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peter facinelli
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Peter Facinelli is a fan-favorite actor, producer, and writer best known for his iconic role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight Saga films. With a career spanning film, television, and streaming, Facinelli has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.
Fans also know him as the unforgettable Mike Dexter in the cult-classic teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait and as Donovan "Van" Ray in the high-octane FOX action series Fastlane. On television, he earned critical acclaim for his role as Dr. Fitch "Coop" Cooper on Showtime’s hit comedy-drama Nurse Jackie and portrayed the powerful Maxwell Lord during the first season of Supergirl.
Beyond his acting work, Facinelli has built a successful career as a producer and screenwriter, developing projects for both film and television. His versatility, charisma, and memorable performances have made him a favorite among audiences worldwide.
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kellan lutz
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Kellan Lutz is an American actor, producer, and model best known for his role as Emmett Cullen in the worldwide phenomenon The Twilight Saga film series. His portrayal of the powerful and charismatic vampire made him a fan favorite throughout the franchise's blockbuster run from 2008 to 2012.
Following the success of Twilight, Lutz went on to star as the Greek god Poseidon in the epic action film Immortals and voiced the legendary jungle hero in the animated feature Tarzan. He further showcased his action-star credentials as John Smilee alongside Sylvester Stallone and an all-star cast in The Expendables 3, and took on the iconic role of Hercules in The Legend of Hercules.
On television, Lutz starred as Special Agent Kenny Crosby in the hit CBS action thriller FBI: Most Wanted, bringing intensity and heart to the popular crime drama. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for combining action-packed performances with memorable characters across film and television.
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khary payton
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Khary Payton is an American actor and prolific voice actor whose work spans animation, video games, and live-action television and film. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Payton began his performing career early, winning Showtime’s Kid Talent Quest as a teenager, and went on to study acting and directing before breaking into Hollywood.
Payton is widely celebrated in the voice acting world for bringing to life some of the most iconic characters in animation and gaming. He is perhaps best known for voicing Cyborg (Victor Stone) — a role he has inhabited across multiple Teen Titans series, Teen Titans Go!, DC Super Hero Girls, numerous DC animated features, and several video games including Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2. He also voices Aqualad / Kaldur’ahm in Young Justice and its continuations, showcasing his range in superhero animation.
Across gaming, Payton’s credits are extensive, featuring performances as Drebin 893 in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Blade in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Azrael and Killer Croc in the Batman: Arkham franchise, and Wasabi in Big Hero 6: The Series and Kingdom Hearts III. Most recently, he was cast as Azzuri / Black Panther in the upcoming Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra video game — a World War II-era action-adventure featuring Captain America and the Black Panther of the 1940s — marking a notable addition to his voice work in major video game franchises.
In live action, Payton is known for his dynamic performances as King Ezekiel on AMC’s The Walking Dead, a charismatic and inspiring community leader, and as Dr. Terrell Jackson on General Hospital. His on-screen versatility, combined with his signature deep, resonant voice, has made him a beloved presence in both genre television and popular animated universes.
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jim cummings
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Jim Cummings is a legendary voice actor and powerhouse singer, best known as the most prolific Disney voice performer of all time. With over 1,545 roles, he’s brought to life icons like Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Pete, Ray the Firefly and Hondo Ohnaka to start.
A celebrated vocalist, Jim has performed in hit soundtracks for The Lion King, Pocahontas,The Princess and the Frog, and Anastasia, recording alongside Reba McEntire, Josh Groban, Whoopi Goldberg, and on numerous Elton John projects. Albums featuring his voice have gone GOLD and MULTI-PLATINUM.
Winner of the Annie Award, BTVA Awards, and the Winsor McCay Award, Jim now hosts the hit podcast Toon’d In with Jim Cummings spotlighting the stories and voices that shaped animation history.
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Chandler riggs
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Chandler rose to prominence for his iconic role as Carl Grimes on the AMC horror-drama television series The Walking Dead (based on the comic book series of the same name) from 2010 to 2018. For his work on the series, Riggs won three Saturn Awards from five nominations and a Young Artist Award from three nominations.
Riggs has appeared in the films Get Low (2009), Mercy (2014), Keep Watching (2017), Only (2019), and Inherit the Viper (2019). In late 2017, Riggs started releasing electronic music under his stage name, Eclipse. In early 2019, he began recurring on the ABC drama series A Million Little Things. In 2023 he voiced Superman/Kal El/Clark Kent in Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One.
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brian tochi
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Brian Tochi is best known as the voice of Leonardo in all three original 1990s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfilms. He also starred in two of the most iconic comedy franchises of all time, appearing as Nogata in Police Academy and Takashi in Revenge of the Nerds.
A series regular across six on-camera television shows, Brian has built an extensive career in voice acting as well, with notable roles including Shiv in Static Shock, Master Hama in Johnny Bravo, and Liu Kang in the animated Mortal Kombat series. His voice can also be heard in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Family Guy, Scooby-Doo, Batman Beyond, and numerous top video games.
Brian is one of only two living actors to have appeared in an original Star Trek episode and later returned in a spin-off, Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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robbie rist
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Robbie Rist is a beloved actor and voice talent best known to fans as the voice of Michelangelo in all three original 1990s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. He first rose to fame as the unforgettable “Cousin Oliver” on The Brady Bunch, becoming a pop culture staple at a young age.
Rist has built an impressive career across film, television, and voice acting, including voicing Chōji Akimichi in Naruto, Mondo Gecko in the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, and roles in projects like Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie.
He’s also well known to modern audiences for his appearances in the wildly popular Sharknado franchise, where he played Robbie, a bus driver who quickly became a fan-favorite recurring character across multiple installments. He also co-wrote and produced songs for the film.
From classic TV to cult film hits and iconic voice roles, Robbie Rist’s career spans generations of fandom—making him a must-meet guest for Turtle fans and beyond.
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Kenn Scott
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Kenn Scott is most well-known for his portrayal of ‘Raphael’ in the original 1990s live-action films Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, as an action performer and animatronic suit performer. In the first TMNT movie, Kenn also plays the “Fellow ‘Chucker” foot soldier that battles with Michelangelo. Kenn starred in the worldwide martial arts cult hit SHOWDOWN, kicked his way through martial arts thrillers Sworn to Justice and Shootfighter, and appeared in Disney’s Newsies. Kenn wrote all about his turtle adventures in the Amazon best selling book, Teenage Ninja to Mutant Turtle: Becoming the Reel Raphael.
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ernie reyes jr
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Ernie Reyes Jr. is an American actor and martial artist, known for his acting work in films such as The Last Dragon, Red Sonja (1985), as Donatello's stuntman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991), Surf Ninjas (1993) and The Rundown (2003). He has also done stunt work in films such as Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as motion capture stunts in films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.
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judith hoag
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Judith Hoag is beloved for her iconic role as April O'Neil in the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and as Gwen Piper in Disney's Halloweentown series. With a career spanning decades, she has held notable television roles in Nashville (Tandy Hampton), Big Love (Cindy Price), and The Magicians (Stephanie Quinn).
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francois chau
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Born in Phnom Penh, Francois Chau is a Cambodian-American actor who has worked extensively in theater, film, and television. Although he started his career as a professional actor in theater, he is currently best known as “Dr. Pierre Chang” in ABC’s groundbreaking television series, LOST. His other television credits include Chuck, The Chicago Code, Grey’s Anatomy, Medium, 24, Numbers, Jag, Gary Unmarried, Alias, Wild Palms, Stargate SG-1, MacGyver, China Beach and Hill Street Blues. His numerous film credits include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, The Iron Triangle, Rapid Fire, City of Industry, Point of No Return, The Lodger, Lethal Weapon 4, What’s Cooking directed by Gurinder Chadha and Rescue Dawn directed by Werner Herzog. He has also continued to work in theater and his credits include In Perpetuity Throughout The Universe (Berkeley Rep), The Caretaker (San Jose Rep), The Survivor: A Cambodian Odyssey (Merrimack Rep), The Woman Warrior (Ahmanson/Doolittle), The Ballad of Yachiyo (The Public Theatre/NYC), The L.A. Plays (The Almeida Theatre/London) and Art (East-West Players).
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michael cudlitz
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Before he redefined himself as a gritty man of action in HBO's critically acclaimed "Band of Brothers" (2001) and on the fan favorite "Southland" (NBC/TNT, 2009-2013), Cudlitz climbed the industry ladder from behind-the-scene work as a carpenter and construction coordinator to a run of high-profile guest roles on such popular TV series as "Beverly Hills 90210" (Fox, 1990-2000) and "NYPD Blue" (NBC, 1993-2005), as well as in such feature films as "A River Runs Through It" (1992), "D3: The Mighty Ducks" (1996) and "Grosse Pointe Blank" (1997). Playing teenagers well into his thirties, Cudlitz received a major career boost with his casting as Sgt. "Bull" Randleman in "Band of Brothers," a miniseries following the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company through the European Theater during World War II. A host of man-in-uniform roles followed, including series regular status as the pragmatic SWAT team leader Frank Rogers on the short-lived "Standoff" (Fox, 2006-07), and memorable guest roles on the long-running "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010) and "24" (Fox, 2001-2010). Cudlitz scored immediately with critics and viewers as troubled LAPD training officer John Cooper on NBC's "Southland" in 2009 of which he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2013, then built on that success by joining the critically-acclaimed drama "The Walking Dead" (AMC 2010- ) in 2014 portraying fan-favorite, Abraham.
Cudlitz also boasts an amazing voice work resume as he’s portrayed Sgt. Glenn "Hawk" Hawkins in the video game Call of Duty 2: Big Red One. He provided additional voice work for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare He also portrays Josef / Red Rush in the hit animated series Invincible.
Recently, he’s portrayed a character defining take on Lex Luthor in the CW superhero drama series, Superman & Lois, receiving massively positive reviews from critics and fans.
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jason faunt
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Jason Faunt is best known to fans around the world as Wesley "Wes" Collins and Alex Drake, the iconic Red Rangers from the hit series Power Rangers Time Force. His performance helped make Time Force one of the most beloved seasons in franchise history, leading to multiple return appearances in Power Rangers Wild Force, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, and Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.
Beyond Power Rangers, Jason has built an impressive career in film, television, and video games. Resident Evil fans will recognize him as the motion-capture performer for Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil: Vendetta, where he also provided the voice of Aaron.
Jason is set to star as Batman in the upcoming Batman Vs. Shredder from Bat in the Sun.
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erik estrada
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Best known for his iconic role as Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello on the hit television series CHiPs, Erik Estrada has been a beloved fixture of film and television for more than five decades. His portrayal of the charismatic California Highway Patrol officer made him one of television's biggest stars and an enduring pop culture icon.
Beyond CHiPs, Estrada has appeared in hundreds of television episodes and films, including King of the Hill, Fallout, The Bold and the Beautiful, Lizzie McGuire, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Maya & Miguel, Sealab 2021, Robot Chicken, The New Adam-12, and numerous made-for-television movies and international productions. His distinctive voice and larger-than-life personality have also made him a fan favorite in animation, reality television, and video games.
Off-screen, Estrada has dedicated years to public service, working with law enforcement agencies to promote child safety, internet safety, and anti-drug initiatives. His commitment to community outreach has earned him recognition far beyond the entertainment industry.
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larry wilcox
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Larry Wilcox is best known for his iconic role as Officer Jonathan "Jon" Baker on the hit television series CHiPs, where he starred alongside Erik Estrada as one-half of television's most famous motorcycle patrol duo. A fan favorite for generations, Wilcox helped make CHiPs one of the most successful action series of its era.
In addition to acting, Wilcox has worked as a producer, director, and businessman, with a career spanning television, film, and entertainment. His enduring legacy as Officer Jon Baker continues to make him a beloved figure among fans of classic television.
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comic creators
brett breeding
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Brett Breeding is a legendary comic book artist whose influential career spans Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most iconic stories in the medium’s history. His celebrated work includes contributions to landmark titles such as The Death of Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Fantastic Four, and many more.
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scott hampton
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A freelance comic book artist known for his diversity, Hampton has illustrated such iconic properties as Batman, Sandman, Black Widow, Hellraiser, and Star Trek in addition to work on his creator-owned projects such as The Upturned Stone.
He began his career following in the footsteps of brother and fellow comic book creator Bo Hampton. Both Scott and Bo studied under Will Eisner in 1976. Scott's first professional comics work was the three-page story "Victims" published in Warren Publishing's Vampirella #101 in 1981. Scott's work on Silverheels from Pacific Comics in 1983 is regarded as the first continuing painted comic. His latest works include Spookhouse, released in 2004 by IDW Publishing, in which he adapted his favorite ghost stories into sequential form, and Batman: Gotham County Line from DC comics in 2005. Scott is co-creator on Simon Dark with writer Steve Niles for DC Comics.
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josh blaylock
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Founder of the legacy indy comic book publisher and studio Devil’s Due, Josh Blaylock is not only a prolific comic book writer and artist, but an expert in licensing and pop culture trends. He began publishing comics while still a teenager, rising to fame six years later with the license acquisition and resurrection of G.I. Joe, Voltron, and other classic properties in the comic space, to huge success. The first of their kind, his comics launched a nostalgia wave that is still felt to this day, and pioneered a trend of independent publishers seizing the spotlight by revitalizing major licensed brands.
Currently he is most known for his supernatural action comic Mercy Sparx, and the world of characters surrounding it (currently in development as a major motion picture), with several other creations translated into toys, film, and television.
Having published and written over 1000 comic books with over $70 Million in sales, Josh also regularly collaborates on projects in entertainment, fashion and tech, including for North Coast Music Fest, Adidas, Pixel Vault, Hannibal Buress, Diplo, 0n1 Force, A System of a Down, Louis the Child, and more. His non-fiction book, How to Self-Publish Comics: Not Just Create Them, was made required reading at Savannah College of Art & Design.He began his career following in the footsteps of brother and fellow comic book creator Bo Hampton. Both Scott and Bo studied under Will Eisner in 1976. Scott's first professional comics work was the three-page story "Victims" published in Warren Publishing's Vampirella #101 in 1981. Scott's work on Silverheels from Pacific Comics in 1983 is regarded as the first continuing painted comic. His latest works include Spookhouse, released in 2004 by IDW Publishing, in which he adapted his favorite ghost stories into sequential form, and Batman: Gotham County Line from DC comics in 2005. Scott is co-creator on Simon Dark with writer Steve Niles for DC Comics.
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Fero Pe
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Fero Pe is a talented comic book artist and illustrator from Mexico whose dynamic, highly detailed artwork has earned him recognition throughout the international comics industry. He has built an impressive career working with leading American publishers, most notably through his extensive contributions to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise at IDW Publishing. His work includes TMNT: The Armageddon Game, TMNT x Stranger Things, Nightwatcher, and TMNT x Godzilla. In addition to his interior artwork, Fero has created striking cover art for major properties including Godzilla, Masters of the Universe, and Power Rangers, showcasing his versatility across some of pop culture's most beloved franchises
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Chris Giarrusso
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Chris Giarrusso is the Harvey award-nominated artist and writer best known for creating, writing, and illustrating G-Man, a series of books loved by all ages. G-Man is a young superhero who gains fantastic powers when he wears a magic cape. The G-Man Super Journal: Awesome Origins, G-Man Learning to Fly, G-Man Cape Crisis, and G-Man Coming Home are available at bookstores, comic shops, and online retailers like Barnes & Noble.
Chris's work has been published by Abrams Books, Andrews McMeel, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Marvel, Image, Ahoy Comics, IDW, Lion Forge, Valiant, and several independent publishers. Chris is still hard at work writing and drawing. Check out more of his books, art, and animation at his official website, chrisgiarrusso.com. -
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rob retiano
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Rob Retiano
Penciler. Inker. Colorist. Gamer. Creator.
Rob Retiano is an all around artist with a love for comics and works in various creative avenues. Always working to achieve new milestones as a creative and artist, he has worked on various projects as the initial character designer and penciler Junior High Horrors, as well as a cover artist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Nightwatcher, Vampirella: Year One, Good Boy, Do You Pooh, Aceblade, Rise of Dracula, Reign of Dracula, Tragedy, Cos & Effect, Upper Deck, musicians, and more.
Rob has been a part of the comic scene for the past 10+ years and continues to work on and pursue working with other creatives, projects, and publishers. You can follow his work on instagram (http://www.instagram.com/robretiano) and contact him at robretiano@gmail.com.
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