Welcome to BTA® AMERICA!

The British Talent Agency was born in the USA!

Explore our fabulous American clients

We are delighted to here present the cream of our American clients (with many more to be added soon).

These are either America-born or America-based clients – please see each client’s profile for details.

PROFILE ARTISTS

(alphabetised by first name)

ALEX BENTLEY

Alex Josef Bentley is a Middle Eastern-American actor and producer who was born in San Diego, California and grew up in the Middle East. Before his film and television career, he played college and semi-professional baseball in Mexico, the U.S and Europe.

While playing college baseball in San Diego and pursuing a career in the MLB, Bentley landed his first role, ironically as a San Diego Padres player on FOX’s Pitch. The featured extra role became his cathartic transition from baseball to acting. Since hanging up his cleats, Bentley has booked roles in Beckman (Universal), opposite Brighton Sharbino and Billy Baldwin, Pam and Tommy (Hulu), opposite Sebastian Stan, Tell It Like A Woman, opposite Jennifer Hudson and 80 for Brady (Paramount), opposite Jane Fonda and Sally Field. 

"I’m thrilled with this submission report and with you guys! thanks! Lets have a strong year together."
Alex Bentley

ALEXANDER MANNARA

Alexander was born in Rome, Italy from an American Father and an Italian Mother. He moved to New York city at the age of 18 to further pursue his acting career. He is a graduate of NYU TIsch School of The Arts, and trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Fully bilingual and with Dual Citizenship – USA and EU (Italy). He is primarily based in New York City with many bases in Italy.

ALEX MILNER

Now working between North America and Europe, Alex trained at the prominent UK television and film acting school, The Television Workshop, for five years, working in a small class alongside a handful of eventual BAFTA winners. Whilst Alex’s passion and experience comprises commercial, television and film acting, he also has presenting experience on both the BBC and the radio. Before moving embarking upon a full-time career in acting, Alex was a fashion, art and tech lifestyle writer for Hypebeast, and then a lawyer (senior commercial litigator) at a global top-ten law firm. He is also a passionate practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (brown belt), photography and is a multi-instrumentalist, with professional teaching; recording; and live performance experience across genres (specializing in the drums and guitar, as well as the piano, bass and ukulele).
 
Alex is now dedicated to bringing unique perspectives to both real life icons (having played Kurt Cobain, James Dean, Jerry Lee Lewis and Trey Parker) and a broad range of fictional characters; making use of his ability to adopt an unusually wide variety of accents.

ANTHONY DEL NEGRO

Anthony, a native of New Jersey (with bases in Thailand and Japan), graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seton Hall University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Public Relations and Journalism. A proud member of the Screen Actors' Guild since the age of 12, Anthony has appeared in more than two dozen feature films.
 
Prior work experience also includes assisting at Brookside Artist Management and providing script coverage for EuropaCorp. His many years of acting experience have led him to build key relationships with casting directors, producers, writers, and other actors. Anthony leverages his writing and journalism training to develop targeted content for distributors and extensive on-set experience to help manage productions.

BRITTANY MCVICKER

Brittany McVicker started her career as a model and ended up in campaigns for major companies such as Bud Light and Glamour Magazine.

After completing her acting training at some of the world’s most prestigious acting schools (The Second City, Playhouse West, RADA), Brittany went on to land not only one but a two-film deal with the Lifetime Network, starring in the films ‘Club of Secrets’ and ‘Secrets of a Celebrity Nanny’. Some of Brittany’s notable film and television credits include appearances in the AMC+ series ‘Coopers Bar’, Peacock’s ‘WWE Evil’, Hulu Original film ‘Santa Games’ and ‘Phels High’.

 

CARLY BUHLER

Canadian-born, Carly Buhler trained with top acting coaches from around the world, including fellow actor Mark Rowley, and Oscar-nominated director, Jamie Donoughue.

Carly’s recent roles include the Netfilx series, Away, starring Hilary Swank, and the SyFy series, Resident Alien, starring Alan Tudyk. She had a recurring role in Season 6 of the popular CW show The 100. Carly played Nurse Heather in Season 12 of the long-running TV series Untold Stories of the ER. She also appeared on the NBC pilot Miranda’s Rights, directed by Jennifer Getzinger, and played a gastroenterologist in an episode of Diagnose Me on the Discovery Life Channel.

Carly has starred in countless short films, including Conceive, Dead Air, Artful Mind, Pretty Okay Mom, Missing, and Jeremy Tanner is a Sicko, which screened at the Whistler International Film Festival. Carly has also had a lot of commercial success, starring with speaking roles in major ad campaigns for 3M/Scotch, Yoplait/Go-Gurt, and Raymond James Financial.

Carly’s improvisational talents have been put to use by frequently acting in training scenarios for law enforcement and child welfare workers. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, both awarded by Simon Fraser University. Carly is fluent in French, is an avid runner, and enjoys gardening, reading fiction novels and the great outdoors (in addition to indulging in her favourite shows and films on various viewing platforms). This professional and tenacious woman is always looking forward to her next project in the booming film industry in Vancouver or in the United Kingdom and beyond.

CAROL ANNE WATTS

Carol Anne is managed worldwide by BTA®. An award-winning Hollywood-based actress, her performance in the feature film Redneck Roots won her two international film festival awards for Best Supporting Actress along with a further nomination for Best Actress.

Notable television credits include: A Way Back Home, Killer Women, Red Band Society, and Vice Principals. She has appeared in numerous feature films including Traded and Ant-Man, and plays the leading roles in the forthcoming action features Aim and Final Imprint.

Carol Anne has trained in hand-to-hand combat for over 9 years.

CC MASON

CC Mason is an American SAG-AFTRA actress, professional model, fashion journalist, and digital content creator.

She was signed to CAA as a child, with whom she did commercials for Colgate and Nickelodeon. She returned to acting first as a body double and stunt double, and has now had roles in shows like Discovery's Supercar Showroom, Pretty Little Liars, and commercials with MasterCard.

CC has over 450k followers on Instagram @CCMASONRLLY, 49k on Tiktok @CCMASON__ , and 12,5k on Youtube (CC MASON). You may also recognize her from the cover of the Ulster Tatler, Northern Ireland's largest magazine, from dozens of magazine features, or from the front row of London Fashion Week.

CC has a USA passport, a German passport and German citizenship, plus British Settled Status with right to work in the UK. 

CELESTINE RAE

Celestine Rae is an American Actress based in New York City. She can currently be seen in the film, Can You Stand the Rain, recently featured at The American Black Film Festival (June 2025).

Celestine’s acting career spans television, film, and theater. She has appeared in notable TV series such as Boardwalk Empire (HBO), The Blacklist (NBC), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), and Eye Candy (MTV). In film, she starred in A Brother’s Honor and Sins of the Father and has appeared in many independent films and regional & off Broadway theatre.

CHANTELLE ALBERS

Chantelle is an American actress that grew up on a ranch in North Dakota and learned to ride a horse at the age of four. Since she was a child, Chantelle has loved animals, as well as acting in theatre and musicals, and was very active in them throughout her childhood and teen years. She also has a passion for faith and spirituality and bringing that to life in film by telling the supernatural side of faith in God.
 
She graduated from North Dakota State University with a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance, and received an Irene Ryan Award nomination for her role as Karen Wright in The Children’s Hour. After moving to Los Angeles for film, Chantelle started working in comedy, horror, drama, and continued to perform in live shows. Aside from acting she also became active in producing, where she produced and starred a female horror film, The 6th Friend, on Amazon, Tubi, and Movie Central. The film had a limited theatrical release with Cinemark Theatres, and went on to win numerous Best Feature, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress awards.
 
She worked with members of The Actors Studio on the historical show Their Finest Hour where she played Brit Pamela Churchill, bringing Churchill’s heartache and seductive scandals to life. She leads the film Two Sinners and a Mule, a western, released in theaters with Lionsgate and is now streaming.

CLARISSA ADELE

Nominated for the Standing Ovation Award 2025 for her solo performance in Rogue Shakespeare's OFFIE Award-winning tragicomic verse play, 'Pretty, Witty Nell', Clarissa is an American actress born in Los Angeles, who grew up in France and Beijing, China, where her parents still live. Clarissa has bases around the world including Beijing, Hong Kong and Dubai.
 
At 18 Clarissa moved to London, where she is currently based, to complete her degree in BA Acting, for which she achieved first class honours.
 
Due to Clarissa’s international background, she speaks a number of languages including fluent French, intermediate Spanish and Mandarin. She has a passion for travelling and culture, having visited over 30 countries by the age of 22. Clarissa has had experience working in different countries from a young age. This includes work on CBS’ Mike and Molly at age 9, then she took her passion to China by working on musical feature film “The Remnant” and as the lead in Knowbox Education’s English e-learning videos (online learning platform used by over 50% of Chinese primary schools). Upon moving to the UK Clarissa has been entering the industry by working on projects such as short film “A Trip Down Memory Lane”, commercial for Veygo Car Insurance and as the lead Sally in Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Welkin”. 
 
Clarissa also has a passion for fitness and sport, and has a diverse set of skills including horse riding, ice skating, skiing, swimming, weight training, Pilates, and paddleboarding.
 
Clarissa is currently stunning the critics and audiences alike in the title solo role of 'Nell' in Rogue Shakespeare’s OFFIE Award-winning tragi-comic verse play, Pretty, Witty Nell'. 

Clarissa Adele as ‘Nell’ in Rogue Shakespeare's OFFIE Award-winning tragicomic verse play, 'Pretty, Witty Nell'. 

DAVID ARANOVICH

David Aranovich is an American character actor who is especially known for his comedic prowess. Also fluent in Russian, David has been privileged to act alongside the likes of Bradley Cooper, Daniel Radcliffe, Anne Hathaway and many more in TV, Film and Commercials in projects such as, Imperium, Four Christmases, Get Smart and top US TV shows such as, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bones, The Mentalist and many more. Also a Voice-Over artist, David’s voice can be heard on major video games (Call of Duty, etc), A-List films (Mission Impossible, etc), top audiobooks and more.

DAVID PEREZ

Raised in Vancouver, Canada, and having spent time in Spain, David is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. His diverse experience includes working on U.S. film and television productions as well as theatre in both Canada and the U.S. David has trained at institutions like the Stella Adler Studio in NYC and Vancouver Acting School.

Some of his recents credits include the film 2 Hearts with Jacob Elordi, as well as the TV shows DC Legends of Tomorrow with Dominic Purcell, Lucifer, and Trial and Error with Kristin Chenoweth. 

DOUG HALEY

Bouncing between LA and London, Doug is known for his riveting performances in films and TV shows such as Code Black, The Babysitter and The Spectacular Now, among many others.

ELIZABETH GREER

Elizabeth is an award-winning actor who earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, and a BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She works regularly in episodic television, with guest spots and recurring on many shows such as "Succession", "The Morning Show," "Ray Donovan," and many more.

She started her acting career on many New York and east coast stages such as Lincoln Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, American Jewish Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre (full list of professional theater credits on request).

 

FREDDIE BASNIGHT

Freddie Basnight, is a military veteran of the Iraq War and served in the U.S. Army for 11 years. Freddie is from Fort Wayne, Indiana and started his professional acting career in 2016.

Freddie earned his MFA Acting for Film degree at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He also studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, California. Recent notable credits include, Curb Your Enthusiasm, American Horror Stories, CSI Vegas, and a recurring role in For All Mankind. 

In his free time, Freddie studies film and television, works out, and continues to train as an artist. He also writes, produces, and directs his own content.

IRINA DUBOVA

Born in Kazakhstan, raised in Azerbaijan, with Armenian heritage, Russian-speaking Irina Dubova can currently be seen as Gosia in every episode of the Netflix six-part mini series, The Perfect Couple, starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber.

A professional actress with over 20 years of acting experience for stage and film. Trained in Russia, she moved to the United States, where she is known for her work in The Americans, Barry, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Hunters, While You Were Breeding, Chad, Life by Ella, For All Mankind, and Goodbye Vesna.

LANGUAGES: English, Russian

DIALECTS: English, Russian, Eastern European, Ukrainian, French, Middle Eastern

JAMAAL BURCHER

Jamaal Burcher is a British-American actor, fitness model, and stuntman. He was born in Bermuda and grew up in the US. He has residences and passports for the UK, US, and Jamaica.
 
Jamaal has experience in major Television, Film, Commercials, Print and Voiceovers. He is also skilled in stunts with training in tactical maneuvers, firearms, fight choreography, and wirework. His acting versatility allows him to transform into a variety of characters and age ranges, both in drama and comedy.
 
Jamaal is known for his performances in the series The Changeling (Apple TV), Magnum P.I. (NBC), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), and his recurring role on NCIS: Hawaii (CBS). Other notable roles were on New Amsterdam (NBC), Bull (CBS), and Marvel's Jessica Jones (NETFLIX). He also had strong stunt performances for shows like The Equalizer (CBS), Power Book II: Ghost (STARZ), Boston Blue (CBS), and feature films Black Adam (Warner Bros) and Highest 2 Lowest (A24).

JAMIE BERNADETTE

Jamie Bernadette has established herself in the film and television industry with over 100 credits to her name. Some of her most recent credits include a recurring role on Lifetime's TV show "Keeping Up with the Joneses" starring Vivica A. Fox, a Guest Star role on the hit CBS TV show "NCIS: New Orleans", another Guest Star on NBC'S "Midnight Texas", and a series regular role in the TV Pilot "Ember", starring Lindsley Register (Walking Dead Seasons 7-10) and John Savage (The Last Full Measure, The Deer Hunter). She worked alongside such greats as Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and John Bradley (Game of Thrones) in the recently released drama by Miramax "American Satan".

Jamie leads the cast of "The Furnace" by Oscar-Nominated Director Darrell Roodt. The film released in 90 countries and Jamie received 2 Best Lead Actress Nominations from the Nice International Film Festival and the Madrid International Film Festival. In addition, the film has received 11 other nominations and won Best Feature Film at the Milan International Film Festival. Jamie has also produced 4 feature films, written 2, and she directed her first feature film called, "The Desecrated Ones".

Jamie has become an icon in the horror genre after leading numerous horror films that garnered her much recognition and a large fan base. Among them is "I Spit on Your Grave: Déjà Vu", the fifth film in the popular franchise. Film critics praised Jamie for her heart-wrenching, brave leading performance in this much-anticipated sequel to the 1978 original film with Meir Zarchi returning to direct and star Camille Keaton returning to play her mother. "4/20 Massacre", another film with Jamie as the leading final girl, played on Showtime Channel and TMC for 2 years. "The 6th Friend" released in Cinemark Theaters in 2019, with Jamie again in the leading role. Jamie received two Best Actress awards for her performance from the Freakshow Horror Film Festival and RIP Film Festival.

Jamie is also preparing to release a book of poetry. We are delighted to represent her at BTA®. 

JEREMY BATISTE

Jeremy Batiste, a Houston, Texas native, was shaped by a rich blend of influences. With a DJ father instilling creativity, a hardworking mother exemplifying dedication, and a stepfather with a military background fostering discipline and resilience, Jeremy developed a strong work ethic early on. Excelling in football, track, marching band, and varsity theater, he pursued his passion for performance at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

Now a seasoned actor with over 20 years of experience and 10+ years in SAG-AFTRA, Jeremy has delivered compelling performances in L.A.’s Finest, A Brother’s Honor, NCIS, and How to Get Away with Murder, showcasing his range and dedication to his craft. He recently wrapped a supporting role on the feature Pearl with director Marcos Efron and is leading two follow-up films to A Brother’s Honor. 

Jeremy’s dramatic training, athleticism, and dedication make him an exceptional collaborator who serves every narrative with authenticity and skill.

JESSICA MORRIS

Known for her portrayal of series regular Jennifer Rappaport on ABC's One Life to Live, Jessica has cultivated her career as the leading lady in various television shows and independent films. Also making a memorable appearance in Universal's theatrical success Role Models.

Jessica has recently been the star of Lifetime TV's hit movie The Wrong Student and has also had strong guest starring roles on popular primetime shows, including Fox's Rosewood and TNT's Perception.

Jessica stands out as an actress who conveys honesty and depth through all of the characters she plays and has also discovered her passion for screenwriting.

KATELYN STATTON

Katelyn is an American, currently based in Paris. She graduated from UCLA - a top 50 university in 2023 - which grants her the right to apply for a 2 year unlimited UK work visa until 2028. 

Recent credits include playing a Brit in Richard Linklater's film Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Aaron Schoenke's film, Legend of the White Dragon. 

KATIE LAI

Now based in London, Katie was born in Canada to an Asian father of Chinese descent, and a Caucasian mother of European descent.
 
She became a professional actress at age eight, and has had recurring and leading roles in such Canadian TV series' as "Super Rupert," "Noddy and Friends," "Skinnamarink TV" and "Hello, Mrs. Cherrywinkle." Miss Lai has also appeared in numerous radio dramas produced for the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation).
 
Katie is perhaps best known for her recurring role in the hit Canadian TV show, 'Degrassi', in which she played Kendra Mason for 25 episodes.
 
When not acting, Katie enjoys playing piano, violin and singing.

LANA YOUNG

Lana was born in Bermuda. After a decade in the corporate world she took a detour and earned her M.A. in Acting from the Arts Educational School London and never looked back.

Career highlights includes the recurring roles of Dr. Mary Osder in Fox's hospital drama The Resident, as Inez Trujillo in Ambitions (OWN), Dr. Lopes in Tell Me a Story (CBS All Access), Mrs. Douglas in The Vampire Diaries (CW), Dr. Jacinta Butler in Greenleaf (OWN) and Gloria Ruiz in The Inspectors (CBS); guest-star roles include Detective Michele Hodiak in Gone (NBC), Linda in Kevin Can Wait (CBS), Debbie in The Act (HULU) opposite Patricia Arquette and most recently Dr. Highland in WandaVision (Disney+) opposite Teyonah Parris, Dr. Jantzen in Lisey's Story (Apple Tv+) opposite Julianne Moore and Clive Owen and BULL. Lana has been honored to work with some of the greats. Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor in the Oscar- winning film Beginners, playing Gloria opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in the boxing drama Southpaw and playing opposite Emily Blunt and Justin Theroux in the feature film The Girl on the Train. She most recently shot a leading role in Tyler Perry's passion project, A Jazzman's Blues and has received a nomination for Most Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture.

Lana recently appeared on stage as Paulina in The Winter's Tale at Hartford Stage, with rave reviews. She lives in New York City.

LINZI FENIX

A multi-faceted performer, Linzi Fenix is an award-winning actress and singer. As a classically trained stage actor whose performances have garnered critical acclaim, she received her BFA in theatre performance from Fordham College at Lincoln Center, paid for by the scholarship she won in The Miss America Organization.

Linzi considered herself the “ditziest nerd” during her school years, skipping grades, qualifying for high IQ societies, and graduating Summa Cum Laude with a double major in journalism and minor in computer science as their youngest graduate.

While in New York, she also trained with the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company and performed improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade, where she is an alumnus.

A dual citizen of the US and EU, Linzi found her talents in the theatre at a very young age, appearing in her first equity show at six years old. She built an onstage career spanning from Mark Schoenfeld’s “Brooklyn: The Musical” on Broadway to Shakespeare in the Park to lead roles in Lincoln Center’s Obie award-winning “Laughing Pictures,” multiple off-Broadway shows, on tour, and around the nation with the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).

From her achievements in musical theatre to her work as a stunt actress, her journey in the entertainment industry is marked by a unique physicality, which is also due to her background training as a black belt martial artist, competitive skier, sub-four-hour marathoner, and pilot.

Her understanding of humanity brings depth and complexity to her performances, which has earned her accolades throughout her career. She received the Best Actress in a Musical Spotlight Award twice for Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” and Eponine in “Les Misérables”. She has also been recognized for her singing talents, being awarded the Gospel Female Vocalist of the Year winner with the Country Music Association, leading vocals for the Boston Pops, and performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall to main stage theaters in Las Vegas as both a singer and pianist.

Further to acting, Linzi has a dedicated background in charity work supporting non-profit organizations, including Children’s Miracle Network, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and initiatives supporting people experiencing homelessness.

Dr Lori Beth Bisbey

Dr. Bisbey is an Accredited Advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) Therapist (Pink Therapy), sex & intimacy coach, and registered psychologist. UK viewers may have recently seen Dr. Lori in the Channel 4 show 'Open House', in which Dr. Lori featured prominently in every episode as the resident Specialist Relationship Therapist.

MAGGIE PARTO

Maggie Parto comes from a multinational family where the study of languages and culture is cherished. Growing up in Iran, UK and Chicago, she fell in love with the performing arts after seeing Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Aspects of Love". Her extensive travels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa have been instrumental in shaping and defining her expertise in the Performing Arts. Maggie eventually settled in Southern California where she studied Theater & Film at the University of California and South Coast Repertory Theater. She also trained at the original house of Meisner and completed the program in Los Angeles.

She has been part of many theater productions as well as numerous Independent and studio Film and TV projects. Her Guest Star role on ABC's The Rookie, got amazing reviews and showcased her strong acting abilities as well as speaking fluent Farsi. These days she is busy making movies as well as acting. Her latest project, Speed Date Inn was well received in Cannes. She was in a highly anticipated movie called Only with Freida Pinto and Leslie Odom Jr. which will have a world premiere later this year at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. Several other Feature Films are on the horizon which she is attached as an Actor and Producer.

 

MANETA RIAN

Maneta Rian is an Austrian-American actress known for her exceptional versatility, seamlessly embodying roles that span from period dramas to contemporary narratives. Born and raised in Vienna into a family of distinguished musicians, Maneta was immersed in the performing arts from early childhood, and her upbringing fostered a deep connection to art and creativity. At age six, she began formal musical training, majoring in piano, at fourteen, she had expanded her artistry through intensive vocal training. 

Recognizing her passion for storytelling, Maneta enrolled in a premier drama school in Vienna where she studied classical theatre. Determined to broaden her horizons, she relocated to Los Angeles and joined the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, where, under the Adler methodology, she honed her imaginative skills, screenplay analysis, and scene work. To further elevate her craft, Maneta worked closely with renowned acting coach Howard Fine, focusing on the subtleties of performance for film and television. Her training with Fine has equipped her with a versatile toolkit, which is evident in her recent work. 

Maneta has appeared on stage as Celia in A Hatful of Rain, and Yelena in Uncle Vanya in the Kaminski Theatre in Los Angeles. Her most recent film credits include the portrayal of a young journalist Zoe in the political drama “Love and Fraud”, and the role of Claire, a poker game hostess, in the thriller “Dangerous Play” starring opposite American actor Guy Nardulli and directed by Rushikesh Bhadane. 

Maneta is a native speaker in English, German and Russian. Due to her multicultural background, she’s equally at ease portraying both European and American characters across different genres.  

Languages: English, German, Russian

Accents: American, British, Russian

Local hire: Los Angeles, London, Vienna

MATTHEW AMENDT

Born and raised in the coal mining country of Western Pennsylvania, Matthew cut his teeth training and performing in the US and abroad, with the famed Guthrie Theater out of Minneapolis, appearing in 12 productions including the world premieres of THE GREAT GATSBY as Nick Carraway and Robert Bly’s PEER GYNT alongside Mark Rylance, the international tour of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, and the American Premiere of Brian Friehl’s THE HOME PLACE as the villainous Con Doherty.

Making his NY debut in 2009 as the title role in HENRY V, the NY Times described him as “a charismatic, skillful actor with a clarion baritone who gives the production a magnetic focus. Handsome in a Tom Cruise kind of way, the square-jawed and youthful Mr. Amendt is a distinctly cool King Henry.” He hasn’t looked back since, with appearances in a number of film, television, and theater productions, playing many of the great roles in the classical canon, and working with some incredible names in the industry, including: Mark Rylance, Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Hunter Foster, Maggie Siff, Jonathan Cake, John Douglas Thompson, Chukwudi Iwuji, Stephen Spinella, Patrick Page, Harriet Harris, Janet McTeer, Kate Hamill and many more.

In 2014 Matthew won the prestigious Emery Battis Award for the role of Prince Hal opposite Stacy Keach in HENRY IV PARTS 1 AND 2, in 2018 his work as HAMLET was lauded by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as one of the Top Three Productions of the Year, and he was named Leading Man of the Year. Off-Broadway, he shared a Lortel Nomination for best ensemble in THE MISANTHROPE, worked with Sir Michael Boyd on an acclaimed production of TAMBURLAINE at Theatre for a New Audience, and chewed up fellow artists as DRACULA at Classic Stage Company, all leading to his Broadway debut in BERNHARDT/HAMLET.

Recently, he’s pivoted to contemporary work, developing new plays at the La Jolla Playhouse, alongside Independent Film. Contact Cynthia Katz at Gotham Talent, or Tony Cloer at Blue Ridge Entertainment to find out more information and how to start working together today.

Matthew currently lives in Paris, France.

 

MICHAEL PAUL

Actor, Comedian, Puppeteer, Ventriloquist, Director, Writer... Michael has toured with Lewis Black, Joan Rivers, Lisa Lampanelli, Margaret Cho, Jeff Foxworthy, Rita Rudner, Phyllis Diller, Drew Carey, Wynonna Judd, James Brown, The Pointer Sisters, and more. His credits include: The Tonight Show, The Grammy Awards, Sex and the City,  America’s Got Talent, Sesame Street, The Ten co-starring with Paul Rudd & Winona Ryder,  27 Dresses opposite Katherine Heigl and with Kevin Spacey in  The Ventriloquist.   Voicing and puppeteering for Jim Henson Productions, Saturday Night Live, Dick Clark, MTV, Walt Disney Productions, and numerous national commercial campaigns.  

After an audience with Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II he  garnered  Atlantic City Magazine’s “Act of the Year”  and in recent years has written or directed for Robert DeNiro, Sheri Polo, John Travolta, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” “The Friar’s Roasts,”  coverage writing for numerous stage and television productions along with editorials for The Huffington Post, USA Today, LaughSpin and his critically acclaimed book, Breaking Out of Show Business (Post Hill Publishing).

MICHAL SINNOTT

Michal Sinnott is best know as the voice, likeness, & performance capture artist for Tracey De Santa, the lead crime boss's daughter, in the billion dollar video game, GRAND THEFT AUTO V.

Michal began acting at the age of seven, when her mother was asked to bring her along for a commercial she was auditioning for and they both landed the job. This led to other local roles in commercials, radio and theatre, before Michal landed a small role in the movie of the week Ironclads starring Virginia Madsen and directed by Oscar-winning Delbert Mann. Michal has since gone on to secure countless other roles in film and TV, as well as her legendary role in GRAND THEFT AUTO V. 

Michal now splits her time between NYC and Los Angeles alongside her husband, Joseph, and their puggle Jasper. She is a proud Resident Artist of the award winning theatre company, The Vagrancy in L.A.

MICKY RAY MARTIN

Micky Ray Martin is an Irish-American actor and composer. Born and raised in Canada, he has worked professionally in Ireland and the UK for the last 25 years, and flows effortlessly between accents. He trained in acting at Theatre Aquarius School of Performing Arts, and then studied dance at the University of Waterloo. An adept character actor, he has attended Master Classes with Ivana Chubbuck (Brad Pitt, Halle Berry etc), Paul Weber (Head of TV Casting MGM Studios), and Nancy Bishop (Emmy Nominated CSA). His acting credits include The New Pope (Jude Law, John Malkovich, director Paolo Sorrentino, HBO) and Devils (Patrick Dempsey, SKY), plus the upcoming tv series Sandokan (Can Yaman, Ed Westwick, John Hannah) and mini-series The Faithful (Alexa Davalos, Tom Payne, FOX Studios).

An experienced stage actor, Micky has performed from Australia to Italy, in acclaimed productions from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Feste) to Euripides’ The Trojan Women (Talthybius). He has extensive experience in stand-up comedy, improv entertainment, and hosting live events. As a professional musician he is trained in Bel Canto vocals and plays 6 instruments (including Irish Harp). He has headlined folk festivals, performed live on BBC radio, played at the Australia NZ Music Awards, and performed alongside notable musicians such as Neil Finn (Crowded House), in addition to several national orchestras. For the last 10 years he has been the Musical Director of several theatre companies, providing original music, and he is currently in pre-production with London West End Director Nick Evans (Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!, World Standium Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar), for a musical that he has written.

Micky has played numerous sports (Fencing, Martial Arts, Ice Hockey, Rugby) at the Univeristylevel, which he participated in while gaining undergraduate degrees in Economics and Finance, plus a Masters Degree in Mathematical Economics. He was raised bilingual in English and French, then studied German, Italian, and Russian. He enjoys horse riding and adventure travel, having done White Water Rafting of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica, Solo Sky Diving in New Zealand, SCUBA Diving with Whale Sharks in Thailand, and a 150m Bungy Jump in Brazil. He also loves a good cup of tea.

NICHOLLE TOM

Nicholle Tom has been a profile name in Hollywood since the 90's when she was propelled to fame with her role as Ryce Newton in Beethoven (1992, Universal Pictures) and Beethoven's 2nd (1993, Universal Pictures). Nicholle then became known for her role as Maggie Sheffield on the hit CBS TV series, The Nanny (1993-1999), for which she was nominated for 5 acting awards.

Further credits include notable roles in  feature films such as Panic (2000, Artisan Entertainment) starring William H. Macy and Donald Sutherland, The Princess Diaries (2001, Walt Disney Pictures), starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, along with numerous roles in high profile TV shows such as Masters of Sex, About A Boy, Gotham, Survivor's Remorse and Hollywood Darlings. Nicholle is also known for voicing Supergirl in the DC Animated Universe.

A seasoned expert in both comedy and drama, Nicholle is revered for her gritty realism and selfless commitment to her roles.

RIB HILLIS

Rib Hillis is an American actor, producer and model, best known for playing Jim Bridger in the up coming series Tall Tales of Jim Bridger on INSP Network. Starting his entertainment career as a model in Europe, Rib worked for designers and publications such as Versace, Armani, Hugo Boss, Ferré, Vogue, GQ, Esquire and Men's Health, and featured in many national and international commercials and campaigns.

Rib has since found success as an actor in Hollywood with credits including the ABC soap opera, Port Charles and prime-time appearances in dozens of television shows, including, Ugly Betty, Two and a Half Men, CSI, Melissa and Joey, Bull, Eve, Angel and Modern Family. Rib has also found success on the silver screen, playing roles in films such as, Grooms Cake, Birthday Cake, Taos, Propiedad Ajena, Life's a Beach, etc. His latest credits in films released on Netflix & Amazon include Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs, Doggone Christmas, Timber The Treasure Dog & Shockwave.

Rib also appeared in the action film KILL SHOT, which he co-wrote, produced and starred in. Rib was also an on camera talent as a designer on the Emmy winning hit ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Hillis is happily married to fellow actress Jessica Morris and is the proud father of four.

SARAH NAVRATIL

German-born Sarah Navratil has had great success since moving to Los Angeles, and can currently be seen as a series regular on MGM’s new series, Stargate Origins. You can also catch her in Starz new show, Counterpart and CW’s Pretty Little Liars. Sarah has also found success on the silver screen with indie darlings like Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine, Nothing Like the Sun and Barbie’s Kenny.

Favourite theater credits include the premier of The Death and Life of Mary Jo Kopechne, Frankenstein, Some Girl(s), the West Coast premiere of Key Change and award winning fringe show Disrupted. 

Sarah was born in Germany and lives in the USA – she is a permanent US citizen.

SEAN MICHAEL GUESS

Launching his acting career on the silver screen with a supporting role in Paramount Pictures iconic Wayne’s World 2 (playing opposite Mike Myers, Dana Carvey and Chris Farley), Sean continued his stellar comedy improv rise in Hollywood being cast in Universal Pictures Land Of The Lost (playing opposite Will Ferrell and Danny McBride) for which he endured five hours of prosthetic attachments in the make up chair every day to transform into the Elder Pakuni.

Strong dramatic versatility landed him parts as the baddie on TV in the critically acclaimed shows True Blood (HBO), J.J. Abraham’s Felicity (WB), and The Young & The Restless (CBS). More high profile credits include Grounded For Life (Fox), Awake (NBC), Savannah (WB) and Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (Fox).

Working prolifically, Sean also stars in the cult-classic Almost Sharkproof (playing opposite John Lovitz), appears in music videos for The Smashing Pumpkins, Rob Zombie, Britney Spheres, and plays the lead in numerous national U.S. adverts, most notably in Sprints Super Bowl commercial as Sketchy Jeff which led to #sketchyjeff trending on Twitter.

His multi-instrumental/singing talent transcends into the music industry under the stage name Y, where he’s been the solo acoustic opening act on U.S./European tours for Joseph Arthur (Real World Records) and The Magic Numbers (Heavenly Records).

Born in the USA, Sean is primarily based in Los Angeles and occasionally in London.

STEFAN TROUT

Stefan Trout is a US and EU citizen, and British resident. Graduating with honours from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2014, Stefan has worked professionally as an actor, musician and vocal artist in many mediums. Through BTA®, Stefan has booked countless jobs, including most notably as a recurring role in FBI: International. Stefan has recently completed filming his 2nd season (season 4) of the popular TV show.

Stefan has also devised flatteringly-reviewed children’s shows for the Edinburgh Fringe, worked for the BBC on “Teacup Travels,” performed at the Globe in “As You Like It” and, recently completed a run of “News Revue” at the Canal Cafe Theatre.

STEVE HOWARD

Steve was born in Long Beach, California. Early in his career, Steve guest-starred in multiple episodes of SeaQuest 2032, Pointman and Unsolved Mysteries as well as Tom Hanks' HBO award-winning mini-series From the Earth to the Moon and the USA original movie Perfect Crime with Mitzi Kapture.

More recently, Steve portrayed Pope Pius V in Queens, a historical mini-series filmed in Spain & Scotland that tells the story of the fight for power between Elizabeth l and Mary of Scotland. He was also Dermot Mulroney's hitman in Hanna. Other credits include En el corredor de la muerte; Inside; Leonor Watling and The Vineyard.

Having moved to Spain in 2008, Steven speaks fluent Spanish.

Steve was born in USA and is a permanent Spanish resident - he lives in Barcelona, Spain.

SIMONA DIMOV

Hailing from Bulgaria and Germany, Simona is an actress, singer, songwriter and writer who left her world behind to pursue her artistic endeavors in Los Angeles. Simona uses her musical and theatrical abilities to artistically express the complexities of life and love, with current musical releases dealing with emotional challenges. When she was still living in Germany she secretly attended a film acting school as her academic achievements didn’t allow for her to tune into her creativity yet. She finds herself compelled to depict and write about complex and twisted characters as she navigates through the myriad hues of life. Much like a chameleon, she has the ability to embody various versions of herself, yet remains steadfast to her core values, guided by her moral compass, passion, and love. 

Simona, being fluent in four languages [English, German, Bulgarian, French] has excelled her writing skills; which is how she got the opportunity to co-write an independent feature film while also landing a starring role in the movie, opposite Ray J, Denny Trejo and several social media influencers. Her new ventures made her tap into the world of gaming and creating original scores such as for the game “Firesky” in which she is one of the lead Voiceovers. Her music and image also appeared on a spinoff game for Roblox called Underground. 

After successfully performing at the charity music festival “Dogepalooza” many more exciting performances combining the world of theater and music are planned showcasing all of her strengths in one cohesive project.

Simona was born in Germany and is a permanent US citizen - she lives in LA.

ZAINA JULIETTE

US-born, Zaina Juliette is a multifaceted force in the world of entertainment, boasting an impressive array of recent film credits that have garnered acclaim. She recently delivered a captivating performance as Angel in the award-winning new film, "Condition of Return." Additionally, she portrayed the role of Ava in the thought-provoking "I Thought You Knew." Her versatility shines through in the powerful action, crime, and psychological thriller "Shades of Sapphire," a series and movie where she embodies Sapphire, a tough and influential female leading a crime organization with seven distinct personalities.

Zaina is also hard at work on her original series, "ST7R," which she writes and stars in, playing the role of SaHeaven. This sci-fi, horror, action, and psychological thriller series ventures into uncharted territories, delving into spiritual warfare and the intricate realms of heaven and hell as Zaina's character battles to save Earth.

Her dynamic talents extend beyond the screen as she mesmerizes audiences with her live concert opera. Zaina's journey in the entertainment industry is marked by over 380 honors and awards, establishing her as an unparalleled talent with a lifelong passion for all facets of the arts.

 

ZIHAN ZHAO

Zihan Zhao is a Chinese born and raised actress, model, dancer, and singer, now based in LA with a US green card. Zihan is fluent in Mandarin and English, and also speaks basic Korean.

Films she has starred include Isla, The Lucky One, and The Vampire's Widow. Recent theater work includes Gloria and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. In the US, she can be seen in several online commercials. Previously, Zihan worked for the Chinese military entertainment troupe in Beijing, China. Her musical theater work includes Love You, Teresa, Spiral, and Long March.

Zihan recently received an MFA in Acting from UCLA, and received her undergraduate degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She recently directed and choreographed her dance film "China Doll in LA" which incorporated stage combat, Chinese classical dance and street Jazz. She is also a Mandarin teacher and interpreter. Zihan is recipient of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Scholarship and Fellowship in Comedy, Edna and Yu-Shan Han Endowed Award, and HFPA Acting Fellowship.

 

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Lola is an American and Canadian actor and singer, currently based in London. High standard Mezzo-Soprano, Singing (general), Soprano.

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