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| MEET OUR CELEBRITY BOWLERS as of March 16, 2011 |
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233 West Harrison Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 • (800) 448-0858
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Quinton Aaron |
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Christopher Atkins |
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Bob Bergen |
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Reggie Berry |
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Melissa Biggs She was on “Baywatch” for two seasons, and appeared in the feature films RUSH HOUR 2, LUCKY TOWN and HEART & SOULS. For 2 seasons she was on TNT’s ROLLER JAM. She was on TV’s THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT COLLECTION, and created a national T-Shirt line called P.G.D. Style. She is the national spokesperson for a national charity called ALPHA 1. |
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| Willie Buchanon He was an All-American cornerback at San Diego State University, and played professional football with the Green Bay Packers, and San Diego Chargers. He was All Pro, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, and is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. He was AP Defensive Rookie of The Year, and led the NFL in interceptions in 1978. In 1978, he was named to Sporting News All-Time College Team. |
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Patrika Darbo She was in the film IN SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS playing, “Mrs. Claus,” and was heard in the animated film CHEAP AS DIRT, starring Johnny Depp. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and won a Soap Opera Digest Award for “Outstanding Female Newcomer”, for her role as “Nancy Wesley” on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She also played “Roseanne Barr” in the NBC biopic ROSEANNE AND TOM: BEHIND THE SCENES. She was also selected by TV Guide as “One of the 16 Sexiest People on Television”. |
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| Rick Deats He appeared in films such as TRANSFORMERS and SHATTERED LIES. Some of his TV credits include BOSTON LEGAL, THE DISTRICT, JAG, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, MONK, SISTERS, CYBILL, and many more. |
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Diego Diego Known as the “Mayan God of Pop Music,” Diego was recently named one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed Latin artists. His latest album was released in March. He is a chart-record breaking singer. He is now hosting his own web show, and recently released a clothing collection. |
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| Kimberly Durrett She has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL, and starred in LIFE, LOVE, AND OTHER FOUR LETTER WORDS. She also appeared in four, award-winning films at the 168 hour Film Festival. Currently, she has three commercials running. She co-hosted the Method Festival in 2009 and 2010, where she presented an award with Bill Paxton to Bruce Dern. She’s a puppeteer, with her most notable voice, and character creation being “Kiki”, the little pink monster, which debuted for the producers of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. |
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Kelly Edge She is a nationally recognized designer featured on HGTV’s DECORATING CENTS. She has left her creative touch in homes all over the country. The Orange County Register calls her the “Emeril Lagasse of Decorating.” |
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| Kiko Ellsworth He appeared as “Bertrand” on DEXTER, as “Stan Johnson” on the daytime drama GENERAL HOSPITAL, “Jamal Woods” on the TV series PORT CHARLES, and co-starred in the movie BAD BOYS 2. Current films are I AM, STAUNTON HILL and TEKKEN. |
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Brenda Epperson She is well known for her role of the trouble-plagued “Ashley Abbott” on the CBS daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. She is an excellent singer, and has a recording contract with Sony Tri/Star Music, and has been the opening act for Lionel Richie on his TIME TOUR. She currently can be seen with Wink Martindale in a new reality show called INSTANT RECALL, which airs on the Gameshow Network. |
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| Grace Gabbana An internationally published model, she has graced magazine covers of RedSkin and iPhone Magazine, national print ad campaigns for BIC Soleil Razors, Bride & Bloom Magazine, Lowrider Girls Magazine, and more. She has also done commercials for AT&T, Spike TV, and was featured in THE GREEN HORNET, JUST GO WITH IT, CSI: LAS VEGAS, NCIS: LA, MTV’s HIRED, and many more. She was “Miss September” in the “Umbrella Girls USA” 2010 Calendar, and was crowned “Miss Mark & Brian 2009,” where she assumed duties as the official spokes model of the “Mark & Brian Show” on 95.5 KLOS. . |
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Felix Giles He is the first Black, professional, off-road race car driver, and has just been appointed national chairman for the Race Against Drugs, an anti-drug organization in Washington DC. He has attended a drug provention briefing at the White House. Nicknamed “Night Hawk,” because of his nighttime piloting abilities, he has been approached by television and motion picture companies about filming his life story. |
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| Amanda Gist She is a highly respected fashion model, and this summer will be starring in a feature film entitled WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN RIO? filmed in Brazil, and produced and directed by Roberto Jabor of Espanhola Way Productions. She is being personally managed by David Mirisch. |
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Jenn Gotzon She received raved reviews playing the role of President Nixon’s daughter “Tricia” in Ron Howard’s, five-time Oscar nominated film, FROST/NIXON. She has starred in over 20 independent feature films. She worked opposite of Jennifer Connelly, and Sam Elliott in THE HULK, and was named “2008 Rising Star” at The Wildwood Sea Film Festival. She was also in films DOONBY, DRAGON DAY, CROSSROADS, and more.. |
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| Rick Hill He is the co-author of the #1 New York Times’ best-seller, “Pete Rose, My Prison Without Bars,” and is currently writing the life story of Super Bowl Champion, Anthony Hargrove. Currently, he is in development stage with the book “Inside the Secret Service”.. |
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Melissa "MOJO" Hunter She was seen weekly by 40 million viewers each week on the popular reality television series JOE MILLIONAIRE. She was in the 2010 film CROSSED THE LINE, and has appeared on the shows ENTOURAGE, SNOOP DOGG’s DOG AFTER DARK, THE PLAYBOOK, MTV’s PUNKED, ELIMI-DATE, and many more. |
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| Jeremy Jordon He was in the film NEVER BEEN KISSED, and was seen on MELROSE PLACE, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, as well as THE ALL NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. . |
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Jaycee Jule She currently has a recurring role as “Kristina” on the new show MISS BEHAVE. For years she has played “Ellen” on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL, and she has made appearances on various television shows, including 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN. Her film credit include THE AGENT, OPERATION SPLITSVILLE, STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL, and her latest, MISMATCHED. |
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| Peter Kwon He has appeared in over 100 film, television, and theatrical productions. His film credits include BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, THE GOLDEN CHILD, and PRESIDIO. On television, he has appeared on Boston Legal, General Hospital, The District, JAG and Sisters. He is an award-winning choreographer, whose style is a fusion of hip-hop, martial arts, jazz. |
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Richard Clarke Larsen You have seen him on SCRUBS, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, GENERAL HOSPITAL, and JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!. He also appeared as “Mr. Hayden” on CRIMINAL MINDS. During The 2009 Super Bowl he was the roadie pilot in the Sprint/Nextel commercial, “What if Roadies Ran The World?”. You can see him the soon to be released film PIE HEAD, starring as “Guy” the red neck mechanic. |
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| Kate Linder For the past 28 years, she has played the role of housekeeper “Esther Valentine,” on the daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. In 2008, she received her star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other television roles include BAY CITY BLUES and ARCHIE’S PLACE. She has appered on stage, in productions of ROMEO AND JULIET, JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR and THREE PENNY OPERA. |
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Marcela Hyasu Macias Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, she started her entertainment career in a modern-jazz group, presenting shows and plays around her city. After landing a couple of acting gigs, she decided to pursue her acting career seriously and moved to LA, where she works constantly in movies and TV. |
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| Anselmo Martini Winner of the Brazilian version of the TV show The Apprentice. He is a producer and actor having produced the film WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN RIO? He’s also the founder of two production companies: Monarca Group in Los Angeles and Monarca Filmes in Brazil. |
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Heather Michaels Heather is recognized as a TV personality and host in the industry. She has hosted numerous programs for MTV, Nickelodeon, King World, Telemundo, American Journal, Inside Edition and CBS. |
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| Blake Neitzel He has appeared on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, and as “Porkchop” on ABC’S LINCOLN HEIGHTS. He has done over 30 national television commercials and is the new face for the T-MOBILE campaign. You can also hear him lending his voice to the new TACO BELL radio and television advertisements. |
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Tyler Neitzel Although he is best known for his appearance as the young “King Leonidas” in the blockbuster hit film 300, he also had a recurring role on the TV series BROTHERS and SISTERS. Other film credits include, BLACK OR BLUE, RECONCILIATION, and FREEWAY KILLER. He has done numerous television commercials. |
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| Chrystee Pharris She blazed onto NBC as “Simone Russell,” on the daytime hit television series PASSIONS, then returned to NBC in the popular television series SCRUBS, in the role of “Kylie.” She is currently starring in the feature film STEPPIN’. |
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Karissa & Kristina Shannon In 2008, Hugh Hefner of Playboy chose the Shannons to be two of his three new girlfriends, replacing the departed Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson. Recently, the Shannon twins have appeared on E! network’s television series THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR. |
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| Kiki Sheppard For over 16 years, she was on television’s premiere one-hour weekly musical variety series IT’S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO. Her film credits include The Josephine Baker Story, Cotton Club, A Rage in Harlem, and The Wiz. On Broadway, she appeared in Porgy and Bess, The Wiz, Reggae, and Bubblin’ Brown Sugar.. |
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Bruce Sievers Nominated by Congress to be the Poet Laureate of the United States, Bruce is author of five books and has been featured in more than 150 publications. He has spoken to more than 6,000 groups, and has been invited to the White House by muliple presidents. President Reagan awarded him the George Washington Medal of Honor for his presentation of “An American in Love With His Country.” He served as a Green Beret in the Army during the Vietnam War. |
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| Pete Shaw As a member of three AFC Western Division Championship teams, over eight seasons, he played in 114 NFL games. He played college football at Northwestern, and played with the San Diego Chargers from 1979-81. |
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Dwight Stones In 1998 he was inducted into the Track And Field Hall of Fame and won Bronze Medals in the 1972 and 1976 Olympics in the High Jump. He was ranked number one in the US from 1971-78, and was named World Indoor Athlete of the Year in 1975 and 1976, by Track and Field News. He was number one in the world from 1973-76 and held the world record 10 times for the High Jump at 7’5” to 7’ 7 1/4”. Today, he is recognized as the top television commentator for international track and field events. |
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| Derrel Thomas For 15 years, Derrel played major league baseball on seven different teams. As an outfielder he was known for his “basket catches” and in the 1981 World Series he played three different positions for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his career he had 1143 hits and stole 149 bases. |
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Sam Williams Playing for the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76’ers Sam made the 1983 he made the All-Rookie Third Team. He attended Westchester High School and Arizona State University where he was All Pac.-10. |
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| Fred Williamson Known as “The Hammer” of Northwestern and the NFL. Sam transistioned to the silver screen. His film credits include 2005 version of STARSKY AND HUTCH, M*A*S*H, TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, JUNIE MOON, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, ORIGINAL GANGSTAS, which Williamson produced for Orion, and POLICE STORY, where he earned an EMMY nomination. |
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