Lena HeadeySarah Connor
Lena Headey may be best known for her role in the box office mega hit "300" as "Queen Gorgo." Most recently Headey has taken on the dream role of director and is in the process of shooting her first feature film called "Sophisticates" starring John Cleese, Jason Lewis and Ever Carradine. Headey's other recent work includes the features "Telltale" opposite Josh Lucas and "St. Trinian's" with Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.
Headey's upcoming films include the psychological horror film "The Brøken," in which she stars as a woman whose life is thrown into turmoil when she sees her exact double on the streets of London, and "The Red Baron." Headey co-produced and appears in the short film "The Devil's Wedding" by new director Dan Cadan. She also stars alongside Jamie Foreman and Bill Sykes in Roman Polanski's "Oliver Twist." Her previous credits include the horror thriller "The Cave," the fantasy-adventure "The Brothers Grimm" and the British romantic comedy "Imagine Me & You."
Headey made her feature film debut in 1992's "Waterland," playing the younger version of Jeremy Irons' wife. She was also seen that year in the BBC television movie "The Summer House." In 1993, she appeared in the period drama "Century" and the award-winning Merchant-Ivory film "The Remains of the Day." Her first leading role came in the live-action version of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." She has starred in the independent films "Mrs. Dalloway," "Face," "Onegin," "Gossip," "Possession," "Ripley's Game" and "The Actors."
Headey also has starred in a wide range of television projects, including the BAFTA-nominated "The Long Firm," "The Gathering Storm," "Merlin," "Loved Up" and "Band of Gold."
Headey lives in both Los Angeles and the U.K.
Sarah ConnorLena Headey
Now Sarah struggles to balance her role as a mother with her duties preparing John for a future. Only this future is one in which mankind is threatened with extinction by an artificial intelligence called Skynet. Sarah clings to the hope that she can prevent Skynet from killing billions in a nuclear attack that will be known as "Judgment Day," all the while aware of her own mortality and impending death.
Sarah's taken the fight to the here and now, intent on stopping Skynet before it's born. As they are assaulted by enemies from both the present and the future, Sarah realizes that she cannot simply protect her son, she must also teach him the lessons of humanity that he will need to survive.
Thomas DekkerJohn Connor
Thomas Dekker is one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood. He recently wrapped production on the feature film "My Sister's Keeper," based on the best selling novel by Jodi Picoult. The drama stars Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin and Alec Baldwin and was directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Dekker also played the lead role in the film, "From Within," which was directed by Phedon Papmichael and premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Dekker directed the behind-the-scenes footage for the film, which will appear as a short film on the DVD.
A third-generation actor, Dekker gained notoriety for his role as "Zach" on "Heroes."
Dekker was born in the Nevada desert to a Welsh mother who is a successful theater actress and concert pianist and a Dutch-American father who is a professional opera singer, painter, theater director and actor. When he was five years old, he began acting in both television and film which lead to a lead role in John Carpenter's "Village of the Damned." In addition, his voice was featured in various animated films, such as the character of "Littlefoot" in "The Land Before Time" and "Feivel" in the sequels to "An American Tail." After three seasons on the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" series, Dekker returned to Los Angeles and landed a record deal at the age of 14.
In addition to music and acting, Dekker decided to expand his interests to writing and directing. He successfully wrote, directed and produced his first feature film, which premiered at various film festivals. Recently, he wrote, produced and directed his third feature film starring Lena Headey, Megan Fox and Rumer Willis.
Dekker enjoys the outdoors and lives in both Los Angeles and Nevada.
John ConnorThomas Dekker
On the run from Cromartie, the machine programmed to assassinate him, John has to figure out who he must be now. Is he John Baum or John Connor? Will he, can he, become the soldier and leader that mankind so desperately needs?
Summer GlauCameron
Summer Glau was born in San Antonio, TX, where she was raised by her contractor father and school teacher mother. Throughout her teenage years, Glau trained and performed as a dancer until a serious injury forced her to take time to heal. During this time, she discovered a love for acting and made the decision to move to Los Angeles to begin working steadily as an actor and dancer.
Glau's first television credit was a guest role as a ballerina on the television series "Angel," produced by Joss Whedon. Whedon was so impressed with the young actress' debut performance that he later cast her in the lead role of "River" in his series "Firefly" and subsequently in the feature film "Serenity."
Since "Firefly," Glau has worked on various television series including "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Cold Case." She also played recurring roles in the "The 4400" and on "The Unit." In addition to her television accomplishments, Glau also starred in the films "Mammoth" and "The Initiation of Sarah."
Glau lives in Los Angeles
CameronSummer Glau
A reprogrammed Terminator, Cameron poses as John's sister. Her model number is a mystery. However, she is an advanced cyborg unlike any we have ever seen; with uniquely human characteristics and drop-dead looks, she is the most lethal and convincing infiltrator yet. Cameron's origins and relationship with John Connor in the future remain unknown, but her mission in the present is quite clear: relentlessly, she must protect John Connor at all costs.
Brian Austin GreenDerek Reese
Brian Austin Green quickly gained overnight fame as he endeared himself to millions as the sweet and naïve David Silver on the teen phenomenon "Beverly Hills, 90210."
As a child, Green entered the fifth grade with music as his focus at Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts School, and with the USC School of Cinematic Arts around the corner, Green was soon starring in student films, signed with a prestigious children's agency and began his professional career.
His television credits include "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Las Vegas," "Hope & Faith," "Freddie," as well as a three-year stint on "Knots Landing." He starred in the 1997 made-for-television film "Unwed Father" and the cable series "Dead Man's Gun" and "Resurrection Boulevard." In addition, he starred in theatre productions of "Ah, Wilderness" and "The Diary."
Green has completed work in the independent films "Ronnie, Cock and Bull Story" and "Purgatory Flats" and the short films "Righteous Indignation" and "Bleach."
He directed his first feature film, "Fish Without a Bicycle" in 2003. Green was last seen in theatres in the Tony Scott-directed feature film "Domino," opposite Kiera Knightly and Christopher Walken.
Green lives in Los Angeles.
Derek ReeseBrian Austin Green
Headstrong brother to John's father, Kyle, Derek journeyed back from the future with his own ideas on how to stop Skynet. Now taking refuge with the Connors, Derek will do whatever it takes to prevent the future he knows to be true. Though she saves his life at least once in the future, he does not trust Cameron or any machine; furthermore, Derek questions Sarah's humane decisions and sets out upon molding John into the hardened soldier he must become.
Garret DillahuntCromartie
Garret Dillahunt is probably best known for his role as "Deputy Wendell," Tommy Lee Jones's sidekick in "No Country for Old Men," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2007. He also recently co-starred in "The Assasination of Jesse James" opposite Brad Pitt. His upcoming films include "The Road" with Viggo Mortenson and Charlize Theron, which will be released in fall 2008, and "The Last House on the Left" due out in spring 2009.
Dillahunt gained recognition for his roles in the acclaimed series "Deadwood," where he portrayed two different characters: the assassin "Jack McCall" and the complex and deadly "Francis Wolcott." Recognizing Dillahunt's talent in his first incarnation, executive producer/writer David Milch created a second character for him.
He portrayed a very accessible Jesus Christ in the controversial series "Book of Daniel," and most recently, had recurring roles on "ER" and "The 4400." He co-starred in the cable series "John From Cincinnati," from "Deadwood" producer David Milch.
Previously, he garnered attention for his roles in the controversial, Sundance Grand Jury prize-winning "The Believer" and the Oscar-nominated short "By Courier."
Dillahunt's theatrical resume includes performances both on and off-Broadway and at such respected theater companies as Steppenwolf, ACT San Francisco, Seattle Rep, Huntington Stage, Williamstown, and the Berkshire Theater Festival.
Additionally, he has guest-starred in such television series as "Numb3rs," "Law & Order" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."
Dillahunt studied journalism at the University of Washington, and went on to earn his MFA at New York University's renowned graduate acting program. He divides his time between New York and Los Angeles.
CromartieGarret Dillahunt
Following the Connors to the present day, the T-888 model dubbed Cromartie will stop at nothing until his mission is complete: Cromartie must kill John Connor. After being forced to rebuild himself, Cromartie seized the identity of b-movie actor George Laszlo before infiltrating the FBI and massacring dozens of agents. Hot on the trail of the now grounded Connors, every day brings this dangerous cyborg closer and closer...
Shirley MansonCatherine Weaver
Shirley Ann Manson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She started piano lessons at age seven and continued in her pursuit of music at the City of Edinburgh Music School where she joined her high school drama group and performed in plays such as "American Dream" and "The Wizard of Oz".
Manson started her music career performing backup vocals and keyboards for a local band, Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. In 1993, she signed with MCA Records where she recorded the single "Suffocate Me" for her side project, Angelfish. In 1994, she began vocal work with Butch Vig, Duke Erikson and Steve Marker, the original members of Garbage.
Soon after, Garbage invited Manson to become a full-time member of the band and complete their self-titled debut album. In 1995, "Garbage" was released to critical acclaim and immediate commercial success and the band went on to release their next album, "Version 2.0," in May 1998.
During their two year tour promoting "Version 2.0," Garbage recorded the theme song to the James Bond movie, "The World Is Not Enough," and Manson focused on improving her guitar skills for their third album. After "Version 2.0," Garbage alternated between touring and recording. They released two more albums, "beautifulgarbage" in 2001 and "Bleed Like Me" in 2005. Garbage has sold over 10 million albums
Manson has also appeared in print campaigns for both Calvin Klein and M•A•C. She is also a spokesperson for M•A•C's Viva Glam campaign, which supports AIDS research.
She currently lives in Los Angeles.
Catherine WeaverShirley Manson
Fearless and focused, Catherine Weaver is the dedicated CEO of ZeiraCorp, the cutting edge, high-tech company she founded with her late husband. Focused on the development of artificial intelligence, Weaver has developed an unnatural obsession with machines and their function; even more, Weaver just may be the person with the tools to evolve Andy Goode's Turk into Skynet. But what does she hope to do with this technology? And who will she take down along the way?
Leven RambinRiley
Leven Rambin is one of Hollywood's brightest young actresses. A native of Houston, TX, she began performing at a very young age in school plays. Rambin studied at the Houston School of Film and Theatre and at St. Francis Episcopal Day School, where she starred in her first school play, before relocating to Los Angeles and auditioning for her first professional acting role on "All My Children."
Rambin joined the cast of "All My Children" in February 2004, playing the challenging role of "Lily Montgomery," the autistic daughter of "Jackson Montgomery." While on the daytime soap opera, Rambin also starred in "The Book of Daniel," opposite acclaimed actors Aiden Quinn and Ellen Burstyn, all at the age of 15.
In early 2007, Rambin began juggling dual roles on "All My Children" as she continued to play the autistic Lily Montgomery but also played the lovable older half-sister, Ava Benton. Rambin's dual performances earned her nominations two years in a row for a Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.
Her television credits include "Lipstick Jungle" and "Law & Order: SVU." On the big screen, Rambin can next be seen in "Gigantic," directed by Kimberly Peirce and starring Paul Dano and Zooey Deschanel.
Rambin also continues her modeling career. She is an active supporter of numerous charities including City Harvest and New York for Children, and serves as the teen spokesperson for Cure Autism Now.
Rambin lives in Los Angeles.
RileyLeven Rambin
The picture of teenage normalcy, Riley first appears on John's radar at school. Riley's cool, an outsider like John, so it's no surprise that they're immediately drawn to each other. But with the future leader of mankind, any friendship is a dangerous risk -- both to his safety and hers. Will Riley distract John from the future so near? And as he struggles to maintain a semblance of normalcy, what will he give up?
Richard T. JonesAgent James Ellison
Richard T. Jones, son of professional baseball player Clarence Jones, was born in Japan and raised in Carson, CA.
Jones pursued acting after college and made his feature debut in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" portraying Ike Turner Jr. He also appeared in the films "Renaissance Man," "The Trigger Effect," "Event Horizon" and "Kiss the Girls." His credits also include "Vantage Point" and Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" Jones is currently filming "Final Destination 4."
On television, Jones has appeared on several series, including "Girlfriends," "Judging Amy," "Ally McBeal," "Brooklyn South," "Dangerous Minds," "In the Heat of the Night" and "NYPD Blue."
Jones lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their four children.
Agent James EllisonRichard T. Jones
Highly intelligent, doggedly determined, Ellison was once the FBI's top dog. After he was assigned the seemingly simple task of hunting down fugitive Sarah Connor, Ellison's life and career took an unexpected turn. His stature diminished, his faith challenged, Ellison will now not stop in his quest to learn the truth.
Following Cromartie's devastating shootout at the end of season one, Agent Ellison has been transformed into a believer, accepting Sarah's reality that "no one is ever safe." But why did the killing machine leave him alive? What is his role in this fated future? Ellison must now solve his greatest mystery yet -- how he, himself, fits in Skynet's puzzle.
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