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2008 Celebrity Guests
 Jamie Allman - A veteran of both stage and film, Jamie has done guest roles on series such as Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Shield. Most recently she has transitioned into supporting roles in comedic feature films such as Danny Roane: First Time Director. She plays a leading role in the yet to be released psychological thriller Farmhouse. |
 Marshall Allman - An Austin native, Marshall began his acting career at the age of 15. In addition to many television guest star appearances, including recently on Ghost Whisperer and Saving Grace, he has received great recognition as LJ on the hit Fox TV series Prison Break. His feature film credits include Hostage with Bruce Willis, Dishdogz, and the upcoming Winged Creatures. |
 Jonathan Banks - Comfortable on stage, film, or television, Jonathan will soon be seen in an ABC pilot titled Astronauts. He's been seen in many movies and TV shows, including Wiseguy, Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hrs., Crocodile Dundee in L.A., and Plague Season. |
 Earl Billings - Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Earl arrived in California in 1976, and landed a role on the hit series What's Happening as Rob, the propietor of "Rob's Place." He was also the football official trying to find a coin to flip in the very popular Southwest Airlines commercial, and currently appears in a series of commercials for AFLAC. Recently he has appeared in the feature films Something New and Senior Skip Day. |
 Dan Boever - After six years of professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds organization, Dan traded his bat for a golf club. Since then, his career highlights include eleven consecutive appearances at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, a dedicated half hour special on The Golf Channel, and an Oscar-worthy "one word" scene in the 2006 New Line Cinema movie Hoot. |
 Keith Cash - Keith played football for the University of Texas from 1987 to 90. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1991 and later played 6 years for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. He currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri with his wife Tina and son Mason. |
 Mari Deese - Beginning her career in Dallas, Mari has appeared in many local and national television commercials. She appears in the soon to be released feature film Harold & Kumar 2, the hilarious sequel to Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, as well as co-hosting the television pilot B & B Our Guest. Mari will appear soon in the upcoming feature film Big Stone Gap. |
 Richard Dillard - Well known as Frank Pickford in Dazed and Confused, Richard's career spans 30 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 new Kimberly Pierce film Stop-Loss and the BBC series Wire in the Blood. |
 Leslie Easterbrook - Leslie is probably best known as Callahan in the Police Academy movies, Rhonda Lee in Laverne and Shirley and Mother Firefly in The Devil's Rejects. This past year, she was in Rob Zombie's Halloween and the Farrelly Brother's Heartbreak Kid. Her newest films are Black Water Transit, Blue Eyes, and House. They are all in post-production and coming to a theatre and/or video store near you. |
 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. |
 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 also appeared in an episode of Deadwood. |
 Jerry Giles - Jerry has been in the acting business for over twenty years, appearing in commercials, feature films like Little Miss Sunshine, and having guest appearances on great shows such as The X-Files and many more. You will see him this summer in the true story about the 1956 Little League World Series called The Perfect Game. Jerry is very happy to be back at Texas State for the second year. |
 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 to the Colorado Hall of Fame in 1984. He is retired, and he has his wife of 41 years, Nickie, have four grandchildren. |
 James Hampton - James' career as an actor, writer, and director spans over four decades. Along the way, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Caretaker in The Longest Yard, and he has starred in such memorable films as Teen Wolf, China Syndrome, Condorman, and W.W. and The Dixie Dance Kings. He was a regular director on numerous sitcoms such as Hearts of Fire, Boston Common, and Grace Under Fire. |
 | Samuel L. Jackson - One of the motion picture industry’s most respected actors, Samuel L. Jackson made an indelible mark on Ameri |
 Eugene Lee - A Distinguished Texas State Alumnus who recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he appeared in 4 of the 10-play cycle done at the Kennedy Center's Tribute to August Wilson, Eugene has enjoyed a career as playwright and actor. In February of this year, he played a lead role in Texas State's Department of Theatre and Dance production of August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson. He was the recipient of the Classic's 2007 Jerry Award. |
 David Magee - Continuosly 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 throughts, manipulates cards, and demonstrates the gambling techniques make him well recognized in casinos worldwide. |
 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. His other credits include numerous television guest spots and movies. |
 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. He will appear in the soon to be released films See You In September and Bunker Hill, and served as Executive Producer of the upcoming The Only Good Indian. |
 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 of the century he perfomed on stage with Eugene Lee. |
 Lucas Prata - Nicknamed "The Bad Boy of Dance" by the industry, his first single "Let's Get It On" (Universal Records) established him on Rhythm/Top 40 radio, Lucas' rapid evolution in music has been astonishing. In 2004, he signed on to Ultra Records with "Never Be Alone" which became a dance floor and wedding anthem for couples around the world. |
 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, and 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 produing for television and film. He produced and 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 Nicollette Sheridan. Alan is currently preparing for his directing debut with his latest script, BLITZ 96. |
 Leonard Thomas - A veteran of stage, television, and film, Thomas has 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 Wars: 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 - An actor, Basil has worked on and off Broadway, as well as in regional theatres. Television credits include NYPD Blue, Juding Amy, West Wing, CSI, and NCIS. Feature films he has appeared in include Marked For Death, Grand Canyon, The Wood, and Blood Diamond. |
 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. |
 | Patrick Warburton - California native and primetime television comedy star Patrick Warburton, currently starring in the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement, is making his first Celebrity Classic appearance this year. Viewing audiences became very familiar with Warburton when he appeared in the reoccurring role of Puddy, Elaine’s boyfriend, on the hit NBC Comedy Seinfeld. He has also appeared in the ABC hit comedy Less Than Perfect, as well as the hit show NewsRadio and the live action series The Tick, where he played the Tick himself. |
 John Michael Whitby - Nicknamed "Tater," John Michael is an avid golfer, who in addition to owning and operating the Southwest Golf Range, plays great piano for Asleep At The Wheel and also performs with Ace In The Hole. |
 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 is on the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America, West. He wishes it noted that his writing is better than his golf. |
 Ellis "Skeeter" Williams - Skeeter has been an actor for over 25 years. He has appeared in some of your favorite television shows, films, 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. |
 Alfre Woodard - Alfre is one of the most prolific actresses of our time. She has been a nominee for nearly every acting award, and has won more than 20. She has appeared in 20 episodes of Desperate Housewives, and currently has 3 feature films scheduled for release in the next two years - Bury Me Standing, The Family That Preys, and American Inquisition. |