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American actor who began as a child in Our Gang comedies and reappeared as a powerful adult performer of leading and character roles. Born in New Jersey, the young Mickey Gubitosi won a role in MGM's Our Gang series at the age of 5. As one of the more prominent children in the Gang, he gained attention for his cute good looks and his lovable, if somewhat melancholy, personality.

In 1940 he took on the stage name Bobby Blake (though he continued to use the name Mickey Gubitosi in the Our Gang series for another three years) and began playing child roles in a wide range of films. He gained a good deal of fame as the Indian sidekick Little Beaver in the Red Ryder series of Westerns. Though roles were sporadic as he grew to manhood, he was never long off the screen (except for a period of military service, 1954-56). But despite some fine work in films like Pork Chop Hill (1959) and Town Without Pity (1961), his career did not take off until his stunning portrayal of killer Perry Smith in In Cold Blood (1967). A number of telling performances in films of the next decade, stardom in a popular television series (Baretta (1975), and several ruefully comic appearances as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) made him a popular figure even as his personal difficulties increased.

Consumed with anger over his treatment by his family and the studio as a child, he denigrated his early work, suffered bouts of difficulty with drugs, and became known as a difficult, perfectionist person to work with. He quit his successful TV series Hell Town (1985) when his personal demons became overwhelming. After a self-imposed exile of nearly eight years, during which he struggled to right his life, he successfully returned to films and television work, appearing renewed and more confident in himself and his work.

In 2001, though, the murder of his wife, Bonnie Bakley, thrust Blake into the limelight in a different way. Admittedly having married Bakley through the coercion of her pregnancy, a routine Bakley had apparently tried with various other celebrities, Blake made no denial of his distaste for the woman, but was by all accounts thrilled with the daughter born to them. Blake was arrested for his wife's murder, but the presumption of innocence trumped when jurors didn't believe what they thought was flimsy evidence, and Blake was acquitted in a trial that made worldwide headlines. Reportedly broke from legal costs, Blake indicated hopefulness that he might be allowed to return to acting work, though a number of self destructive psychological issues, as well as an increasingly strained relationship with his daughter proved unable to save his career. Although Blake did clean up his habits, he retired from acting after starring in the David Lynch film Lost Highway, released in 1997, and was nevertheless weakened by health issues which contributed to his death in 2023.

Born in Nutley, NJ, Nick Zano's passion for the movies began when he first watched Goodfellas (1990) at the age of 12. He had long dreamed of becoming a Navy Seal, but all that changed in one afternoon at the cinema. Shortly after that, Zano and his family moved south to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he finished his high school education. Throughout his high school years, he was active in both the drama and TV production departments. In his junior year, Zano and his closest friends produced a weekly television program at Wellington High School. The wildly humorous and offbeat skit comedy show landed Zano in detention quite often, where he would kill time by writing a series of short films. Those shorts, which he starred in and helped to direct, made their way to the JVC Universal Film Competition semifinals 3 years in a row.

Shortly after high school, he was offered a position with "Prelude Pictures" (Lost in Space (1998), Black Dog (1998)) in Television and Feature Film Development. During that time, he also acted as Associate Producer on the World AIDS Day TV special, Living Positive, hosted by Lou Diamond Phillips. In June 2001, Zano made the move to LA, where he began the daily grind of auditioning. His quick wit and charming sense of humor immediately made him a favorite among casting directors, who would call him in for reads even when the character description was totally opposite to his looks. Zano has a mental Rolodex overflowing with movie knowledge, which helped him land the hosting gig on MTV's Movie House (2002), which premiered on the cable channel in May 2002. After his move to LA, Zano remained close with his sisters and his Mom, who always supported and inspired him. Zano resides in Los Angeles.

Martha Stewart was born on 3 August 1941 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Bad Moms (2016), Men in Black II (2002) and Pixels (2015). She was previously married to Stewart Andrew Silberberg (Andrew Stewart).

Slim, lovely, and sexy African-American knockout Elan Carter was born on July 3, 1969 in Nutley, New Jersey. Her step-father Otis Williams is one of the founding members of the famous R&B group the Temptations. Carter has modeled all over the world in such places as Mexico, Europe, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. Among the artists she has appeared on stage with are the Jacksons, Duran Duran, Bobby Brown, Richard Marx, and Tone-Loc. Elan was the Playmate of the Month in the June, 1994 issue of "Plauyboy." She went on to appear in several "Playboy" videos. Moreover, Carter made guest appearances on episodes of a handful of TV shows that include "Seinfeld," "Team Knight Rider," "Mike Hammer, Private Eye," and "Black Scorpion." Elan and her husband Keith Austin are the proud parents of a son named Trace.

Sarah Schreiber was born on 31 May 1983 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Cam Girls (2015), Reunion (2015) and NCIS: New Orleans (2014).

Edith Bouvier Beale was born on 5 October 1895 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. She was married to Phelan Beale. She died on 5 February 1977 in Southampton, New York, USA.

James Gubitosi was born on 26 October 1930 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Premiere (1940), 1-2-3-Go! (1941) and Ye Olde Minstrels (1941). He was married to Irene Kublin. He died on 30 January 1995 in Staten Island, New York, USA.

Michael Egues is a Cuban New York-based actor, born and raised in New Jersey. Growing up, Michael developed a passion for the film industry, and at the age of 3, he signed with FORD Models, beginning a journey that would eventually lead him to move to New York City at 18 to pursue a career in film and television. Since then, Michael has lived in New York, studying acting and working in production. Some of his work includes guest-starring roles on CBS's FBI and NBC's Law & Order: SVU. Other credits include Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Amazon, SNL, Broad City, Run the World, and On the Rocks. Michael is currently represented by Stewart Talent and Luber Roklin Entertainment.

Albert Insinnia debuted on Broadway in Joseph Papp's Two Gentlemen of Verona. Following several principal roles in Broadway shows, including the original production of Grease, Mordred in the revival of Camelot, co-starring with Richard Harris, he began his work in the Television and Film industry. His most recent film Over the GW was nominated at the Slamdance Film Festival. He created the re-curring character Lt. Pizelli on Law & Order SVU and made guest appearances early on in many shows, including M*A*S*H as Sgt. Ray Tornberg. Albert recently had a successful run in Chekov's The Seagull in New York City, directed by Austin Pendleton and made a Guest Appearance on NBC's The Mysteries of Laura.

David Rossi was born on 24 July 1974 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Albuquerque: A Weird Al Musical (2023), The 'Weird Al' Phabet (2016) and MSNBC Investigates (2000).

Joey Gillis was born on 1 December 1979 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Long Shadows (2009) and No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006).

Jonathan Rechner was born on 11 April 1972 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), I Spill Your Guts (2012) and Eastern Championship Wrestling (1993). He was married to Gayle Schechter. He died on 12 April 2016 in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, USA.

Dynamite comes in small packages for this mega talented actress and singer from Nutley, New Jersey. The striking Brazilian and Italian Cheryl Alessio had the face of an angel when born to her beautiful Brazilian mother, Tania, on February 6, 1991. Her quirky, eccentric personality and scrumptious looks have captivated her to pursue an active acting, singing, and modeling career in the heart of New York City. After performing in various stage productions, Cheryl went on to capture the entertainment industry by force! Her and acting buddies, Anthony Del Negro and Gianna Palma are determined to be Hollywood's next teen A-listers. This fierce individual is bold as a bull dog and sly like a fox!

John Corey was born on 13 February 1946 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Remington Steele (1982), St. Elsewhere (1982) and The Equalizer (1985).

Hildegarde Halliday was born on 12 September 1902 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Beauty Shoppe (1938), The Life of Riley (1953) and Men at Work (1941). She died on 10 October 1977 in New York, New York, USA.

Bud Blake was born on 13 February 1918 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. Bud was a writer, known for The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972). Bud died on 26 December 2005 in Portland, Maine, USA.

Jackie Paris was born on 20 September 1924 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Anne Marie Moss. He died on 17 June 2004 in New York City, New York, USA.

Matthew S. Cariani was born on 17 May 1986 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He is a producer and production manager, known for Beyond Breathing, Prank (2010) and An Englishman in New York (2009).

Salvatore Tolve was born on 21 August 1988 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Il viaggio (2004) and Finished in Mahwah (2008).