TONY JANNING / Writer, Neil/Link
Originally from Cincinnati, Tony spent almost 5 years in Chicago doing a variety of short films, improv, sketch, and stage shows around town, most notably with pH Productions. He performed in The Chicago Sketchfest and Chicago Improv Festival for three years, as well as the Del Close Marathon in New York City.Tony's two-man improvisational show, !Attencion!, was a main stay in Chicago, and has been in the Toronto Improv Festival 5 years in a row . Since moving to Los Angeles, Tony has appeared in a commercial and done a variety of improv comedy and stage shows. He has been in a handful of Channel101.com shows and co-wrote and starred in 'Raptor', which was his first collaboration with 'LON' creator/director Sandeep Parikh. Tony continues to write and look for work, especially roles where he can actually wear pants.
SANDEEP PARIKH / Creator, Writer, Director, Sometimes Editor, Human Sandeep is primarily a writer/
director who only acts in hit web series like The Guild (as the lovable stalker
Zaboo) when he doesn't have to audition. Sandeep created Effinfunny.com a
stand up comedy video site that profiles top comedians (many of which have ended up in Neil). He plays guitar, is an improvisor, and used
to be a gymnast, so needless to say his resume looks like his computer just threw
up random phrases on a word doc. Directing the Legend of Neil for Atom.com & Comedy
Central was a dream come true. Sandeep is trying to think of new credits to add since last year but has realized that all he's done is a second season of Neil and a 3rd season of the guild, oh and a project for Machinima.com, that's new, jeez, get off his back. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2321339/ |
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FELICIA DAY / Fairy Felicia Day has appeared as an actor on TV shows such as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "House", "Strong Medicine", "Monk", and in films such as "Bring it on Again" and "Warm Springs". She can currently be seen on "Roommates," "Dollhouse" and "My Boys". Felicia co-stars in Joss Whedon’s "Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog" and also created, writes and stars in the hit web series "The Guild," partnered with Microsoft and Xbox Live. "The Guild" was the winner of the YouTube, Yahoo and SXSW Best Web Series Awards for 2008 and recently won several Streamy Awards, including Best Comedy Web Series. www.watchtheguild.com.
ANGIE HILL / Zelda Seattle native, Angie Hill divides her time between acting,
writing, and photography. She has appeared in episodes of Still Standing and
Lincoln Heights, and just finished shooting 'Shadows in Paradise', a film starring
Armand Assante and Tom Seizmore (in which she played a lesbian assassin)... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1481325/
ERIC ACOSTA / Wizrobe Eric is a comedic actor from Chicago.
Originally a standup, Eric transitioned to film and television after moving to Los
Angeles. You can see him on The Sarah Silverman Program, in the feature film
Cheerleader Massacre II, or on several web series on Superdeluxe, Atom films,
and Channel101. The Legend of Neil marks the first time Eric has donned a loin
cloth. http://www.effinfunny.com/eric--acosta
SCOTT CHERNOFF / Gannon Scott Chernoff appears in the upcoming movie Fred and Vinnie and makes funny video bits for The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Scott created web series for Adult Swim, MTV-Europe, Channel 101, and JibJab, and has been seen on Tim & Eric’s Tom Goes to the Mayor, The Sarah Silverman Program, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and a slew of TV commercials. Geek cred: Scott was the editor of Lucasfilm’s official Star Wars magazine, started the video game blog LevelOneBoss.com, and voices a character in a new Felicia Day/Sandeep Parikh series for machinima.com. If you like web sites, visit him at scottchernoff.com.
TARA PERRY / Casey
Tara is from Arkansas, has been in LA for a few years. Loves going to the movies, painting, and doing anything crafty. Always watches a Disney movie after a horror flick, but most importantly she wishes candy was healthy.
CHRIS FAIRBANKS / Merchant
Chris Fairbanks, a young comic who left Big Sky country in Montana seven years ago to join the Texas comedy circle, is getting a lot of attention. In the past few years, Chris took first place in 2003's Funniest Person in Austin contest, starred as "Randy" on the MTV reality series "The 70's House", and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. He currently is an action sports correspondent for the Fuel TV network. Chris Fairbanks now resides in Los Angeles and makes his living as a stand-up comic and actor. Chris is also self-employed as a freelance artist. He enjoys skateboarding and golf.
KYLE KINANE / Chief Elf Cop
Kyle Kinane has been performing stand-up comedy for ten years. He has performed in the Chicago, Vancouver, Washington DC, Portland, and the HBO-Aspen comedy festivals. He was called “bleak and misanthropic” by the London Evening Standard, which he still feels may be a compliment.
ROVON PIPPEN / Tough Elf
Mr. Pippen was raised by strict irish catholic drug dealers, but wasn't enticed by the lifestyle. He decided acting ice sculpting was his true calling. Ten years later he was a very skilled improviser from the Chicago School of Hard Knox. California was next for dabble-age and adventure. LON drew Pip's attention because of its comical ears. Who knows what's next? I do... Funions.
BRENDAN BRADLEY / Male Fairy
Originally from North Carolina, Brendan studied at New York University's Tisch School and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and quickly became a fixture in New York's independent theater world. Much of his work these days has been in films, including The Last Harbor, Redwoods, the award-winning Love Conquers Paul, Friends With Benefits, Weak Species, and September 12th, which garnered him the Methodfest 2009 Best Actor Award in a short. His first play, Jettison, was recently published and will be staged at Miami's City Theater this summer.
MATT KNUDSEN / Samalone (Moblin)
Matt Knudsen was never really the class clown. He made his jokes to the kids in the back row. After finishing school and life at sea as a merchant marine, Matt began performing stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. This led to work in television and film including memorable guest spots on “Big Love,” “Boston Legal,” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” He's performed stand up on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He loves Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin. Tell your friends about Matt Knudsen.
MICAH PHILBROOK / Quiff
Micah Philbrook was born in the Philippines, moved around the earth a lot, then, at age eight, settled in Baton Rouge, LA. In the late nineties, he moved to Chicago to study improvisational theatre. He has trained at many institutions in the Windy City, worked at a few, and even went on a cruise ship for a while. He does a whole hell of a lot, but currently, he performs with pH Productions and teaches at the Second City. Google him, he's everywhere. pH Productions: www.whatisph.com
JOE REITMAN / Glorm
Joseph D. Reitman has been in a bunch of stuff that he doesn’t really care to list. If you want to know more Joe says, “Google me bitches.”
DAVID MATTEY / Giant Moblin
David “Big Dave” Mattey is an actor/stuntman/creature who has been seen on stage and both small and silver screens, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, Reno 911!, Supernatural, Numb3rs, According to Jim, iCarly, Angel, Charmed, and Star Trek: Enterprise. His ever-growing list of film roles include Get Smart, Strange Wilderness, and upcoming in The Spy Next Door and The Steamroom. He has been performing professionally for 12 years, and has trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Second City/Burn Manhattan, and The Groundlings. In spite of all that, he is still best known as the guy who gets a head shoved up his ass by Will Smith in Hancock. www.DavidMattey.com |
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LEAH MANN / Producer, Production Designer
Leah is a production designer, graphic designer, writer, and producer. She loves making stuff and couldn't believe how lucky she was to work on "The Legend of Neil" which allowed her to make a gross moblin drinks, a raft, delicious heart cookies and a dragon. She's also made stuff for "Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog," " The Guild," and many Effinfunny.com shorts. She's now taking a break from making stuff to write stuff. It involves less glue gun burns and more procrastination.
BRY THOMAS SANDERS / Director of Photography
Bry lives in Los Angeles where he directs and shoots movies, television, commercials and internet production. His credits include numerous reality TV shows (The Biggest Loser, Next Great Champ), various independent features (Four Eyed Monsters, Uncross the Stars) and an increasing number of internet productions (Biggest Loser's Pound for Pound Challenge, Goodnight Burbank, Chef to the Rescue). Bry was nominated for various cinematography and HD videography awards and hold his MFA from USC. Currently, Bry is directing pilot projects for Reveille Studios, prepping a narrative project, and pitching new shows. If he ever finds a spare moment, he's getting back to that screenplay...
ROBERT HARRINGTON / Composer (Ep. 201 & 203)
Music composer for Legend of Neil, and is a drummer in his free time for the band "TOY MONSTERS." Has been mistakenly identified by strangers before for his remarkable resemblance to Bill Cosby. Likes Superman flavored ice cream. Also poses with cardboard Stephen Colbert on occasion.
NIGEL CORDEIRO / Musical Composer (Ep. 203)
Nigel Cordeiro spent his early EffinFunny career holding spotlights and bartending during shows. Writing the songs and score for Neil validated his pre-pubescent years listing to Les Mis & Phantom records. He’s now at Wharton, trying to figure out how we can all get paid for this stuff.
ELON ARBITURE / Composer (Ep. 202, 204 – 207)
Elon Arbiture is an industrious composer who recently moved to Los Angeles from Chicago to begin a career scoring films. Having had Zelda as a formative musical influence he considers the job of scoring this season of The Legend of Neil to be the first of [hopefully] many dreams to come true!
SEVAN NAJARIAN / Visual Effects
Sevan Najarian is an animator/visual effects artist originally from Modesto, CA. His credits include visual effects and animation for the Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central, Mister Sprinkles - Acceptable TV on Vh1, and House of Cosbys and The Pop on www.channel101.com along with a vast array of work on that site. Sevan won the Channel 101 Award for Editing and Special Effects in 2006 and 2008. ( www.mightymoney.tv)
JENNY GREEN / Costume Designer
Jenny started out designing for theatre but ultimately wanted to work in film/television and of course webisodes! She moved to Los Angeles from Missouri (not Missoura) to pursue her dream. Several independent films she worked on are currently touring the festival circuit. She was so excited to work on Season 2 and bring the video game characters to life. Thinking back, some of the most memorable times were making Tony wear tights, pinning on the Octorok’s loin cloth and of course doing what she does best, making a male fairy.
JENN ROSE / Hair & Make-up
Jenn Rose is a Southern California based make- up fx artist. When not making monsters, she also dabbles in fine art, photography, and adventure! She's obsessed with snakes, dresses like an explorer, and really wishes dinosaurs weren't extinct! Find her @ www.jennrose.com
JEFF WINKLER / Unit Production Manager
Jeff Winkler began his career on the east coast working for several commercial production companies. He soon migrated to advertising and as an agency producer, produced several award-winning Television and Radio commercials. In 2002 Jeff moved to Los Angeles and has been working as a Producer, Production Manager and Coordinator on television shows, commercials, music videos and several award winning short films, feature films and web series. His turn-ons include fake people, arsonists, extreme morbid obesity, Slim Jims, paper cuts, rabbit foot key chains, and IBS sufferers. His turn-offs include sunsets, air, steam engines, and HDTV.
| TODD ROY |
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER |
| GABE UHR |
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER |
| MAT GREENLEAF |
EDITOR |
| SANDEEP PARIKH |
EDITOR |
| NATHALIE CURTIS |
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR |
| GABE UHR |
2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR |
| MAUREEN MORRISON |
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR |
| JENN ROSE |
KEY MAKE UP ARTIST |
| MICHELE CHUNG |
MAKE UP ASSISTANT |
| GRAY CREASY |
MAKE UP ASSISTANT |
| LIZ MENDOZA |
MAKE UP ASSISTANT |
| JOHN WRIGHTSON |
MAKE UP ASSISTANT |
| ALESSANDRA KROGER |
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGN |
| KELLY KUBIK |
DODONGO COSTUME DESIGN |
| JARED HOY |
CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN |
| JOHN SCHMIDT |
KEY GRIP |
| NOAH FLIPPO |
KEY GRIP |
| AURAUZ AZIMA |
SWING G&E |
| TONY BANANDO |
SWING G&E |
| PAUL BIANCHI |
SWING G&E |
| GREG BRADLEY |
SWING G&E |
| CHRIS GOODSON |
SWING G&E |
| MAIKO MITCHEM |
LEAD MAN |
| KIRSTEN LARSEN |
SET CONSTRUCTION |
| KELLY KUBIK |
ART DEPARTMENT |
| ARIAL INSURRIAGA |
ART DEPARTMENT |
| PAUL BIANCHI |
ART DEPARTMENT |
| MICAH PHILBROOK |
ART DEPARTMENT |
| ZACK FINFROCK |
STORYBOARD ARTIST |
| BRY THOMAS SANDERS |
CAMERA OPERATOR |
| PAUL WOJCIAK |
CAMERA OPERATOR |
| TODD ROY |
GLIDE CAM OPERATOR |
| MAUREEN MORRISON |
ASSISTANT CAMERA |
| JAY PATEL |
ASSISTANT CAMERA |
| TONY OBERSTAR |
ASSISTANT CAMERA |
| MAT GREENLEAF |
MEDIA MANAGER |
| SANDY FLECK |
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR |
| SEAN OAKLEY |
SOUND MIXER |
| JAMES MCCORMICK |
BOOM OPERATOR |
| THOM WILLIAMS |
STUNT COORDINATOR |
| RANDALL ARCHER |
STUNTS |
| BECKY OHMES |
STUNTS |
| JENNI POWELL |
KEY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| FRED SPRINGER |
KEY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| MATT DENICOURT |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| MELISSA HINKEN |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| BENJY KAPLAN |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| DAVID LOVE |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| RANDALL MILLS |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| HEATHER SCHNEITER |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| NICK SILVA |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| THOMAS TEDESCO |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| ZOE TENNANT |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
| KENNY MITLEIDER |
KEY |
| BEHIND THE SCENES |
KEY |
| BEBE'S CATERING |
CATERING |
| GABE UHR |
POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR |
| SHERWIN SHILATI |
COLORIST |
| THOMAS TEDESCO |
EDITING PA |
| STEVE URBAN |
SOUND DESIGN |
| PAMELA HOLT |
VOCAL COACH |
SPECIAL THANKS
MEGAN O'NEILL
PETER IGNACIO
SCOTT ROESCH
BUNCH CASSEDAY
DAVID TAGHIOFF
KIMBERLEY BROWNING
PARIKH FAMILY
HOUSTON HAYNES
JED WHEDON
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