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The Half Life of Djo

The Half Life of Djo

Nepo Baby? Nope.  After appearing in various commercials and with minor roles in “Empire” and “Chicago  Fire,” Joe Keery’s breakthrough role was as Steve in “Stranger Things” in 2015. Since then, he has starred in “Spree” and acted in “Free Guy", "Cold Storage” and...

The Glory of Corporal

The Glory of Corporal

Nepo baby? Nope.  Born in Kentucky in 1974 to an accounting professor at DePaul University and a lawyer,  Michael Shannon has had a long history in both acting and musical pursuits. Since his first role  in “Groundhog Day” (1993), he has acted in dozens of roles,...

Michael Cera’s Long Goodbye

Michael Cera’s Long Goodbye

Nepo Baby? Nope.  Although he is best known for his acting in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Superbad,” “Barbie” and more, Michael Cera also has had a musical past, with a solo career and his band, The Long Goodbye.   Formed in Los Angeles, Michael Cera, Clark Duke...

Young and Tragic: Ryan Gosling and Dead Man’s Bones

Young and Tragic: Ryan Gosling and Dead Man’s Bones

Nepo Baby? Nope.  Born Nov. 12, 1980, in Ontario, Canada to a paper mill salesman and a secretary,  Ryan Gosling began his acting career in his teens with his uncle’s Elvis Presley tribute act.  But, he soon moved on to greater things, joining the cast of The Mickey...

Not Another Nepo Baby: Jason Schwartzman and Phantom Planet

Not Another Nepo Baby: Jason Schwartzman and Phantom Planet

Nepo Baby? Yup. Let’s set the scene: Winter 1998. Los Angeles, California. The weather is uncharacteristically dreary, with constant rain and freezing temperatures. Alex Greenwald, Sam Farrar, Darren Robinson, Jacques Brautbar and Jason Schwartzman are meeting in one...