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Sliders Cast
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O’Connell was born in the Big Apple; New York, New York on February 17, 1974. At an early age he tried his hand at TV commercials and by the age of 11 he appeared in his first feature film Stand By Me (1986). He went on to graduate from New York University in 1995 with a degree in film and was also a member of it’s fencing team. Some of his best known works to-date are, Jerry Maguire, Scream 2, Kangaroo Jack, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Lower Decks and the talk show The Talk.
John Rhys-Davies
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On May 5, 1944 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England soon to be teacher– John Rhys-Davies was born. He attended East Anglia University as well one of the most influential drama schools, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Before moving on to acting at age 28, he spent a year teaching. Rhys-Davies has also taken part in voice overs for animations such as Jungle Book 2 and even video games. He is best known for his roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, and the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings.
Cleavant Derricks
The “Volunteer State” became Cleavant Derricks’ birthplace in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1953. Early in his career he joined his father to become a southern gospel songwriter. His father became best known for the song, “Just A Little Talk With Jesus” which was later recorded by Elvis Presley. Derricks realized he had a knack for acting, and he went on to win the Tony Award in 1983 for best actor in Broadway’s Dreamgirls. In 1999 he released his first R&B album entitled “Beginnings”. Moscow on the Hudson with Robin Williams and When Hell Freezes Over, I’ll Skate are just a few of the many roles Derricks is known for.
Sabrina Lloyd
Sabrina Lloyd was born on November 20, 1970 in Fairfax, Virginia. She grew up in the town of Eustis, Florida and as a teenager she traveled to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and there studied drama at the Brisbane Royal Theatre Company. She is best known for her role in the comedy Sports Night, the drama Numb3rs, and Father Hood (1993) which stars Patrick Swayze and Halle Berry.
Kari Wuhrer
Brookfield, Connecticut became Kari Wuhrer’s birthplace on April 28, 1967. She attended New York University as well as the famed Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Wuhrer got her first break when she became co-host of MTV’s Remote Control in 1987 and in 1999 she released her debut album entitled “Shiny”. Eight Legged Freaks and Anaconda (1997) with Jennifer Lopez, are some of her best known movie roles.
Charlie O'Connell
Brother of Jerry O’Connell, Charlie was born on April 21, 1975 in New York, NY. He also attended New York University and competed in the 1996 NCAA Fencing Championships. Charlie is known for his work in Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) with Ashton Kutcher and the 12th season of The Bachelor.
Rob Floyd
Robert Floyd was born on May 6, 1968. Godzilla (1998), is one of Floyd’s most well known movie roles and he has also been seen in TV shows such as Early Edition, Walker Texas Ranger, Dark Angel, and Navy NCSI: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. He is currently the President and founder of Rob Floyd Entertainment: Global Liquid Chef
Tembi Locke
Tembi Locke was born in the “Magnolia City”; Houston, Texas. She got her first break on the TV show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Locke has also starred in hit TV shows such as Beverly Hills, 90210, The Jamie Foxx Show, Friends, Touched by an Angel, The Bernie Mac Show, and Dumb and Dumber To.