Le Studio Canal +|Financing |BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Le Studio Canal + (U.S.) and its French parent, Le Studio Canal + S.A., have been involved in the production of many major Hollywood films, including "STARGATE," "Murder in the First," "Cliffhanger," "Made in America," "Free Willy," "Basic Instinct," "Sommersby," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." Le Studio Canal + S.A. is an affiliate of Canal +, one of the world's largest pay-TV organizations.~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~Le Studio Canal + (U.S.) produced the film in association with Carolco Pictures and Centropolis Film Production.|||||HSDEFLT.PIC|
Andy Armstrong|Stunt Coordinator|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Internationally-experienced action/stunt coordinator ANDY ARMSTRONG has worked on such productions as "The Firm," starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman, "Flesh and Bone," starring James Caan, Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, "Citizen Cohn," starring James Woods, "Hoffa," starring Jack Nicholson and Danny Devito, and "Homicide," starring Joe Mantagna. Armstrong second-unit directed such films as "Highlander," "Rambo 3," "Nightbreed," and "Honor Bound," and also recently produced "Joshua Tree," starring Dolph Lundgren and George Segal.~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~A discussion about the production of STARGATE would not be complete without the acknowledgment of Andy Armstrong and his action/stunt team. His experience on dozens of films spans the globe, but even Armstrong was proud of successfully meeting the challenge presented by the sheer numbers of extras which needed to be carefully choreographed for the battle scenes in the desert. Working very closely with visual/special effects supervisor Kit West, each scene was designed, rehearsed and prepped to protect the safety of the extras and actors. There was no room for error, as 1,500 people charging down the sand dunes with explosions going off in all directions have to be carefully controlled.|||||HSARMSTR.PIC|
Erick Avari|Kasuf|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~ERICK AVARI (Kasuf) is a strong, versatile and multi-talented actor. He speaks several languages fluently, including, Nepali, Hindi, Genbali, Parsi and now...the language of STARGATE.~~Avari has a wide-ranging list of film credits, including "The Color of Night," from director Richard Rush and starring Bruce Willis, "Dream Lover," with James Spader, "Scam" with Christopher Walken, "For Love or Money," with Michael J. Fox, the cult classic, "Encino Man," with Pauly Shore, "The Beast," "She's Back," "On Wings of Fire," and "Kanchenjunga."~~With numerous television credits behind him, he has also starred both on- and off-Broadway, and in regional theater all over the country.~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~Kasuf is the spiritual leader and elder of the town of Nagada, and the father of Sha'uri. Like most of the people of the village, he is trapped by the fear and superstition promoted by Ra and his cohorts. His decision to support the rebellion assures its success.|||||HSAVARI.PIC|
Mili Avital|Sha'uri|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~MILI AVITAL (Sha'uri), a sensuous and intelligent Israeli actress, makes her Hollywood film debut in STARGATE. Avital is a top box office draw and one of the most celebrated actresses in Israel, winning a 1991 Israeli Film Academy Award for her supporting role of Miri in the feature, "Over the Sea." Avital has also appeared in "Groopy," for which she was nominated for an Israeli Film Academy Award for the lead role of Michal.~~She had only lived in the United States for few months when she was discovered in a New York restaurant. A short time later she was on a plane to audition for the female lead in STARGATE. When Director Emmerich met her, he knew immediately that she was perfect for the part. Two days later, she was on the set hearing the call to "action." ~~Her co-star Spader calls her, "a real find. They really beat the bushes to find somebody who was right for that part. They looked everywhere and she has turned out to be perfect. I enjoyed her tremendously. She is riveting to watch and to act with."~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~Sha'uri works for the Nagada town Elders. Supplying food and water for thousands of workers in the mines, Sha'uri longs for a better life. When she's brought to Daniel as a bride, she's shocked to discover that Daniel is not a god but a man. Cautiously they teach each other to communicate--all the while slowly falling in love.~~It is when Daniel teaches her to read that she learns the truth about her people, who they really are and where they come from. Enlightened, Sha'uri crusades for her people to escape their bondage. She becomes one of the leaders in the rebellion against Ra.|||||HSAVITAL.PIC|
Antoine Bonsorte|Computer Designer|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Computer Designer ANTOINE BONSORTE was born in North Africa and raised in Southern France. It was in Paris that he began restoring antique monuments, and his work eventually led him to Tahiti, where he designed the Museum of Human Sciences. Bonsorte has established himself as an art director in Los Angeles with such diversified credits as the "Red Shoe Diaries," and "Suburban Commando."~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~Bonsorte was responsible, among other things, for the production of the intricate design work on the set moldings, the StarGate, and the Cover Stone. One of only a few designers able to operate the rare ANA router machine, Bonsorte sculpted the three-dimensional backgrounds for the palace set in STARGATE, which may be the first time this machine has been applied to the film industry.|||||HSBONSOR.PIC|
Alexis Cruz|Skaara|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~ALEXIS CRUZ (Skaara) has worked non-stop since the age of nine when he was cast in a Kraft Macaroni and Cheese commercial. For the last ten years, he has racked up many credits, including a stand-out kid named Charley in "The Pick Up Artist," with Molly Ringwald, "Outrageous Fortune," and the part of Squeak in "Rooftops."~~We have seen him on television in "The Cosby Show," "The Guiding Light," "Sesame Street," "Gryphon," "The Old Man and the Sea," and "A Matter of Principle," as well as the HBO real-life drama "Power: The Eddie Matos Story."~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~Skaara is the unofficial leader of the shepherd boys who live in the village of Nagada. It is their job to take care of the Mastadges, the worker animal/pets of the planet on which they live, while the people of the village work the mines, collecting quartz for their evil leader Ra. ~~Mischievous and bright, Skaara becomes fascinated with Colonel O'Neil, idolizing him. Skaara dreams of being a warrior and leader of men. Through O'Neil, he gets his chance.|||||HSCRUZ.PIC|
Jaye Davidson|Ra|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~JAYE DAVIDSON (Ra) made an extraordinary acting debut in the controversial Oscar-winning smash-hit "The Crying Game." His stunning performance became one of the most talked-about and highly-praised of the year, culminating in an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. ~~Vocal about his adamant refusal to take on roles with which he does not feel comfortable or challenged, Davidson considered many offers over a period of several months before deciding on STARGATE.~~Originally, the filmmakers envisioned an inveterate character actor for the part of Ra, but as casting proceeded, the image evolved into someone younger, in Director Roland Emmerich's words, "less cliche." It was Executive Producer Mario Kassar who made the unique, and ultimately successful, suggestion of Jaye Davidson. ~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~The last of a dying race, Ra fled his home world in his palatial space craft, searching the galaxies for a way to extend his life. He needed a new body, one which with his vast knowledge he could repair and maintain indefinitely. He wanted to be immortal.~~He came to a world rich with life--Earth. The year was 8000 B.C. when Ra first discovered a primitive race, perfect for his needs. He knew that within a human form, Ra could achieve immortality. He found a young boy and lured him away from his village. He took the boy and possessed his body, like a parasite attaching itself to a host. ~~In this human form, Ra appointed himself ruler of all mankind and was worshipped as a God. He enslaved the people to work for him. Using the StarGate, Ra brought thousands of people from Earth to the distant planet of Abydos. There, he forced his slaves to work the quartz mines. This special quartz was the building block of all his technology. With this essential mineral he could fly spaceships, fire his weapons, and, most importantly, fuel his sarcophagus--thus maintaining his eternally young human body.~~In Ra's absence, the people on Earth rebelled and buried the StarGate so that Ra could not return. Ra vowed that should the StarGate ever be reopened, he would have his revenge on Earth.|||||HSDAVIDS.PIC|
Dean Devlin|Co-Writer - Producer|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Producer and Co-Screenwriter DEAN DEVLIN was known as an actor for several years before segueing to the other side of the camera. He worked on Broadway in James Kirkwood's "There must be a Pony," and on many television and film projects, most notably on TV's "L.A. Law." ~~While acting in "Moon 44," he and director Emmerich began a friendship which eventually led to collaboration on other film projects. Devlin wrote the screenplay for the international hit, "Universal Soldier," which Emmerich directed, and Devlin has since partnered with Emmerich in Centropolis Film Productions along with Oliver Eberle and Ute Emmerich.~~"Roland told me about a concept he had for a film set inside the Great Pyramids of Egypt," Devlin recalls. "I told him about an idea I had for a kind of desert epic in outer space. We decided to combine the two, and STARGATE was born."~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~With Roland Emmerich, Devlin conceived the idea for the film and wrote the screenplay, and as a principal in Centropolis Film Productions, helped produce the film. STARGATE marks his first producing credit.|||||HSDEVLIN.PIC|
John Diehl|Lt. Kawalsky|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~JOHN DIEHL (Lt. Kawalsky) most recently completed feature film roles in Joel Schumacker's "The Client," and Michael Tolkin's "The New Age." He has co-starred in "Falling Down," "Mo' Money," "A Climate for Killing," "Kickboxer II," "Madhouse," "Walker," "Hanoi Hilton," "Angel," "D.C. Cab" and "Stripes."~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~Good natured and lovable, Lieutenant Kawalsky is a highly trained and experienced officer in the armed services. he has been the man in charge of the StarGate program since its inception. Being a good soldier, he holds no grudge when Colonel O'Neil is suddenly placed over him. ~~A professional through and through, Kawalsky accepts the Colonel--until he begins to discover that O'Neil has a secret plan that will endanger all the lives of the StarGate team.|||||HSDIEHL.PIC|
Djimon|Horus|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Born in Benin, South Africa, DJIMON (Horus) was discovered on the streets of Paris and launched immediately into an international modeling career which soon brought him to the world of MTV, where he garnered a worldwide following from his memorable appearances in such music videos as Janet Jackson's, "Love Will Never Do Without You," Quincy Jones, "I'll Be Good to You," Tina Turner's, "What's Love Got to Do With It," Paula Abdul's, "Straight Up," En Vogue's "Hold On," Steve Winwood's, "Roll With It," and Madonna's classic, "Express Yourself."~~Djimon's film credits include "Unlawful Entry, " "Mountains of the Moon," and "Without You I'm Nothing."~~His extensive training in boxing, karate, kung fu, and other sports was invaluable to his physically strenuous role in STARGATE.~~CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:~The proud order of guards who live in service to Ra, the Horus are dedicated to protecting Ra and his dominion. Taken as children, they have been chosen for their strength and beauty. ~~Their purpose is to serve Ra - dress him, bathe him and use their own bodies as human shields to protect him. The Horus guards protect Ra's Palace and fly the Winged Glider aircraft.~~When Ra grows displeased with one of his adult Horus guards, he kills the offender and promotes another in his legion to take the guard's place.~~Like Anubis, the guards wear the Horus hawk illusion to keep the people of Ra's world in fear.|||||HSDJIMON.PIC|
Mitchell S. Drain|Director of Digital Opticals, Cinema Research Corp.|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Mitchell S. Drain has been involved in visual effects for eight years, starting at ROBERT ABEL & ASSOCIATES in 1986 as a rotoscope artist and matte painter. At ART F/X L.A., Mitch learned the skills of digital effects and compositing.~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~His work on STARGATE included digital effects animation and multi-layer digital compositing on the QUANTEL DOMINO DOUBLE FOUR DIGITAL EFFECTS SYSTEM.|||||HSDEFLT.PIC|
Oliver Eberle|Producer|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Producer OLIVER EBERLE was born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, and first worked with Director Emmerich over ten years ago, on a film called "Making Contact." Since that time he has written or co-written several other films in collaboration with Emmerich, including, "Ghost Chase," and "Moon 44." He also served as co-producer on "Universal Soldier." ~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~Eberle is a principal in Centropolis Films and is actively involved in the day-to-day development of television and other film projects for the company.|||||HSEBERLE.PIC|
Ute Emmerich|Co-Producer|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Co-Producer UTE EMMERICH, also hails from Stuttgart, Germany where she studied economics and business. A three-month internship with Roger Corman's New Horizons/Concorde took her to the United States and began her active involvement in the film industry. Her first film with sibling Roland Emmerich was "Joey," for which she got involved in casting, accounting, and business affairs.~~Emmerich soon found herself actively participating in the day-to-day affairs of Centropolis Productions and when the company decided to locate in Los Angeles, she followed. Emmerich associate-produced "Eye of the Storm," and coordinated business affairs for Centropolis Productions on "Universal Soldier."~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~Emmerich is a principal of Centropolis Film Production, and Co-Produced STARGATE.|||||HSEMME_U.PIC|
Roland Emmerich|Director - Co-Writer|BIOGRAPHICAL & CREDITS:~Director and co-screenwriter ROLAND EMMERICH most recently directed the Jean-Claude Van Damme / Dolph Lundgren hit "Universal Soldier," which has grossed over $100 million since its release. ~~Born in West Germany, Emmerich attended film school in Munich. His first feature film, "The Noah's Ark Principle," turned out to be the biggest, most expensive student production in the country. It was the official opening film of the 1981 Berlin Film Festival, became a smash hit at the German box office, and later was sold to more than 20 countries around the world. ~~On the heels of that success, Emmerich formed his own film company, Centropolis FIlm Productions, through which he produced his subsequent movies, including the international hit feature "Moon 44," starring Michael Pare, Lisa Eichhorn and Malcolm McDowell, "Making Contact" and "Ghost Chase," the latter two produced in Germany. In addition, he produced the feature "Eye of the Storm," starring Dennis Hopper. ~~For Emmerich, STARGATE brought to fruition the germ of an idea that he had been pondering for more than ten years. "When I was in film school," he explains, "there was a wave of theories about aliens visiting earth thousands of years ago and being responsible for the pyramids and such. It wasn't so much that I believed in the theories, but I always thought the idea could be the basis for a fantastic adventure movie."~~JOB DESCRIPTION:~With Dean Devlin, Roland conceived the idea for the film and wrote the screenplay. The Director of the film is generally responsible for the form and content of the film as a work of art.|||||HSEMME_R.PIC|
