‘Love on a Limb’
CAST BIOS
ASHLEY WILLIAMS (Aimie) – Ashley Williams is one of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses and continues to bring her talents to comedies and dramas in the mediums of film, television and theatre.
Ashley recently appeared alongside Jessica Chastain and Oscar Issac in the critically acclaimed film “A Most Violent Year.” She also starred in the Warner Brothers film “Something Borrowed,” alongside Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin. Her other film credits include the indie film “Margin Call,” which debuted at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and stars Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons and Zachary Quinto.
Segueing effortlessly between the big and small screen, Ashley is currently starring alongside Jim Gaffigan in the TVland comedy “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” The show is about a husband and wife trying to raise their five kids in a New York two-bedroom apartment. TH comedy draws inspiration from Jim’s real life and also airs on Comedy Central and Spike. It has been picked up for a second season.
Ashley won over audiences when she starred alongside Mark Feuerstein in the NBC television series “Good Morning Miami” and in the Lifetime telefilm “Montana Sky.” Adapted from the best- selling book by Nora Roberts, “Montana Sky” is the story of a wealthy stock dealer who leaves his Montana farm to his three daughters, provided they would live there together at least for a year. Ashley also had a memorable role on the comedy “How I Met Your Mother,” which follows Ted (Josh Radnor), a twenty something year old single man in New York City on his quest for true love. She played one of Ted’s girlfriends and was so popular on the show that she won an online poll conducted by the production staff as to whom fans would most like to see the as “the mother.” Her other television credits include a recurring role on the Holly Hunter series “Saving Grace,” “Warehouse 13,” Lifetime’s telefilm “The Front” and guest-starring roles on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Retired at 35,” “Love Bites,” “Monk” and “Law and Order: SVU” to name just a few.
Born in Westchester, New York, Ashley studied at Boston University’s renowned School of Theatre Arts and was a member of the acting company at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival at Williams College. She was and understudy for both Rachel Weisz and Gretchen Mol in the Off- Broadway play “The Shape of Things,” which was written and directed by Neil LaBute. At various times during the run of the play, Ashley performed both roles. She also starred alongside Wendie Malick in the Off-Broadway play “Burleigh Grimes” at the Dodger Stages.
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TREVOR DONOVAN (Kyle) – Trevor Donovan is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on “90210.” Born in Bishop, California and raised in Mammoth Lakes, California, Donovan appeared on the NBC daytime soap Days of Our Lives as Jeremy Horton. He also had a role in the 2009 sci-fi film Surrogates playing the Surrogate form of Tom Greer (Bruce Willis). He also appeared in the Oliver Stone film “Savages.” After 90210 ended, Donovan landed a recurring role in the third season of Melissa & Joey.
A true renaissance man, Donovan is exceptional at sports, can play guitar, sing, and has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. He is currently an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity and an active volunteer with Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights.
MARILU HENNER (Zee) – With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage, and the memory of a super hero, Marilu Henner has deservedly earned the nickname “Perpetual Motion.” Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and “Evening Shade,” this five time Golden Globe™ Nominee is also a New York Times Best Selling author of nine books on health, lifestyle, parenting, and memory.
As one of only twelve people documented with HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory), Henner was featured on “60 Minutes” and continues to be part of brain, memory, and Alzheimer's research. For three years she has served as a consultant on the CBS show “Unforgettable,” whose main character has HSAM. Recently, audiences have seen Henner as a reoccurring character on Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” on “The Crazy Ones” (as Robin William’s ex-wife and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s mom), “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” and on CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” (as Ashton Kutcher’s love interest!). Marilu has appeared before Congress seven times (Women’s Cardiovascular Disease, Food Supplements, Dietary Guidelines (2004 and 2014), Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2010, etc.) and she frequently lectures throughout the country as a keynote speaker.
Her brain health, focus and memory supplement SPARK by Ascenta Health can be found all over the United States and Canada. In addition to hosting her own daily radio show The Marilu Henner Show for Sun Broadcast Group, Marilu can also be seen touring the country in her one woman show, A Memorable Evening with Marilu Henner. In January, she will be starring alongside Candace Cameron-Bure in Hallmark’s “Aurora Teagarden: Three Bedrooms One Corpse.” Marilu is married to Michael Brown, CEO of Browntrout Publishers, and is the busy mother of two college boys, Nick and Joey.
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