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Drake Rodger is an American actor, born in Keokuk, Iowa as the middle child of three. His family moved throughout the Midwest following work wherever his father and mother could find it. When he turned fourteen, he and his family picked up and moved to South Florida where he spent the next five years of his life playing sports and working as a lifeguard. It was there he discovered his love and passion for the arts and began studying intently.

When he was 18, he booked his first supporting role in the feature film, "Not Alone" which lead to another supporting role in the film, "Murder RX" shooting back to back in Florida. A few months later Rodger was cast in "Terra Beach." With three credits under his belt and the determination to pursue his dream, he packed up and moved to Los Angeles where he found representation and continued to study his craft.

A few months later he landed his first lead role in the feature, "Mantra" playing a recovering alcoholic who relapses after his brother stands him up. During filming, Drake was also was cast as the lead in "Quiet In My Town" opposite Marc Blucas (The Fix, Underground) and Brian McNamara (Army Wives, NCIS). Rodger wrapped a supporting role in "The In Between" (Paramount) starring Joey King (The Kissing Booth) and Kyle Allen (The Path).

Conrad Nagel was born on 16 March 1897 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Quality Street (1927), Red Wine (1928) and The Ship from Shanghai (1930). He was married to Michael Coulson Smith, Lynn Merrick and Ruth Helms. He died on 24 February 1970 in New York City, New York, USA.

C.J. co-created and executive produced 'Billy-Bob's Gags to Riches' for Discovery Channel in 2012, which went on to become the highest rated pilot in that network's history before airing 6 additional episodes. He then co-created and executive produced 'Missouri Mountain Family,' a 3-part miniseries for Animal Planet. 'Rise Up: Discovering Hope' is C.J. Levy's first feature documentary, focusing on radical breakthroughs in paralysis treatment that are redefining our understanding of the nervous system.

Elsa Maxwell was born on 24 May 1881 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Hotel for Women (1939), Stage Door Canteen (1943) and Public Deb No. 1 (1940). She died on 1 November 1963 in New York City, New York, USA.

John Merkyl was born on 2 June 1885 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for A Man's World (1918), The Price (1915) and The Fortunate Youth (1916). He died on 1 May 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Dick Hutcherson was born on 30 November 1931 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for Speedway (1968) and Tiny Lund: Hard Charger! (1967). He died on 6 November 2005 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

Donald Lee Holland Jr. was born on 29 January 1989 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Black Girl Down, Something's More Than One Thing (2024) and Curse Named Love (2017).

Raymond McKee was born on 7 December 1892 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Kidnapped (1917), A Blind Bargain (1922) and Campus Knights (1929). He was married to Marguerite Courtot and Frances White. He died on 3 October 1984 in Long Beach, California, USA.

Born in Keokuk, Iowa, Brian is third from the youngest of 7 siblings. At the age of 6, Brian and his family moved to Michigan City, Indiana. It was there where Brian grew up and developed into one of the Nation's Top High School athletes, football, basketball, and baseball player. After his senior year in high school, Brian was voted as the 'Most Versatile Athlete' in the State of Indiana.

Earning himself a football scholarship to the University of Kentucky, then after two years, transferring and graduating with a BA in Theatre Arts from California State University of Fullerton. Signed as a Wide Receiver with (at that time) the Los Angeles Rams. He was later released due to a knee injury. Several years later, played in the Arena Pro Football League before retiring. It was then, when he devoted all his time and energy toward the Entertainment Industry.

Edward Kimball was born on 26 June 1859 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Christian (1914), Boys Will Be Boys (1921) and The Yellow Passport (1916). He was married to Mrs. E.M. Kimball. He died on 4 January 1938 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Dave Donnelly was born on 12 September 1937 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for Inferno in Paradise (1974), Hawaii Five-O (1968) and The Checkers & Pogo Show (1967). He died on 24 January 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

Dorothy Yerkes was born on 25 May 1926 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Underground Aces (1981). She was married to Bob Yerkes and Abel Pina. She died on 24 January 2009 in Northridge, California, USA.

John W. Leezer was born on 1 May 1876 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. John W. was a cinematographer, known for The Marriage of Molly-O (1916), Hell-to-Pay Austin (1916) and Cheerful Givers (1917). John W. was married to Rena B Crocker, Jennie Cramblit and Hester McClement Sears. John W. died on 6 August 1938 in Vista, California, USA.

John Burke was born on 25 February 1859 in Keokuk County, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Million Dollar Mystery (1914). He died on 14 May 1937 in the USA.

Mike Pyle was born on 18 July 1939 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was married to Candy Allgauer and Shary. He died on 29 July 2015 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA.

Ross Santee was born on 16 August 1888 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Gentleman from Arizona (1939). He died in June 1965 in Globe, Arizona, USA.

Herbert Hall Winslow was born on 23 November 1865 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Decoy (1916), Manon Lescaut (1914) and The Sin Woman (1917). He died on 1 June 1930 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, USA.

Wayne 'Tiny' Whitt was born on 2 November 1912 in South Keokuk, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Some Like It Hot (1939). He died on 16 January 1971 in Davenport, Oklahoma, USA.

Keith Crown was born on 27 May 1918 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. Keith is known for The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964). Keith was married to Patricia D. Crown. Keith died on 31 January 2010 in Columbia, Missouri, USA.

Bethanie M. Ashley was born on 12 November 1982 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. She is an actress, known for Boys to Men (2001) and Crush (2000). She has been married to Phillip Berg since 21 July 2012. They have one child.

Elijah Zerr was born on 9 November 1887 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for Pidgin Island (1916) and Undine (1916). He died on 13 May 1957 in Glendale, California, USA.

Julius Glenn was born on 22 September 1878 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913). He died on 26 July 1942 in New York City, New York, USA.

Calvin Kentfield was born on 19 October 1924 in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Crazy-Quilt (1966). He died on 4 September 1975 in California, USA.