August Rush 2007 (NY) premiere

1. Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore is an English actor who came to prominence for his roles in Five Children and It (2004), Finding Neverland (2004), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

He was born Alfred Thomas Highmore in Camden Town, London, England, to Sue (Latimer), a talent agent, and Edward Thomas ...

2. Nick Castle

Director | The Last Starfighter

Nick Castle was born on September 21, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Last Starfighter (1984), The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) and Escape from New York (1981). He has been married to Mary Charlene Napp since December 31, 1981. They have one child.

3. Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Actor | Den 12. mann

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Meyers on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine (Meyers) and John O'Keeffe, a musician. He and his family moved to County Cork, Ireland, when the actor was nearly a year old, and then, at the age of 3, his father left the family, leaving...

4. Mark Mancina

Composer | Speed

Known for his wide-ranging talents, Mark Mancina's film scores traverse almost every genre: drama, action, comedy, suspense, and period epic. His dark, edgy music for the Oscar-winning Training Day (2001), is a benchmark score that expanded the boundaries of scoring street-wise drama, and is widely...

5. Terrence Howard

Actor | Crash

Terrence Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Anita Jeanine Williams (née Hawkins) and Tyrone Howard. He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. His love for acting came naturally, through summers spent with his great-grandmother, New York stage actress Minnie Gentry. He later began his acting career ...

6. Keri Russell

Actress | Mission: Impossible III

Most recently, Keri can be seen starring in "The Diplomat" for Netflix in which Keri plays the titular role of an American Diplomat in London. She also stars in an episode of the limited anthology series "Extrapolations" created by Scott Burns. She also recently starred in "Cocaine Bear" for ...

7. Leon Thomas III

Actor | August Rush

Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to Los Angeles, California, and now resides there.

At age 10 he made his Broadway debut in 2003 as Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King (1994). In 2004, he appeared as Jackie Thibodeaux in the original Broadway cast of Tony Kushner'...

8. Bonnie McKee

Actress | April Kills the Vibe

Bonnie Leigh McKee (born January 20th, 1984) is an American singer, Grammy nominated songwriter, actress, screenwriter, and director. She released her first album, Trouble, with Reprise records in 2004.

After leaving Reprise, Bonnie went on to write 10 #1 songs for other artists. Songs that Bonnie ...

9. Kirsten Sheridan

Writer | In America

Kirsten Sheridan was born on July 14, 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. She is a writer and director, known for In America (2002), Patterns (1999) and Disco Pigs (2001).

10. Robin Williams

Actor | Mrs. Doubtfire

Robin McLaurin Williams was born on Saturday, July 21st, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, a great-great-grandson of Mississippi Governor and Senator, Anselm J. McLaurin. His mother, Laurie McLaurin (née Janin), was a former model from Mississippi, and his father, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, was a Ford ...

11. Jamia Simone Nash

Actress | August Rush

With a bold voice and signature delivery that belies her thirteen years, Jamia Simone Nash, known simply as "Jamia", is definitely a superstar on the rise. Since the ripe 'old' age of two, Jamia has been singing with incredible conviction and building a notable career as a successful ...

12. Richard Barton Lewis

Producer | The Outer Limits

Richard Barton Lewis was born on August 20, 1953 in the USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Outer Limits (1995), The Space Between Us (2017) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).

13. Zelda Williams

Actress | Were the World Mine

Zelda Williams was born on July 31, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Were the World Mine (2008), The Legend of Korra (2012) and Never (2014).

14. Marsha Garces Williams

Producer | Mrs. Doubtfire

Marsha Garces Williams was born on June 18, 1956 in Shorewood, Wisconsin, USA. She is a producer, known for Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Patch Adams (1998) and Dead Poets Society (1989).

15. Peyton List

Actress | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Peyton List has been an on-screen mainstay in many households and has grown up in front of the camera. She is a leading actor, producer and writer of her generation. Peyton joined Netflix's COBRA KAI, a series that serves as one of the streamer's biggest hits of all time. List portrays ...

16. Samantha Hanratty

Actress | Yellowjackets

Sammi Hanratty has been acting for more than half her life. She's had the pleasure of working with some of Hollywood's biggest names including Academy Award winning director Robert Zemeckis, Simon West, Barry Sonnenfeld, Jim Carrey, Robin Wright, Gary Oldman, Cary Elwes, Ray Liotta, Cuba Gooding Jr...

17. Danielle Hanratty

Actress | The Unit

Danielle Hanratty was born on August 9, 1991 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. She is an actress, known for The Unit (2006), The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004) and Mother Goose Parade (2008).

18. Andrew McCarthy

Director | Orange Is the New Black

Andrew McCarthy grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, until he was 15, when his family moved to Bernardsville. He attended the Pingry School, a prep school, where he performed in plays and musicals and played basketball. At 18, he went to New York University as a theatre major and wound up as the lead ...

19. Aaron Staton

Actor | L.A. Noire

Aaron Staton was born on August 10, 1980 in Huntington, West Virginia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for L.A. Noire (2011), Mad Men (2007) and The Nanny Diaries (2007). He has been married to Connie Fletcher since December 18, 2006. They have one child.

20. William Sadler

Actor | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

William Thomas Sadler was born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, to Jane and William Sadler. He began his acting career in New York theaters, appearing in more than 75 productions over the course of 12 years. His roles included that of Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey in Neil Simon's Tony Award winning ...

21. Carol Schneider

Actress | Fatal Attraction

Carol Schneider is known for Fatal Attraction (1987), Jacob's Ladder (1990) and Wall Street (1987). She has been married to Joe Cacaci since December 21, 2021. She was previously married to Andrew McCarthy.

22. Tamara Tunie

Actress | Flight

Tamara Tunie was born on March 14, 1959 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Flight (2012), The Devil's Advocate (1997) and Snake Eyes (1998). She was previously married to Gregory Generet and Greg Bouquett.

23. Connie Fletcher

Actress | Imaginary Bitches

Connie Fletcher was born on November 8, 1982 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for Imaginary Bitches (2008), All My Children (1970) and L.A. Noire (2011). She has been married to Aaron Staton since December 18, 2006. They have one child.

24. Anastasia Brown

Music_department | The Darkest Hour

Anastasia Brown is known for The Darkest Hour (2011), Hot Pursuit (2015) and Footloose (2011).

25. Michael R. Hammonds II

Actor | August Rush

Michael R. Hammonds II is known for August Rush (2007) and The Water Is Wide (2006).

26. Paul Castro

Writer | August Rush

Award winning film and television writer, and educator, Paul Castro graduated #1 in his class from UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television, where he scored a three picture seven-figure deal only 7 weeks before graduation. His original screenplay, "August Rush," was part of that deal. The ...

27. Phil Ramone

Music_department | Flashdance

Phil Ramone was born on January 5, 1934 in South Africa. He was a producer, known for Flashdance (1983), Ghostbusters (1984) and Walkabout (1971). He was married to Karen Ichiuji-Ramone and Karen. He died on March 30, 2013 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

28. Alan F. Horn

Producer | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

As Chief Creative Officer, Disney Studios Content, Alan Horn is focused on the creative endeavors of The Walt Disney Company's renowned Studios division, which encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and ...

29. Coral Amiga

Actress | Rome

Coral Amiga is known for Rome (2005), Southcliffe (2013) and Kill the Czar.

30. Hunter Howard

Actor | Animal

Hunter Howard is known for Animal (2005).

31. Lucy Danziger

Self | All My Children

Editor, Self magazine.

32. Jen Kuhn

Script_department | Modern Love

Jen Kuhn enjoys a career as a writer, actress, and cellist based in Los Angeles.

She grew up in Chatham, NJ; graduated high school at Interlochen Arts Academy; and went on to conservatory at Cleveland Institute of Music.

As a cellist, she has since recorded on over 200 movies and TV shows. As an ...

33. Cody Horn

Actress | End of Watch

Cody was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is a former model and actress. Her father is the chairman of Walt Disney Studios and was, formerly, the president of Warner Bros..

Following in her mother's footsteps, she began as a model appearing in the Ralph Lauren Polo Jeans Give ...

34. Alex O'Loughlin

Actor | Hawaii Five-0

The Australian actor Alex O'Loughlin was born in August 1976.

Alex started out his film career in 2004, when he starred in Oyster Farmer (2004) as Jack Flange. The following year, he returned to the big screen as Michael Carter in Feed (2005), a movie that he also co-produced and helped write. Also ...

35. Marian Seldes

Actress | The Haunting

Tony Award-winner Marian Hall Seldes, one of the premier stage actresses in America, was born on August 23, 1928 in Manhattan, New York, to writer and journalist Gilbert Seldes, and his socialite wife, the former Alice Wadhams Hall. Her paternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants, and her ...

36. Mykelti Williamson

Actor | Forrest Gump

Perhaps best remembered for his touching performance as "Bubba" opposite Tom Hanks in the Academy Award-winning Forrest Gump (1994), Mykelti Williamson is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, who has been steadily honing his craft since he first began acting professionally at the age ...

37. Timmy Mitchum

Actor | Across the Universe

Timmy Mitchum was born on July 26, 1992 in Rochester, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Across the Universe (2007), August Rush (2007) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999).

38. Becki Newton

Actress | Ugly Betty

Becki grew up in Guilford, Connecticut. She started performing in local productions and summer stock theater at age 13. She studied European History at the University of Pennsylvania, during which time she spent several semesters abroad. After graduating, Becki immediately moved to NYC to pursue ...

39. Ronald Guttman

Actor | The Hunt for Red October

Ronald Guttman is a theatre, film, and television actor, originally from Brussels, and active in both America and Europe. Some of his most recent work include Godfather of Harlem with Forest Whitaker (MGM+), Sister of the Groom with Alicia Silverstone (Hulu) and Hunters starring Al Pacino (Amazon ...

40. Michael Drayer

Actor | Louie

Michael Drayer was born on March 19, 1986 in Staten Island, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Louie (2010), Mr. Robot (2015) and Sneaky Pete (2015).

41. Tablo

Producer | Neon Machine

Tablo is known for Neon Machine, LeeSoRa Feat. SUGA of BTS: Song Request (2019) and Nonstop (2000).

42. James V. Hart

Writer | August Rush

James V. Hart was born on January 22, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for August Rush (2007), Muppet Treasure Island (1996) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). He has been married to Judith Nugent-Hart since August 5, 1973. They have two children.

43. John Mathieson

Cinematographer | Gladiator

John Mathieson came up through the traditional camera ranks. Before his start as a cinematographer in feature films he shot many music videos, documentaries and TV commercials. He also worked in cutting rooms and has always considered himself as a film maker, interested in all areas of the process,...

44. William Steinkamp

Editor | Out of Africa

William Steinkamp was born on June 9, 1953 in the USA. He is an editor and producer, known for Out of Africa (1985), Tootsie (1982) and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989).

45. Kaki King

Soundtrack | Into the Wild

Kaki King was born on August 24, 1979 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Into the Wild (2007), August Rush (2007) and 3 People I've Never Heard Of. She is married to Jessica Templin.

46. Heitor Pereira

Music_department | Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Heitor Teixeira Pereira was born in Brazil and has worked for Brazilian jazz musicians such as Ivan Lins and Lani Hall. In July 1988 he joined Simply Red as a guitarist and stayed with the band until 1996. During that time he shortened his name to Heitor TP. In 1994 he released a solo album called ...

47. John Legend

Soundtrack | La La Land

John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" ...

48. John Ondrasik

Soundtrack | Bandits

John Ondrasik was born on January 7, 1965 in California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Bandits (2001), August Rush (2007) and The Blind Side (2009). He is married to Carla Berkowitz. They have two children.

49. Chris Botti

Music_department | The Bucket List

Chris Botti was born on October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for The Bucket List (2007), August Rush (2007) and Caught (1996).

50. Paula Cole

Soundtrack | Urban Legend

Paula Cole was born on April 5, 1968 in Rockport, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Urban Legend (1998), Sweet November (2001) and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997). She was previously married to Hassan Hakmoun.