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Multi-talented and unconventional actor/director regarded by many as one of the true "enfant terribles" of Hollywood who led an amazing cinematic career for more than five decades, Dennis Hopper was born on May 17, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas. The young Hopper expressed interest in acting from a young age and first appeared in a slew of 1950s television shows, including Medic (1954), Cheyenne (1955) and Sugarfoot (1957). His first film role was in Rebel Without a Cause (1955), quickly followed by Giant (1956) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). Hopper actually became good friends with James Dean and was shattered when Dean was killed in a car crash in September 1955.

Hopper portrayed a young Napoléon Bonaparte (!) in the star-spangled The Story of Mankind (1957) and regularly appeared on screen throughout the 1960s, often in rather undemanding parts, usually as a villain in westerns such as True Grit (1969) and Hang 'Em High (1968). However, in early 1969, Hopper, fellow actor Peter Fonda and writer Terry Southern, wrote a counterculture road movie script and managed to scrape together $400,000 in financial backing. Hopper directed the low-budget film, titled Easy Rider (1969), starring Fonda, Hopper and a young Jack Nicholson. The film was a phenomenal box-office success, appealing to the anti-establishment youth culture of the times. It changed the Hollywood landscape almost overnight and major studios all jumped onto the anti-establishment bandwagon, pumping out low-budget films about rebellious hippies, bikers, draft dodgers and pot smokers. However, Hopper's next directorial effort, The Last Movie (1971), was a critical and financial failure, and he has admitted that during the 1970s he was seriously abusing various substances, both legal and illegal, which led to a downturn in the quality of his work. He appeared in a sparse collection of European-produced films over the next eight years, before cropping up in a memorable performance as a pot-smoking photographer alongside Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now (1979). He also received acclaim for his work in both acting and direction for Out of the Blue (1980).

With these two notable efforts, the beginning of the 1980s saw a renaissance of interest by Hollywood in the talents of Dennis Hopper and exorcising the demons of drugs and alcohol via a rehabilitation program meant a return to invigorating and provoking performances. He was superb in Rumble Fish (1983), co-starred in the tepid spy thriller The Osterman Weekend (1983), played a groovy school teacher in My Science Project (1985), was a despicable and deranged drug dealer in River's Edge (1986) and, most memorably, electrified audiences as foul-mouthed Frank Booth in the eerie and erotic David Lynch film Blue Velvet (1986). Interestingly, the offbeat Hopper was selected in the early 1980s to provide the voice of "The StoryTeller" in the animated series of "Rabbit Ears" children's films based upon the works of Hans Christian Andersen!

Hopper returned to film direction in the late 1980s and was at the helm of the controversial gang film Colors (1988), which was well received by both critics and audiences. He was back in front of the cameras for roles in Super Mario Bros. (1993), got on the wrong side of gangster Christopher Walken in True Romance (1993), led police officer Keanu Reeves and bus passenger Sandra Bullock on a deadly ride in Speed (1994) and challenged gill-man Kevin Costner for world supremacy in Waterworld (1995). The enigmatic Hopper continued to remain busy through the 1990s and into the new century with performances in All the Way (2003), The Keeper (2004) and Land of the Dead (2005).

As well as his acting/directing talents, Hopper was a skilled photographer and painter, having had his works displayed in galleries in both the United States and overseas. He was additionally a dedicated and knowledgeable collector of modern art and had one of the most extensive collections in the United States. Dennis died of prostate cancer on May 29, 2010, less than two weeks after his 74th birthday.

David A.R. White has been a working actor, director and producer in Los Angeles for over twenty years. He was raised in a small Mennonite farming community outside of Dodge City, Kansas.

At the age of 19, David moved to LA, and only six months after moving, landed a recurring role on the hit top 10, TV CBS sitcom, Evening Shade for close to four years. He played the best friend of Burt Reynolds's son. David then went on to guest appearances on such shows as: Coach, Saved by the Bell, Sisters, Melrose Place, Martial Law and many others.

In 1999, produced and starred in his first feature length film, The Moment After. The following year, he produced and starred in the groundbreaking faith based theatrical film, Mercy Streets opposite Eric Roberts, Stacy Keach and Cynthia Watros. David was nominated for a movie guide's "best actor" award for his dual roles in the film. Sony picked up both films for distribution. David kept producing and starring in films throughout the next several years.

In late 2005, David became a founding partner in the film distribution/production entity Pure Flix.

Today, Pure Flix maintains its position as the number one Faith based studio, producing and distributing more films in this genre than any other studio. David also maintains his position as one of the most prolific actors/filmmakers in the faith based arena, as he writes, directs, produces and stars in many of the films.

David has starred in over 20 films. Some of his film credits include: SIX...the Mark Unleashed, The Moment After 1,2, In the Blink of an Eye, Hidden Secrets, Holyman Undercover, Run On, Marriage Retreat, Me Again, Jerusalem Countdown (based on the best selling book that sold over 2 million units and the Revelation Road movies.

In 2012, David created, produced and starred in the UP original film, Brother White. He co-starred with Reginald Vel Johnson, Jackee, Victoria Jackson, academy award nominee Bruce Davison and Ray Wise. At the TCA's that year, David got rave reviews and became a darling, charming the critics with his real life Mennonite stories.

For his performance in Brother White, David was named a finalist in 5th Annual Cable FAX Program Awards in the category of Best Actor - Family Friendly

In 2014, David produced and Co Starred in the #1 live action independent movie of the year, God's Not Dead. He starred with Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain in God's Not Dead. God's Not Dead maintains it's position as the 6th most profitable movie in cinema history based on it's ROI.

Also in 2014, David helped produced a new Sony Film, Mom's Night Out.

In 2015, David starred in the new action/comedy dog movie Dancer and the Dame. He starred opposite Billy Gardell. (Mike on Mike & Molly). David continues to be at the helm of Pure Flix shooting and releasing 4 theatricals films a year, and building and creating content such as Malibu Dan, the God's Not Dead franchise and David's latest, Beckman for Pureflix.com

Nick Holmes was born on 14 August 1981 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He is an actor and editor, known for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Super (2010) and The Thirst: Blood War (2008). He has been married to Virginia Madsen since 2020.

Born October 16th, 1982 in Dodge City, KS. Award-winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson (aka "Dark Infinity") has owned and operated several film distribution and production companies since 2007, including SoCal Cinema Studios located in Panorama City, CA. Ferguson is best known for Directing, Producing and Editing Action, Horror and Science Fiction films, namely "Nemesis 5", "Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor", "Apex Predators",and "Beyond The Gates Of Hell," currently 80% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and he has previously Directed Academy Award nominee,and three-time Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts (Babylon),Best Actress Oscar Nominee and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland (80 for Brady), Bai Ling (The Crow), Daniel Roebuck (The Fugitive),Butch Patrick (The Munsters),Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior) and Golden Globe Nominee Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan),in one of his final films. In the last several years he's additionally Directed over 100 music videos for such artists as "Lords of Acid", "Exhumed", "My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult" and a viral video for German-outfit "KMFDM". He's been interviewed and featured on FOX, CBS, PBS, and was featured in Variety. Dustin now resides in Murrieta. California and is represented by The Williamson Management Company.

Lila Leeds was born on 28 January 1928 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Wild Weed (1949), Moonrise (1948) and Lady in the Lake (1946). She was married to Irvin Rochlin, Dean O. McCollom and Jack Little. She died on 15 September 1999 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Dallas Chandler is a model, actress, and vocalist. She grew up in a small mountain town in Colorado, where she would fulfill her passion for performing through local beauty pageants, theatrical productions and singing in her choir. At the age of 18, she moved on her own to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Dallas has appeared in music videos as well as commercials for brands such as JC Penny, Roland and Bish. In 2015 she made here theatrical debut which included performances in Absolute Vow, The Madness Within, The Great Illusion and Fatale. She has also graced the covers of Playboy and B.A.D.D magazines.

Josh is an Award Winning Actor/Director. For over 20 years, he has been working in the business. Having Won Several Awards for Acting in Theater, Directing both TV commercials and Film. Mr. Carmichael is the creative source and founder of the "Carmichael Acting Studio" and FeatherStone Films. He continues to work as an actor and speaks to teens and adults around the country. He grew up working with his hands and learning how to fix and/or make anything. His Father PETE (The inspiration for upcoming Feature Film "PETE") was a machinist and welder. His mother Karen, a stay at home loving mother who encouraged his art and expression. While serving in the US NAVY, Mr. Carmichael was scouted by FORD Models from NYC and began his career in the fashion world. Using his earnings to immediately pay for acting classes, like Circle in the Square and Jim Jenkins - NYC, which would eventually lead to a Hollywood Film audition that would bring him to CA and change his life. Josh has since published 3 books, completed 5 screenplays, 3 short films and has starred in over 150 National Commercials.

Born in Dodge City, Kansas, Curtis graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Theater and Film. Curtis began his career in TV commercials where he produced and directed nearly 200 national and regional commercials and a number of award winning documentaries and corporate image films. In 1992 Curtis formed Prelude Pictures, a joint venture with Neufeld-Rheme Production in association with Paramount Pictures, where he developed a wide slate of feature films including New Line Cinema's "Lost In Space". Douglas Curtis' extensive career in the entertainment industry covers a wide variety of films from science fiction to horror to comedy to action pictures. He recently served as Line Producer and Production Manager overseeing extensive re-shoots on IM Global's "Fifty Shades of Black". Curtis also serves Executive Producer and Unit Production Manager on Relativity Media's "Shark Night". He was also Executive Producer on a number of New Line Cinema Feature Motion Pictures including "Shoot 'Em Up", "Cellular", "Freddy vs. Jason", "Friday After Next", "All About the Benjamins" and "Next Friday". Curtis was co-producer on Zide-Perry Entertainment's "Repli-Kate", MTV/Paramount Pictures' "The Wood" and HBO's "Shadow of Doubt". Curtis also worked as a co-producer/Line Producer on Paramount Picture's "Save the Last Dance". As a producer, Curtis' credits include MGM/Rysher Entertainment's "The Eighteenth Angel", "Gunfighters Moon" and "Judicial Consent". For Trimark Entertainment Curtis produced "The Philadelphia Experiment II". For New World Pictures Curtis produced "The Philadelphia Experiment", "Black Moon Rising" and "Nice Girls Don't Explode". He both produced and directed "The Sleeping Car" and "The Hazing". He has also worked as 2nd unit director on a number of his films including "Black Moon Rising" and "Judicial Consent". Among Curtis' other credits are "Madame Claude 2", "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" and "Take This Job and Shove It".Curtis currently serves as CEO-Founder of Quarter Town Films(QTF) a newly formed Los Angeles based development and production company where he is developing a number of film projects including "The Ending" which was written and will be directed by Kristin Ellingson.

Mitch Brian was born on 15 October 1961 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Viper (1994) and Transformations (1988). He has been married to Joanne Brown since 25 September 1987.

Duke Kelly was born on 26 August 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Ride the Hot Wind (1973) and My Name Is Legend (1975). He was married to Sue. He died on 26 December 2003 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

He was born Rocco Monroe DiGrazio in Dodge City, Kansas; his father had been killed in an airplane accident a month before his birth. His mother remarried and his stepfather adopted him, changing his name to Rock Monroe Brumbaugh. At seventeen, he was wrestling all comers at county fairs; after serving in the U.S. Navy, he went professional and soon became known as one of its best known personalities. He received the nickname "Sputnik" at a television taping in Mobile, Alabama in 1957 when a female heckler called him "a Communist, a damned sputnik". Wrestling in venues in the segregated pre-Civil Rights South such as Houston, Memphis and Mobile, Monroe was one of the first professional wrestlers to wrestle against (and later with) African Americans; he later successfully formed a tag team duo with African American wrestler Norvell Austin. Monroe was a hero to African Americans in the South, particularly in Memphis, where he insisted that he play before integrated audiences and became a hero to those African Americans restricted to the balconies and "nosebleed" seats of the stadiums, theaters, and other venues scattered throughout the South, as he was the only major wrestler who treated them with respect. Upon entering the ring, Monroe would turn to the African American patrons and acknowledge their approbation, while the white patrons booed and cursed him. He was a fixture in the black community of Memphis, and in 2002 was honored with an exhibit at the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum, as one of the first to advocate the integration of public events. Married six times, he was survived by his current wife Joanne, two sons and a daughter.

James King was born on 22 May 1925 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Elektra (1994), Fidelio (1970) and Elektra (1989). He died on 20 November 2005 in Naples, Florida, USA.

Brett McVicker was born on 8 December 1981 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Making Fun (2022), Bucked (2008) and Bloopers (2012).

Robert F. Owens was born on 28 October 1918 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He was an actor. He died on 5 August 1994 in Ventura, California, USA.

Shane Theis was born on 30 October 1958 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He is known for Con Air (1997). He died on 18 July 2010 in Reno, Nevada, USA.

Billy Al Benston was born on 7 June 1934 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Strange Behavior (1981), Frank Gehry: The Formative Years (1988) and The Cool School (2008). He was married to Wendy Al. He died on 8 October 2022 in Venice, California, USA.

Doug Grantham was born on 27 February 1945 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for The Platinum Peacemaker (2010), Blood on the Brazos (2007) and Scandalous Behavior (1999). He died on 8 December 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Robert Delpino was born on 2 November 1965 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA.