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Roma Downey is an Emmy-nominated actress and producer who has been creating inspirational content for 25 years. Born in Northern Ireland, she was classically trained in London. She has performed on stage with the famed Abbey Theater and has appeared both on and off Broadway. For almost a decade, Roma starred on the hit CBS show, "Touched by an Angel". In her role as the tender-hearted angel, Monica, she garnered multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Downey is President of LightWorkers, the joint venture owned by MGM, Downey and her husband Mark Burnett. Under the LightWorkers banner, Downey and Burnett produced "The Bible" series on HISTORY that was viewed by more than 100 million people in the U.S. alone, and was nominated for three Emmy awards. Downey and Burnett also produced the feature film "Son of God" that stunned the box office when it became one of the highest faith movie openings of all time. Downey also won the Movie Guide Grace Award for her role as Mother Mary in the film. In 2016, Downey received the Irish Diaspora Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Screen from the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA), as well as a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood trade publication Variety recognized Downey as a "Trailblazer" and The Hollywood Reporter profiled her on its 100 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood issue and featured her on their list of Most Influential People of 2013. In 2014, Downey was also honored as a woman of impact in Variety's 2014 Women's Impact Report. More recently Downey was awarded an OBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
In addition to "The Bible" and "Son of God," Downey has produced numerous television series under LightWorkers including "Messiah" and "Country Ever After" for Netflix, "The Women of the Bible" for Lifetime, "The Dovekeepers" for CBS, "A.D. The Bible Continues" for NBC, and "Answered Prayers" for TLC .She also was the Executive Producer on the feature films "Little Boy" for Open Road Films, "Woodlawn" for PureFlix, "Ben-Hur" for MGM and Paramount, and the documentary "Faithkeepers" about the persecution of Christians and other minorities in the Middle-East. She executive produced the Irish comedy "A Bump Along the Way " with Bronagh Gallagher and the short award winning movie "Rough". She is Executive Producer on "Redeeming Love", based on the best selling novel by Francine Rivers. Downey produced "On A Wing and A Prayer" for LightWorkers and MGM in 2023. The movie stars Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham and Jessie Metcalfe. The film closed the Sarasota Film Festival, at which Downey was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the Executive Producer on "The Baxters", releasing in Spring of 2024 on Amazon Prime Video, based on the Karen Kingsbury best selling book series. In the series, Roma also plays the role of Elizabeth Baxter.
Roma has also authored several books, among them, the New York Times best seller "Box of Butterflies", her 90-day devotional "Unexpected Blessings", and her most recent, best-selling book "Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light Along the Way".- Actor
- Soundtrack
Damian McGinty was born on 9 September 1992 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor, known for Glee (2009), The Glee Project (2011) and Moonlight on the Water. He has been married to Anna Claire Sneed since 1 June 2019.- Originally from Strabane in Northern Ireland, Paul Mallon trained as an actor at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre. After over a decade living in London he is now based in Belfast. He has worked on a wide variety of projects in film, television and theatre with companies including Channel 4, BBC, ITV, Manchester Royal Exchange, Leicester Curve, National Theatre of Ireland (The Abbey), Belfast Lyric, Manchester Library Theatre, and Sheffield Crucible.
- Actress
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Laura Pyper was born in 1980 in Magherafelt, County Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She is an actress, known for Reign of Fire (2002), Hex (2004) and Emma (2009).- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Nadine Coyle was born on 15 June 1985 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Go to Work (2017), St. Trinian's (2007) and Pin Cushion (2017).- James Patterson was born on 29 June 1932 in Derry, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for In the Heat of the Night (1967), Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972) and Play of the Week (1959). He was married to Rochelle Oliver. He died on 19 August 1972 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Alan Boyce was born on 23 September 1961 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA. He is an actor, known for Nowhere (1997), The X-Files (1993) and Permanent Record (1988).
- John Duddy was born on 19 June 1979 in Derry City, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. John is an actor, known for A Bend in the River (2020), Emerald City (2016) and Hands of Stone (2016). John has been married to Grainne Coll since 2009.
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- Additional Crew
Andrew Eaton was born in 1960 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a producer and director, known for Rush (2013), A Mighty Heart (2007) and The Killer Inside Me (2010).- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
John McDaid was born on 24 July 1976 in Derry City, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Gifted (2017), The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and Into the Blue (2005).- Clare Crockett was born in Londonderry in Northern Ireland. After a brief career as a presenter and actress, she became a religious sister in the Sister Servants of the Home of the Mother in 2001, taking final vows in 2010. Missioned to Playa Prieta in Ecuador she was a music teacher at Holy Family College and was killed with five postulants as they attempted to escape from a building during the earthquake that devastated the region in 2016.
- Alan Shepard was born on 18 November 1923 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA. He was a writer, known for The Magical World of Disney (1954), International Pro-Celebrity Golf (1975) and Romfart (1985). He was married to Louise Brewer. He died on 22 July 1998 in Monterey, California, USA.
- Keith Harkin was born on 10 June 1986 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor, known for Lost: Black Earth (2004), Celtic Thunder: Storm (2011) and Celtic Thunder: Voyage (2012).
- Eamon Martin was born on 30 October 1961 in Pennyburn, Derry, Northern Ireland.
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Peter Cunnah was born on 30 August 1966 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Scooby-Doo (2002), Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) and Taking Liberties (2007).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Josef Locke was born on 17 March 1917 in Creggan Terrace, County Derry, Ireland. He was an actor, known for What a Carry On! (1949), Somewhere in Politics (1948) and Holiday's with Pay (1948). He was married to Carmel Dignam. He died on 14 October 1999 in Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Colm Villa was born in 1960 in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Sunset Heights (1999), Cuban Breeze (1986) and Paradiso (1988).- Additional Crew
- Casting Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ayrton McGurgan was born on the 18th December 1995 in Derry. From a young age, he took an interest in film and TV and began studying the forum in subjects such as Moving Image Arts and Production Arts during his time at the Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh. He continued into further education at Ulster University, Magee and in 2017, Ayrton graduated with first class honours in Cinematic Arts.
Ayrton has worked in the film and TV industry in Northern Ireland as a Runner, Production Assistant and Production Secretary on numerous productions, notably TV series - Line of Duty and My Left Nut, and feature films Pixie, Mandrake and Nightride. In 2019, Ayrton made the move into unscripted TV as a Junior Researcher and currently works as Casting Researcher across the UK with credits including: Mastermind, Home of the Year and Walk The Line. In his work, Ayrton is naturally curious about people, and their lives, and has the ability to spot compelling characters and stories. He is truly passionate about TV casting, and in 2020, Ayrton set up The Casting Crew, a popular online casting account to help production companies advertise unscripted casting calls. While working in the industry, Ayrton actively continues his professional development with Screenskills & BECTU online courses and is trained in TV Research, Contributor Consent and Inclusive Casting.- Patrick O'Hagan was born on 26 January 1924 in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He died on 8 April 1993 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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- Editor
- Camera and Electrical Department
John is the director of the award-winning film 'Lie of the Land" which won "Best Irish First Feature" at the Galway Film Fleadh 2023. He is the director of horror short films 'Exposure' & '6 Feet Under' and award-winning Sci-Fi short films 'The Way Back' and 'ECHOES'. 'The Way Back' won best film at The Golden Blasters Sci-Fi Festival in 2016 and appeared on Sky Television's Short Film Show. 'ECHOES' won 4 awards internationally including the Cult Critic Movie Awards for Best Director and Best Film at the Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival.
John has been working as a director in the television industry for 20 years with works including IFTA Nominated Irish language drama 'Seacht' for BBC. He also wrote and directed 12 episodes of the factual drama series 'Marú' for TG4.
In 2015 he filmed, edited and directed the RTS nominated factual documentary series Ireland's Great War for BBC and RTE. Over his career he has produced work for BBC (Digging for Britain, Timewatch), Channel 4 (Celebrity Snoop Dogs), Youtube (James May's Headsqueeze), RTE (How Low Can You Go) and Netflix (Flinch 2019). In 2018 he also directed and edited Celebs in Solitary for Channel 5.- Melissa Lukon was born on 18 May 1981 in Derry, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Sorority Row (2009), 4th and Long (2005) and Grand Strand (2007). She has been married to Jason Wayne Cage since 18 July 2015.
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Terry Traynor started Narrow Street Films in 2007, writing, directing, and starring in Bullies, Bullies: The Benediction, Running On Empty, he continued on to write and direct both Not That Guy, and The Man Who Wasn't Tex Magru as well as a host of other short films. A actor, stunt coordinator, writer, director, martial artist, and road trip enthusiast, his home will always be on the east coast of the US.
Terry is just begun his film career but having fulfilled his first goal of creating a New England based film company, his goal now is to film something on every continent.- Robert Semple was born on 3 August 1881 in Magherafelt, County Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He was married to Aimee Semple McPherson. He died on 19 August 1910 in Hong Kong.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Luke O'Reilly was born on 30 January 1988 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor, known for Five Minutes of Heaven (2009), Bel's Boys (2006) and Audition (2007).- Jon Thibault is an actor/screenwriter born in Derry, New Hampshire whose interests include calligraphy, sword fighting, interpretive dance, archaeology, mixed martial arts, piña coladas, alchemy, horseback riding, pumpkin picking, teleportation, mixing it up, holding doors open for ladies and writing comedy.
He also hates egg salad and is allergic to pollen. - Actor
- Director
- Writer
Born in Derry , Northern Ireland on 19th of December 1995 , Adam Quigley-Nixon is an actor of stage and film. Adam discovered his love for the theater when he got a small role in a play in 2015. He wants to make a career of acting as well as screen writing and directing.- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Production Manager
Bernadette McDaid was born on 23 October 1968 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She is a producer and production manager, known for Through the Wormhole (2010), History Detectives (2003) and Peckham Tales (2001).- Luke McEvoy was born on 22 October 1992 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor, known for Five Minutes of Heaven (2009).
- Martin McGuinness was born on 23 May 1950 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK [now Derry City, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK]. He was married to Bernadette Canning. He died on 21 March 2017 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Aidan White was born on 2 March 1951 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Paddy McCauley was born on 5 January 1956 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Moussaka & Chips (2005). He was married to Lila Mullan. He died on 7 January 2008 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Milton Hershey was born on 13 September 1857 in Derry Church, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Catherine Sweeney. He died on 13 October 1945 in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Aileen Reid was born on 15 June 1982 in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Heather Lee Lacovara was born on 3 June 1974 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA. She is known for Outrageous Proposals (2007).
- Mrs. Percival Sykes was born on 11 December 1871 in Derry, County Londonderry, Ireland. She was an actress, known for A Child's Message to Heaven (1910). She was married to Percy Murray. She died on 24 November 1924 in Dublin, Ireland.
- Liam Mallon was born on 27 July 1995 in Derry. He is an actor, known for Confess (2015).
- Paul Ramsey was born on 3 September 1962 in Derry, Ireland [now County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK].
- James Gallagher was born in Derry, Northern Ireland.
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- Producer
Leesa Beales was born on 12 June 1969 in Derry, Ireland. She is a writer and composer, known for Echoes of Forgotten Places (2005).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Buddy Stewart was born in 1922 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA. He was an actor, known for Looper (2012), Carol (2015) and The Prodigy (2019). He died on 1 February 1950 in Deming, New Mexico, USA.- Actor
- Writer
Jason Gerard was born on 17 October 1981 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Best Years (2013), The Mysterious Death of Lord Harrington and Malicious Intent (2000).- Additional Crew
William Julius Wilson was born on 20 December 1935 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for Independent Lens (1999), Daddy Don't Go (2015) and The House I Live In (2012).- Ada Beecher was born on 24 November 1861 in Derry, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for The Strange Woman (1918) and Sunlight (1928). She died on 30 March 1935 in Hollywood, California, USA.
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- Director
- Composer
Ryan Vail was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He is known for The Innocents (2018), The Betrayal (2016) and TIDES Surf Magazine (2022).- Tricia Dunn-Luoma was born on 25 April 1974 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA.
- Alan Shepherd was the first American in space and the only one of the original Mercury astronauts to walk on the moon. Born in Derry, New Hampshire on November 18, 1923, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating from the Pinkerton Academy in 1940. After his graduation from Annapolis in 1944, he served in the Pacific Ocean during the rest of World War II.
After the war, he earned his naval aviator wings in 1947 and served several tours aboard aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean. He became a test pilot in 1950 and served as an instructor in the Test Pilot School. Upon graduating from the Naval War College with an M.S. degree in military science in 1958, he was was assigned to be a staff office with the Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet, serving as an aircraft readiness officer.
A year later, he became one of 11 military test pilots invited by the NASA to try out for the manned space flight program. By that time, he had logged over 8,000 hours flying time. He passed the physical and psychological tests and became one of the original group of seven Mercury astronauts.
Shepherd should have been the first man in space, but NASA postponed his flight from March 6, 1961 to May 5th. This allowed the Soviet Union the opportunity to put cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into space on April 12, 1961. As well as being the first human being in space, Gagarin also became the first person to orbit the Earth; Shepherd's flight on Freedom 7 on May 5th was a sub-orbital mission.
In 1963, Shepherd subsequently was chosen as the command pilot for the first manned Project Gemini mission and was designated as the chief of the Astronaut Office, overseeing all activities involving NASA astronauts, including training. In early 1964, he was grounded after he developed Ménière's disease. The disease is marked by the build-up of fluid in the inner-ear and causes disorientation and dizziness. His spot in Project Gemini was given to Gus Grissom.
After undergoing an innovative surgery to treat his Ménière's disease, he was put back on flight status in Mary 1969. Originally assigned to command the ill-fated Apollo 13 (1995), he swapped missions with the Apollo 14 crew as as it was felt he and his crew needed more time to train. When he made the Apollo 14 flight to the moon between January 31 and February 9, 1971, the 47-year-old Shepard was the oldest astronaut in the NASA space program.
The Apollo 14 mission was the first moon mission broadcast entirely in color, and part of the broadcast was Shepherd golfing on the moon, using a Wilson six-iron head attached to a lunar sample scoop handle. He managed to drive two golf balls with a one-handed swing. He was criticized by some for his playful action, including on an episode of All in the Family (1971).
Shepard was reinstated as Chief of the Astronaut Office in June 1971 but the following month, President Richard Nixon appointed him as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, where he served from September to December. Nixon also promoted him to the rank of rear admiral that year. He retired from the Navy and NASA on August 1, 1974 and went on to a successful business career, allegedly becoming the first astronaut to become a millionaire.
Alan Shepherd lived out the end of his life in Pebble Beach, California. He died of leukemia in a Monterey hospital on July 21, 1998. He was 74 years old. - Eamonn McCann was born in 1943 in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a producer, known for Exhibit A (1984), In League with Gaddafi (2019) and Act of Union (2021).
- James McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He has been married to Erin McClean since May 2016. They have four children.
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- Producer
Brian McNulty was born on 12 July 1990 in Derry, Ireland. He is a director and writer, known for Charlie the Splendid (2014), Float Downstream (2013) and Night with Judas (2015).- Soundtrack
Laura Doherty was born in 1982 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.