Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer, and writer. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, and his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles, and gained prominence in the starring role in director Elia Kazan's film A Face in the Crowd (1957) and No Time for Sergeants (1958) before he became better known for his television roles, playing the lead roles of Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
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Gerald Lee McRaney (born August 19, 1947) is an American television and film actor. McRaney is best known as one of the stars of the television shows Simon & Simon, Major Dad, Promised Land and House of Cards. He most recently starred as Admiral Hollace Kilbride on NCIS: Los Angeles. He was a series regular in the first season of Jericho and the final season of Deadwood. He appeared in a recurring role as main antagonist Mason Wood in season eight of Castle. Recently, he played Barlow Connally in the A&E series Longmire and had a recurring role in the NBC series This Is Us as Dr. Nathan Katowski, a role which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Alison Pill (born November 27, 1985) is a Canadian actress. A former child actress, Pill began her career at age 12, appearing in numerous films and television series. She transitioned to adult roles and her breakthrough came with the television series The Book of Daniel (2006). That same year, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2006). Pill had prominent roles in the films Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Plain Truth (2004), Milk (2008), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011), Hail, Caesar! (2016), Vice (2018), the television series In Treatment (2009), The Pillars of the Earth (2010), The Newsroom (2012–2014), American Horror Story: Cult (2017), Star Trek: Picard (2020–2022), Devs (2020), and Them (2021).
Jayne Eastwood is a Canadian actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Anna-Marie Biddlecoff in the comedy film Finders Keepers (1984), Mrs. Hammond in Anne of Green Gables (1986), Judy the Waitress in The Santa Clause (1994), Mrs. White in My Big Fat Greek Wedding trilogy, Mrs. Borusewicz in Chicago (2002), Lucy Decker in Welcome to Mooseport (2004), and Miss Wimsey in Hairspray (2007). Her credits also include countless television appearances and voice over work.
Taborah Johnson is a multifaceted Canadian performer known for her contributions to the entertainment industry. With a diverse skill set, she's made a mark in various roles as a singer, voice actress, and performer. Johnson's vocal talents have been showcased in numerous animated series, video games, and films, lending her voice to various characters and projects. Additionally, she's made significant contributions as a vocalist in the music industry, with her performances spanning genres like R&B, jazz, and gospel.
Her work has often involved collaborations with different artists and production teams, demonstrating her versatility and range as a performer. Johnson continues to be an active presence in the entertainment world, contributing her talents across various creative endeavours.
Jackie Richardson CM (born January 4, 1947) is a Canadian singer and actress. She is known for her screen roles in Turning to Stone, The Gospel According to the Blues, The Doodlebops, and Sins of the Father. She is also known for her appearance on the YTV show Catwalk where she played the grandmother to Atlas.
Brian Heighton is a Canadian actor and playwright known for his contributions to the performing arts. With a career spanning both acting and writing, he has made significant strides in the Canadian entertainment industry. Heighton has showcased his talent on stage and screen, displaying versatility in his performances. Additionally, while his primary career has been as an actor, during that time, he has been painting and has decided to travel down a new road, that of a professional artist.
Jack Duffy was a versatile entertainer, recognized for his talents as a comedian, impressionist, and singer. He gained notable recognition for his portrayal as "the Captain" on the enduring game show, The Party Game. This popular show ran from 1970 to 1981, initially broadcast on CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Ontario, and later syndicated nationally, contributing significantly to Duffy's enduring legacy in Canadian entertainment.
Sumela Kay was born on July 25, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos. She is an actress, known for A History of Violence (2005), X-Men(2000) and Simon Birch (1998).
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Martha Gibson (born January 14, 1939) is a Canadian actress. She is probably best known for appearing alongside her husband Louis Del Grande in the television series Seeing Things, for which she earned a Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Role in a Comedy Series in 1986.
She was nominated in the same category for the same show in 1987, but lost to Dinah Christie.
Gibson also appeared in other notable roles in Black Christmas (1974), Outrageous! (1977) and Murder by Phone (1982), and television series such as King of Kensington (to which she also contributed as a writer), Katts and Dog and Sweating Bullets.
