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Benjamin McKenzie - Ryan Atwood
Benjamin was born and raised in Texas. He studied foreign affairs and economics at the University of Virginia, and after graduating, moved to New York to pursue his passion for acting.
Whilst in New York, Benjamin appeared in the off-Broadway show Life is a Dream at the Soho Repertory Theatre. He also performed in numerous productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and at the University of Virginia, including Measure for Measure and Zoo Story before moving to Los Angeles and winning the leading role in The OC.
Benjamin was born and raised in Texas. He studied foreign affairs and economics at the University of Virginia, and after graduating, moved to New York to pursue his passion for acting.
Whilst in New York, Benjamin appeared in the off-Broadway show Life is a Dream at the Soho Repertory Theatre. He also performed in numerous productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and at the University of Virginia, including Measure for Measure and Zoo Story before moving to Los Angeles and winning the leading role in The OC.
Adam Brody - Seth Cohen
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Adam Brody spent his teen years playing with his friends, having fun and surfing. After leaving high school, he convinced his parents to allow him to attend college in Los Angeles. But instead of enrolling, he hired a private acting coach, signed with a personal manager and soon landed the leading role in the made-for-TV-movie Growing up Brady, playing Barry Williams.
Soon after, Adam was cast as the lead character Zack in the MTV series Now What?, and many other television appearances followed, including roles in Smallville and Judging Amy. His film credits include the 2002 hit thriller The Ring and Holding Out Hope.
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Adam Brody spent his teen years playing with his friends, having fun and surfing. After leaving high school, he convinced his parents to allow him to attend college in Los Angeles. But instead of enrolling, he hired a private acting coach, signed with a personal manager and soon landed the leading role in the made-for-TV-movie Growing up Brady, playing Barry Williams.
Soon after, Adam was cast as the lead character Zack in the MTV series Now What?, and many other television appearances followed, including roles in Smallville and Judging Amy. His film credits include the 2002 hit thriller The Ring and Holding Out Hope.
Peter Gallagher - Sandy Cohen
One of America’s most respected actors, Peter Gallagher has starred onstage, on television and on the big screen. Peter grew up in Armonk, New York, and after graduating from Tufts University, made his professional stage debut in the 1977 revival of Hair followed by a starring role in the Broadway production of Grease.
Many film roles followed, including Dreamchild, The Hudsucker Proxy, comedy hit While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock, the critically acclaimed Sex, Lies and Videotape, and the Oscar-winning film American Beauty.
One of America’s most respected actors, Peter Gallagher has starred onstage, on television and on the big screen. Peter grew up in Armonk, New York, and after graduating from Tufts University, made his professional stage debut in the 1977 revival of Hair followed by a starring role in the Broadway production of Grease.
Many film roles followed, including Dreamchild, The Hudsucker Proxy, comedy hit While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock, the critically acclaimed Sex, Lies and Videotape, and the Oscar-winning film American Beauty.
Kelly Rowan - Kirsten Cohen
Kelly Rowan is perhaps best remembered for her starring role opposite Samuel L Jackson in the thriller 187. Her other film credits include Assassins with Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas and Hook with Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams. On television, she recently appeared in Boomtown.
A native Canadian, she studied theatre at the highly acclaimed British American Drama Academy and the Neighbourhood Playhouse. Kelly is also an active producer currently overseeing several film projects in America and Canada.
Kelly Rowan is perhaps best remembered for her starring role opposite Samuel L Jackson in the thriller 187. Her other film credits include Assassins with Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas and Hook with Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams. On television, she recently appeared in Boomtown.
A native Canadian, she studied theatre at the highly acclaimed British American Drama Academy and the Neighbourhood Playhouse. Kelly is also an active producer currently overseeing several film projects in America and Canada.
Rachel Bilson - Summer Roberts
Rachel Bilson is enjoying a successful and varied acting career, which began in theatre with parts in Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon A Mattress and The Crucible. Rachel moved on to co-starring roles in the television series’ Human Target, It's True, 8 Simple Rules and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Bilson has also appeared in the feature film The Wrong Guys from New World Pictures. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she was also raised.
Rachel Bilson is enjoying a successful and varied acting career, which began in theatre with parts in Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon A Mattress and The Crucible. Rachel moved on to co-starring roles in the television series’ Human Target, It's True, 8 Simple Rules and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Bilson has also appeared in the feature film The Wrong Guys from New World Pictures. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she was also raised.
