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Olivia Colman was born on 30 January 1974 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for The Favourite (2018), Tyrannosaur (2011) and The Lost Daughter (2021). She has been married to Ed Sinclair since August 2001. They have three children.

Zoe Telford was born in 1973 in Norwich, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Lazarus Project (2022), Red Eye (2024) and The Thick of It (2005).

Taj Atwal is a British actress.

She is best known for playing the role of "Tatleen Sahota" in the BBC hit series "Line Of Duty" and series regular "Rana" in Channel 4 comedy series "Hullraisers".

Her most recent role is that of "Linda Amistead" in the Martin Cambell action thriller "Memory" for Black Bear Pictures.

Saraya Jade Bevis (born August 17, 1992) is an English professional wrestler and actress. She is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is a two-time WWE Divas Champion and was the inaugural NXT Women's Champion in WWE's developmental branch, NXT, under the name Paige. She is the only person to have held both championships concurrently.

At the age of 13, Bevis made her debut in 2005 in the World Association of Wrestling, a promotion run by her family, under the ring name Britani Knight. She went on to hold several championships on independent circuits within Europe. In 2011, she signed a contract with WWE and started wrestling as Paige within its developmental systems, eventually debuting on WWE's main roster in April 2014. In her debut match on the main roster, she won the Divas Championship for the first time, becoming the second woman in WWE history to win a championship in her debut match and the youngest champion in the title's history at the age of 21.

Saraya was born and raised in Norwich, Norfolk, the daughter of professional wrestlers Ian Bevis and Julia Hamer-Bevis, who once unknowingly wrestled while she was seven months pregnant with Saraya. As a child, she was scared of wrestling because of the injuries her family received and the concept that her parents fought other people for a living. She also intended to become a zoologist. When she was around 10 or 11 years old, [specify] her father started running a wrestling training school every month. She took this opportunity to occasionally enter the wrestling ring, where her brothers taught her about wrestling. She did this until she was 13, when she officially made her debut as a wrestler. At the age of 15, Bevis worked as a bouncer and bartender at her parents' bar while they were away. She attended The Hewett School in Norwich, graduating in 2008.

Jack Bannon was born on 24 March 1991 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Pennyworth (2019), The Imitation Game (2014) and Endeavour (2012).

Thin, intense, antsy, and often unnerving character actor Frank Doubleday usually portrayed creepy villains in both movies and TV shows alike from the mid-1970's up until the early 1990's. Frank was born on January 28, 1945 in Norwich, Connecticut and came with his family to Los Angeles, California at age six. Doubleday made his film debut as an aggressive switchblade-wielding punk thug in the hilariously raunchy comedy The First Nudie Musical (1976). Doubleday's lean, hollow-eyed, sunken-cheeked face, closely cropped light blonde hair, skinny limbs, and slim build gave him a striking and potent screen presence that was put to especially effective use in two pictures for director John Carpenter: He's genuinely scary as the vicious street gang leader who kills little girl Kim Richards in cold blood in the terrific urban action classic Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) and was likewise memorably freaky as Isaac Hayes' ghoulish flunky "Romero" in the excellent futuristic science fiction cult favorite Escape from New York (1981). Doubleday's other noteworthy parts are a mob kingpin's conceited jerk son in Avenging Angel (1985), a fidgety prison inmate in the nifty science fiction item Space Rage (1985), a ferocious member of a roving murderous band of supernatural Eskimo spirits in the spooky Nomads (1986), a mercenary in Broadcast News (1987), and a sweaty, twitchy hoodlum who holds a bunch of fat ladies hostage in a laundromat in the funky urban science fiction hoot Dollman (1991). Among the TV shows Doubleday did guest appearances on are Amazing Stories (1985), Sledge Hammer! (1986), Stingray (1986), T.J. Hooker (1982), Hill Street Blues (1981), CHiPs (1977), The Incredible Hulk (1977), Charlie's Angels (1976), Wonder Woman (1975) and Starsky and Hutch (1975). Outside of acting, Frank also directed stage plays and taught acting at the Hollywood Court Theater. Doubleday died at age 73 from esophageal cancer on March 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Jerome Cowan was one of Hollywood's most prolific and instantly recognizable character actors. His trademark pencil-thin mustache and slicked back hair, immaculate suits and sophisticated manner were his stock-in-trade for impersonating an assortment of rejected husbands, shifty politicians, lawyers and shady detectives. He also excelled at delivering snappy repartee and witty or barbed one-liners which were typical of the gritty Warner Brothers films of the 1930's and 40's.

Straight out of high school, Jerome began to work his way up through stock companies and burlesque, making his debut on Broadway in the 1923 comedy 'We've Got to Have Money'. On the strength of his most successful stage performance in 'Boy Meets Girl' (1935-37), he was contracted by producer Samuel Goldwyn to appear in Beloved Enemy (1936) as an Irish patriot. Several films later, he found his niche as the dapper sophisticate with attitude, in films like There's Always a Woman (1938), as Nick Shane, Torrid Zone (1940), Crime by Night (1944) - a rare leading role as private eye Sam Campbell; and Mr. Skeffington (1944), as Bette Davis's ex. He was the short-lived partner, Miles Archer, to Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon (1941), a nervous informer in Riffraff (1947) and the district attorney who fails to indict Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Add to that several well-acted gangsters (Frisco Lil (1942), Fog Island (1945), Deadline for Murder (1946), to mention a few) and some unexpected comedy, particularly as Dagwood's boss George Radcliffe in the Blondie (1957) series. In the 1950's and 1960's, Cowan adapted perfectly to the medium of television and became a regular on several shows, alternating drama with comedy, from Perry Mason (1957)to The Munsters (1964). He gave a short, but poignant performance opposite Ida Lupino in 'The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine', a 1959 episode of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone (1959), as an unrecognizable aged former matinee idol.

David Della Rocco was born on 4 May 1952 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for The Boondock Saints (1999), The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) and Dead in 5 Heartbeats (2013).

Good-natured British actor Jimmy Hanley was groomed by the Rank Studio system during his teen years and earned stardom as the "boy next door" type in exuberant musicals and likeable comedies. He married actress Dinah Sheridan in 1942 and they appeared together in a number of featherweight war-era films, including Salute John Citizen (1942) and For You Alone (1945). When Jimmy grew up he tried everything from Henry V (1944) with Laurence Olivier to The Huggetts film series. But radio and TV were his forte and it was those two mediums which revived his star in the late 50s, becoming a familiar face on a number of TV series, notably "Jim's Inn" co-starring second wife Maggie Hanley, which ran from 1957-1963. Jimmy died of cancer in 1970.

Brittany Goodwin is an actor, director and screenwriter known for "If You're Gone" (2019), a feature film based on Goodwin's best-selling novel of the same name. Notable credits include The Wedding Arrangement (2022), Cream of the Crop (2022), Most Wonderful Time (2021) and A Jealous Friendship (2022) as well as her ongoing work as a motion capture actor for Epic Games (Fortnite, Gears of War 3), and dozens of voiceover and narration credits.

Poppy Miller was born in Norwich, England, UK. Poppy is an actor, known for The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), House of Anubis (2011) and Kingdom (2007).

Loyd Bateman, born in Norwich, England in 1977, emerges as a dynamic force in the film industry, blending his versatility as a filmmaker with his achievements as a seasoned stunt coordinator and performer. With an impressive portfolio boasting credits in over fifty major films and TV shows, Loyd stands out for his notable contributions, including fight coordinating for blockbuster hits like "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," "Loki," "Hawkeye," and the spine-chilling "Malignant."

Loyd has also left an indelible mark on iconic movies such as "The Revenant," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Endgame" through his exceptional stunt work. However, Loyd's talents extend beyond the realm of action. As a versatile filmmaker, he has produced award-winning short films and contributed to the cult sensation "Dead Hooker in a Trunk," and most recently directed the feature film "Crimson Cove", where his diverse skills took center stage in multiple roles.

In addition to his cinematic achievements, Loyd Bateman is an award-winning cinematographer, adding a layer of depth to his impressive career. Loyd's rich and varied experience positions him as a captivating director with a proven ability to elevate projects to cinematic excellence.

Loyd and his partner, Brittany Odom, founded Misfit Circus Productions in 2023 and are developing a number of feature films.

Julian Jarrold was born on 15 May 1960 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is a director and producer, known for Kinky Boots (2005), Becoming Jane (2007) and Brideshead Revisited (2008).

Ruth Madoc was born on 16 April 1943 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Hi-de-Hi! (1980) and Under Milk Wood (1971). She was married to John Jackson and Philip Madoc. She died on 9 December 2022 in the UK.

Oliver Zetterström was born in 2007 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Becoming Elizabeth (2022), The Romanoffs (2018) and The Midnight Gang (2018).

Joel MacCormack was born on 30 November 1991 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Ready Player One (2018), Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) and Wolf Hall (2015).

Stuart Craig was born on 14 April 1942 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is a production designer and art director, known for The English Patient (1996), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He has been married to Patricia Stangroom since 1965. They have two children.

Donald Burton was born on 10 February 1934 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Hudson Hawk (1991), The Message (1976) and The Man from Moscow (1985). He was married to Carroll Baker. He died on 8 December 2007 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

Marypat Farrell was born in Norwich, Vermont, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Night Court (2023), 9-1-1 (2018) and Conan (2010).

Mary Selway was born on 14 March 1936 in Norwich, England, UK. She was a casting director and producer, known for Love Actually (2003), Gosford Park (2001) and Aliens (1986). She was married to Norman Rodway. She died on 21 April 2004 in London, England, UK.

Philip Pullman was born on 19 October 1946 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Golden Compass (2007), His Dark Materials (2019) and The Adventures of John Blake. He has been married to Judith Speller since 15 April 1970.

Tanya Burr is an English actress, influencer and entrepreneur.

She was born in Norwich, Norfolk and began her career as one of the very first influencers on YouTube and Instagram when she was 20. She amassed over 3 million followers and worked with brands such as Dior, GHD and Sky. Burr has appeared on the cover of Stylist Magazine, Stella and Glamour among others.

Burr played the lead role of Ella in Confidence, on stage at Southwark Playhouse in 2018. Her television and film credits include BBC One's The Syndicate, Greta Bellamacina's Hurt By Paradise (available on Sky and Amazon), Sky TV's Twist, Marcus Harben's Followers (premiered at Frightfest London Film Festival August 2021). In 2021 she played El in the new audio drama series, Sebastian De Souza's (Normal People) Kid: A History Of The Future. And in 2022 she will star in her first lead role alongside Tom Basden (Afterlife) and Fabien Frankel (The Serpent) in Jamie Adam's new film, Venice at Dawn.

In 2021, Burr founded beauty brand, Authored, which has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian and The Telegraph.

Burr is also a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

Nick Haverson was born on 12 February 1968 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Gulliver's Travels (2010) and Head Over Heels (1993).

Having grown up with a love for creative, genre bending television and films, such as Doctor Who and Ghostbusters, Andrew Gernhard took his love for fantastical, out-of-the-box storytelling, and turned it into a successful producing career spanning nearly two decades, creating dozens of high concept, yet mainstream accessible films of all genres.

Upon graduating from Southern Connecticut State University with a Communication degree, Andrew immediately began working in the video production field, while also producing his first feature film, Trees. A tongue-in-cheek, loving homage to Steven Spielberg's seminal thriller, Jaws, Trees quickly gained a cult following for its irreverent humor amongst B-movie fans. He followed Trees up with a more ambitious, effects driven sequel, The Root of all Evil, which led to him forming the production company, Synthetic Cinema International, the following year.

Taking advantage of the then burgeoning straight-to-video DVD market, Synthetic Cinema produced a series of economical horror films. During a time when the horror genre was saturated with Eastern inspired ghost films, and bleak torture movies, Synthetic Cinema's brand of fast paced and fun creature features stood out in the crowd, and quickly gained the attention of NBCUniversal's then brand new horror network, Chiller Network.

Sensing the waning interest in the home video market, Andrew began producing original films for Chiller Network through Synthetic Cinema. Partnering with popular comic book writer Steve Niles, best known for 30 Days of Night, he produced an adaptation of Niles' zombie graphic novel, Remains, for the network. Starring Grant Bowler and Lance Reddick, Remains was the flagship film for Chiller, and instant ratings hit. The success led to Synthetic Cinema producing half a dozen original films for the network, including Animal, a co-production with Drew Barrymore's Flower Films starring Joey Lauren Adams and rapper Eve.

In 2014, Andrew reached out to a former teacher from his high school, turned New York Times Best Selling Author, Wally Lamb, to produce a feature film adaptation of his popular novel Wishin' and Hopin' for the Lifetime Network. The project quickly gained momentum as an all-star cast signed on, including Molly Ringwald, Cheri Oteri , Meatloaf, and Chevy Chase amongst others. The film, a nostalgic coming of age Christmas film, was praised by critics and audiences alike, and has become a yearly holiday tradition for many families.

Synthetic Cinema International has continued to grow and thrive, producing numerous feature films a year in Andrew's home state of Connecticut, often employing local crew members and aiding in creating a close-knit film community. Every movie has gone on to secure distribution in numerous territories across the world, making Synthetic Cinema a go-to production house for high quality, universally enjoyable feature films.

Over the recent years, Synthetic Cinema has expanded production to international projects and has created strong working relationships with many prolific executive producers, major studios and networks such as Paramount, Netflix, NBCUniversal, SyFy, Telemundo, Lifetime, Hallmark, Disney, BET and others.

Annie Proulx was born on 22 August 1935 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Brokeback Mountain (2005), The Shipping News (2001) and Barkskins (2020).