Cast

MARTIN KOVE as Death (Golden Boot Award Winner)

New York born, strong featured, narrow eyed actor who has portrayed a mixed bag of both good and bad guys! First turned up on screen in several minor roles, and got himself noticed as the villainous “Nero The Hero” in the low budget road race, Death Race 2000 (1975), and then as “Clem” the sadistic rigger, breaking Jan Michael Vincent’s ribs in White Line Fever (1975). He cropped up in the hit TV series Cagney and Lacey (1981) as honest Police Detective Isbecki, and then got on the wrong side of rampaging Sylvester Stallone in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).

Kove probably scored his greatest visibility to the public (in the hugely successful The Karate Kid (1984) in which he played “John Kreese”, the head instructor of the Cobra Kai karate school, and he reprised the role in the two sequels, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989).

Kove has since kept consistently busy, primarily in the action / thriller film genre, and has notched up over 163 film and television appearances to date.

CHAD EVERETT as Taylor Rhodes (Golden Globe & Emmy Award Nominee)

Both a leading and a supporting actor in movies and on television, name a role – lawyer, airline pilot, rig foreman, doctor, gunslinger, real-life person, good guy, bad guy – and Chad Everett has probably played it. He was born Raymond Lee Cramton on June 11, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana. In high school he did stage plays and wanted to become an actor.

After he graduated from Wayne University, Chad came to Hollywood and signed a contract with Warner Brothers. He first became known playing a deputy in the short-lived television series The Dakotas (1963) but acted in a number of supporting roles, such as Get yourself a College Girl (1964), a starring role in Made in Paris with Ann Margaret (1966), and played the title role in Johnny Tiger (1966) and Return of the Gunfighter (1967).

He was probably best known for his seven-year run as Dr. Joe Gannon in the television series Medical Center (1969), which earned him two Golden Globe Awards and Emmy nominations. After “Medical Center” was canceled, Chad starred in the mini-series “Centennial” (1978) and played the title role in Hagen (1980). In the early ’80s, Chad was in television films, including  The Intruder Within (1981), and did number of guest appearances on The Love Boat (1977) and Murder She Wrote.

Chad’s work has included roles in the remake of Psycho (1998) and in Mulholland Drive (2001). He is still seen on television in roles like Manhattan, AZ (2000). He completed a film with Gwynneth Paltrow, View from the Top (2003) and since then has made several appearances in productions such as Tiptoes (2003), The Mountain (2004), Wake Up Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004), Cold Case (2006), Without a Trace (2007), The Pink Conspiracy (2007), Break (2008) and Supernatural (2009). Chad is married to Shelby Grant, and they have two daughters.

ERNEST BORGNINE as Harold Gerling (Academy Award Winner)

Ernest Borgnine was born Ermes Effron Borgnino on January 24, 1917, in Hamden, Connecticut. His parents were Charles who had emigrated from Ottiglio (AL), Italy and Anna who had emigrated from Carpi (MO), Italy. As an only child, Ernest enjoyed most sports, especially boxing, but took no real interest in acting. At 18, after graduating from high school in New Haven, and undecided about his future career, he joined the navy, where he stayed for ten years until leaving in 1945. After a few factory jobs, his mother suggested that his forceful personality could make him suitable for a career in acting, and Borgnine promptly enrolled at the Randall School of Drama in Hartford. After completing the course he joined Robert Porterfields’s famous Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, staying there for four years, undertaking odd jobs and playing every type of role imaginable. His big break came in 1949, when he made his acting debut on Broadway playing a male nurse in “Harvey”. In 1951 Borgnine moved to Los Angeles to pursue a movie career, and made his film debut as Bill Street in The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951). His career took off in 1953 when he was cast in the role of Sgt. “Fatso” Judson in From Here to Eternity (1953). This memorable performance led to numerous supporting roles as “heavies” in a steady string of dramas and westerns.

He played against type in 1955 by securing the lead role of Marty Piletti, a shy and sensitive butcher, in Marty (1955). He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance, despite strong competition from Spencer Tracy, Frank Sinatra, James Dean and James Cagney. Throughout the 1950s and early 1960s Borgnine performed memorably in such films as The Catered Affair (1956) and Emperor of the North Pole (1973). Between 1962 and 1966 he played LCDR Quinton McHale in the popular TV series McHale’s Navy (1962). In early 1984 he returned to television as Dominic Santini in the action series Airwolf (1984), and in 1995 he was cast in the comedy The Single Guy (1995) as doorman Manny Cordoba. He also appeared in several made-for-TV movies. Ernest Borgnine has often stated that acting is his greatest passion, and he’s still working today. His amazing 51-year career includes appearances in over 100 feature films and three television series, as well as voiceovers in animated films such as All Dogs go to Heaven (1996) and Small Soldiers (1998). He is married to Tova Traesnaes, who heads her own cosmetics company. They live in Beverly Hills, where Borgnine assists his wife between film projects. When not acting, he actively supports numerous charities and speaks tirelessly at benefits throughout the country. He has been awarded several honorary doctorates from colleges across the US as well as numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 1996 he purchased a bus and traveled across the U.S. to see the country and meet his many fans. On December 17, 1999, he presented the University of North Alabama with a collection of scripts from his film and television career, as he is good friends with alumni and actor George Lindsay.

DEE WALLACE as Darma Yolan (Saturn Award Nominee)

This attractive, happy go lucky blonde actress, educated at the University of Kansas and a former ballet soloist, first broke into both TV and cinema screens in the mid 1970s and through her appearances in several well remembered horror and sci-fi films, and Dee quickly gained a cult following amongst the fantasy film fans. Poor Dee always seemed to be on the wrong side of some malevolent person or evil creature….she was pursued by a clan of cannibal killers in The Hills Have Eyes (1977), terrorized by a pack of werewolves in the superb The Howling (1981), got a break from the horror, as a sympathetic mum in the mega sci-fi hit E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982), and nearly ends up lunch for a rabid St. Bernard in the heart stopping Cujo (1983).

In the early 1980s, Wallace-Stone actually shared the screen several times with her then husband Christopher Stone before his unfortunate, early demise from a heart attack in October, 1995.

However, typecasting Dee Wallace-Stone as a horror heroine does not do her justice, as unlike some other scream queens whose careers quickly faded, Dee has gone on to have a very busy and varied acting career, appearing in over 90 feature films to date! Her All-American looks and easy going demeanor has seen Dee often cast as a typical suburban mother, a sympathetic friend or a trusted ally. Fans warm to her endearing smile and natural warmth and Dee continues to find herself in constant demand in front of the camera, plus she has her own much visited website.

STELLA STEVENS as Abby Gerling  (Golden Globe Winner)

A native of Hot Coffee, Mississippi, Stella was married at 15, a mother at 16 and divorced at 17. While attending Memphis State College, Stella became interested in acting and modeling. Her film debut was a bit part in Say one for me (1959), but her appearance in Li’l Abner (1959) as Appassionata Von Climax is the one that got her noticed. Then her centerfold spread in Playboy was one of the most popular issues. She co-starred with some of the biggest names in movies such as Bobby Darin in Too Late Blues (1961); Elvis Presley in Girls, Girls, Girls (1962); Glenn Ford in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1963); Jerry Lewis in The Nutty Professor (1963); and Dean MartinThe Silencers (1966). She appeared on television in Surfside 6 (1960); Ben Casey (1961) and the soap General Hospital (1963).

By the late 60s, her career had leveled off and she was appearing in roles based on her looks. One of her best performances at that time was in the movie The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970), where she played Hildy, and showed that her talent was more than physical. But then she appeared in a poor offering like Slaughter (1972). In the 70s and 80s, Stella became a fixture in movies made for television and appeared in a number of television series. Her big screen career may have slowed during that time, but she has appeared in a number of movies in every decade since she debuted.

MUSE WATSON as Sheriff Cole Denner

Muse Watson was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana Tech on a music stipend for two years before transferring to Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, where he performed for the first time on stage as Petruchio in “Taming of the Shrew”. During and after his years at Berea, he worked in outdoor dramas, dinner theaters, and small repertory groups. His theater credits include Hamlet in “Hamlet”, Stanley in “A Streetcar Naned Desire”, Pale in “Burn This”, Cervantes in “Man of La Mancha”, and directing “Ain’t MisBehavin”. In 1989, with a new commitment to acting, Muse began pursuing roles in feature film. By 2007, he had appeared in 44 feature length films sharing scenes with Julia Roberts, Jason Robards, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Sylvester Stallone, Robert Patrick, Hilary Swank and Kiefer Sutherland. In television, he appeared as the wise Charles Westmoreland/DB Cooper in the award winning first season of Prison Break (2005) with Wentworth Miller and five episodes of Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigation Service (2003) as Mark Harmon’s mentor. Muse also gave an unforgettable performance with Jennifer Love Hewitt as a special guest on Saturday Night Live. Muse and his wife and daughter now divide their time between their home in Los Angeles and their “hide-out” in the foothills of the Smokie Mountains.

STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY as Buddy Leeds

He played Principal Flutie in the unaired Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) pilot episode. Turned down the role of Al on Home Improvement (1991). He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with actress Patricia Richardson and playwright Beth Henley during late 1960s and early 1970s. He was named one of the 100 coolest people in L.A. by Buzz Magazine in the 1990s, he later lost this honor to Andy Dick. Surfing channels in Vancouver recently, he watched himself getting older and balder in old episodes of Seinfeld (1990), the film Thelma and Louise (1991) and the made-for-TV movie The Marla Hansen Story (1991).

One of the actor’s heroes is his late aunt, ‘Hermine Tobolowsky’, known as the “mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment”. He was nominated for a Tony award in 2002 as Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the revival of Morning’s At Seven. He was the lead singer in the first band formed by guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. They went to school together in Dallas.

To develop a plotline for the 1986 film True Stories (1986) he and rocker David Byrne once stared wordlessly for two hours at Byrne’s. On the wall were hundreds of pencil drawings of ideas for the film by Byrne. That very night, he wrote a thirty-page treatment for the film and was soon hired as a writer.

CHRISTOPHER SHOWERMAN as Mitchell Brown

1992 graduate of Michigan State University, where he majored in music. Christopher graduated from Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Michigan in 1989. Formerly ran, with Clint Morris, ‘ShowermanMorrisProductions’ – which was based in Los Angeles, USA, and Melbourne, Australia.

Is a partner with ‘Shorris Film’, a Production company based in Los Angeles and Melbourne.

Was considered for the role of “Flash Gordon” for the new Sci-Fi Channel series. In 2006 did “Legends” with Joan Collins and Linda Evans.

In 2007 played the villain in the action thriller, “Big Game”.

BRENDA BAKKE as Amanda Brown

Born in Portland, Oregon in 1963, Brenda began acting at a young age. Originally, her natural passion began started at age 3 imitating comediennes, such as Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin, to entertain her family and neighbors. Always outspoken, she loves the fact that her 8th grade science teacher told her she was obnoxious, and when asked what it meant, he told her to go home and ask her parents.

Brenda went on to perform at grade school and high school plays, in various productions such as ‘Years ago’ (her first starring role in the self penned and autobiographical comedy by Ruth Gordon), The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds, The Curious Savage, Guys and Dolls, Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf and others.

Her high school teacher, Mr. James Schofield, encouraged her to audition for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as opposed to attending regular college, as he felt she was truly serious about acting as a career. So she did, and was accepted. She worked hard to save money for the move as she was independent at the time with her own apartment, and graduated half a year early in order to work. She moved to Los Angeles at age 18 on a one way train ride.

After attending the academy, luckily enough, she met her first agents (Walter Beakel and Sharon Debord) at a restaurant where she worked and was given an audition. They took her on even though she had no SAG card. She was also able to obtain the coveted Taft-Hartley, after she auditioned with Charles Grodin for a whacky comedy film called, “The Last Resort”, which was also the first feature film for the late Phil Hartman, Mario Van Peebles and the notoriously funny Jon Lovitz.

Now, she has been a professional actor for 24 years, starring in numerous Feature Films, guest starring roles in Television, regular roles in three TV series, many MOW’s, and several theatre productions in New York and LA.

However, two life changing factors forced her to take a brief hiatus from her flourishing acting career.  She had a serious car accident that caused her to be immobile while her neck surgery healed.  Then, her manager, Michael McLean, passed away in 2005.  “He was the main force of success in my career, and I was lost without him!”

Now, Brenda is back to work, and loving every minute of it!  Her favorite and most memorable films include: ‘LA Confidential’ (Lana Turner), her starring role in ‘Hot Shots! Part Deux’ with Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, and Richard Crenna, ‘Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight’ with Billy Zane and Jada Pinkett Smith, ‘The Fixer’ starring with Jon Voight, and ‘Twogether’ starring with the multi-talented Nick Cassavettes ,and Jeremy Piven.

Her favorite TV Series’ include ‘American Gothic’ in which she starred with Gary Cole, Nick Searcy, and Jake Weber, written by Sean Cassidy and produced by Sam Raimi, and ‘Ned Blessing’, produced and written by Bill Whittliff (‘Lonesone Dove’), and also starring Brad Johnson and the late Timothy Scott.

Her New York stage debut was the role of ‘Jean’ in the Manhatten Class Company production of the original play ‘Girl Gone’, written by Jacquelyn Reingold, a role from which she received outstanding reviews from the New York Times.

Her most recent work includes starring in the Malibu Stage Company production of ‘Diva’, in October 2008, and a small role in November 2008, on the new hit series ‘Dollhouse’.

Brenda would like to dedicate her ongoing success in the industry to the memory of Michael McLean, who sent her a telegram in New York right before the opening night of ‘Girl Gone’, saying “Can you see yourself through my eyes yet?”.  I miss you Michael.

NELS LENNARSON as Johnny Morton

Nels has been a busy actor, dating back to 2000 where he made his television debut in the production, Sanctimony. Since then, he has appeared in a tall assortment of roles, ranging from The Outer Limits (2000), Secret Agent Man (2000), Sean Penn’s The Pledge (2001), ER (2002), Stargate SG-1 (2004), Final Destination 3 (2004), Blade: The Series (2006), Good People, Bad Things (2008), Smallville (2009), The Traveler (2010).

He has a tall selection of television and film appearances scattered between.

DEAN REDMAN as Bo Hollinger

Dean has been an active actor in stuntman since 2002 when he made his screen debut as the title character in Derek K. Milton’s first film; The Black Prayer (2002).

Since then, Dean has made appearances in various levels of roles from, Stargate SG-1 (2003), Stealing Christmas (2003), Alone in the Dark (2005), Da Vinci’s City Hall (2006), Final Days of Planet Earth (2006), Hollow Man II (2006), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) and the lead in Good People, Bad Things (2008).

Dean has even offered his deep resonant voice for the role of Nick Fury in the animated series; Iron Man.

BENJAMIN ARTHUR as Arch Davis (Leo Award Winner)

Hosting the Leo Awards in 2010, as well as scoring a Leo nomination in 2010, and a Leo Award and a Gemini nomination in 2009, all for his role as Josh Blecher in “Less Than Kind”, have proven Ben’s mettle as a comedic actor. He had done some performing during his formative years, but it was while enrolled in drama and musical theatre that he realized being an actor was what he wanted to do. He attended the Vancouver Film School shortly after and has trained in Meisner with Christianne Hirt (A Company of Rogues), as well as Gina Chiarelli and Ty Olsson.

A plethora of projects followed, including appearing on two seasons of The L Word, as well as Noah’s Arc, Saved and Whistler. He has also been involved in many independent films including The Darkest Hour and Gordon, and had starring roles in “That One Night” and “Switch”.

This will be Benjamin’s second time working with director Derek K. Milton after co-starring in his short film, “Locked Out”.

KEITH LEWIS as Brian Taylor

Keith began his acting career in the entertainment industry over fifteen years ago studying acting in the city of Houston.  He broke into the business working on the feature film Robo Cop II along side Peter Weller and Nancy Allen and in Final Verdict with Glenn Ford and Treat Williams.  Moving to Los Angeles, he continued to study his craft further and soon found reoccurring work on several Soap Operas notably “Young and the Restless” and “Days of Our Lives”.  Several more TV shows followed including “Magnificent Seven”, “Wild West Tech” and with Jennifer Garner in “Alias”.

Along with TV, Keith has worked several commercial contracts and has starred in many feature films such as “Millennium Day”, “Over the Wire”, “Dave”, “Blood Money”, “Sam Hell”, “Devil Girl”, “Blonde and Blonder”, “Rough”, “The Bar” and many more.  In between films he has performed on stage in productions such as “Othello”, “Of Mice and Men”, “A Flea in Her Ear”, “The Dinner Party” and was nominated for best actor for his work in “Anatomy of a Murder” as Paul Biegler and in “The Lion in Winter” for the role of “Richard the Lionheart”.

Keith has also written several screenplays and is currently working to produce them into feature films.

ZAN CALABRETTA as Zoltan Maas

Born in Toronto, Canada, Zan’s parents immigrated to Toronto after failed attempts to enter the United States through Ellis Island in the late 1950s. Zan’s dream as early as grade school was to become a Police officer just like his father who was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 10 years. Zan majored in both law enforcement and theater courses througout high school and college. A tragic car accident in 1997 ended Zan’s law enforcement carrier.

Zan began to study and consider theater. His high school theater teacher had told him if he applied himself to the craft of acting he would be very succesful. Zan studied acting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and eventually in Los Angeles using the Lee Strassburg method as his choice of preference.

Zan is active in the Los Angeles theater and film community with a extensive list of credits to his name.

He speaks English, Italian and Spanish fluently.

LARRY LAVERTY as Buck Rowders

Like the wide range of characters he plays, Larry Laverty has collected a wide variety of experiences in his life. Born on June 30th, 1959, he was raised in Oakland, California by wholesome parents who made sure that Larry and his siblings were exposed to much of what this country was about at that time- from Vietnam War protests to 1960′s rock concerts. By age 11, in addition to going to school, he worked a variety of odd jobs and did this until his college graduation 15 years later. All in all, his youth was a delicate balance between work, school, athletics, Boy Scout achievements, and an appetite for daredevil adventures.

After barely graduating with his high school class, he lived on a family farm in rural Idaho for a number of years. Although he revered movies and TV shows from a young age, he always thought of actors as an odd breed. Yet, at age 27, against his better judgment and with no experience to speak of, he set out on a career in acting. First taking college drama courses and then attending several acting schools in San Francisco including the American Conservatory Theater, he later spent years studying Improv with groups like The Groundlings, Second City, and others.

Starting out on stage, he performed in over 15 plays and musicals. Then, in response to a tip backstage from a fellow stage actor, he went to his first film audition and on his 30th birthday worked in his first feature film. Since then, he’s played a wide range of characters on film, from Priests to pathological liars. His biggest stock in trade though is his ability to play your average ‘ordinary guy’- a quality he attributes to the years he spent working with ordinary folks in numerous menial jobs. Larry Laverty’s an unconventional actor, an unlikely suspect to have taken up the acting profession but today he’s one of the busiest film actors in the country, always involved in a film production somewhere. -Not bad for a person who started his career later in life and who had to overcome his own prejudices and financial hardships along the way.

IVAN CERMAK as Kenny Saunders

Ivan has been passionately involved in the entertainment business for the last ten years. Highlights of his career are in his unparalleled performances on stage in such productions as “The Woolgatherer”, “Rumors” and Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “King Henry VI” His list of film credits include hit TV Series “Supernatural”, “Fringe”, “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stargate SG 1”. His favourite movie roles include “Destination Infestation” and his lead role in “A Stranger In My Bed” where he met his love and life partner, Heather Keetbaas. He has written, directed, produced and starred in his own award winning films including “Butterflies” and “Big Rock Mountain”. He continues to inspire fellow artists as a
coach and mentor.

This is the second production that Ivan has worked on with director, Milton. They first worked together in “The Black Prayer” in 2001.

JOSHUA LARSSON as Henry Sharpe

Joshua Larsson got his first taste of acting in the 6th grade of elementary school where he performed in the Vancouver School Board film entitled; “Can’t you see me?” Soon after he performed in a production of, ‘Guys and Dolls”. When Joshua moved into high school, he performed in a number of plays and even co-wrote a play with his high school teacher entitled; “Men and Women through the ages” After high school, Joshua soon discovered that his interest veered toward film where he desired to be an actor. He searched for the best possible film school suited to him and he found himself knocking on the door of the wonderful and well crafted, “Langara Film Arts” in Vancouver.

During his time at film arts, Joshua developed a large skill set involving film production, as well as acting. He received the ‘Best Actor’ nod within the program and left with the confidence needed for the many challenges ahead. Since then, he has worked on numerous projects, including the lead role in the online series; “Thwackers”.

KERSTIN JOHN as Doerte Lauden

Kerstin was born and raised in former East Germany. At age six she started swimming and was later accepted into a Sports-High School in her hometown of Erfurt, training twice a day. After graduating, she moved to Minneapolis MN for a one year exchange program. From there she made her way to Portland, Oregon where she studied and received her degree in Architecture. If was in Portland where she was approached and asked if she was interested in being a model. Since then she has worked with many renowned photographers and companies, appearing in some magazines, as well as cover shots in the United States and Germany.

When her agency booked her for her first commercial, she realized how alive and energetic she felt in front of the camera. That prompted her to start taking acting classes. After spending a few more years in Portland, she decided to move to Los Angeles to fulfill her dreams and pursue a career in acting.

LUCAS de BEER as Slate

Lucas was born in South Africa and immigrated to BC, Canada at age 10 with his family. As a keen sportsman, he started playing hockey, basketball, volleyball, track and rugby and played most of them at provincial level. He finally had to make a choice, and after 5 years, focused on rugby.

His rugby awards included being captain and MVP from 2002 – 2005 at the junior level, being the Japan Cup captain and BC Nationals captain in 2006 as well as Tournament MVP. He played for Team Canada and captained the national U17 team to England. He received Sportsman of the Year award for every year he attended school. He was also inducted in the Abbotsford Wall of Fame in 2006. After graduating, he got a rugby scholarship to the University of British Columbia and after a year into his Business degree, got a severe concussion. He had to give up rugby for a year. It was then when he stumbled onto his true passion – acting. The thrills of performing, and the excitement of a challenge, were the driving forces behind him pursuing his acting career. He did a commercial when he was 16 years old, and since then, couldn’t shake the thrill of working in front of the camera. He finished his second year at the University of Victoria and then moved to Vancouver and enrolled in the acting program at Vancouver Film School.

He graduated from the Acting for Film & Television program, having done leading roles in 3 productions.”Park – Mackenzie Dunham/Devon Productions”, “The Music of Eric Zann – Michael Chase/Craft Thrills Production”, “Party – Nathaniel Geary/VFS Productions”.

Apart from working out in the gym, he plays rugby again and enjoys long boarding, and snowboarding in his spare time.