James Franco
In 1998, after 15 months of intensive study at Robert Carnegie's Playhouse West, James Franco began actively pursuing his dream of finding work as an actor in Hollywood, California. In that short time, he's landed himself a starring role...
Jason Segel
For the first decade or so of Jason Segel's career as a Hollywood actor, he appeared in mostly teen-oriented material -- beginning with the jet-black comedy Dead Man on Campus (1998), then the NBC comedy drama Freaks and Geeks...
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini may be most affectionately known among her fans for her memorable early role as conflicted high school student Lindsay Weir on the short-lived television series. Born in June of 1975 in Redwood, CA, Cardellini became fascinated with...
John Daley
John Daley plays Sam Weir, the geeky freshman trying to overcome the challenges that face most 14-year-olds who arrive at high school far less mature - both physically and socially - than the rest. Although he portrays an easy...
Joe Flaherty
One of the original members of the legendary "SCTV" comedy troupe, Joe Flaherty adds another oddball character to his repertoire with Harold Weir, the overbearing father of Sam and Lindsay. Harold's idea of fatherly advice is to scare his...
Judd Apatow – Executive Producer
One of the entertainment industry's most prolific young writer/producers, Judd Apatow has compiled an impressive list of credits in his 12 years as a Hollywood scribe. Winner of an Emmy Award for "The Ben Stiller Show," and a five-time nominee...
Seth Rogen
Canadian-born actor Seth Rogen tapped into his skills as a comedian when he was only 13, signing up for comedy classes and honing his deadpan style. He tooled around as an amateur for a few years but eventually took...
Samm Levine
Samm Levine plays Neal, a confident sci-fi loving geek who cautiously studies every path taken by the school bully, in order to avoid any chance of running into him. As for comparisons to his own high school experience, Levine...
Busy Philipps
With her memorable performance as tough but sympathetic rebel teen Kim Kelly in the critically praised but criminally short-lived series Freaks and Geeks, actress Busy Philipps crafted one of the most compelling young characters in contemporary television. In addition...
Martin Starr
Born Martin Schienle, Martin Starr (his stage name) began life in Southern California and grew up as the son of an elementary school guidance counselor father and a mother employed as the head of In the Act Productions, a...
Paul Feig – Creator/Co-Executive Producer
A driving creative force behind such critically praised, but short-lived, television series as Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, writer/producer/director/actor Paul Feig has worn many hats throughout his enduring showbiz career. From teenage standup to high-profile Hollywood player, his unique...
