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And Advice from a Caterpillar. Hamlet ‘CITIZEN JANE’ CAST BIOS ALLY SHEEDY (Jane Alexander) – Ally Sheedy’s first major role came in 1983’s “War Games,” but it was as part of the iconic ‘Brat Pack’ films “The Breakfast Club” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” which perfectly captured the teenage angst of the time that thrust her from ‘actress’ to ‘pop culture icon,’ a label that has endured to this day, thanks in no small part to the enduring characters she created in those films. In 1999, she earned The Independent Spirit, Los Angeles Film Critics and National Society of Film Critics Awards for her role as Lucy Berliner in “High Art.” Other independent films include “I’ll take You There,” written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, “Sugartown,” written and directed by Allison Anders, “One Night Stand,” written and directed by Talia Shire, “Day Zero,” “The Autumn Heart,” “Harold,” “Steam,” with Ruby Dee, “Welcome to the Rileys,” directed by Jake Scott, and the upcoming film “Life During Wartime” written and directed by Todd Solondz. Among her television credits are “Psych,” “Kyle XY,” “CSI,” “OZ,” “The Dead Zone,” “Just a Dream,” and Court TV’s “The Interrogation of Michael Crowe,” for which she received a Gemini nomination. Off Broadway credits include Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Triptych at the Irish Rep and Advice From A Caterpillar . Sheedy is the author of two books: She Was Nice To Mice , a children’s book written when she was 12 years old and a book of poetry, Yesterday I Saw The Sun . She lives in New York City with her daughter, Rebecca. ### MEAT LOAF ADAY (Det. Jack Morris) – Meat Loaf Aday, actor and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, celebrates his 43rd year in the entertainment business this year. To date, Meat Loaf has appeared in more than 50 television shows and feature films combined, including "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," “Fight Club," "Crazy in Alabama," "Formula 51," "Leap of Faith," and the movie adaptation of legendary writer Authur Miller's book Focus . Aday’s prolific career began in New York on Broadway in the rock musical Hair . His participation in Hair ultimately paved the way to his work in William Shakespeare’s As You Like It , directed by the renowned Joseph Papp of the Public Theater. He also went on to appear in more than 20 theater productions such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Rockabye Hamlet . While in New York he teamed up with acclaimed songwriter Jim Steinman in 1977 and released the classic rock album “Bat Out Of Hell," which sold more than 30 million units and garnered (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL/ ‘CITIZEN JANE’ – Cast Bios – Page 2 several top 10 singles around the globe. His albums since 1977 have gone on to sell more than 75 million units. Earlier this year, he completed the independent film “Polish Bar” with Vincent Piazza and James Badge Dale. Recently, he made notable appearances in episodes of the hit television series “House” and “Monk.” Next, he will start his ninth studio album with acclaimed producer Rob Cavallo, who has worked with artists such as the Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Alanis Morissette, Jewel, Chris Isaak, and My Chemical Romance. ### SEAN PATRICK FLANERY (Tom O’Donnell) – Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and raised in Sugar Land, Texas, Flanery attended University of St Thomas in Houston where he took a drama class because of a girl. The girl was a short infatuation, but he found true love in college theater. Flanery has had an extensive acting career, starting with his explosive career making performance as the mesmerizing title character in the feature film "Powder," performing opposite Jeff Goldblum. Since then, Flannery has starred in a number of feature films, such as "The Grass Harp," "Simply Irresistible," "Suicide Kings," the cult hit "The Boondock Saints" and "Body Shots." Flanery has also been quite successful on the small screen. He began his television career in a huge way, starring in the series "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” for George Lucas as the teenaged version of the iconic hero, a role which the late River Phoenix originated in the prologue of “Indiana Jones and the Las Crusade.” He also starred in "The Strip", the short-lived Jerry Bruckheimer series, and the miniseries “The Diamond Hunters." From 2002 – 2007, Flanery walked on the dark side as politician Greg Stinson, opposite Anthony Michael Hall in USA Network’s “The Dead Zone,” based on the Stephen King novel. A triathlete who has earned a black belt in karate, Flanery won the 1997 Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach as the celebrity driver. He later went on to ‘defend’ his title as an official driver, winning the same race in 1998. ### NIA PEEPLES (Evelyn) – In 2008, Nia Peeples was featured in People magazine's popular “100 Most Beautiful People in the World” special edition. And it's no wonder. At age 46, the in- demand performer is stronger, happier and healthier than ever— a vibrant, dynamic role model. It's hard to believe that Peeples’ career has spanned nearly three decades. In the 1980s, she got her big break playing the beloved character of Nicole Chapman in "Fame" and shortly (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL/ ‘CITIZEN JANE’ – Cast Bios – Page 3 thereafter made her film debut in “North Shore” (1987). She has since worked steadily in film and television, appearing in titles such as the award-winning CBS series "Return To Lonesome Dove," the HBO original film “Poodle Springs” and John Landis' star-studded musical “Blues Brothers 2000” (1998). Along with her acting, Peeples established herself as a popular recording artist, earning numerous Billboard and Cashbox Awards and nominations. She has topped the charts with the singles "Trouble" and "Street of Dreams" as well as hosting MTV's "Street Party," Paramount's syndicated "The Party Machine with Nia Peeples" and "Top of the Pops" on CBS. In the 1990s, Peeples added another facet to her career, re-inventing herself as an action star. Performing most of her own stunts and martial arts work, she played the 'take no nonsense' Sydney Cooke on Chuck Norris' hit series "Walker, Texas Ranger." She then took on the role of ‘49er Six’ in Sony's “Half Past Dead” (2002), earning the mother of two, then 40, a World Stunt Award nomination for her work as the high-kicking villainess. Recently, Peeples has worked on a number of independent films, including the award winning indie films “Bruised” and “The Riff,” as well as directing her own award winning short film “Treading Water” and a music video for the number one soul band in Britain, Unified Tribe. She has also maintained her singing career, performing a series of exclusive engagements for audiences in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Chicago, Maui and Parma, Italy. And as if this was not enough, Peeples is currently starring on TV's number one soap opera, playing Karen Taylor on CBS's "The Young and the Restless." Twenty five years in the entertainment business is only part of her story. Peeples spends countless hours fundraising and sponsoring a school in Bali for the International Humanity Foundation, aiding their work in combating child trafficking, and has worked in Sumatra aboard a primitive Indonesian pinisi schooner, performing essential relief work following the devastating 2004 earthquake/tsunami in Southeast Asia. She is also addressing the American Multi-Ethnic Association's annual convention as a keynote speaker. ### JON POLITO (Detective Romer) – A veteran of more than 150 films, Jon Polito is most recognized from his film work with the Coen Brothers, as well as his many television appearances as a series regular and guest star. Notable Motion Picture performances are in “Millers Crossing,” “Barton Fink,” “The Big Lebowski,” “The Man Who Wasn't There,” “The Crow,” “The Tailor of Panama,” “The Big Nothing,” “Death of a Salesman” with Dustin Hoffman, and “The Freshman” with Marlon Brando, as well as the recent blockbuster “American Gangster.” (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL/ ‘CITIZEN JANE’ – Cast Bios – Page 4 On television, he starred as a series regular on the critically acclaimed “Homicide, Life on the Street,” Michael Mann’s “Crime Story” and SciFi’s “The Chronicle,” and is currently a recurring guest star on “Raising The Bar” on TNT. Notable TV guest starring roles include the befuddled landlord Sylvio on “Seinfield,” and his only role as a woman, Rhonda, on “The Chris Isaak Show.” Polito starred on Broadway with Faye Dunaway in Curse of an Aching Heart , and in the 1985 Tony award-winning revival of Death Of a Salesman , with Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich, which he also filmed for CBS. He is the recipient of the Best Actor OBIE Award for his work in five very different performances during the 1979/1980 New York Theatre season. In 2005 he received the LA Film Festival Award for excellence in acting, as well as the Maverick Spirit Award for outstanding achievement in Film and Television at the Cinequest Film Festival. -- HALLMARK CHANNEL -- .
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