Top 10 Indy Actors that Morgan Freeman Would Love if he Knew they Existed
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Fred is a born entertainer, but did not discover acting until his senior year in High School. After studying theater in college at Missouri Southern State University, he eventually earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, got married and shortly after 9/11 joined the US Air Force. It wasn't until 2006, while stationed at Holloman AFB in New Mexico that he was pulled back into acting, this time in front of a camera working for Michael Bay on "Transformers" (his first acting on film). Shortly after that, Fred deployed to Afghanistan working for 10th Mountain under a joint arrangement. After returning he separated from the service and relocated to Texas. He is the only actor to have been killed by both the Decepticons and Cobra on the big screen. He has worked in film as a producer, director and assistant director in addition to being an actor. He and his wife, Andrea (a writer and artist) have two children and presently reside in Texas.- Actor
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Larry was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Always a performer at heart, he was often involved in school and church productions as a young man. Larry traveled the country as lead singer and front man for a quartet for almost 20 years. After taking early retirement, Larry began to professionally pursue acting. After doing many extra and bit parts in TV and movies such as Rain, A House Divided, Prison Break, Inspector Mom, and a number of student films, he was signed by Core Talent in Dallas. Shortly thereafter, Larry was also signed by Landrum Arts LA in Louisiana. Larry is now represented by TAG Talent Agency of Austin and Linda McAlister Talent in Dallas. He has been featured in several industrial films and national commercials. These include work for Dunkin Donuts, "The Dallas Mavericks", Energy Depot, "The Texas Rangers", HEB, Cabela's, Radio Shack, Alcon Labs, Ford Motor Company, and the "On The Border" restaurant chain. Larry has also done print work for Mr. Gatti's Pizza, Aero Mexico, and SBC/AT&T. Some of Larry's supporting and lead TV and film roles include Dr. Bill in "American Stud", ambulance chasing attorney Tim Badler in "Black Mold Exposure", eccentric farmer Michael Mosca in "What Is Gothic?", Dr. Charles Brandon in "The Sisters Four", Tom Mosely in "The Stopping Place", Doc Moran in the western "Shroud", and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in "The Genesis of Healing". Larry recently had a supporting role of a sheriff in the popular NBC show, Friday Night Lights and was featured as Jack Ruby in JFK: The Ruby Connection for The Discovery Channel. Larry just completed the Richard Linklater directed feature film film, "Bernie" in the supporting role of Reverend Woodard staring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, and Shirley MacLaine. He also played Father Campbell in the feature film to be released summer 2011 "Humans vs Zombies" directed by Brian Jaynes. Larry also played Lowrie in the feature film, "Deep in the Heart" directed by Christopher Cain and staring Jon Gries. At the time of this writing Larry has a supporting role in the Tom Hanks produced, "Parkland", starring Zac Efron, Paul Giamitti, and Billy Bob Thornton just to name a few. In February, 2013, Larry fulfilled one of his many goals of producing, directing, and acting in one film! The short film, Amazin' Grace. It will make its debut sometime mid to late 2013. It will be submitted to film festivals. It is the story of Grace, a young lady that grew up too fast in the Texas Bible belt. Larry recently worked with Robert Redford on The Old Man and the Gun. He also had the pleasure of working with Richard Linklater again on his latest film, Apollo 10 1/2. When asked what role he would most like to play or which director he would like to work with Larry said, "The Next One!" " I am always looking for that next challenging role and new experiences"- Director
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Brandon Slagle is a visionary director known for his bold and eclectic approach to filmmaking. Born in Austin, Texas, Slagle's passion for storytelling ignited at a young age, inspired by the vibrant culture and cinematic landscape of his hometown.
After honing his craft through various roles in the industry, including acting and screenwriting, Slagle made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed indie horror film "The Black Dahlia Haunting" in 2012. This debut showcased his unique flair for blending suspense, atmosphere, and psychological depth, earning him recognition among genre aficionados and critics alike.
Since then, Slagle has continued to push the boundaries of cinema with a diverse range of projects spanning multiple genres. From gritty crime dramas to pulse-pounding action thrillers, Slagle's body of work reflects his fearless exploration of the human condition and the darker aspects of society.
One of Slagle's most notable accomplishments is his ability to assemble top-tier talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Collaborating with seasoned actors and industry professionals, he has cultivated a reputation for creating immersive and compelling narratives that resonate with audiences on a visceral level.
In addition to his directorial prowess, Slagle is also recognized for his keen eye for visual storytelling and meticulous attention to detail. Whether crafting intricate set pieces or orchestrating breathtaking action sequences, he approaches each project with a passion and dedication that sets him apart in the competitive world of filmmaking.
Beyond his work in film, Slagle is also an advocate for independent cinema and emerging talent. As a mentor and supporter of up-and-coming filmmakers, he remains committed to fostering creativity and innovation within the industry, inspiring the next generation of storytellers to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
With a bold and dynamic cinematic voice, Brandon Slagle continues to make waves in the world of filmmaking, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike. As he continues to challenge conventions and redefine the boundaries of storytelling, one thing is certain: the future of cinema is brighter with Brandon Slagle at the helm.- Actor
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Michael is best known for his co-starring role as Officer Rosenthal on the Emmy winning Television series, American Crime, his national commercial for Garage Rehab with Richard Rawlings and recently his hilarious appearance in a Big O Tires Commercial. Asked to comment on the fish throwing Michael says "It was like a dream come true. Getting paid to sling fish, on camera?". Michael is super thankful for his talent agent Linda McAlister Talent and also Buffalo Casting for having him in for the read. You can visit his website at www.actormichaelgardner.com for more.- Actor
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Holt Boggs was born and raised in Houston, Texas for the most part. The son of a geologist, he and his family traveled the world for several years living in Africa, Indonesia, Singapore and Jakarta before returning to Texas. Shortly there after, his parents got divorced and he and his little brother went to live with their mother back in Houston.
Always the class clown, Holt first gravitated towards sketch comedy and his ultimate goal was to land a gig on the TV show, 'SNL'. He hit the stage, doing stand-up at the local comedy clubs before auditioning and being accepted into a two-year conservatory program in Dallas.
While in the program, Holt did every play, commercial and short film he could, to gain experience. Frustrated with the lack of film work in Dallas, he co-wrote and produced the indie thriller, "The Prodigy". The success of this international indie film has kept Holt in demand around the globe where he's gotten to work with some of the biggest names in the business. Holt has since moved to Los Angeles where he has worked on numerous TV and film projects.- Professional actor, P. David Miller, and owner, Acting Coach/Teacher and Creative Director of Inside The Fourth Wall, was born and raised in the very mean streets (The Mission District) of beautiful and culturally diversified San Francisco. He started acting when he was 15 at The Everyman Theatre, a Shakespearean repertory company in San Francisco, California. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1981 and saw the world in all its glory, its wonders, the occasional horror, and all its splendor in the 16-years that he served.
Since July 2003, he has been in over 150 productions as an Actor that has encompassed theatre, feature films, independent films, short films, television, commercials, web series, print, and voice over. Through his experience in the United States Marine Corps and training in martial arts, he is also very capable as a utility stunt performer, fight choreographer, stunt coordinator, 2nd unit director and technical adviser for weapons and military tactics/protocol. With all his experiences he was tapped to direct his first feature length film, 'Taught In Cold Blood' in 2010 by Continuum Pictures.
From 2010 to present day, P. David has worked as an acting teacher and private acting coach to not only actors, but to US Military Veterans as well. He created a free class for Veterans called, "Creative Expression Through Acting" at The ActorHood - Atlanta and Inside The Fourth Wall. The intent of the class is to bring "fun" into the hearts of Veterans who may or may not have seen combat during their time in the military and to help quell the appalling statistic of 22 Veterans a day committing suicide. P. David has taught his classes for actors and Veterans in Los Angeles, Japan and in Atlanta.
On April 1st, 2017, he and created and opened The ActorHood - Atlanta. The namesake to The ActorHood Theatre Company in Los Angeles. The creation of The ActorHood - Atlanta was intended to help actors realize their creative potential based on a more traditional approach to the craft of acting from the teachings of Stanislavski, Meisner, Chekhov, Strasburg, Hagen, Adler, Chubbuck, Suzuki, and Alexander. The ActorHood - Atlanta closed its doors in June 2018 for the move back to Los Angeles. P. David now works and resides in Omaha, Nebraska. He continues teaching and coaching actors with private coaching through Inside The Fourth Wall. - Actor
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Michael Santi was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to a large Italian family. Michael caught the acting bug at 6 years old as the Tin Man in a production of "The Wizard of Oz". His mother Eva was an actress and was Shirley Temples understudy. His father Gabriel is a decorated veteran, published artist and talented musician.
After high school, Michael went to play semi pro football, for the Orlando Outlaws. After his football career ended, he pursued a career in law enforcement as a police officer.
One highlight in Michael's career was being named "The Top Actions Stars of Today and Tomorrow" by IMDb. Also on the list were Dwayne" The Rock" Johnson, Tom Hardy, Chris Hemsworth, and Mathew McConaughey.- Actor
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A native Texan, Chip is known for his quirky characters that he has portrayed and his complete dedication to his craft. He has had the opportunity to play everything from a young Amish Man on Cold Case to a German brain surgeon who is a wanna-be rapper.
Chip was born in Arlington, TX and raised in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. After graduating from Glen Rose High School in Glen Rose, TX, Chip received an acting scholarship from Tarleton State University and later transferred to a film acting school in Dallas named KD Studio where he graduated Valedictorian.
He worked in the theater and on camera in and around the Southwest market and went on to earn his BFA at The University of Texas at Arlington where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a departmental 4.0. After landing an agent and manager in Los Angeles, he moved there and started working immediately. He quickly booked his first National commercial in LA through casting director extraordinaire, Francene Selkirk of Zydeco Studios and began working steadily in both film and television.
Chip has had the opportunities to write, produce and direct projects throughout his career. He has a huge passion for his family, friends, animals and philanthropy.- Actor
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Michael P. Brown is known for G.I. Joe: Initiate (2012), Daylight's End (2016) and Firewater (2013).- Actor
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Bryan Massey was born in Pontiac, Michigan but moved to Dallas, Texas when he was just 7 years old. He began his illustrious acting career at the tender age of 9 when he made the local paper by winning the 5th grade talent show lip syncing to Steve Martin's "King Tut." At the age of 13, Bryan showed an interest in cartooning and filmmaking, so his Dad bought him a Super 8mm camera. Recruiting the neighborhood and his family, Bryan would spend his weekend's shooting comedic action shorts with his beloved camera. During high school, Bryan dropped out of football because it conflicted with his theater schedule.
In college, Bryan had lead roles in several musicals, participated in community theater, made several short movies with his buddies on campus, and was a nationally ranked member of the cheer-leading squad. After earning an Associate's Degree in Radio/Television, Bryan decided to pursue his acting career and moved to Hollywood, where he got his SAG card playing a Nazi on the X-Files. After spending 4 years in Los Angeles Bryan returned home to Texas, working in local improvisation troupes and continuing to write his own projects. With no local agent he would later go on to get a stint on Prison Break, only after crashing the audition!
He quickly went on to sign with a local agent and due to his unique gruff voice, Bryan was able to participate in his love of cartoons by doing voice over work for many anime shows and video games. Bryan has booked several commercials and acted in many short films and independents. Bryan has also been able to go onto more prolific roles including playing Detective Brinkley, a cop in hot pursuit of Diane Keaton and Ted Danson in "Mad Money", as Skeeter, an oil man friend to Josh Brolin's portrayal of George W. Bush in Oliver Stones critically acclaimed "W" and can also be seen in this summer's much anticipated Judd Apatow comedy "Year One" starring Jack Black and Michael Cera, coming to theaters June 19th.