ABOUT THE CAST

	DAN AYKROYD (Chris Magruder) was honored with an Academy Award¨ 
nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Boolie Werthan in the Best Picture 
winner ÒDriving Miss Daisy.Ó  He is well known to film audiences for his work in more than 
40 features, including Ivan ReitmanÕs ÒGhostbustersÓ and ÒGhostbusters II,Ó both of which 
he also co-wrote; ÒTrading Places,Ó with Eddie Murphy; ÒDragnet,Ó which he also co-
wrote; ÒMy GirlÓ; and ÒChaplin.Ó  This summer, he was seen in the blockbuster ÒPearl 
HarborÓ and made a cameo appearance in Ivan ReitmanÕs sci-fi comedy ÒEvolution.Ó
Aykroyd first came to fame as one of the original ÒNot Ready For Primetime PlayersÓ 
on ÒSaturday Night Live.Ó  While on the show, he created many of its most popular and 
enduring characters, including the Coneheads patriarch, Beldar, and Elwood Blues, who, 
together with John BelushiÕs Jake Blues, formed ÒThe Blues Brothers.Ó
He and Belushi later brought ÒThe Blues BrothersÓ to the big screen in the hit film of 
the same name, co-written by Aykroyd.  His many other film credits include ÒTwilight Zone: 
The MovieÓ; Steven SpielbergÕs ÒIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomÓ; ÒSpies Like Us,Ó 
which he also co-wrote; ÒMy Stepmother Is an AlienÓ; ÒNothing But Trouble,Ó which he also 
co-wrote; ÒSneakersÓ; ÒConeheads,Ó which he also co-wrote; ÒMy Girl 2Ó; ÒExit to EdenÓ; 
ÒTommy BoyÓ; ÒGrosse Pointe BlankÓ;
ÒBlues Brothers 2000,Ó which he co-wrote and produced; the computer animated comedy 
ÒAntzÓ; ÒDiamonds,Ó with Kirk Douglas; ÒStardomÓ; and ÒThe House of Mirth.Ó
His upcoming films include ÒThe Devil and Daniel Webster,Ó also starring Anthony 
Hopkins, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Alec Baldwin, who also directed the film; and ÒWho 
Shot Victor Fox,Ó with Kathy Bates and Rupert Everett.

	ELIZABETH BERKLEY (Jill) was most recently seen on the big screen in Oliver 
StoneÕs ÒAny Given Sunday,Ó starring Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid and Jamie 
Foxx.  On television, she recently starred in the longform projects ÒBecoming Dick,Ó 
directed by Bob Saget, and ÒThe Elevator.Ó
	Berkley trained as a dancer and performed with the American Ballet Theatre and 
the New York City Ballet before segueing to acting.  When she was still in her teens, she 
landed a regular role on the popular Saturday morning series ÒSaved By the Bell.Ó
	She made her feature film debut starring in Paul VerhoevenÕs ÒShowgirls.Ó  Her 
subsequent film credits include ÒThe First Wives Club,Ó starring Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton 
and Bette Midler, ÒThe Real Blonde,Ó and ÒThe Last Call.Ó  She also had a recurring role on 
ABCÕs acclaimed series ÒNYPD Blue,Ó in addition to guest starring on numerous other 
television series.

	HELEN HUNT (Betty Ann Fitzgerald) is one of todayÕs most honored actresses, as 
well as one of the busiest.  In 1998, she won an Academy Award¨, a Golden Globe 
Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her work in Jim BrooksÕ ÒAs Good As It 
Gets,Ó opposite Jack Nicholson.
Last year, Hunt starred in four high profile feature films, beginning with Robert 
AltmanÕs ÒDr. T & the Women,Ó opposite Richard Gere.  Following in quick succession, she 
starred with Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment in ÒPay It Forward,Ó with Tom Hanks in 
ÒCast Away,Ó and opposite Mel Gibson in ÒWhat Women Want,Ó winning Blockbuster 
Awards for the two latter films.  Hunt had previously won a Blockbuster Award for her 
work in the mega-hit ÒTwister.Ó
	Hunt is also well known to television audiences for her role as Jamie Buchman on 
the long-running series ÒMad About You.Ó  Nominated for seven Emmy Awards for 
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in as many seasons, she won the award 
four consecutive times.  Her work on the show also earned her three Golden Globe 
Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and three American Comedy Awards.  In addition, 
Hunt made her directorial debut on one of the seriesÕ final episodes.
	Hunt had earlier received widespread praise for her performance in the award-
winning independent feature ÒThe Waterdance,Ó in which she starred with Eric Stoltz and 
Wesley Snipes.  Her additional film credits include ÒKiss of Death,Ó ÒBob Roberts,Ó ÒMr. 
Saturday Night,Ó ÒNext of Kin,Ó ÒMiles From Home,Ó ÒProject X,Ó ÒPeggy Sue Got MarriedÓ 
and ÒGirls Just Wanna Have Fun.Ó
	Prior to ÒMad About You,Ó Hunt had regular roles on several series, including the 
acclaimed ÒSt. Elsewhere.Ó  She has also starred in more than 15 telefilms, including ÒIn the 
Company of Darkness,Ó ÒMurder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story,Ó ÒInto the 
Badlands,Ó ÒBill: On His Own,Ó ÒChoices of the HeartÓ and ÒThe Miracle of Kathy Miller,Ó in 
which she played the title role.
	Hunt has also performed on the stage, making her Broadway debut in 1989 in 
Thornton WilderÕs ÒOur Town.Ó  Her other stage work includes the role of Bianca in the 
Shakespeare in the Park production of ÒThe Taming of the Shrew,Ó and she more recently 
starred as Viola in ÒTwelfth Night,Ó presented at Lincoln Center.

	BRIAN MARKINSON (Al) counts ÒThe Curse of the Jade ScorpionÓ as his third 
outing with Woody Allen, following roles in ÒSmall Time CrooksÓ and ÒSweet and 
Lowdown.Ó  He has also worked repeatedly with director Mike Nichols in the films ÒWhat 
Planet Are You From?,Ó ÒPrimary ColorsÓ and ÒWolf.Ó  His additional film credits include ÒCity 
of Angels,Ó ÒVolcano,Ó ÒUp Close & Personal,Ó ÒApollo 13,Ó ÒThe Hard Truth,Ó ÒMixed NutsÓ 
and ÒThe Doctor.Ó
	On television, Markinson has appeared in numerous longform projects, including 
ÒThe Sports Pages,Ó ÒTake Me Home: The John Denver Story,Ó ÒForgotten Sins,Ó ÒIn the 
Blink of an Eye,Ó ÒFall Into Darkness,Ó ÒWhite Mile,Ó ÒWitness to the Execution,Ó ÒIn the Line 
of Duty: The Price of Vengeance,Ó ÒColumbo: Butterfly in Shades of Gray,Ó ÒSinatraÓ and ÒA 
Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story.Ó
	In addition, Markinson has had recurring roles on several series, including ÒDark 
Angel,Ó ÒParty of Five,Ó ÒNYPD Blue,Ó ÒMillenniumÓ and ÒStar Trek: Voyager.Ó  His other 
television credits include guest roles on such series as ÒThe X-Files,Ó ÒStar Trek: Deep 
Space Nine,Ó ÒStar Trek: The Next Generation,Ó ÒLaw & Order,Ó ÒMurphy BrownÓ and 
ÒChina Beach.Ó

	WALLACE SHAWN (George Bond), one of todayÕs most recognizable character 
actors, previously worked with Woody Allen in the films ÒShadows and Fog,Ó ÒRadio DaysÓ 
and ÒManhattan.Ó  Film audiences also remember him for his roles in Amy HeckerlingÕs hit 
comedy ÒClueless,Ó and in Louis MalleÕs acclaimed ÒMy Dinner With Andre,Ó which he also 
co-wrote.  Malle also directed Shawn in ÒVanya on 42nd Street,Ó ÒAtlantic CityÓ and 
ÒCrackers.Ó
ShawnÕs work with other directors includes Sidney LumetÕs ÒCritical Care,Ó Alan 
RudolphÕs ÒMrs. Parker and the Vicious CircleÓ and ÒThe Moderns,Ó Blake EdwardsÕ ÒMicki & 
Maude,Ó Rob ReinerÕs ÒThe Princess Bride,Ó Stephen FrearsÕ ÒPrick Up Your Ears,Ó James 
IvoryÕs ÒThe BostoniansÓ and Robert AltmanÕs ÒAtlantic City.Ó  His voice has also been 
heard in the animated hits ÒToy Story,Ó ÒToy Story 2Ó and ÒThe Goofy Movie.Ó  Among his 
other film credits are ÒMy Favorite Martian,Ó ÒScenes From the Class Struggle in Beverly 
HillsÓ and ÒHotel New Hampshire.Ó
On television, Shawn recently starred in the Marilyn Monroe biopic ÒBlondeÓ and the 
telefilm ÒNoah.Ó  He was also a regular on the series ÒClueless,Ó reprising the role of the 
teacher Mr. Hall, and had recurring roles on the shows ÒMurphy Brown,Ó ÒStar Trek: Deep 
Space Nine,Ó ÒThe Cosby ShowÓ and ÒTaxi.Ó
	In addition to his acting, Shawn is also a noted playwright.  His most celebrated 
work, ÒThe Designated Mourner,Ó debuted at the National Theatre in London, starring Mike 
Nichols and Miranda Richardson.  Shawn later adapted the play into a widely praised 
feature film, again starring Nichols and Richardson, for director David Hare.  In 2000, the 
play ÒThe Designated MournerÓ made its American debut in an off-Broadway run, starring 
Shawn, which received rave reviews.  He also wrote and starred in the plays ÒMarie and 
Bruce,Ó ÒAunt Dan and LemonÓ and ÒThe Fever.Ó

	DAVID OGDEN STIERS (Voltan) is a familiar face, as well as voice, to both film and 
television audiences.  Woody Allen previously directed him in the films ÒEveryone Says I 
Love You,Ó ÒMighty Aphrodite,Ó ÒAnother WomanÓ and ÒShadows and Fog.  He has also 
lent his distinctive voice to the animated hits ÒBeauty and the Beast,Ó ÒPocahontasÓ and 
ÒThe Hunchback of Notre Dame,Ó and he can be heard this summer in ÒAtlantis: The Lost 
Empire.Ó  He will next be seen with Jim Carrey in ÒThe Majestic,Ó and includes among his 
other film credits ÒJungle 2 Jungle,Ó ÒSteal Big, Steal Little,Ó ÒBad Company,Ó ÒDoc 
Hollywood,Ó ÒThe Accidental Tourist,Ó ÒThe Man With One Red Shoe,Ó ÒMagicÓ and ÒOh, 
God!.Ó
	Stiers was honored with two Emmy Award nominations for his unforgettable 
portrayal of Major Charles Emerson Winchester on the hit series ÒM*A*S*H.Ó  He was also 
Emmy-nominated for his work in the telefilm ÒThe First Modern Olympics.Ó  His extensive 
television credits also include the longform projects ÒJustice League of America,Ó ÒThe Last 
of His Tribe,Ó ÒWife, Mother, Murderer,Ó ÒThe Final Days,Ó ÒHoover vs. The Kennedys,Ó ÒDay 
One,Ó ÒNorth & SouthÓ and ÒNorth & South II,Ó ÒMrs. Delafield Wants to Marry,Ó ÒAnatomy of 
an Illness,Ó ÒThe Innocents AbroadÓ and eight ÒPerry MasonÓ telefilms.
	Starting out in the theatre, Stiers studied under John Houseman at the Julliard 
School.  Upon graduating, he became a charter member of HousemanÕs acting company, 
appearing in such plays as ÒThe BeggarÕs Opera,Ó ÒMeasure For MeasureÓ and ÒThe Lower 
Depths.Ó  He made his Broadway debut in ÒUlysses in Night Town,Ó with Zero Mostel, and 
later created the role of Feldman the Magnificent in ÒThe Magic Show.Ó  He has also starred 
in and directed regional productions of ÒLove LettersÓ and ÒAutumn Canticle,Ó and directed 
an award-winning production of ÒScapinoÓ at San DiegoÕs Old Globe Theatre.
	In addition to his acting, Stiers has conducted some 40 symphony orchestras in 
cities across the country, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago and 
Honolulu.  He is also the principal guest conductor/associate conductor of the Yaquina 
Orchestra and the Ernest Bloch Music Festival.

CHARLIZE THERON (Laura Kensington) has emerged as one of the film industryÕs 
most sought-after leading ladies.  She previously worked with Woody Allen as part of an 
all-star ensemble cast in ÒCelebrity.Ó  More recently, she starred in the romantic drama 
ÒSweet November,Ó opposite Keanu Reeves; the fable ÒThe Legend of Bagger Vance,Ó 
with Matt Damon and Will Smith; the true-life drama ÒMen of Honor,Ó with Robert De Niro 
and Cuba Gooding, Jr.; and ÒThe Yards,Ó with Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix.  
Theron also co-starred with Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire in Lasse HallstršmÕs 
acclaimed drama ÒThe Cider House Rules,Ó based on John IrvingÕs best-selling novel.  She 
next stars in Luis MandokiÕs action thriller Ò24 Hours,Ó with Courtney Love.
	A native of South Africa, Theron began her career as a model, working extensively 
in such fashion capitals as Milan and Paris before moving to the United States.  In 1996, 
she made her feature film debut in the crime drama Ò2 Days in the Valley,Ó joining an 
ensemble cast that also included James Spader, Eric Stoltz and Jeff Daniels.  Theron 
received critical raves for her standout performance as Helga, SpaderÕs murderously 
seductive partner.
	That same year, Tom Hanks cast her as Tina, Tom Everett ScottÕs hometown 
girlfriend, in his directorial debut feature ÒThat Thing You Do!.Ó  Theron went on to star in 
Jonathan LynnÕs ÒTrial and Error,Ó with Michael Richards and Jeff Daniels, and then co-
starred with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in the thriller ÒThe DevilÕs Advocate.Ó
Her other film credits include starring roles in the comedy ÒWakinÕ Up in Reno,Ó with 
Billy Bob Thornton and Patrick Swayze; the thriller ÒThe AstronautÕs Wife,Ó opposite Johnny 
Depp; John FrankenheimerÕs action thriller ÒReindeer Games,Ó with Ben Affleck; and the 
family film ÒMighty Joe Young,Ó with Bill Paxton.



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