Monday, June 2, 2008

Rex Linn

++Biography...

Date of Birth
13 November 1956, Spearman, Texas, USA

Birth Name
Rex Maynard Linn

Height
6' 4" (1.93 m)

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This bald, hulking character actor is frequently cast as stern cops or others involved in law enforcement.

He has a B.A. degree in Radio, Television and Film from Oklahoma State University.

He was a 32-year-old bank vice-president in western Oklahoma before he decided to move to L.A. and become an actor in the late 1980s.



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Eva La Rue

++Biography...

Date of Birth
27 December 1966, Long Beach, California, USA

Birth Name
Eva Maria LaRuy

Height
5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Eva LaRue grew up in California. At the age of 6, she began her show business career. She starred in television commercials and sang many "jingles" for them. Today Eva still often sings at many sports events and any other opportunities that arise. Eva likes to ride horses and she has shown horses for over a decade. She also enjoys Tae Kwon Do. She's the oldest of three children. She loves acting and is well into her craft.

Spouse
John Callahan (30 November 1996 - present) (filed for divorce) 1 child
John O'Hurley (1992 - 1994) (divorced)

++Trivia...

Attended Norco Senior High School in Norco California. Graduated in the class of 1985.

She is the godmother of baby Michael Joseph (b. June 1997), who is the child of former "All My Children" (1970) castmates Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa.

She welcomed first child, 7lbs 1oz daughter Kaya McKenna Callahan on December 6th 2001.

Turned down the role of Rosanna Cabot on "As the World Turns" (1956) in 2002, opting to return to her role as Maria Santos Grey on "All My Children" (1970) instead.

Has a younger half-sister named Lara LaRuy. Graduated Westminster High School class of 2001.

Used to host Weddings of a Lifetime (1995) (TV) with her husband John Callahan.

After 8 years of marriage, Eva and John have filed for divorce.

She used to model for Fredericks of Hollywood.

She is of Puerto Rican, French, Dutch and Scottish ancestry

Sister of Nikka La Rue.



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Jonathan Togo

++Biography...

Date of Birth
25 August 1977, Rockland, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name
Jonathan Frederick Togo

Nickname
Jon

Height
5' 11" (1.80 m)

Jonathan Togo was born on August 25, 1977, to Michael and Sheila Togo. He was raised in Rockland, Massachusetts, attending Hebrew school as a child and graduating from Rockland High School in 1995. He went on to attend Vassar College, graduating with a BA in Theater. While at Vassar, he performed in a band with Sam Endicott and John Conway, both of whom are now members of the band The Bravery.

Jonathan has performed in numerous plays, including "Our Country's Good" for which he won the Margaret Thatcher Kazan Award. He has several TV show credits under his belt including a starring role in "Special Unit 2" (2001) as well as appearances in "Judging Amy" (1999), "Law & Order" (1990), "Ed" (2000), and "The Jury" (2004).

His most notable film credit is in Mystic River (2003). He has also appeared in _Raccoon (2004)_ and Up (2002/I).

He can currently be seen playing Ryan Wolfe on "CSI: Miami" (2002), which airs on Mondays on CBS in the United States.

++Trivia...

Attended Vassar College

Was a member of the band the Conquistadors with Sam Endicott and John Conway of The Bravery.

Mother is Italian and Irish and father is Ukranian-Jewish,

Raised in Rockland, Massachusetts.

Lived in Brooklyn, New York

Jonathan plays a saxophone and guitar and played in a punk rock/ska band called Skabba The Hut while at college. The band broke up - but two of the members are now in a successful group called The Bravery.

His family name was originally Tonkaview, but was shortened to Togo by a forefather who wanted something a bit snappier for his carpet business.



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Adam Rodriguez

++Biography...

Date of Birth
2 April 1975, New York, New York, USA

Birth Name
Adam Michael Rodriguez

Height
6' (1.83 m)

Spouse
Alexandra Cheron (22 September 2007 - 31 March 2008) (divorced)

++Trivia...

He has recently bought a house in Puerto Rico and wishes to one day visit Cuba.

He is 3/4 Puerto Rican and 1/4 Cuban.

Before he was an actor, Adam was a stock broker.

Attended high school with NFL Player, Keith Bulluck of the Tennessee Titans.



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Emily Procter

++Biography...

Date of Birth
8 October 1968, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Birth Name
Emily Mallory Procter

Height
5' 3" (1.60 m)

Emily Procter is a native of Raleigh, N.C. who attended East Carolina University. "I tried to get in the theatre department", she says, "but it was full." After graduation, however, she moved to Los Angeles and landed a number of small roles in films such as Jerry Maguire (1996). "Then I got the chance to audition for "The West Wing" (1999) and I got the part", she says.

++Trivia...

Her father, William, was a general practitioner. Her mother, Barbara, was a volunteer. They divorced when Emily was 2.

She studied journalism and dance at East Carolina University. Upon graduation she worked as the weather girl at the Greenville CBS affiliate. She then moved to LA, where her father paid for 2 years of acting lessons.

Does regular volunteer work at All Saints' Episcopal Church soup kitchen in Beverly Hills.

Majored in journalism at University

Member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at ECU

Is a model for Charriol.

She collects bugs as a hobby.

Although she plays a character with a very serious personality on "CSI: Miami" (2002), says that she is a very "silly, goofy" person in real life.

Fronts her own 80s cover band called, "White Lighten."

Loves construction, might have been an interior decorator.

Has a brother named Whit.

Was chosen for a Distinguished Alumni Award by her high school, Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2006.



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David Caruso

++Biography...

Date of Birth
7 January 1956, Forest Hills, New York, USA

Birth Name
David Stephen Caruso

Height
5' 11½" (1.82 m)

Spouse
Margaret Buckley (4 May 1996 - 17 January 2007) (divorced)
Rachel Ticotin (1984 - 1987) (divorced) 1 child
Cheri Maugans (30 March 1979 - 21 February 1984) (divorced)

Trade Mark
Known for putting his sunglasses on while saying his famous one-liners on TV.

++Trivia...

Daughter, Greta, born the 1st June 1984, with Rachel Ticotin. Currently attends Yale University.

Graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, Queens, New York

Is co-owner of Steam, an upscale clothing and home furnishings store in South Miami, Florida.

His father is Italian, his mother is Irish.

He was cast as "Archie Andrews" in a 1976 pilot based on the "Archie" comic strip, but did not work out. He was replaced before shooting began by Dennis Bowen.

Has had more success as a TV actor than a movie actor. He was a popular cast member of "NYPD Blue" (1993), then quit that show to become a movie actor. After a series of unsuccessful movies, he joined the cast of "CSI: Miami" (2002), which shot him back into stardom.

Son Marquez Anthony born on 15 September 2005 (mother is girlfriend Liza Marquez)

Daughter Paloma Raquel born on 16 October 2007 (mother is girlfriend Liza Marquez).

He dreams to buy a home on the French Riviera, when he'll be a former actor.



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Sunday, June 1, 2008

Archie Kao

++Biography...

Date of Birth
14 December 1973, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)

++Trivia...

Graduated from George Mason University with a degree in speech communication

Elected Student Body President and Homecoming King.

Member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity (Iota XI Chapter).

Named one of People Magazine's "Hottest Bachelors" in 2006.



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