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Brighton Hall School
Brighton Hall is an independent, coeducational K-12 day school located in the Magnolia Park neighborhood of Burbank, California, United States. Founded in 1961 as the San Fernando Valley Professional School, the school has an enrollment of approximately 60 students from kindergarten through high school, and offers a flexible academic program designed to support child performers, young professionals, and students with individualized learning needs, on both a full and part-time basis. History Founded in 1961 as a school for child actors, the school has provided a secular, academic-focused education to many notable performers. In 1992, with growing enrollment and increasing demand for space, the school moved its campus to Burbank, where it currently resides. In 1997, ownership of the school was transferred to current Director Angie Peiris, under whose leadership it achieved WASC accreditation and gained entry to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Burbank had a Census-estimated population of 102,755 as of 2023. The city was named after David Burbank, who established a sheep ranch there in 1867. Burbank consists of two distinct areas: a downtown/foothill section, in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, and the flatland section. Numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered or have significant production facilities in Burbank—often called the "Media Capital of the World" and only a few miles northeast of Hollywood—including Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, The Burbank Studios, Cartoon Network Studios with the West Coast branch of Cartoon Network, and Insomniac Games. Universal plays a key role in attractions and entertainment in Burbank, with its theme park Universal Studios Holl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kira Kosarin
Kira Nicole Kosarin (born October 7, 1997) is an American actress and singer, known for her role as Phoebe Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series '' The Thundermans''. On April 10, 2019, she independently released her debut album, ''Off Brand'', later signing with Republic Records in 2022. Early life Kosarin did dance and gymnastics in her early years. She studied ballet at Boca Ballet Theatre and attended middle school at Pine Crest School. Her parents were Broadway performers, her mother as an actress and her father as a music director, conductor and record producer, so she grew up acting, singing and dancing. After attending an "acting on camera" workshop, she decided to move to Los Angeles, California, in 2011 to pursue a career in acting. Kosarin, like many child performers, attended Brighton Hall School in Burbank, California. Kosarin's family are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with ancestors from Eastern Europe. Career Acting Kosarin made her television debut in an epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Britt Robertson
Brittany Leanna Robertson-Floyd (née Robertson; born April 18, 1990), known professionally as Britt Robertson, is an American actress. She has appeared in the films '' The First Time'' (2012), ''Tomorrowland'' (2015), '' The Space Between Us'' (2017), and '' I Still Believe'' (2020). Raised in Greenville, South Carolina, she is the eldest of seven siblings. At 14, Robertson moved to Los Angeles with her grandmother to audition for TV roles, a pivotal move that led to her living independently from the age of 16. Robertson's early career saw her performing on stage at the Greenville Little Theater, before transitioning to screen, making her debut in an episode of '' Sheena'' in 2000. Her subsequent roles in television and film, included '' Power Rangers Time Force'', '' The Ghost Club'', and more significant parts in '' Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers'', '' Dan in Real Life'', and '' The Tenth Circle''. Her lead roles in series such as ''Life Unexpected'' (2010–2011) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Ribeiro (born September 21, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, singer, and television host. He is best known for his roles as Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', Alfonso Spears on the sitcom ''Silver Spoons'', and Maxwell Stanton on '' In the House''. He is the current host of ABC's '' America's Funniest Home Videos'', taking over for Tom Bergeron, who left after 15 years. Ribeiro has hosted the GSN game show ''Catch 21'', the ABC Family show '' Spell-Mageddon'', and the television show '' Dance 360''. At the beginning of his career, he starred in the title role of the Broadway musical '' The Tap Dance Kid'' and later took part in the 13th season of the British reality show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''. Ribeiro won season 19 of ''Dancing with the Stars'' with professional partner Witney Carson, then later became the co-host alongside Tyra Banks starting from season 31. Ribeiro has served as the main host of ''Dancing wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Thomas Ian Nicholas (born July 10, 1980) is an American actor, filmmaker and musician. The accolades he has received include an Independent Spirit Award, as well as a Young Artist Award nomination. In film, Nicholas is best known for his lead roles as Kevin Meyers in the ''American Pie'' theatrical film series (1999–2012) and Henry Rowengartner in the sports comedy film '' Rookie of the Year'' (1993). He portrayed historic figures Frank Sinatra Jr. in '' Stealing Sinatra'' (2003) and Walt Disney in '' Walt Before Mickey'' (2015). Nicholas has also had lead roles in the films '' A Kid in King Arthur's Court'' (1995) and '' Adverse'' (2020), and supporting roles in '' Halloween: Resurrection'' (2002), '' The Rules of Attraction'' (2002), ''Please Give'' (2010), '' Bilal: A New Breed of Hero'' (2015), and '' Sheep and Wolves'' (2016). In television, Nicholas had recurring roles on Fox shows as Todd Marsh on ''Party of Five'' (2000) and Nick Hutchison on ''Red Band Society'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (; November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) was an American actress and singer, known for her work in both comedy and drama. Born in Atlanta, Murphy moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue a career in acting. Her breakthrough came when she co-starred as Tai Frasier in ''Clueless'' (1995), followed by independent films such as ''Freeway (1996 film), Freeway'' (1996), and her 1997 Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in a production of Arthur Miller's ''A View from the Bridge''. She finished the decade with supporting roles in ''Girl, Interrupted (film), Girl, Interrupted'' and ''Drop Dead Gorgeous (film), Drop Dead Gorgeous'' (both 1999). She voiced List of King of the Hill characters#Luanne Platter, Luanne Platter on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox's ''King of the Hill'' for the entirety of its original run (1997–2010). Murphy gained critical recognition for her roles in numerous high-profile film projects during the early 2000s, such as ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sierra McCormick
Sierra McCormick (born October 28, 1997) is an American actress. She first became known for participating in the game show ''Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'' (2007–2008) before making her acting debut with a recurring role as Lilith on the television series ''Supernatural'' (2008). She also starred as Scout Thomas on the comedy television series '' Romantically Challenged'' (2010), played Alice in the direct-to-DVD film '' Spooky Buddies'' (2011) for which she won a Young Artist Award, and Susan Kushner in the comedy film '' Ramona and Beezus'' (2010). She had her breakthrough starring as Olive Doyle on the Disney Channel series '' A.N.T. Farm'' (2011–2014). McCormick transitioned to more mature roles by starring as Moira in the horror indie film '' Some Kind of Hate'' (2015). She then earned critical acclaim for playing Fay Crocker in the science fiction film '' The Vast of Night'' (2019) and a nomination from the Critics' Choice Super Awards. She has since playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiana Massara
Indiana Marie Ella Massara (born 23 August 2002), sometimes shortened to just Indiana, is an Australian singer, actress, model, and Internet personality. Massara has been named one of Kiss FM's youngest New Next Up Artists. Early life and education Massara was born in Coolbinia, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. She is of Italian descent. Massara was a "tom-boy" as a child with an interest in sports. She initially stayed in Australia with her grandparents while her parents and older brother Presley left for Los Angeles so he could pursue acting. Indiana attended Mercedes College in the City of Perth before making the decision to join them. Career Massara walked the Los Angeles Fashion Week runway at the age of 13. Massara began working with Brat in 2017 when she landed the role of Rooney Forrester in '' Chicken Girls'', a character she would also play in various series and films for the network such as ''Attaway Appeal'', '' Chicken Girls: The Movie'', ''Holiday Specta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Mangini
Rio Mangini (born October 6, 2002) is an American actor, musician, and composer. He is known for his roles as Ace McFumbles in ''Bella and the Bulldogs'' and as McQuaid in ''Everything Sucks!'' Life and career Rio Mangini is the son of Academy Award-winning sound editor Mark Mangini. His father is of Italian descent. His mother is of Māori and German descent. Mangini is a pianist. He placed first in the 2011 Cypress College Competition (8-year-old division) and received an honorable mention in the 2011 American Protege International Piano Strings Competition. As a pianist, he was awarded by Young Artist Awards in 2012 with a special award in the category "Outstanding Instrumentalist". In 2012, Mangini starred as Jax in Lisanne Sartor's short film ''Six Letter Word''. The film made it through the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase in 2013 to the Cannes Film Festival. In 2013, he appeared in various films and television projects including ''The Garcias Have Landed'', '' Marvin Marvin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Lively
Ronald Jason Lively (born March 12, 1968) is an American actor and director. He is best known for '' European Vacation'' (1985), ''Night of the Creeps'' (1986), and '' Ghost Chase'' (1987). Lively has mostly retired from acting since the 1990s. Early life Ronald Jason Lively was born on March 12, 1968, in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of talent manager Elaine () and her first husband, Ronald Otis Lively. He is the adopted son of actor Ernie Lively (), the brother of actresses Lori Lively and Robyn Lively, and the half-brother of actor Eric Lively and actress Blake Lively. Career Lively started his career by appearing in the pilot episode of ''The Dukes of Hazzard'' when he was 10 years old. His first film appearance was four years later in the 1983 film '' Brainstorm''. That same year he also had another appearance in ''The Dukes of Hazzard''. His most recognizable roles came when he played Rusty Griswald in 1985's ''National Lampoon's European Vacation'', and Chris in 1986's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Lively
Blake Ellender Brown (born August 25, 1987), known professionally as Blake Lively, is an American actress. A daughter of actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his directorial project ''Sandman'' (1998). She had her breakthrough role in ''The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'' (2005) and its 2008 sequel. Lively achieved stardom with her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the CW teen drama television series ''Gossip Girl'' (2007–2012). During this period, she also took on supporting roles in the romantic comedies ''New York, I Love You'' (2008) and '' The Private Lives of Pippa Lee'' (2009), as well as in the thrillers '' The Town'' (2010) and '' Savages'' (2012). Lively shifted her focus to films in ensuing years. She starred in the romantic fantasy '' The Age of Adaline'' (2015), the survival film '' The Shallows'' (2016), the comedy '' Café Society'' (2016), and the comedy thriller '' A Simple Favor'' (2018) and its 2025 sequel. She expanded her ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie LeBlanc
Julianna Grace LeBlanc (; born December 5, 2004), known professionally as both Annie LeBlanc and Jules LeBlanc, is an American YouTuber, actress, singer, and former gymnast. In December 2018, ''Business Insider'' called her one of the "most famous teens in the world." She appeared on the YouTube channel Bratayley from the age of six and has since gained an extensive online following of her own. LeBlanc was on the YouTube Red series ''We Are Savvy'' before going on to work with the Brat network, starring as Rhyme McAdams in '' Chicken Girls'' and its spinoff films and the titular character of ''A Girl Named Jo''. On television, she played Lex in the Nickelodeon buddy comedy series '' Side Hustle''. Early life She has two siblings: a younger sister Hayley, who is also an actress, and an older brother Caleb, who died in 2015 from a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, at the age of 13. LeBlanc started taking gymnastics classes when she was two years old, and her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
