A Ric Klass Film

Excuse Me For Living

A charming, suicidal druggie must obey his rehab-clinic’s demand to lead a seniors men’s group
or face incarceration and lose the love of his psychiatrist’s daughter.
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Tom PelphreyTom Pelphrey
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Tom Pelphrey is a 2006 and 2008 Daytime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Younger Actor for his work on CBS’s Guiding Light playing bad boy heart throb Jonathan Randall. Teen People named Tom one of their “hot Hollywood” actors to watch.

Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd
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Christopher Lloyd began his career in theatre. He has appeared in over two hundred plays including on and off Broadway, regional and summer stock productions. For his title role in KASPAR he took home an Obie and Drama Desk award. Christopher starred in the Tony Award winning Broadway production of MORINGS AT SEVEN, directed by Dan Sullivan, as well as TWELFTH NIGHT in NY Festival’s Shakespeare in the Park and Center Stage’s WAITING FOR GODOT, and as Dalton Trumbo in the New York production of TRUMBO.

Wayne KnightWayne Knight
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Although best known for his roles as Newman in SEINFELD or Nedry in JURASSIC PARK, Wayne Knight’s career began in the theatre. Following an internship at the Barter Theatre in Virginia which secured him an Equity card, he first appeared on Broadway in 1979 in Gemini at the age of 23. He returned to Broadway in Larry Gelbart’s MASTERGATE, ART, and SWEET CHARITY with Christina Applegate. He was seen in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Lincoln Center and MEASURE FOR PLEASURE at Joseph Papp’s Public Theatre. In 2009, Wayne impersonated Jolson, Durante and Rudy Vallee in the role of Geiber Goldfarb for the Encores revival of the Gershwin musical GIRL CRAZY.

Jerry StillerJerry Stiller
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As Frank Costanza on Seinfeld, Jerry Stiller was nominated for a 1997 Emmy Award, won the 1998 American Comedy Award for ‘Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a Television Series’ and in 2008 was honored by viewers and the Paley Center for Media as ‘TV’s All Time Funniest Relative’. Following Seinfeld Jerry enjoyed a nine-year run as “Arthur Spooner” on the hit CBS series, King of Queens.

Robert VaughnRobert Vaughn
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Mr. Vaughn has appeared in over 100 motion pictures and was honored with the inclusion of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998.

Melissa ArcherMelissa Archer
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Melissa Archer’s acting career began in Texas where the Dallas-born beauty landed her first professional role while still a teen in high school. Following her dreams to Los Angeles, she studied with acclaimed acting coach Brian Reise while auditioning for film and television. Her big break came with the coveted role of Natalie on the ABC series One Life to Live in 2001.

Ewa Da CruzEwa Da Cruz
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Ewa Da Cruz was born and raised in Norway. She came to NY where she attended the acclaimed American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Upon graduation, Ewa was invited to be part of the theatre company at AADA, which was then followed by her memorable role as VIENNA HYATT in CBS’s, AS THE WORLD TURNS. In film, she was most recently in DOG’s LIE and had supporting roles in films such as BELLA (Winner at the Toronto Film Festival) and KETTLE OF FISH. In television, Ewa Guest Starred on LAW AND ORDER: Criminal Intent and had a recurring role on DAMAGES on FX, among others. In addition, Ewa has appeared in numerous short films, commercials and music videos in the U.S. and Europe.

James McCaffreyJames McCaffrey
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James McCaffrey recently completed production on the Jonathan Demme directed Untitled Susannah Grant Pilot, starring Patrick Wilson and Julie Benz.

Tonja WalkerTonja Walker
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Tonja Walker is an accomplished actress/singer/Producer and radio talk show host who’s diversified professional resume includes credits in television, feature films, cabaret, and theatre. Tonja is perhaps best known on TV as “the woman you love to hate” for her role as Alex Olanov Hesser Buchanan on ABC’s “One Life to Live”, Alex has evolved into the zany comedic character. She portrayed the intelligent and evil Olivia Jerome on ABC’s “General Hospital” for three years, and she also played Lizabeth Bachman on CBS’s “Capitol”.

David GregoryDavid Gregory
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David Gregory currently appears as Robert Ford on ABC Daytime’s “One Life to Live.” Other TV credits include guesting on “The View”, “Law & Order” and Sebastian in the short-lived “Airborne” commercials. He also appeared in the film “How Do You Know” directed by James L. Brooks.

Shenaz TreasuryShenaz Treasury
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Shenaz Treasury was born in a middle-classed Parsi family. Her dad is a Merchant Marine. After completing her school she enrolled in St. Xavier’s College. It was during her first year in this college that she was discovered by a photographer.

Dick CavettDick Cavett
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Kevin BrownKevin Brown
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Alysia Joy PowellAlysia Joy Powell
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Alysia hails from Los Angeles. Born of parents who met at an acting class, it was no wonder that she would have the gift. Some of those gifts are acting, singing, writing (poetry and screenwriting), stand up comedy, directing, and producing. She’s had a career in Film and TV including credits like: Desperate House Wives, a reoccurring role on Everybody Hates Chris, Scrubs, NYPD Blue, and The Shield, just to name a few. Four years ago, she got a deep passion for all things more true and cultural. That’s what brought her to NY and she has been on her grind ever since. She, now, reigns as the Two Time Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion. Alysia just finished an amazing stage production of “Who Is A Virtuous Woman”, directed by the fabulous Wendy McKenzie and just landed a role in the 20th Century Fox Film, The Sitter. And is, currently, working on a One Woman Show. Enjoy the wonder that is Alysia Joy Powell.

Bari HymanBari Hyman
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Bari Hyman is an actress and singer born several decades ago in Brooklyn. Although she started in the theater right after college, she put her career on hold for about 25 years to tend to her 2 beautiful daughters. Since resuming her true calling in 2005 she has appeared in several films, music videos, and plays, among them the Duplass Brothers “The Puffy Chair”, Willem Dafoe’s “The Black Widow”, and Ed Radtke’s “The Speed of Life”. She also recorded a jazz CD, “Speak Low”, which won an independent radio award for jazz vocals. Currently she is in the musical “702 Punchlines and Pregnant” at the Broadway Comedy Club.

Cal CrenshawCal Crenshaw
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Graduated from the University of Texas with a BBA degree. Encouraged to go to LA by Ben Bard, talent scout for 20th Century Fox. Was in TV series, 12 O’ clock High, and Custer. Worked most all the early TV shows; Dallas, Police Story, Carter Country, and Jeffersons.

Christopher RoachChristopher Roach
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Standing at 6’6” Chris Roach is a fast rising Comedian/Actor born and raised in New York. He has brought his unique sense of humor to some of the biggest and best known stages such as The Borgata in Atlantic City and Caroline’s on Broadway. Known for some of his work on television commercials, he has also appeared on Comedy Central and ABC’s One Life to Live. Be sure to catch Chris at a comedy club near you!

David B. MartinDavid B. Martin
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David has appeared in several soap operas on ABC/TV, TV Commercials and the television show Z Rock as well as several guest spots on Tru TV Worlds Dumbest series. He has also appeared in several independent films including the soon to be released Wind Jammers Film.

David KennerDavid Kenner
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Originally from Sealy, Texas David moved to New York to persue a career in acting. Credits include Shakespeare in the Park’s Twelfth Night, directed by Dan Sullivan, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at PSF and Stephen Hoffman in Old Wicked Songs at BRT in which he was nominated for Best Actor 2010 by Broadwayworld.com. MFA Acting NYU.

Eliza HuberthEliza Huberth

Eliza Huberth is a graduate of Kenyon College and the National Theater Institute.

Emily MordenEmily Morden
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Emily Morden grew up in NYC where she studied drama at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music and Art and the Performing Arts.

Eric DeskinEric Deskin
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Eric Deskin is a NYC-based actor and standup comic who appears regularly at comedy clubs, theaters and other venues around the country. His comedy has been described as “edgy, observant and funny . . . the sort of brainy observations you wish you’d thought of . . . .” As an actor, recent credits include episodes of “Ugly Betty” on ABC, “Rescue Me” on F/X, and “Law & Order” on NBC, as well as many independent films, commercials and print campaigns. Visit him on the web at www.ericdeskin.com.

Jeronimo MedinaJeronimo Medina
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Jeronimo Medina was born in Mexico City, the son of a cinematographer and an artist. His artistic upbringing led him to the performing arts at the age of 4, on stage and on television. His mother, Antonia Guerrero, a talented Mexican painter, raised him and, in 1999, when Jeronimo was 13, brought him to live in New York City. The two of them moved around quite a bit but finally settled in Brooklyn. Jeronimo attended high school in Manhattan where he began to develop an innate sense for the theater. It wasn’t until his senior year at Rudolf Steiner High School, when, as the lead in the school play, he realized acting was his calling. After returning to Mexico where he attended Casa Azul where he began his studies. He later came back to New York City to start his professional career. He attended several studios such as The Lee Strasberg Institute, HB Studio and T. Schreiber Studio where he continues to refine his skills whenever possible between jobs and if time allows. He worked in several off Broadway plays and independent films. For the past two years he’s been working mostly in film and voice over.

Kai ChapmanKai Chapman
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Kai Chapman started out in Davis, CA, and through a series of strange events ended up in Brooklyn, NY, acting, writing, and officiating ice hockey? Past film/TV credits include Generation Um (w Keanu Reeves), Beautiful (dir. John Gallagher), On The Other Side (Jason,… and Jessica), One Life To Live, and many others. Thanks to Donna and Ric for influencing the events that make up my life! For more info, please check out kaichapman.com.

Maureen MuellerMaureen Mueller
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Maureen started her performing career traveling the world as a singer. She later moved to Chicago to learn her craft and began acting on the stage at Famous Door, Victory Gardens and Body Politic, among others. Next stop was Los Angeles, where she was a series regular on the inexplicably short-lived but critically acclaimed sitcom, DOCTOR, DOCTOR. She has been seen in numerous television shows and movies. Since moving to New York, Maureen has continued to work in television, film and theatre. Most recently, she performed in an off-Broadway production of THIS SIDE OF PARADISE as Zelda Fitzgerald. PIECES OF PAPER, a performance piece about the first responders of 9/11, is Maureen’s latest project.

Michael LaMarcaMichael LaMarca
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Michael LaMarca started his acting career in New York. Michael had a passion for performing at a very young age, with big dreams of someday becoming an actor. Following high school he was cast in various theater productions, but found that his love for performing stems from being in front of the camera. Michael studies with NYC acting coach Lisa Regina, and has had the opportunity to be a part of some great projects.

Michael WillisMichael Willis
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Michael Willis has had a long career as a stage actor and has been a member of the internationally known Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for over 25 years. He has appeared in over 100 plays including world premieres by such playwrights as Craig Wright, Sheila Callaghan and Melissa James Gilbert. His film appearances include Coming up Roses, Pushing Tin, Men in Black, A Dirty Shame and Tin Men to name a few, while on television he has had recurring roles on HBO’s The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Streets as well as a number of appearances on Law & Order and many television roles. He also is proud to have appeared as Samson in the first film by Ric Klass, Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

Morty KesslerMorty Kessler
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After 35 years in sales and sales management, Morty decided to change careers and pursue what was always a life long dream. To be an actor. So far he has been in many short films, 2 full length films, as well as commercials and music videos. From the pleasure of these experiences, he hopes to have at least 35 years in this new career.

Nikolas KontomanolisNikolas Kontomanolis
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Nikolas’ TV credits include LAW & ORDER SVU (NBC), UGLY BETTY (ABC), BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO). He co-starred in the independent film PENNY ANTE in the role of Carlo Drega.

Richard LicataRichard Licata
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Richard just completed shooting a guest starring role in this season’s first episode of Law & Order : Criminal Intent, his third time on that show. He has appeared in the other two L & Os, and had a recurring role as Judge Melman on Boston Legal.

Todd DavisTodd Davis
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Todd Davis was born and raised in Harlem New York. Hetarted performing at the age of tweleve; He worked in community theatre in Florence Anglin’s Knickerbocker Creative Theatre earning the title in Florence Anglin’s play “The Winner”‘. He was accepted to The Juillard School of Drama under John Houseman direction. Mr. Davis has studied with Stella Adler and Robert Lewis Mr Davis has worked with The Negro Ensemble Company,The New Fedral Theatre and The Frank Silvera Writers Workshop. Mr Davis television appearences include “Law and Order”, “30 Rock”, “Damages”, “Onion News”, and “Mildred Pierce”. Mr Davis was a contract player on ABC’s General Hospital.

Tom CreelTom Creel
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Tom has three careers in entertainment. First, he has appeared on the stage, in movies, TV, commercials and webisodes. You may know him in his recurring role as Congressman Gary Nelson on The Onion News Network. Second, he is a co-host of the weekly radio show, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, where current issues of the day are discussed. And third, he is listed in the Best Lawyers in America. This is because of his involvement in some of the biggest cases you have never heard of. (Some would call this entertainment).

Tyler HollingerTyler Hollinger
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Tyler Hollinger is an up and coming actor both off-broadway and in the indie film world. “In the past few years, Hollinger has proven himself to be one of the most vital presences on the New York stage”-off off online. Best know for his work on the hit ABC hidden camera show “What Would You Do?” hosted by John Quinones, he routinely appears off-Broadway and regionally in some of America’s best theatres. TV: What Would You Do?, Dateline NBC, All My Children, Colors (directed by Joel Schumacher) FILM: King Lear Documentary w/ Paul Sorvino, Fishers of Men, Witches of OZ (w/Christopher Lloyd), Miracles of the Misfitted, Girls Named Pinky, Jezabel, Beds Made & Sweaters On and many more. Tyler’s films have become Official Selections and award winners at such film festivals as SXSW, PALM BEACH, TORONTO, MONACO, DERBY CITY and many more… Tyler is the recipient of 2 IRNE awards, 1 mustache award for BEST ACTOR, and is a member of Ensemble Studio Theater and the IndiesLab. He currently resides in NYC.

William OttersonWilliam Otterson
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After appearing in numerous films and TV shows, William Otterson has gone Viral and is featured in a slew of multi million hit videos on College Humor as well as other popular online video sites in such titles as Batman Has a Drinking Problem, Noob Boyfriend, Vampire Reunion, Diesel Triptych, Indiana Jones Hero or Killer, Font Fight, The Sarah Palin Disney Trailer, Father Pete the Hungry Priest, and Fart Face. He just finished playing Claudius in a unique production of Hamlet at Webster Hall, NYC’s premiere nightclub.

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