next be seen in the feature film Prom, set for release in April of 2011.

 

Ethan Cutkosky

(Carl)

Ethan Cutkosky started acting at the age of four in commercials and advertising campaigns. His first film break came at age seven when he appeared in Fred Claus, opposite Vince Vaughn. A year later, Cutkosky landed a major role in the horror film The Unborn with Gary Oldman.

Playing Carl is a perfect role for him, except that he is an animal lover in real life. He has a black cat named ‘Bear,' two anoles, a fire-bellied toad and a crested gecko he calls ‘Colby.' Cutkosky lives in Chicago and is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo.

 

Emma Kenney

(Debbie)

Emma Kenney, born in Manhattan, realized her passion for performing at age four. Since then, she has appeared in numerous national commercials, as well as voiceovers. In addition to acting, Kenney also has enthusiasm for being behind the camera. Emma directed her first movie, The New Girl In Town, which was honored as a finalist at the 2009 New Jersey International Film Festival, making Emma the youngest filmmaker ever to receive that honor. Due to her directorial success, New York Magazine, Fox-5 TV in New York and New Jersey Monthly magazine all featured stories on Kenney's accomplishment. When she is not acting or directing, she loves playing with her animals (one day, she hopes to open an animal shelter). Kenney is now splitting her time between New Jersey and Los Angeles.

 

Steve Howey

(Kev)

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Steve Howey spent his early childhood growing up on sailboats with his parents. After his second year in college, Howey decided to pursue acting and enrolled in his father's (acting coach Bill Howey) acting class. He is best known as ‘Van Mongtomery' on the hit WB/CW series Reba, where he starred alongside Reba McEntire.

In film, Howey will next be seen in Something Borrowed, co-starring Kate Hudson and Jon Krasinski; Conception with Julie Bowen and David Arquette; and the independent feature Losing Control. Howey also starred in Bride Wars; Stan Helsing; DOA: Dead Or Alive and Supercross. On the small screen, Howey has appeared in episodes of Psych, Surviving Suburbia, ER and the NBC online series CTRL. Howey currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Sarah Shahi and their newborn son. 

 

Shanola Hampton

(Veronica)

Shanola Hampton most recently appeared in the Touchstone feature comedy You Again, directed by Andy Fickman. Previously, Hampton's television appearances have included recurring roles on Miami Medical and Related, in addition to stints on Eli Stone, Pepper Dennis, Scrubs, Strong Medicine and Reba. Her feature film credits include The Mostly Unfabulous Life Of Ethan Green and The Hanged Man. Born in Long Island, New York and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, Hampton is one of four sisters. She earned her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University before receiving her Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Hampton currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Laura Slade Wiggins

(Karen)

Born in Athens, Georgia, Laura Slade Wiggins discovered her passion for the arts at age eight and began performing in her community's theater productions. Since her television debut in USA Network's TV movie Not Like Everyone Else, she has appeared in episodes of CSI, Eleventh Hour and starred as the lead in the critically acclaimed Lifetime television movie, Girl Positive, co-starring Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and Jennie Garth (90210).  At 16, she began focusing on film acting and upon graduating high school, moved to the west coast to attend college and continue her acting career. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, singing and playing the acoustic & bass guitar in the band ‘Dawn Soir.' She currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Joan Cusack

(Sheila)

An award-winning Chicago-based actress, Joan Cusack has twice been nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Supporting Actress' for her roles in Working Girl and In & Out. She is a three-time winner of the American Comedy Award as ‘Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture' and has appeared in numerous films, including Sixteen Candles, Say Anything..., Class, High Fidelity, Cradle Will Rock and Grosse Pointe Blank. Some of her other feature film credits include Broadcast News, Men Don't Leave, My Blue Heaven, Friends With Money and, most recently, she reprised her role as the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 3. Cusack also was a cast member of Saturday Night Live.

 

(Frank Gallagher)

William H. Macy, an Oscar® and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy® and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation. 

Macy recently wrapped production on the Lionsgate film Lincoln Lawyer, which is based on the novel by Michael Connelly and stars Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei. Macy was last seen in The Deal, a film he not only starred in and produced, but also adapted from the novel by Peter Lefcourt with longtime writing partner Steven Schachter. The Deal premiered the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2007, Macy appeared in the global blockbuster Wild Hogs. Macy, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen. In 2006, Macy appeared in the independent feature Bobby, based on fictionalized events leading up to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. In 2005, he starred in the independent film Edmund, an adaptation of the David Mamet play and Thank You For Smoking, opposite Aaron Eckhart. The same year, Macy appeared in the marine-based action adventure Sahara, which also starred Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. In 2004, he appeared in Cellular, starring opposite Kim Basinger.

Macy received critical acclaim for his role in the romantic drama The Cooler, with a supporting cast that included Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy and Ron Livingston.   He was also seen stealing scenes in the critically acclaimed feature, Seabiscuit, an American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression. Macy was nominated for a Golden Globe® for his role as ‘Tick Tock McLaughlin,' and the film was nominated for ‘Best Picture.'

William H. Macy may be best known for his portrayal of ‘Jerry Lundergaard' in Fargo, for which he received an Oscar® nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award as ‘Best Supporting Actor.'

His distinguished film credits include: Spartan, In Enemy Hands, Magnolia, Pleasantville, Happy Texas, State And Main, Jurassic Park 3, Focus, Welcome To Collinwood, Psycho, A Civil Action, Boogie Nights, Wag The Dog, Air Force One, Ghosts Of Mississippi, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Client, Shadows And Fog, Murder In The First, Searching For Bobby Fischer, Radio Days and Panic.

Macy has been no less prolific on the small screen. Macy received an Emmy® nomination for his role in ‘Umney's Last Case,' segment of the Nightmares and Dreamscapes anthology of Stephen King short stories, which aired in July of 2006. In 2004, Macy was seen in the Emmy®-nominated The Wool Cap. Macy was nominated for an Emmy®, Golden Globe®, and a SAG Award for his performance. He and Schachter were also nominated for a Writers Guild Award. In addition, the movie was nominated for an Emmy® and a Critics' Choice Award. In 2003, Macy starred with David Arquette in Stealing Sinatra, which depicts the 1963 botched kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. Directed by Ron Underwood, Macy received an Emmy® nomination in the category of ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie' for his performance.

In 2002, Macy received outstanding critical acclaim for his role as ‘Bill Porter' in TNT's Door To Door, opposite Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Kathy Baker and Felicity Huffman. The movie, which Macy also co-wrote, tells the true story of Porter, an award-winning door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy. The movie was nominated for 12 Emmys® and won six including, ‘Outstanding Made for Television Movie' as well as winning Macy the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie statue and ‘Outstanding Writing for a Television Movie' with Steven Schachter.

He received an Emmy® nomination as ‘Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series' for his recurring role as ‘Dr. David Morgenstern' on ER. Macy also had a recurring role on Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night and was nominated for an Emmy® for his performance. His movie-of-the-week credits include Reversible Errors, A Murderous Affair, Heart Of Justice, Standoff At Marion, and the miniseries Andersonville, The Murder Of Mary Phagan and The Awakening Land. In addition to the politically charged BBC telefilm The Writing On The Wall, Macy also appeared in two Mamet vehicles, The Water Engine and Texan. In 1999, he starred opposite his wife Felicity Huffman, on the television film A Slight Case Of Murder and received another Emmy® nomination. Macy and his writing partner Steven Schachter wrote the film and Schachter directed. Also with Schachter, Macy has written several television scripts, including an episode of thirtysomething, the HBO movie Above Suspicion and the USA Networks movie The Con, starring Macy and Rebecca DeMornay. He also was seen on the small screen in a regular guest role in the Showtime Original Series Out Of Order, also starring Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens and Justine Bateman.

In 1972, Macy co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater along with David Mamet and Steven Schachter in Chicago. Macy originated roles for several of Mamet's classic original productions, among them, ‘Bobby' in American Buffalo, and ‘Lang' in The Water Engine, soon establishing his feature film presence with writer/director Mamet. He continued with Mamet as a Mafioso driver in Things Change, a Marine in House Of Games and an FBI agent in Wag The Dog.

Moving to New York in 1980, he continued to build his reputation in the theater as an originator of new roles, in such off-Broadway productions as Baby With The Bathwater, The Dining Room (later filmed for PBS' Great Performances), Life During Wartime, Mr. Gogol And Mr. Preen, Bodies, Rest And Motion, and Mamet's Prairie du Chien, Oh Hell and Oleanna. His stage credits, approaching fifty during his ten years in New York, also include the Broadway production of Our Town, Tony Award® winner for ‘Best Ensemble.' Macy was also seen on the London stage in the spring of 2000, where he co-starred in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo at the Donmar Warehouse. Following the run in London, the play moved to the Atlantic Theater Company in New York for a record-breaking run.

William H. Macy is married to actress Felicity Huffman. They reside in Los Angeles with their two daughters.

 

Emmy Rossum

(Fiona Gallagher)

Actress and singer, Emmy Rossum, has been captivating audiences with her diverse, extraordinary talents for over a decade - and she's only 24 years old.

Rossum's acting performance in Songcatcher earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of ‘Best Debut Performance.' Four years later in 2004, her starring performance as ‘Christine' in The Phantom Of The Opera earned her a Golden Globe® Award nomination, as well as the National Board of Review's ‘Best Female Breakthrough Performance' Award and the Broadcast Film Critics Association's ‘Best Young Actress' Award in 2005.

In film, Rossum last starred as ‘Alexa' in the indie-drama Dare, starring opposite actor Zach Gilford. The film premiered in official competition at last year's Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in November 2009. Other past film credits include Dragonball, Poseidon, The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal, and the Clint Eastwood directed drama Mystic River. Her television credits include guest-starring appearances on Law & Order and The Practice.

In 2007, Rossum recorded her first album for Geffen records, Inside Out, which showcased her classically trained voice as the primary instrument. She wrote and recorded all her own songs. She is currently working on her second album.

Rossum began her theatrical career at the age of seven when she began singing the children's roles at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Between the ages of seven and twelve she was trained there in stagecraft and classical vocal technique and performed in five languages in 20 different operas.

Rossum is the Youth Ambassador for the international organization Youth AIDS, which works to educate young people in sixty countries on the prevention and treatment of AIDS. Rossum travels internationally raising awareness of the pandemic by speaking at schools, universities and government forums.

Rossum was born in New York City in 1986 and attended the Spence School until 1996. She earned her high school degree through Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) and Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD).

 

Justin Chatwin

(Steve)

Justin Chatwin, born in Canada, has enjoyed success on both the small and the big screen. His most recent film credits include Dragonball, the film adaptation of the Japanese manga phenomenon; the romantic comedy Middle Of Nowhere, opposite Susan Sarandon; The Invisible, in which he starred opposite Marcia Gay Harden; Steven Spielberg's War Of The Worlds; the independent film The Chumscrubber; and Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke.

Chatwin first garnered recognition in television for his starring role in the USA miniseries Traffic, and based on this performance was lauded by Newsweek Magazine as an ‘Actor to Watch.'Additional television credits include roles on Lost and the hit comedy series Weeds.

 

Jeremy Allen White

(Lip)

Jeremy Allen White's acting career began with the short film ‘Aquarium,' directed by Rob Meyer. Since then, he has generated buzz on the independent feature circuit with films such as The Speed Of Life, directed by Ed Radtke in 2007, followed by Afterschool, directed by Antonio Campos and nominated for an Indie Spirit Award for ‘Best First Feature.'

 

Cameron Monaghan

(Ian)

Cameron Monaghan, within the last year, has appeared in six television series, including Fringe, Monk, The Mentalist, Three Rivers, Terriers and The Glades. In addition to the guest star work, Monaghan has completed filming on Safe Harbor, a television movie, opposite Treat Williams and the feature film Another Harvest Moon, opposite Ernest Borgnine and Richard Schiff. Monaghan's theatrical debut was in The Music Man in 2003, opposite Victor Garber. Other notable feature credits include Sony's Click, opposite Adam Sandler and Disney's The Three Investigators franchise. He will next be seen in the feature film Prom, set for release in April of 2011.

 

Ethan Cutkosky

(Carl)

Ethan Cutkosky started acting at the age of four in commercials and advertising campaigns. His first film break came at age seven when he appeared in Fred Claus, opposite Vince Vaughn. A year later, Cutkosky landed a major role in the horror film The Unborn with Gary Oldman.

Playing Carl is a perfect role for him, except that he is an animal lover in real life. He has a black cat named ‘Bear,' two anoles, a fire-bellied toad and a crested gecko he calls ‘Colby.' Cutkosky lives in Chicago and is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo.

 

Emma Kenney

(Debbie)

Emma Kenney, born in Manhattan, realized her passion for performing at age four. Since then, she has appeared in numerous national commercials, as well as voiceovers. In addition to acting, Kenney also has enthusiasm for being behind the camera. Emma directed her first movie, The New Girl In Town, which was honored as a finalist at the 2009 New Jersey International Film Festival, making Emma the youngest filmmaker ever to receive that honor. Due to her directorial success, New York Magazine, Fox-5 TV in New York and New Jersey Monthly magazine all featured stories on Kenney's accomplishment. When she is not acting or directing, she loves playing with her animals (one day, she hopes to open an animal shelter). Kenney is now splitting her time between New Jersey and Los Angeles.

 

Steve Howey

(Kev)

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Steve Howey spent his early childhood growing up on sailboats with his parents. After his second year in college, Howey decided to pursue acting and enrolled in his father's (acting coach Bill Howey) acting class. He is best known as ‘Van Mongtomery' on the hit WB/CW series Reba, where he starred alongside Reba McEntire.

In film, Howey will next be seen in Something Borrowed, co-starring Kate Hudson and Jon Krasinski; Conception with Julie Bowen and David Arquette; and the independent feature Losing Control. Howey also starred in Bride Wars; Stan Helsing; DOA: Dead Or Alive and Supercross. On the small screen, Howey has appeared in episodes of Psych, Surviving Suburbia, ER and the NBC online series CTRL. Howey currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Sarah Shahi and their newborn son. 

 

Shanola Hampton

(Veronica)

Shanola Hampton most recently appeared in the Touchstone feature comedy You Again, directed by Andy Fickman. Previously, Hampton's television appearances have included recurring roles on Miami Medical and Related, in addition to stints on Eli Stone, Pepper Dennis, Scrubs, Strong Medicine and Reba. Her feature film credits include The Mostly Unfabulous Life Of Ethan Green and The Hanged Man. Born in Long Island, New York and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, Hampton is one of four sisters. She earned her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University before receiving her Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Hampton currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Laura Slade Wiggins

(Karen)

Born in Athens, Georgia, Laura Slade Wiggins discovered her passion for the arts at age eight and began performing in her community's theater productions. Since her television debut in USA Network's TV movie Not Like Everyone Else, she has appeared in episodes of CSI, Eleventh Hour and starred as the lead in the critically acclaimed Lifetime television movie, Girl Positive, co-starring Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and Jennie Garth (90210).  At 16, she began focusing on film acting and upon graduating high school, moved to the west coast to attend college and continue her acting career. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, singing and playing the acoustic & bass guitar in the band ‘Dawn Soir.' She currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Joan Cusack

(Sheila)

An award-winning Chicago-based actress, Joan Cusack has twice been nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Supporting Actress' for her roles in Working Girl and In & Out. She is a three-time winner of the American Comedy Award as ‘Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture' and has appeared in numerous films, including Sixteen Candles, Say Anything..., Class, High Fidelity, Cradle Will Rock and Grosse Pointe Blank. Some of her other feature film credits include Broadcast News, Men Don't Leave, My Blue Heaven, Friends With Money and, most recently, she reprised her role as the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 3. Cusack also was a cast member of Saturday Night Live.

 

(Frank Gallagher)

William H. Macy, an Oscar® and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy® and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation. 

Macy recently wrapped production on the Lionsgate film Lincoln Lawyer, which is based on the novel by Michael Connelly and stars Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei. Macy was last seen in The Deal, a film he not only starred in and produced, but also adapted from the novel by Peter Lefcourt with longtime writing partner Steven Schachter. The Deal premiered the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2007, Macy appeared in the global blockbuster Wild Hogs. Macy, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen. In 2006, Macy appeared in the independent feature Bobby, based on fictionalized events leading up to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. In 2005, he starred in the independent film Edmund, an adaptation of the David Mamet play and Thank You For Smoking, opposite Aaron Eckhart. The same year, Macy appeared in the marine-based action adventure Sahara, which also starred Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. In 2004, he appeared in Cellular, starring opposite Kim Basinger.

Macy received critical acclaim for his role in the romantic drama The Cooler, with a supporting cast that included Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy and Ron Livingston.   He was also seen stealing scenes in the critically acclaimed feature, Seabiscuit, an American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression. Macy was nominated for a Golden Globe® for his role as ‘Tick Tock McLaughlin,' and the film was nominated for ‘Best Picture.'

William H. Macy may be best known for his portrayal of ‘Jerry Lundergaard' in Fargo, for which he received an Oscar® nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award as ‘Best Supporting Actor.'

His distinguished film credits include: Spartan, In Enemy Hands, Magnolia, Pleasantville, Happy Texas, State And Main, Jurassic Park 3, Focus, Welcome To Collinwood, Psycho, A Civil Action, Boogie Nights, Wag The Dog, Air Force One, Ghosts Of Mississippi, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Client, Shadows And Fog, Murder In The First, Searching For Bobby Fischer, Radio Days and Panic.

Macy has been no less prolific on the small screen. Macy received an Emmy® nomination for his role in ‘Umney's Last Case,' segment of the Nightmares and Dreamscapes anthology of Stephen King short stories, which aired in July of 2006. In 2004, Macy was seen in the Emmy®-nominated The Wool Cap. Macy was nominated for an Emmy®, Golden Globe®, and a SAG Award for his performance. He and Schachter were also nominated for a Writers Guild Award. In addition, the movie was nominated for an Emmy® and a Critics' Choice Award. In 2003, Macy starred with David Arquette in Stealing Sinatra, which depicts the 1963 botched kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. Directed by Ron Underwood, Macy received an Emmy® nomination in the category of ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie' for his performance.

In 2002, Macy received outstanding critical acclaim for his role as ‘Bill Porter' in TNT's Door To Door, opposite Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Kathy Baker and Felicity Huffman. The movie, which Macy also co-wrote, tells the true story of Porter, an award-winning door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy. The movie was nominated for 12 Emmys® and won six including, ‘Outstanding Made for Television Movie' as well as winning Macy the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie statue and ‘Outstanding Writing for a Television Movie' with Steven Schachter.

He received an Emmy® nomination as ‘Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series' for his recurring role as ‘Dr. David Morgenstern' on ER. Macy also had a recurring role on Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night and was nominated for an Emmy® for his performance. His movie-of-the-week credits include Reversible Errors, A Murderous Affair, Heart Of Justice, Standoff At Marion, and the miniseries Andersonville, The Murder Of Mary Phagan and The Awakening Land. In addition to the politically charged BBC telefilm The Writing On The Wall, Macy also appeared in two Mamet vehicles, The Water Engine and Texan. In 1999, he starred opposite his wife Felicity Huffman, on the television film A Slight Case Of Murder and received another Emmy® nomination. Macy and his writing partner Steven Schachter wrote the film and Schachter directed. Also with Schachter, Macy has written several television scripts, including an episode of thirtysomething, the HBO movie Above Suspicion and the USA Networks movie The Con, starring Macy and Rebecca DeMornay. He also was seen on the small screen in a regular guest role in the Showtime Original Series Out Of Order, also starring Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens and Justine Bateman.

In 1972, Macy co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater along with David Mamet and Steven Schachter in Chicago. Macy originated roles for several of Mamet's classic original productions, among them, ‘Bobby' in American Buffalo, and ‘Lang' in The Water Engine, soon establishing his feature film presence with writer/director Mamet. He continued with Mamet as a Mafioso driver in Things Change, a Marine in House Of Games and an FBI agent in Wag The Dog.

Moving to New York in 1980, he continued to build his reputation in the theater as an originator of new roles, in such off-Broadway productions as Baby With The Bathwater, The Dining Room (later filmed for PBS' Great Performances), Life During Wartime, Mr. Gogol And Mr. Preen, Bodies, Rest And Motion, and Mamet's Prairie du Chien, Oh Hell and Oleanna. His stage credits, approaching fifty during his ten years in New York, also include the Broadway production of Our Town, Tony Award® winner for ‘Best Ensemble.' Macy was also seen on the London stage in the spring of 2000, where he co-starred in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo at the Donmar Warehouse. Following the run in London, the play moved to the Atlantic Theater Company in New York for a record-breaking run.

William H. Macy is married to actress Felicity Huffman. They reside in Los Angeles with their two daughters.

 

Emmy Rossum

(Fiona Gallagher)

Actress and singer, Emmy Rossum, has been captivating audiences with her diverse, extraordinary talents for over a decade - and she's only 24 years old.

Rossum's acting performance in Songcatcher earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of ‘Best Debut Performance.' Four years later in 2004, her starring performance as ‘Christine' in The Phantom Of The Opera earned her a Golden Globe® Award nomination, as well as the National Board of Review's ‘Best Female Breakthrough Performance' Award and the Broadcast Film Critics Association's ‘Best Young Actress' Award in 2005.

In film, Rossum last starred as ‘Alexa' in the indie-drama Dare, starring opposite actor Zach Gilford. The film premiered in official competition at last year's Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in November 2009. Other past film credits include Dragonball, Poseidon, The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal, and the Clint Eastwood directed drama Mystic River. Her television credits include guest-starring appearances on Law & Order and The Practice.

In 2007, Rossum recorded her first album for Geffen records, Inside Out, which showcased her classically trained voice as the primary instrument. She wrote and recorded all her own songs. She is currently working on her second album.

Rossum began her theatrical career at the age of seven when she began singing the children's roles at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Between the ages of seven and twelve she was trained there in stagecraft and classical vocal technique and performed in five languages in 20 different operas.

Rossum is the Youth Ambassador for the international organization Youth AIDS, which works to educate young people in sixty countries on the prevention and treatment of AIDS. Rossum travels internationally raising awareness of the pandemic by speaking at schools, universities and government forums.

Rossum was born in New York City in 1986 and attended the Spence School until 1996. She earned her high school degree through Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) and Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD).

 

Justin Chatwin

(Steve)

Justin Chatwin, born in Canada, has enjoyed success on both the small and the big screen. His most recent film credits include Dragonball, the film adaptation of the Japanese manga phenomenon; the romantic comedy Middle Of Nowhere, opposite Susan Sarandon; The Invisible, in which he starred opposite Marcia Gay Harden; Steven Spielberg's War Of The Worlds; the independent film The Chumscrubber; and Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke.

Chatwin first garnered recognition in television for his starring role in the USA miniseries Traffic, and based on this performance was lauded by Newsweek Magazine as an ‘Actor to Watch.'Additional television credits include roles on Lost and the hit comedy series Weeds.

 

Jeremy Allen White

(Lip)

Jeremy Allen White's acting career began with the short film ‘Aquarium,' directed by Rob Meyer. Since then, he has generated buzz on the independent feature circuit with films such as The Speed Of Life, directed by Ed Radtke in 2007, followed by Afterschool, directed by Antonio Campos and nominated for an Indie Spirit Award for ‘Best First Feature.'

 

Cameron Monaghan

(Ian)

Cameron Monaghan, within the last year, has appeared in six television series, including Fringe, Monk, The Mentalist, Three Rivers, Terriers and The Glades. In addition to the guest star work, Monaghan has completed filming on Safe Harbor, a television movie, opposite Treat Williams and the feature film Another Harvest Moon, opposite Ernest Borgnine and Richard Schiff. Monaghan's theatrical debut was in The Music Man in 2003, opposite Victor Garber. Other notable feature credits include Sony's Click, opposite Adam Sandler and Disney's The Three Investigators franchise. He will next be seen in the feature film Prom, set for release in April of 2011.

 

Ethan Cutkosky

(Carl)

Ethan Cutkosky started acting at the age of four in commercials and advertising campaigns. His first film break came at age seven when he appeared in Fred Claus, opposite Vince Vaughn. A year later, Cutkosky landed a major role in the horror film The Unborn with Gary Oldman.

Playing Carl is a perfect role for him, except that he is an animal lover in real life. He has a black cat named ‘Bear,' two anoles, a fire-bellied toad and a crested gecko he calls ‘Colby.' Cutkosky lives in Chicago and is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo.

 

Emma Kenney

(Debbie)

Emma Kenney, born in Manhattan, realized her passion for performing at age four. Since then, she has appeared in numerous national commercials, as well as voiceovers. In addition to acting, Kenney also has enthusiasm for being behind the camera. Emma directed her first movie, The New Girl In Town, which was honored as a finalist at the 2009 New Jersey International Film Festival, making Emma the youngest filmmaker ever to receive that honor. Due to her directorial success, New York Magazine, Fox-5 TV in New York and New Jersey Monthly magazine all featured stories on Kenney's accomplishment. When she is not acting or directing, she loves playing with her animals (one day, she hopes to open an animal shelter). Kenney is now splitting her time between New Jersey and Los Angeles.

 

Steve Howey

(Kev)

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Steve Howey spent his early childhood growing up on sailboats with his parents. After his second year in college, Howey decided to pursue acting and enrolled in his father's (acting coach Bill Howey) acting class. He is best known as ‘Van Mongtomery' on the hit WB/CW series Reba, where he starred alongside Reba McEntire.

In film, Howey will next be seen in Something Borrowed, co-starring Kate Hudson and Jon Krasinski; Conception with Julie Bowen and David Arquette; and the independent feature Losing Control. Howey also starred in Bride Wars; Stan Helsing; DOA: Dead Or Alive and Supercross. On the small screen, Howey has appeared in episodes of Psych, Surviving Suburbia, ER and the NBC online series CTRL. Howey currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Sarah Shahi and their newborn son. 

 

Shanola Hampton

(Veronica)

Shanola Hampton most recently appeared in the Touchstone feature comedy You Again, directed by Andy Fickman. Previously, Hampton's television appearances have included recurring roles on Miami Medical and Related, in addition to stints on Eli Stone, Pepper Dennis, Scrubs, Strong Medicine and Reba. Her feature film credits include The Mostly Unfabulous Life Of Ethan Green and The Hanged Man. Born in Long Island, New York and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, Hampton is one of four sisters. She earned her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University before receiving her Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Hampton currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Laura Slade Wiggins

(Karen)

Born in Athens, Georgia, Laura Slade Wiggins discovered her passion for the arts at age eight and began performing in her community's theater productions. Since her television debut in USA Network's TV movie Not Like Everyone Else, she has appeared in episodes of CSI, Eleventh Hour and starred as the lead in the critically acclaimed Lifetime television movie, Girl Positive, co-starring Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and Jennie Garth (90210).  At 16, she began focusing on film acting and upon graduating high school, moved to the west coast to attend college and continue her acting career. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, singing and playing the acoustic & bass guitar in the band ‘Dawn Soir.' She currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

Joan Cusack

(Sheila)

An award-winning Chicago-based actress, Joan Cusack has twice been nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Supporting Actress' for her roles in Working Girl and In & Out. She is a three-time winner of the American Comedy Award as ‘Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture' and has appeared in numerous films, including Sixteen Candles, Say Anything..., Class, High Fidelity, Cradle Will Rock and Grosse Pointe Blank. Some of her other feature film credits include Broadcast News, Men Don't Leave, My Blue Heaven, Friends With Money and, most recently, she reprised her role as the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 3. Cusack also was a cast member of Saturday Night Live.

 

(Frank Gallagher)

William H. Macy, an Oscar® and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy® and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation. 

Macy recently wrapped production on the Lionsgate film Lincoln Lawyer, which is based on the novel by Michael Connelly and stars Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei. Macy was last seen in The Deal, a film he not only starred in and produced, but also adapted from the novel by Peter Lefcourt with longtime writing partner Steven Schachter. The Deal premiered the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2007, Macy appeared in the global blockbuster Wild Hogs. Macy, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen. In 2006, Macy appeared in the independent feature Bobby, based on fictionalized events leading up to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. In 2005, he starred in the independent film Edmund, an adaptation of the David Mamet play and Thank You For Smoking, opposite Aaron Eckhart. The same year, Macy appeared in the marine-based action adventure Sahara, which also starred Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. In 2004, he appeared in Cellular, starring opposite Kim Basinger.

Macy received critical acclaim for his role in the romantic drama The Cooler, with a supporting cast that included Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy and Ron Livingston.   He was also seen stealing scenes in the critically acclaimed feature, Seabiscuit, an American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression. Macy was nominated for a Golden Globe® for his role as ‘Tick Tock McLaughlin,' and the film was nominated for ‘Best Picture.'

William H. Macy may be best known for his portrayal of ‘Jerry Lundergaard' in Fargo, for which he received an Oscar® nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award as ‘Best Supporting Actor.'

His distinguished film credits include: Spartan, In Enemy Hands, Magnolia, Pleasantville, Happy Texas, State And Main, Jurassic Park 3, Focus, Welcome To Collinwood, Psycho, A Civil Action, Boogie Nights, Wag The Dog, Air Force One, Ghosts Of Mississippi, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Client, Shadows And Fog, Murder In The First, Searching For Bobby Fischer, Radio Days and Panic.

Macy has been no less prolific on the small screen. Macy received an Emmy® nomination for his role in ‘Umney's Last Case,' segment of the Nightmares and Dreamscapes anthology of Stephen King short stories, which aired in July of 2006. In 2004, Macy was seen in the Emmy®-nominated The Wool Cap. Macy was nominated for an Emmy®, Golden Globe®, and a SAG Award for his performance. He and Schachter were also nominated for a Writers Guild Award. In addition, the movie was nominated for an Emmy® and a Critics' Choice Award. In 2003, Macy starred with David Arquette in Stealing Sinatra, which depicts the 1963 botched kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. Directed by Ron Underwood, Macy received an Emmy® nomination in the category of ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie' for his performance.

In 2002, Macy received outstanding critical acclaim for his role as ‘Bill Porter' in TNT's Door To Door, opposite Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Kathy Baker and Felicity Huffman. The movie, which Macy also co-wrote, tells the true story of Porter, an award-winning door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy. The movie was nominated for 12 Emmys® and won six including, ‘Outstanding Made for Television Movie' as well as winning Macy the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie statue and ‘Outstanding Writing for a Television Movie' with Steven Schachter.

He received an Emmy® nomination as ‘Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series' for his recurring role as ‘Dr. David Morgenstern' on ER. Macy also had a recurring role on Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night and was nominated for an Emmy® for his performance. His movie-of-the-week credits include Reversible Errors, A Murderous Affair, Heart Of Justice, Standoff At Marion, and the miniseries Andersonville, The Murder Of Mary Phagan and The Awakening Land. In addition to the politically charged BBC telefilm The Writing On The Wall, Macy also appeared in two Mamet vehicles, The Water Engine and Texan. In 1999, he starred opposite his wife Felicity Huffman, on the television film A Slight Case Of Murder and received another Emmy® nomination. Macy and his writing partner Steven Schachter wrote the film and Schachter directed. Also with Schachter, Macy has written several television scripts, including an episode of thirtysomething, the HBO movie Above Suspicion and the USA Networks movie The Con, starring Macy and Rebecca DeMornay. He also was seen on the small screen in a regular guest role in the Showtime Original Series Out Of Order, also starring Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens and Justine Bateman.

In 1972, Macy co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater along with David Mamet and Steven Schachter in Chicago. Macy originated roles for several of Mamet's classic original productions, among them, ‘Bobby' in American Buffalo, and ‘Lang' in The Water Engine, soon establishing his feature film presence with writer/director Mamet. He continued with Mamet as a Mafioso driver in Things Change, a Marine in House Of Games and an FBI agent in Wag The Dog.

Moving to New York in 1980, he continued to build his reputation in the theater as an originator of new roles, in such off-Broadway productions as Baby With The Bathwater, The Dining Room (later filmed for PBS' Great Performances), Life During Wartime, Mr. Gogol And Mr. Preen, Bodies, Rest And Motion, and Mamet's Prairie du Chien, Oh Hell and Oleanna. His stage credits, approaching fifty during his ten years in New York, also include the Broadway production of Our Town, Tony Award® winner for ‘Best Ensemble.' Macy was also seen on the London stage in the spring of 2000, where he co-starred in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo at the Donmar Warehouse. Following the run in London, the play moved to the Atlantic Theater Company in New York for a record-breaking run.

William H. Macy is married to actress Felicity Huffman. They reside in Los Angeles with their two daughters.

 

Emmy Rossum

(Fiona Gallagher)

Actress and singer, Emmy Rossum, has been captivating audiences with her diverse, extraordinary talents for over a decade - and she's only 24 years old.

Rossum's acting performance in Songcatcher earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of ‘Best Debut Performance.' Four years later in 2004, her starring performance as ‘Christine' in The Phantom Of The Opera earned her a Golden Globe® Award nomination, as well as the National Board of Review's ‘Best Female Breakthrough Performance' Award and the Broadcast Film Critics Association's ‘Best Young Actress' Award in 2005.

In film, Rossum last starred as ‘Alexa' in the indie-drama Dare, starring opposite actor Zach Gilford. The film premiered in official competition at last year's Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in November 2009. Other past film credits include Dragonball, Poseidon, The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal, and the Clint Eastwood directed drama Mystic River. Her television credits include guest-starring appearances on Law & Order and The Practice.

In 2007, Rossum recorded her first album for Geffen records, Inside Out, which showcased her classically trained voice as the primary instrument. She wrote and recorded all her own songs. She is currently working on her second album.

Rossum began her theatrical career at the age of seven when she began singing the children's roles at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Between the ages of seven and twelve she was trained there in stagecraft and classical vocal technique and performed in five languages in 20 different operas.

Rossum is the Youth Ambassador for the international organization Youth AIDS, which works to educate young people in sixty countries on the prevention and treatment of AIDS. Rossum travels internationally raising awareness of the pandemic by speaking at schools, universities and government forums.

Rossum was born in New York City in 1986 and attended the Spence School until 1996. She earned her high school degree through Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) and Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD).