2007 Celebrity Guests : The Celebrity Classic : Texas State University

Jamie Brown Allman - Jamie's stage credits include playing Brady mason in the critically acclaimed play Devil's Night. On television, she has done guest roles on series such as Close to Home, Monk, Without a Trace, The Notebook, Cold Case, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, to name a few.

Marshall Allman - An Austin native, Marshall began his acting career at the age of 15. He has made guest appearance on Boston Public, Without a Trace, and The Practice, to name a few. His film credits include Little Black Book, Dishdogz, Shallow Ground, and Hostage.

Earl Billings - Earl, recipient of the Classic's Jerry Award, currently has 11 AFLAC commercials running and one Disney World commercial. He has guest starred on ER and the King of Queens,with starring roles in critically acclaimed feature films Antwone Fisher and American Splendor, which won the Grand Prize for Drama at the Sundance Film Festival.

Keith Cash - Keith played football for the University of Texas from 1987-1990, then played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1990. From 1991 to 1996, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He currently resides in Austin, where he is involved in real estate.

Kerry Cash - The former University of Texas Longhorn went on to play professionally for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, the Oakland Raiders, and the Chicago Bears. He currently resides in Austin, where he and twin brother, Keith, operate a sports management firm, Marketing and Wellness Opportunities.

Michael Crabtree - A Texas native, Michael has appeared in over 20 films and numerous television shows and commercials. His most recent film role had him working with Burton Gilliam in Killing Down. He has also written a screenplay about the early days of rodeo, which he is producing.

Patrika Darbo - Patrika was Nancy Webster on Days of Our Lives, and has also appeared in episodes of Punky Brewster, Different Strokes, Growing Pains, Santa Barbara, Seinfield, and Secret Sins of the Father. She has more than 40 television and film credits.

Keith David - Keith won an Emmy in 2005 for his performance in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. His over 135 credits include appearances in both notable feature films and critically acclaimed television series and specials. Upcoming releases for 2007 include Delta Farce in May, and The War, in which Keith serves as narrator for a Ken Burns documentary.

Richard Dillard - Well known as Frank Pickford in Dazed and Confused, Richard's career spans 28 years from co-starring roles in TV mini-series like Texas Justice and Women of Independent Means to lead roles in feature films like Screen Door Jesus and Cadillac Ranch. He can currently be seen in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and with Sandra Bullock in Every Word Is True.

Leslie Easterbrook - Leslie is Betty in House, a new horror/thriller filmed in Poland last summer-not the television series. It is scheduled to be released by Twentieth Century Fox this coming October. She is also featured as Jodi's mother in The Heartbreak Kid, a comedy directed by the Farrelly Brothers. (Her favorite credit is singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XVII.)

Charlie Frazier - A former NFL All Star Team member, Charlie was an All-American at Texas Southern, as well as All-Conference and in 1961 was named Athlete of the Year. He played for the Houston Oilers from 1962-1968 and with the New England Patriots in 1969 and 1970. Currently, Charlie teaches biology and coaches football and golf at John H. Reagan High School in Houston.

Joel Freeman - Joel has more than 100 films to his credit. He has produced blockbusters like Shaft and Love At First Bite, and critically acclaimed masterpieces like The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, The Music Man, Camelot, The Octagon, and Soapdish. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Richard Gant - Richard is a fixture on over 30 sitcoms, numerous dramas including Chicago Hope, NYPD Blue, Picket Fences, and a multitude of movies of the week. His role as Detective Sergeant Dornan is seen recurring on the hit show NYPD Blue. He appeared in a recent episode of Deadwood.

Jerry Giles - Jerry's first acting job was opposite Andy Griffith on Matlock. Since then, in over 60 television and film roles, he has gotten to act opposite such actor as Oscar nominees Greg Kinnear in Little Miss Sunshine and William H. Macy in Bobby. Jerry played Butch Harmon in the television movie about Tiger Woods.

Burton "Bubba" Gilliam - Burton's acting debut in Blazing Saddles has been followed by many films and more than 100 television shows, including three seasons on Evening Shade. He has had roles on Knight Rider, Everyone Loves Raymond, Alice, and Fall Guy. Burton's credits include nearly 200 other television appearances.

Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin - A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Goose was named all-AFL safety four times, and played in the Pro-Bowl six times. He still holds Denver's standard for the most interceptions in a season (11) and is tied for the single game record (4). Goose was chosen as one of four charter members of Denver's Ring of Fame, and was named tot he Colorado Hall of Fame in 1984. He is retired, and he and his wife of 41 years, Nickie, have four grandchildren.

Sara Gravcock - Sara co-stars as Penny in the upcoming wedding comedy Cake, starring other Texas State celebs G.W. Bailey, Bubba Gilliam, Ann Cusack, David Denman, Nikki Boyer, Jason Manns, and directed by Will Wallace. She has had roles on The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives.

Fred Griffith - Actor/writer/producer Fred Griffith has gone from community theatre, to commercials, to producing and starring in his first short film. His acting credits include roles in The Last Bricklayer in America, Gods and Generals, Miracle at Sage Creek, The Last Confederate, and 24.

Dean Irby - Dean is a 1974 graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He is currently an Associate Professor, and head of the Acting Program at SUNY Purchase.

Eugene Lee - Eugene is a Distinguished Texas State Alumnus who also finds time to help make the Classic a success. Recently, he's appeared on six episodes of The District, recurring as Hud Sanders the coroner; two episodes of NYPD Blue as an attorney; an appearance in the HBO adaption of the play Lackawanna Blues, and in the feature film Coach. He has just closed a successful run acting on Broadway in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean.

David Magee - Continuously acclaimed as one of the country's top sleight-of-hand artists and most sought after entertainers, David delivers strong and powerful performances. His skills as he retrieves thoughts, manipulates cards, and demonstrates the gambling techniques make him well recognized in casinos worlwide.

David Marciano - A professional actor and writer for over 20 years, David's credits include numerous television guest appearances and films, including starring as Georgio in the CBS mini-series' The Last Don and The Last Don II, where he met his colleague and brother-in-arms Joe Montegna.

James McDaniel - Audiences may know James from his Emmy-nominated role as Lt. Arthur Fancy on NYPD Blue or in his recent ABC series Life as We Know It. Last year he won the Emmy and Peabody awards for his film Edge of America. Currently, James can be seen on the CBS series Numbers as Adic Wright.

Sam McMurray - Sam has been an actor for over 30 years. Folks of a certain age remember him from Raising Arizona or The Tracy Ullman Show. Since then, he has done countless television series, most recently The King of Queens. Before the turn f the century he performed onstage with Eugene Lee.

Chris Mulkey - Veteran actor Chris Mulkey is remembered from the ABC series Twin Peaks and the Lifetime series Any Day Now. He has done over fifty films, including First Blood, 48Hrs., Radio with Cuba Gooding Jr., and North Country with Charlize Theron. Chris just finished the new FOX series pilot Southern Comfort with Eric Roberts. Juicy Pear Records just produced his third CD, and he directed the music video for CMT.

Elizabeth Pena - Currently in post-production on an upcoming film to be released later this year entitled Love Comes Lately, the award winning actress has worked almost continuously since she debuted in 1979 in a film entitled Super El. Recent appearances include roles in D-War, Adrift in Manhattan, The Lost City, and Keep Your Distance.

Jim Pickens Jr. - Currently a regular on ACB's Grey's Anatomy, Jim's eight-page list of credits includes roles in The West Wing, The X-Files, CSI Miami, JAG, The Practice, and NYPD Blue, to name a few. He will be seen soon in Backwater, currently in post-production.

Charley Pride - An internationally recognized artist, Charley has been releasing hit recordings since the late fifties. His incredible legacy includes 36 No. 1 hit singles, over 70 million albums sold, 31 gold and 4 platinum-including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second only to Elvis Presley. The Country Music Awards named him Entertainer of the Year in 1971, and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972.

Steve Prince A graduate of Texas State, Steve recently starred in the film Murders and Acquisitions, and also had a role in the Texas-based The Alamo. He will be seen soon in the yet to be released films Pineapple and Red Ridge. Television credits include appearances on JAG, Walker, Texas Ranger, Allie & Me, and numerous other series.

David Sawyer - This versatile actor has been seen on episodes of NYPD Blue, Spy TV, The Division, The X-Files, Miami 7, The Pretender, Grace Under Fire, Murder One, as well as appearing in several feature films and other episodic television series.

Alan Stepp - A Texas State Alumnus, Alan has been busy in Hollywood for years, acting, writing, and producing for television and film. He produced a co-starred in the successful ABC television movie Willing to Kill-The Texas Cheerleader Story. He recently appeared in Desperate Housewives opposite Teri Hatcher and Nicolette Sheridan. Alan will soon be producing the feature film Seeing Spotz for Warner Bros.

Jim Stienke - A 1972 Texas State graduate, Jim as All-Lone Star Conference two year and All-American Defensive Back in 1972 when received the first J.C. Kellam Award as the outstanding senior football player at Texas State. he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1973 and later played corner back and safety six years for the New York Giants.

Leonard Thomas - A veteran of stage, television, and film, Thomas guest-starred on TV in Law and Order, L.A.X., and One Life to Live. His film credits include roles in Jarhead, Black Snake Moan, Coach Carter, S.W.A.T., Star Wards: Episode II, and Twisted, as well as numerous others.

Glynn Turman - A veteran of stage, television and film, Glynn got his first taste of acting success at the age of 13 originating the role of Travis Younger on Broadway in Lorraine Hansbury's landmark play A Raisin in the Sun. Since then, he has amassed over 80 film and television credits as an actor and has written and directed in both media.

Basil Wallace - Appearing in the film Blood Diamond, Basil has also appeared on LAX, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Agency, The West Wing, and Juding Amy. In addition, he has over 40 credits in movies and television.

Will Wallace - Will has appeared in over 30 film and television projects, including The Thin Red Line, Rules of Engagement, Rough Riders, and The Evening Star. He also appeared in The New World with Christian Bale and Collin Farrell, released to theaters in November 2005.

Duane Whitaker - Duane has appeared in over 30 feature films, as well as many television shows. Most recently he filmed a starring role in the new "Project Greenlight" film FEAST for Dimension Films. He will appear in the "Project Greenlight" television show airing on BRAVO. Duane recently guest-starred on NBC's Medical Investigations and had a role in Rob Zombie's House of a Thousand Corpses 2: The Devil's Rejects.

Dan Wilcox - Dan has worked in television and film for 36 years. He was a writer-producer on M*A*S*H, and he ran the Newhart and Growing Pains series. Other credits include Cosby, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, F.M., and Roots II. He wishes it noted that he writes better than he plays golf.

Ellis "Skeeter" Williams - Skeeter has been an actor for over 25 years. He has appeared in some of your favorite television shows, film, and commercials. He has done guest performances on Seinfield, The Hughleys, and NYPD Blue. Skeeter is the only person to have made a hole-in-one in the history of the Celebrity Golf Classic.

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