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Jane Krakowski was born in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, to Barbara (Benoit), a college theater instructor, and Edward Krajkowski, a chemical engineer. Her father was of Polish descent and her mother has French-Canadian and Scottish ancestry.
Jane was the winner of the 2003 Tony Award for her stunning and sultry portrayal of "Carla", in the Broadway musical "Nine", opposite Antonio Banderas. Her performance also earned her the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critic's Award. Krakowski also stars in Alfie (2004), the remake of the famous 1966 film, alongside Jude Law. Krakowski recently filmed Pretty Persuasion (2005) starring Evan Rachel Wood and James Woods. Other recent film credits include When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003), Go (1999), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) as "Betty Rubble", Dance with Me (1998), Mrs. Winterbourne (1996), Stepping Out (1991), Fatal Attraction (1987) and Vacation (1983). For television, Jane received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her portrayal of "Elaine Vassal" on Ally McBeal (1997).
She also stars in NBC's remake of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004), opposite Kelsey Grammer. Other recent television credits include: Law & Order (1990), Everwood (2002), the ABC family movie Just a Walk in the Park (2002), and the miniseries, Queen (1993) (aka Alex Haley's "Queen"). Other Broadway credits include "Grand Hotel" (Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominee), "Company", "Once Upon a Mattress", "Tartuffe" and "Starlight Express". In Los Angeles, California, she starred at the Mark Taper Forum in "Henceforward", for which she won the LA Drama Critics Award and the Dramalogue Awards, and played "Mabel" in the Reprise production of "Mack and Mabel". In addition to singing on several original Broadway cast recordings of shows in which she appeared, and the Ally McBeal (1997) Christmas episode compilation CDs, Krakowski also recorded the hit single track "You" with A/C hitman Jim Brickman on his recent album "Lovesongs and Lullabies".- Actress
- Producer
- Music Department
From the moment Laura Nativo stepped onto the set of the kid's television show Romper Room (1972) at the age of 5, she knew that show business was her destiny. However, when several months later her mother passed away after a battle with cancer, she realized the road to Hollywood would be a long, if not impossible, journey. With her mother gone and her father at work, six-year-old Laura had no choice but to take on the roles of "mother, wife, older sister, daughter" of the family - raising herself, as well as her younger sister.
She lived an extremely sheltered life, growing up in Parsippany, New Jersey, where she attended Catholic School for 12 years. Her extensive yet necessary home responsibilities left her little time to maintain her straight A+ grades, much less to excel in traveling softball and soccer, win countless forensics competitions, cheer for the St. Christopher's basketball team and still pursue her dreams of becoming a movie star. Yet she somehow made time for her #1 passion, acting, in countless plays, musicals and indie films, attending intense performing arts summer camps and even touring with the professional children's theater group Kids On Tour. These 12 years of strict discipline and long, full days taught Laura that with determination and careful time management, anything was possible In reflection, these difficult years proved to be an invaluable foundation for this overachiever.
After graduating at the top of her eighth-grade class, Laura went on to Parsippany Hills High School, where she balanced intensive performing arts study (acting, singing, dancing, gymnastics, debate, public speaking) with a heavy academic course load, varsity cheerleading and softball, leadership positions in Student Council, Key Club, and Environmental Club, winning esteemed National DECA awards and dedicating precious hours to community service. Yet these accomplishments were not enough for this girl next door. Though a four-year National Honors Society member and "Who's Who Among American High Schools" student, Laura felt certain the academic track to Harvard was not for her.
She was first discovered by Woody Allen, who picked her at an open casting call in NYC to appear in his film, Celebrity (1998). Inspired by this achievement, at the age of 17 Laura packed her bags for California, intending to spend only the summer there studying film and TV at UCLA and The Media Workshops. But she fell in love with L.A., and after jokingly asking her dad if she could move to California (and him saying yes!), this straight-A student sacrificed a senior year filled with pep rallies and prom, and left her family and friends behind to pursue her Hollywood dreams. She graduated Beverly Hills High School in just three months through a special independent-study program for teens in entertainment--a program whose alumni include Angelina Jolie and Nicolas Cage--with a 4.0 GPA. Determined to earn her spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Laura turned down full scholarships to numerous prestigious universities, and put her college "backup" plans on an indefinite hold. Only 17, this precocious young woman was confident that she wouldn't be needing a "backup".
Today, Laura Nativo is known as one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming young stars. When she's not on screen, she works behind the scenes as a producer for movies and music videos. Laura's natural talent, extraordinary focus, positive "I can" attitude and healthy drug-free lifestyle make her an ideal role for model young girls everywhere. At just 21, President of Inspire Entertainment, this Renaissance woman has already started her own production company, record label and magazine. In her "free time" she is spokesperson for Rock To Cure, a charity that she helped co-found, that uses the universal language of music to raise money and awareness for various organizations such as City of Hope, National Kidney Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, and Drug-Free America. A self-described "prissy tomboy", Laura loves baseball, football, roller-blading, biking, tennis, rock climbing, water sports, and just about anything fun and athletic. She has been studying gymnastics and capoeira, the Brazilian martial art, for the past two years, to preparation for her upcoming film, "B.A.B.E. Force". An avid traveler, always seeking her next adventure, Laura maintains that "home is where my suitcase is!" A Jersey girl at heart, she is still super-close to her supportive father, Angelo (a scientist) and awesome younger sister, Lisa (a freshman at Rowan University), whom she visits as often as she can.- Producer
- Editorial Department
- Writer
Joshua Shaffer was born on 5 July 1982 in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for American Skyjacker, Naked Vegas (2013) and Nothingman (2018).- Producer
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Eric C. Lin was born in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. He is a producer, known for The Sky Has Fallen (2009), The Selling (2011), Vamp U (2011), and Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 (2016).
Eric became interested in film production at an early age as a Production intern / Production assistant before becoming more involved in professional production after graduating college. Aside from helping a number of independent films and music videos / albums get produced, he has attended University of Maryland, College Park and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Eric also has a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) degree where he attended pharmacy school at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.- Additional Crew
- Music Department
Jill S. Goldberg was born on 1 April 1982 in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. She is known for I Don't Know How She Does It (2011), Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2004) and Martha (2005). She has been married to Ramez Isam Haddadin since 9 May 2009.- Art Department
Ceri Glowacki was born on 24 February 1986 in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. Ceri is known for Real Steel (2011), Tron: Legacy (2010) and He's Just Not That Into You (2009).- John Kleinchester was born on 1 December 1981 in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. John is known for The Click List: Best in Short Film (2006) and Alien Boot Camp (2007).
- Angelo Savoldi was born on 21 April 1914 in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. He died on 20 September 2013.