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ERIC ROBERTS is an Academy Award nominee for his role in RUNAWAY TRAIN and a three-time Golden Globe nominee for RUNAWAY TRAIN, STAR 80, KING OF THE GYPSIES. He also won a Golden Satellite Award for the 2002 season of “Less Than Perfect.” At the Sundance Film Festival, Roberts received critical acclaim in 2006 for his role opposite Robert Downey Jr., playing a mature Channing Tatum in A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS and in 1996 for his starring role in the motion picture IT’S MY PARTY. He also made a profound impact in the Emmy®-nominated television adaptation of Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood”, directed by Jonathan Kaplan and costarring Anthony Edwards. Eric starred in LA CUCARACHA, which won Best Film at the Austin Film Festival in 1998, and for which Eric won Best Actor in the New York Independent Film Festival that same year. Eric has diversified in recent years, appearing in Sophie Muller’s Mr. Brightside video for The Killers, and Brett Ratner’s video for Mariah Carey’s Emancipation of Mimi, both award winners. He has also appeared on “The L Word” and can be seen this spring on the hit television series “Heroes.” Other notable performances include his roles in FINAL ANALYSIS, THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE, RAGGEDY MAN, BABYFEVER, HEAVEN’S PRISONERS, THE SPECIALIST and THE GRAVE. Roberts has appeared opposite Anne Heche and in a film with Faye Dunaway, and numerous other noted actors.
JOE MANTEGNA (Dr. Rondog “Doc” Savage) was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Awards for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Glengarry Glen Ross.” He subsequently starred on Broadway as Bobby Gould in Mr. Mamet's “Speed The Plow.” He made his Broadway debut in Stephen Schwartz's musical of Studs Terkel's “Working.” Off-Broadway, Mr. Mantegna conceived and co-authored the play “Bleacher Bums,” which was subsequently produced for television and earned him an Emmy® Award. He directed an updated production of the play which had a successful run at the Organic Theater in Chicago. His work with the Organic Theatre Company includes “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit” and “Cops,” as well as two European tours. A native of Chicago, his association with David Mamet includes the premiere of “A Life In The Theater” and “The Disappearance of the Jews” at the Goodman Theatre. He directed a critically acclaimed production of Mamet's “Lakeboat” which enjoyed a successful theatrical run in Los Angeles. He originated the role of Dalton Trumbo in the highly acclaimed Los Angeles premiere of “Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted.” Mr. Mantegna made his feature film debut in Frank Perry's COMPROMISING POSITIONS. His early films include co-starring roles in THE MONEY PIT, WEEDS, and SUSPECT. Mr. Mantegna starred in the critically acclaimed David Mamet film, HOUSE OF GAMES. He also starred in Mr. Mamet's films, THINGS CHANGE, for which he received the coveted Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival, and the highly praised police thriller, HOMICIDE. Mr. Mantegna can also be seen starring in Woody Allen's ALICE and CELEBRITY, Francis Ford Coppola's THE GODFATHER III, Barry Levinson's LIBERTY HEIGHTS and BUGSY, Steven Zaillian's SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER and Billy Crystal's FORGET PARIS. Other starring roles include UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, BABY'S DAY OUT, AIRHEADS, QUEENS LOGIC, and EYE FOR AN EYE. Recently, he starred in the feature film NINE LIVES with Glenn Close, Holly Hunter and Sissy Spacek. He also co-starred opposite William H. Macy in David Mamet’s EDMOND. Upcoming films include starring roles opposite Max Minghella and Mary Steenburgen in ELVIS AND ANNABELLE, LONELY STREET with Jay Mohr and Robert Patrick, CHILDLESS with Barbara Hershey, COUGAR CLUB, HANK AND MIKE, RIGHT HAND MAN, HUNTED, WITLESS PROTECTION, and David Mamet’s REDBELT. His original feature films for cable include starring roles in STATE OF EMERGENCY, A CALL TO REMEMBER, MY LITTLE ASSASSIN, THE WATER ENGINE, BOY MEETS GIRL, JERRY AND TOM and THE RAT PACK for which he was nominated for both an Emmy® and a Golden Globe® Award. He also starred in a series of original films based upon Robert Parker’s Spenser novels on the A&E Network. These included SMALL VICES, THIN AIR, and WALKING SHADOW. On television, Mr. Mantegna currently stars as David Rossi in the CBS series “Criminal Minds.” Prior to that, his other starring roles on CBS series included the Emmy®-nominated “Joan Of Arcadia” and “First Monday.” He starred in the mini-series of Mario Puzo's best-selling novel, THE LAST DON, for which he was nominated for an Emmy® Award, and its sequel THE LAST DON II. He was most recently nominated for an Emmy® for his co-starring role opposite Debra Messing in the USA miniseries, THE STARTER WIFE. Mr. Mantegna made his feature film directorial debut with LAKEBOAT, which has a screenplay by David Mamet based on his original play. He also serves as producer on the film which stars Robert Forster, Andy Garcia, Denis Leary, Charles Durning, and Peter Falk. He starred as the voice of the Boatman in the animated feature, THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN. He will be the voice of Flagg in the upcoming animated film JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER. Over the past decade he has also been heard as the recurring role of Fat Tony on the FOX series, “The Simpsons.” He reprised the role in the recently released feature film of the animated comedy. Mr. Mantegna is the narrator of the Oscar®-nominated documentary films, CRACK U.S.A.: COUNTY UNDER SIEGE and DEATH ON THE JOB. In the past year, JENNY MCCARTHY (Connie) has become one of the most respected public figures in America. Her honesty, humility, and humor have enabled her to transcend the boundaries of her roles as comedian, actress, writer, and host. Now, she is welcomed into the homes of America, a country yearning for compassion and truth, as an activist interviewing with Oprah, Larry King, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, People Magazine, Ellen DeGeneres, and CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield on the topic of autism. Her unique ability to articulate the unspoken words of thousands of mothers and fathers across the world was recognized immediately, and she is now fielding hundreds of requests per week for interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances nationwide. Dutton Publishing wisely closed a deal with this highly-regarded NY Times Best Selling author, and Jenny’s much-anticipated sixth book will be released in September, 2008. Her previous books, which include the bestsellers Louder Than Words, Life Laughs, Baby Laughs, and Belly Laughs, showcase her candid, witty, and fun-loving personality. Like Jenny’s earlier books, Louder than Words also appeared on Bestseller Lists in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal. Perhaps it is these innate qualities that contribute to her undeniable accessibility factor, which has drawn endorsement and sponsorship deals throughout the ad community. In 2006, Jenny began working with Weight Watchers, encouraging healthy living and nutrition among moms trying to lose weight post pregnancy. Her refreshingly honest approach generated mass public appeal and, hence, a role as Weight Watcher’s national spokesperson for their 2007 ad campaign, “Be an After. Stay an After.” In addition to appearing in a multitude of campaigns, including the memorable Candie’s shoes, Jenny has graced the covers of magazines across the world, including Newsweek, Rolling Stone, People and Playboy. The diversity in her resume not only boasts a fierce combination of intelligence and sex appeal but praises her comedic talent as well. Playing recurring guest roles on major network television shows, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Just Shoot Me,” and “The Drew Carey Show,” Jenny has established herself as a sought-after comedic actress. Throughout her career, as a model, actress, author, and activist, Jenny holds the unique ability to engage an audience of every age and gender. Jenny McCarthy has, in fact, become a household name, which is now, more than ever, held in the highest of regard. Jenny McCarthy currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her boyfriend, Jim Carrey, and son, Evan. She remains dedicated to her mission of fighting autism and was recently named the international spokesperson for the Talk About Curing Autism Now organization (TACAnow.org). She will continue to encourage parents and children alike, to question the norms of society, search for their own answers, and understand that throughout it all, it is laughter that truly heals the soul. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS CHARLES ROBERT CARNER (Director/Screenplay) grew up on the South Side of Chicago. He worked for the Bureau of Sanitation, and a meat company – that’s two different jobs – before breaking into the movie business… as a deckhand on Oscar®-winner Tony Bill’s fabulous 65-foot sailboat, the Olinka. When it became obvious that he knew nothing about sailing, he was assigned to read scripts. Suffering from the delusion that he could do better, he began writing screenplays of his own. When it became apparent that he wouldn’t go away, some of his films got made. He wrote the feature films LET’S GET HARRY and BLIND FURY. He wrote CROSSFIRE TRAIL and directed RED WATER, two of the highest-rated cable movies in television history. He also wrote and directed VANISHING POINT, THE FIXER, WHO KILLED ATLANTA’S CHILDREN and CHRISTMAS RUSH, and directed JUDAS. None of the above were comedies, which is why he was the natural choice to write and direct WITLESS PROTECTION. a somber and profound work that exposes the terrible corruption infecting the highest levels of law enforcement in America. Mr. Carner has served on the Executive Committees of the United States Catholic Conference, Catholics in Media, Family Theater Productions, and the City of the Angels Film Festival. His nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize is pending. He is a Life Member of the Sierra Club and the National Rifle Association – and yet, he claims not to suffer from schizophrenia. His lovely wife, actress/writer Debra Sharkey, has yet to discover an untraceable poison, so she continues to put up with him. They have three children, Michael (age 8), Grace (age 5), and Don Vincenzo (5 months). JP WILLIAMS (Producer) is the founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Parallel Entertainment, one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent management and production companies dedicated to comedy entertainment. Williams, who was profiled by The New Yorker, as well as featured in a “60 Minutes” profile in 2006, develops, finances and produces a variety of comedy entertainments for stage, and screen. He is perhaps best known for creating and producing all of the “Blue Collar Comedy” entertainment projects involving his clients-partners Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bill Engvall, including feature films, comedy CD’s, television specials, DVD premiere films, and television series, including the current hit TBS sitcom “The Bill Engvall Show.” Born in West Virginia, Williams began his unique career in New York as an agent’s assistant at Spotlite Enterprises, Ltd., a leading talent agency specializing in the representation and booking of comedic talent. He was soon promoted to agent, with clients including soon-to-be comedic giants Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, David Alan Grier, and Jamie Foxx. He was promoted yet again to Vice President of Live Performance a short time later. In 1991 he founded Parallel Entertainment (with $10,000 seed money from his only client, Jeff Foxworthy), a boutique personal management company specializing in comedic performers. Parallel Entertainment has doubled its profits every year since then. In 2000, Williams and his star clients-- Foxworthy, Engvall, and Larry-- created Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a traveling, arena-sized comedy concert featuring the three comedians, along with comedian Ron White, performing individually and together. The national tour continued for three years and was so successful that Williams subsequently formed Parallel Entertainment Pictures with producer Alan Blomquist to develop, finance and produce Blue Collar-themed filmed entertainments. The company initially financed and produced BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR: THE MOVIE, a filmed version of the traveling show, which sold more than 4 million DVDs following a limited theatrical release. Subsequently, Parallel produced the sequels BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR RIDES AGAIN, which sold more than 3 million DVD’s, and BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR – ONE FOR THE ROAD, which was one of the highest rated programs ever debuted on Comedy Central. Parallel then entered into television production with the WB comedy series “Blue Collar TV,” again featuring the three comedians performing their unique brand of heartland humor in sketches and stand-up routines. The series ran for two years. The Company subsequently produced numerous television specials and series, including “Foxworthy’s Big Night Out” for CMT, “The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show” for Comedy Central, as well as others for Comedy Central and HBO starring Larry, Engvall, and clients Lisa Lampanelli and Ralphie May. Currently, Williams executive produces the hit comedy series “The Bill Engvall Show” for TBS. In addition to the series and specials, Williams also produced the one-hour specials “Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation,” for TBS, and “Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular,” for VH1, both airing in late 2007. Williams has also produced three feature theatrical comedies starring Larry the Cable Guy, including most recently WITLESS PROTECTION, for release by Lionsgate® in February, 2008; DELTA FARCE, starring Larry, Engvall, and D J Qualls; and LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR, both also distributed by Lionsgate®. Williams has produced 29 comedy albums, five of which have received Grammy nominations. Jack Records, a co-venture between Parallel and Warner Bros. Records, produces comedy albums featuring some of Parallel’s more than two-dozen clients. Parallel is also partnered in MyBlueCollar.com, a destination humor website on the Or Die Networks., with Foxworthy, Engvall, and Larry, as well as veteran executive Lawrence Lyttle. In 2004, Williams was awarded the IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) Artist Manager of the Year Award. Producer ALAN BLOMQUIST along with J.P. Williams produced DELTA FARCE and LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR, which were also released by Lionsgate®. Together they engineered the extremely successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon which has resulted in three stand up comedy DVD’s. The most recent installment, BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR – ONE FOR THE ROAD debuted on Comedy Central. BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR RIDES AGAIN has sold more than three million DVDs since its release in December 2004. The first film in the series, BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR: THE MOVIE has sold over four million DVDs. The success of the films spawned “Blue Collar TV” which ran for 2 years on the WB Network. Blomquist’s other credits include the Johnny Cash biopic, WALK THE LINE for 20th Century Fox, CHOCOLAT for Lasse Hallström which garnered five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. This film reunited Blomquist and noted director Hallström, with whom he collaborated on THE CIDER HOUSE RULES (nominated for seven Academy Awards), and WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE. He also executive produced TAKING LIVES with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke, BOUNCE for Don Roos, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME with Robin Williams, as well as SPAWN, A LITTLE PRINCESS, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, OF MICE AND MEN and EVERYBODY’S ALL AMERICAN. Blomquist produced a remake of the 1971 cult film, VANISHING POINT, with Viggo Mortensen for Fox TV. Prior to producing, Blomquist served in various key production capacities for both feature films and television movies. He was the first assistant director on IRON EAGLE and the unit production manager on LA BAMBA and UNCLE BUCK. He received an Emmy® Award for producing the ABC “After School Special” The War Between the Classes. MICHAEL GOI, ASC (Director of Photography) was born and raised in Chicago. He traces his interest in filmmaking to the day he saw an 8 mm prints of Dracula and Frankenstein projected on a wall of a friend’s house when he was seven years old. Goi began shooting PBS documentaries while still attending Columbia College. After graduation in 1980, he began shooting local commercials and documentaries. Goi also opened a still photography studio, concentrating on fashion and product shots. He shot Moonstalker, his first narrative feature film in 1987. Goi moved to Los Angeles during the early 1990s, and has compiled nearly 40 credits, including films for cinema and television screens. He was nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Award for the telefilms The Fixer (1999) and Judas (2005). His credits also include the series My Name Is Earl and David E. Kelley’s The Wedding Bells and Life On Mars, and the feature films Cut Off, Fingerprints, Red Water, What Matters Most, Who Killed Atlanta’s Children?, Christmas Rush, Funky Monkey, Welcome to Death Row, and the Emmy® Award-winning documentary Fired-Up: The Story of Public Housing in Chicago. He recently wrote and directed the drama Megan Is Missing. Michael Goi speaks about the craft of cinematography at many seminars, including appearances at the American Film Institute (AFI), USC, and the Maine Photographic Workshop. He is Vice President of the American Society of Cinematographers and serves on the Board Of Governors of the ASC, and is a member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences. Chicago-born MARC LEIF (Editor) has been editing, writing, producing and directing film and video for more than 25 years. His work has been seen on the screen, on most of the American television networks, on many of the premiere cable television outlets, and on home video. He has worked in both fiction and documentary as well as in industrial and educational markets. WITLESS PROTECTION is the latest of six collaborations for Marc with director Charlie Carner and cinematographer Michael Goi. Before the Larry the Cable Guy comedy came the action packed adventure film, RED WATER with Lou Diamond Phillips and Kristy Swanson. It was the highest rated film in basic cable history. Prior to that he edited CHRISTMAS RUSH, a thriller for TBS with Dean Cain, Erika Eleniak, and Eric Roberts, another collaboration with Charlie Carner and Mike Goi. Marc also edited KEEP THE FAITH, BABY, a biography of the colorful and controversial Adam Clayton Powell for Paramount Television and Showtime. Directed by Doug McHenry, the film stars Harry Lennix and Vanessa L. Williams and was Golden Satellite Award nominee for Best Motion Picture for Television, Image Award nominee for Best Picture of the Year. The Chicago trio worked together when Marc edited the suspenseful Showtime film WHO KILLED ATLANTA’S CHILDREN?, the untold story of the Atlanta child murders, starring James Belushi and Gregory Hines. Indie films Marc has edited include the multiple award winning feature, WHAT MATTERS MOST, with Chad Allen, Marshall Teague, and Gretchen German. He was the editor of the powerful Showtime character driven thriller THE FIXER, starring Academy Award winner Jon Voight; a film the Hollywood Reporter called "a classic". Marc Leif was also the editor of the film VANISHING POINT for 20th Century Fox Television starring Viggo Mortensen, Christine Elise, Steve Railsback, Keith David, and Jason Priestly. He was the editor and second unit director of the charming hit film comedy WHO AM I THIS TIME? for multiple Academy Award winning director Jonathan Demme. It starred Academy Award winners Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken. He has also written several screenplays for upcoming features; among them the exciting, true-life science adventure story, DAEDALUS, the sexy comedy BREAKING THE RULES, and soon will be directing his sultry film noire thriller, FATALE . Some of his non-fiction highlights include writing, producing, directing, and edited the documentary AN AMERICAN OASIS: THE LYTLE PRESERVE, a chronicle the story of a unique desert wilderness. His film, FIGHTER ACE, was nominated Best Adventure Video by the American Video Conference. Marc wrote, directed, and edited this exciting documentary, seen frequently on the Discover channel’s Wings. Marc Leif was director and editor of VOICES, the compelling documentary about the plight of refugees around the world. Featuring an appearance by distinguished international actress and humanitarian Liv Ullmann, the film was recipient of the First Prize Gold Apple at the National Educational Film and Video Festival and the Silver Angel Excellence in Media International Television Award. Other human rights projects Marc directed include “The New Americans,” a video dealing with the refugee resettlement efforts of the International Rescue Committee, the world’s leading refugee relief organization and The International Monitor Institute, an informational video for the Archive of the International War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Marc wrote a number of programs for the Nickelodeon biography series, “Against the Odds,” winner of the Peabody Award for Best Children’s Programming. His knowledge and interest in space exploration led to his serving as supervising editor for NASA's official daily science report produced at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the historic Voyager 2 encounter with the planet Uranus. He also covered the Voyager 2 encounter with the planet Neptune as part of an on-going project he is doing about the robotic exploration of the solar system. He is married and has two children. MAGGIE HOULEHAN (Associate Producer) began her career in the entertainment business in 1994 at Parallel Entertainment, where she has been for the past thirteen years. Maggie currently manages the careers of Lisa Lampanelli, Jamie Kaler, Scott Dunn and Matt Knudsen. She also works as the Publicist for Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bill Engvall. Ms. Houlehan has served as a Producer on several one hour specials for Comedy Central as well as Associate Producer on the BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR: THE MOVIE which has sold more then four million copies, the sequel BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR RIDES AGAIN and BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR – ONE FOR THE ROAD. In addition, her Associate Producer credits extend to Parallel’s feature films LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR, DELTA FARCE and the upcoming feature WITLESS PROTECTION. She has produced several comedy albums, including Lisa Lampanelli’s 2007 release DIRTY GIRL, which is nominated for a Grammy award, winners to be announced in February, 2008. JENNIFER NOVAK (Associate Producer) relocated to Los Angeles shortly after college to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Having worked the summer before as an intern to legendary director Garry Marshall, Jennifer was involved in the post production stages of Marshall’s Disney comedy THE PRINCESS DIARIES, starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. In 2002, she started out in an entry level position at the elite management company, The Firm, and worked her way up to assist the head of the Talent Department, Rick Yorn, working on such projects as Warner Brothers film BLOOD DIAMOND starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cameron Diaz’s MTV series “Trippin.” After 4 years at The Firm, Jennifer joined Parallel Entertainment to oversee their Development Department in 2006. She has served as Associate Producer on “Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular” for VH1, Lisa Lampanelli’s Comedy Central special “Dirty Girl”, TBS’ special “Blue Collar: The Next Generation” and Parallel’s feature films DELTA FARCE and WITLESS PROTECTION. |