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Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott)Born in: Buffalo, New York
Date of Birth: 24/8/81
Best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, Murray landed his first major role in One Tree Hill as Lucas Scott, a boy who’s estranged father, half brother and a whole host of adoring females make his teenage life that little more harder.
Murray’s first major job came when he was only 17, when he landed modelling contracts with worldwide clothing brands such as Gucci and Tommy Hilfiger.
Television appearances:
Tristan DuGrey in ‘Gilmore Girls’
Charlie Todd in ‘Dawson’s Creek’
Film appearances:
‘Megiddo: The Omega Code 2’
‘Freaky Friday’
‘Aftermath’
‘The Lone Ranger’
‘Freaky Friday’
‘A Cinderella Story’
James Lafferty (Nathan Scott)Born in: Hemet, California
Date of Birth: 25/7/85
From an early age, Lafferty was encouraged to get involved in the entertainment world, and by the age of 10, he landed his first speaking role. Advertising was another area where he was encouraged to participate in.
His first major role came when he appeared as Emeril’s son in the American sitcom ‘Emeril’. Films roles soon followed, until his big break came when casting started for One Treet Hill. Lafferty now has a leading role as the stubborn half brother to Lucas Scott.
Television appearances:
‘Annabelle's Wish’
‘Emeril’
‘Boys On the Run’
‘A Season on the Brink’
Film appearances:
‘Yank Tank’
Moira Kelly (Karen Roe)
Born in: Queens, New York
Date of Birth: 6/3/68
The start of Moira’s career came about due to the misfortune of one of her fellow students in high school. Kelly was cast in a small role in the school’s production of Annie. When illness took hold of one of the leading actresses, the director had to re-cast the part and chose Moira. An acting agent sniffed the newly found talent, and her acting career took off from that moment.
Best known for her role as Madeline Hampton in The West Wing, Moira has made numerous television and film appearances which have included the leading role in the American drama ‘To Have and To Hold’ and providing the voice of Nala in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’
Moira now has a part in ‘One Tree Hill’, spearing as Lucas Scott’s mother, Karen Roe, who has struggled through life as a single parent after Lucas’ father, Dan Scott, walked out on her before Lucas was born.
Television appearances:
‘Monday After the Miracle’
‘To Have and to Hold’
‘The West Wing’
Film appearances:
‘The Boy Who Cried Bitch’
‘The Cutting Edge’
‘The Lion King’ (and sequels)
‘High Life’
‘A Woman Reported’
Paul Johansson (Dan Scott)
Born in: Spokane, Washington
Date of Birth: 26/1/64
As a writer, composer, director and actor, Johansson understandably has quite a large filmography and his role in ‘One Tree Hill’ just adds to that list. He stars as Dan Scott, father of two sons who both live and die for basketball.
His multitude of film appearances is endless paralleling with his talents. As well as his love for the media world, Johansson was a budding athlete and professional basketball player, but decided to give up his sporting career when he set his sights on the bright lights of Hollywood.
Television appearances:
‘Santa Barbara’
‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’
‘Highlander: The Raven’
Film appearances:
‘Martial Law II: Undercover’
‘She’s So Lovely’
‘Carnival of Souls’
‘The Last Dance’
‘Edge of Madness’
‘Darkness Falling’
Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott)Born in: Chicago, Illinois
Date of Birth: ??/??/??
Barbara is best known in the media world for her film appearances, hence her dense filmography. Her most famous role was in the film ‘Striptease’, starring alongside Demi Moore, back in 1996. On the box, Barbara’s most popular TV show appearance was in ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ where she appeared as Diane Szalinski.
Barbara currently appears in ‘One Tree Hill’ as Deb Scott, a mother whose marriage to Dan Scott and relationship with her son, Nathan, crumbles as her past comes back to haunt her.
Television appearances:
‘Eden’
‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’
Film appearances:
‘Delusion’
‘Dance With Death’
‘Flesh and Bone’
‘Ghoulies IV’
‘Dead Weekend’
‘Striptease’
‘I Downloaded a Ghost’
‘The Wild Card’
Hilarie Burton (Peyton Sawyer)Born in: Loudoun County, Virginia
Date of Birth: 1/7/82
Hilarie’s TV career got off to a cracking start when she landed the job as host of MTV’s ‘Total Request Live’ (‘TRL’) in 1998. She continues to front the show, as well as ‘MTV Hits’.
She now also stars as Peyton Sawyer in ‘One Tree Hill’, a girl who is drawn between the two half brothers, Lucas and Nathan Scott.
Television appearances:
‘MTV’s TRL’
‘MTV Hits’
Film appearances:
Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis)Born in: Pasadena, California
Date of Birth: 8/7/82
Sophia is no stranger to television drama. She has appeared in the children’s TV show, ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’, alongside Melissa Joan Hart and also appeared in a three part episode of the US plastic surgery drama, Nip/Tuck.
Sophia now stars in ‘One Tree Hill’ as the flirtatious cheerleader, Brooke Davis who has a soft spot for Lucas Scott.
Television appearances:
‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’
‘Nip/Tuck’
Film appearances:
‘Van Wilder’
‘Learning Curves’
Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James)Born in: Hollywood, Florida
Date of Birth: 2/4/81
Bethany’s acting career started at the age of four when she appeared in an adaptation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and soon started to appear in adverts on the television including Dr. Pepper. Her talent was soon spotted by a casting director who gave her a role in Stephen King’s ‘Thinner’.
She has had various roles over the years, which have included a two-year stint on an American soap opera and various guest roles in US comedy shows.
Beth she has an amazing singing voice with a four-octave range. Understandably, this prompted her to work on a musical production of ‘The Outsiders’.
She now appears as Haley James in ‘One Tree Hill’ an outstanding student who is best friends with Lucas, but in a relationship with his half brother, Nathan.
Television appearances:
‘Charmed’
‘Felicity’
Maybe It’s Me’
‘The Guardian’
Film appearances:
‘Mary and Rhonda’
‘Bring It On Again’
Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott)Born in: York, Pennsylvania
Date of Birth: 23/4/60
Sheffer’s ability towards acting reared it’s head at a young age which prompted him to study the theatre at University. Soon after graduating, he moved to Hollywood to pursue his acting career, where he soon landed his first major film role in ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’.
He has penned his own novel and his production company ‘Sheffer Films’ is currently developing a film called ‘American Crude’ which is due for release in 2005. Sheffer currently appears in ‘One Tree Hill’ as Dan Scott’s brother, Keith Scott, who has a strong relationship with Karen and brings his brother’s child up (Lucas) as his own.
Television appearances:
‘Family Law’
Fast Lane’
Film appearances:
‘That Was Then, This Is Now’
‘Eye of the Storm’
‘A River Runs Through It’
‘Fire in the Sky’
‘Double Take’
‘Shadow of Doubt’
‘Merlin: The Return’
‘Deadly Little Secrets;
‘Save it for Later’
Barry Corbin (Whitey (Brian) Durham)Born in: Lamesa, Texas
Date of Birth: 16/10/40
Corbin currently stars as basketball coach, Whitey (Brian) Durham, in the teen drama ‘One Tree Hill’.
After studying drama at University, Corbin decided to serve in the Marin Corps for two years before moving to Hollywood to pursue his acting career. His role in ‘Urban Cowboy’ launched his acting career. Since then, his roles have been endless, appearing in around 100 films.
Television appearances:
‘M*A*S*H’
‘Murder She Wrote’
‘Spin City’
Film appearances:
‘Urban Cowboy’
‘Dean and Buried’
‘Six Pack’
‘Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac’
‘The Jesse Owens Story’
‘Under Siege’
‘Firefighter’
‘Critters 2: The Main Course’
‘Sealed with a Kiss’
‘Waitin' to Live’
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