Success Stories
We'd like to congratulate actors who've participated in our courses, some of which include Sean Hayes (Will & Grace), Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk, Talk Soup, Spider-Man 2), Gary Bristow (ER, CSI), and so many others ? some of whom are listed below. (Where possible, we have also included links to their entries in the wonderful Internet Movie Database, so that you may be able to view more complete details on their acting careers.)
We are very proud of these actors, for their dedication to their careers and are thrilled about the wonderful feedback we continue to get about how our classes and instructors have made a difference for them. Stay tuned for more stories coming soon.
A.J. Tannen
A.J. is enjoying an incredible career. In addition to being seen on "NCIS" and "JAG", he had the lead in the 2007 Oscar winning short film "West Bank Story".
Amy Jo Johnson
"The Division", "Clean Breaks", "Felicity", and a series regular on "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers".
Amy Rohren
"Mr. Deity", "Enterprise", "Ennui", "The Young & The Restless" and the feature film "Killing the Dream".
Arsene DeLay
Arsene just signed commercially and theatrically with Coast to Coast Talent. Arsene met Kevin Turner at AIA Studios.
Billy St. John
"Road Kill", "Flatter", "Drake & Josh", "Club Soda", "Good Company", "Mr. Deeds", and "General Hospital"
Brad Yoder
Three films in 2004 including "Andreson's Cross". Guest appearances on TV shows including "Judging Amy" and "Wasteland".
Brian Groh
Several films including "My Dinner with Jimi" in which he played John Lennon , "Bottom Feeders" and "CALLOUS". Currently working on further film and commerical projects.
Briana Scarnecchia
Booked a Co-Host job on SMTV called “Get Out.” She is also the designer for a HBO Movie called “Before and Afternoon” and is the lead designer for a USC Frat House makeover.
Carla Valentine
She's booked 10 projects in 2007 so far including 5 short films, 2 pilots, 1 voiceover, 1 theatrical piece, 1 episodic (Diagnosis X for TLC) and just got a theatrical agent--Chris Ledford at
Catherine Brewton
She's booked a guest star role as Mrs. Robinson in the web-series “Deliverance by the Slice.”
Catherine Grace
"Malcolm In The Middle", "The Gilmore Girls", "CSI" and the film "Breathe".
Chelsey Dailey
Chelsey Dailey signed with Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier Talent Agency. Congratulations!
Chris Rodenhizer
After our Hosting Representation Extravaganza, Chris was called in by Aqua Talent Agency..
Corey Kotler
Booked eight episodes of NBC's Passions, the Heroes pilot, and the season finale of Ugly Betty. Acting in and producing a full length film entitled How I Got Lost, has written and will be directing A5874 (www.A5874.com)
Craig Patton
"Scrubs", "Monk", "Dexter", "House MD", "Boston Legal","The District", "Sunset Beach", "Sara's Life", "Passions", "General Hospital", "Judging Amy", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "For Goodness Sake" and "Descendant".
Cynthia Ickes
Signed across the board at Privilege and did a podcast for Oprah.com. She most recently booked a princple role in the feature film Humanity's End
Deborah Geffner
Booked "Grey’s Anatomy", "the 9", "Monk", "Criminal Minds", "Passions", a national Slim Jim commercial, national American Airlines commercial, and untitled Hank Steinberg pilot and her pilot was also picked up!
Denzel Whitaker
AIA Client Denzel Whitaker - Starring opposite Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker in "The Great Debaters"!
Doug Dearth
Booked roles on "ConAir", "Grace Is Gone", "The Contract", "Grosse Pointe Blank", and a John Cusack feature film.
Elise Baughman
Elise participated in the Hosting Agent Extravaganza and signed with Venture IAB's hosting division!!!
Frances Manzo
Frances is not only a talented actress, but she has a great career as a dancer! She has been featured on "Zoey 101" and "Hannah Montana" as a dancer. She has also joined Miley Cyrus as a live performer.
Frank Crim
"Smother", "George Lopez", "Criminal Minds", "Dead Ronnie", "Six Feet Under", "Judging Amy", "Without a Trace" and the film "Species III"
Frank Grillo
"The Kill Point", "Without A Trace", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Prison Break", "Blind Justice", "Wasteland", guest star on "The Shield", "Law & Order: SVU", and appeared in the film "Minority Report".
Gabby Sacci
Booked a co-star role on “Studio 60,” signed with representation across the board and booked a play.
George Ketsios
Roles on "Monk", "The Young & the Restless", "Numb3rs", and"Untold Stories of the ER". Also booked three national commercials (Hummer H3, Nicoderm and Merrill Lynch), booked the lead in a play and a supporting role in the short “Descendents.”
Hal Sparks
Hal has done a number of films, including "Spider-Man 2", "Dr. Doolittle 2", "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star". Stars in Showtime's series "Queer as Folk", former host of "Talk Soup" and regular on VH1's "I Love The '70s, '80s, '90s" series.
Heather Robinson
Heather met Clear Talent Group at AIA's Commercial Agent Extravaganza and subsequently has signed with them commercially. Congratulations Heather!
Heidi Fielek
Booked a Direct TV commercial and a voice over job for LRN training videos.
Herman Poppe
Over a dozen films including Danielle Steele's "Mixed Blessings", "Pale Rider", "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" and over two dozen TV guest appearances including "Scrubs".
Hollie Hummel
Booked the feature film, “Heart of Fear” directed by Henri Charr, a JC Penney testimonial and “60 Seconds on a Steward’s Journey,” which won the Bronze Telly!
Jaclyn Carmichael
Booked a role on “Passions” and signed theatrically with Gwyn Fox and commercially with Origin.
Jake Galasso
Booked a guest star role on “My Name is Earl” starred in award winning film, “The Silver Patriot” and also booked “Cats on a Plane.”
James Quattorchi
CONGRATULATIONS to Director, Producer, Actor & Long time friend of AiA. His latest film will be released worldwide in 2008 through Sony Pictures!
Jamison Jones
Booked roles on “24”, "CSI-NY", "Crossing Jordan", "Alias", and features including "He Was a Quiet Man".
Jay Fraley
After attending the Ultimate Actor's Weekend 3-day Intensive, he was called in for TV/Film/Commercial Representation meetings by The Wallis Agency and Avalon Artists.
Jay Fraley
Jay Fraley signed across the boards with Paula McAfee at Starcraft Talent Agency. Jay met Paula at our November Theatrical Agent Extravaganza.
Jennifer Rhodes
Roles include starring on "Charmed" as "Grams", “Passions” ,"Boston Public", "Gilmore Girls", "Friends", "Wings", "ER", "Full House", "Party of Five", "Designing Women", "Knott's Landing", and "The Agency" just to name a few.
Jessica Bogart
She's repped by William Morris for voice over, and has booked several voice-overs, including a voice-over for a Paris Hilton feature film. She has also signed with LW1.
Jillian Reed
Signed with Buchwald Talent.
Jim McCaffree
Booked a live action trailer for Jerry Seinfeld’s movie, “Bee Movie” and a national commercial. Jim also signed with a Print Agent.
JoAnn Paolantonio
"Blonde", "Trial and Error", "Lived to Tell", Men's Wearhouse commercial, ABC Family Channel promo, |
Johnny Giacalone
Johnny booked a workshop of the new play Of Equal Measure at The Center Theatre Group.
Jose Garcia
Booked a role on the feature film, “Men in Stipes".
Joseph A. Garcia
Booked the Feature Film Bachelor #2 and 2 National Commercials for Jack in the Box and Honda!!!
Julie Belknap
Signed with the Wallis Agency, and booked roles in the features "In Your Dreams" and "Ben & Arthur".
Kari Nissena
Filmed the Lead in the Feature Film "CALLOUS" & Co-Star Role on Nickelodeon's JUST JORDAN !
Karla Zelaya
First of all I want to thank AIA and Alys for alot of the work I have booked. Alys has been so amazing and she motivates me so much.. "Pig People" with the rapper Little Romeo! A daily Drama-Soap called "Hacienda Heights" directed by Tom Epplin Thanks again for everything !! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Katie Gill
"Days of Our Lives", "Bones" & "CSI:NY" are just some of the shows highlighting Katie's work. Well done!
Katie Melcer
Booked "Untold Stories of the ER" and a "1-800-Dentist" national commercial! She also signed with a Print Agent.
Kehli O'Byrne
"American Heiress", "Piranha", "Panic In The Skies", "The Last Embrace" and guest appearances on TV shows including "Silk Stalkings", and "Highlander".
Kellie Koppel
Booked a role in a feature film “In the Mirror Daily.”
Kim Estes
The movie "Death and Taxes", portrayed O.J. Simpson on the TV series "Infamous", and booked an SUV Volkswagon commercial.
Kim Stinger
Booked a feature film and signed with Howard Talent. She also booked a Verizon Wireless Industrial.
Kristina Haddad
After meeting and networking with a fellow AIA member currently interning at a major feature film casting office, the fellow member encouraged Kristina to drop off a headshot for a role "she'd be perfect for." Turns out, her fellow AIA member was right! Kristina followed up, dropped off a photo and resume, and has now booked a role in Adam Sandler's upcoming film! Tap in to our community here at AIA... we are working to uplift one another; to help us all rack up bookings! Go Kristina :-)
Larry Thomas
"Seinfeld (The Soup Nazi)", "Frankie D", "Postal", "Spaced Out", Guest stars on "Scrubs", "Caroline in the City", "Grace Under Fire", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", as well as the feature films "No Ordinary Hero" and "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"
Lee DAngelo
Booked a national commercials for Clorox and Sears. Also booked roles on "JAG" and "Law & Order".
Linda Demetrick
After Linda attended an AIA weekend Intensive, she got called in by Eric Scott Gould , Sr. V.P. of Creative Affairs and New Works for The Vine Entertainment to audition for an Independent Film..
Maggie Contreras
Maggie signed commercially with Bobby Ball, following a premiere night here at AIA Studios.
Mark Weiler
Booked a recurring co-star role on “What I Like About You.” Plus ... "The Black Dahlia", "What A Great Idea","Alley Dogs", "The West Wing", "Rough Crossing"
Meredith Rozbitsky
Meredith has been contracted to host a podcast for Whistler Blackcomb Ski Mountain in British Columbia. The podcasts will be featured on their website! (See link for more info.) Congratulations Meredith!!!
Michael Tower
Booked an episode of “CSI Miami,” three national commercials for Saturn, Yamaha and an ESPN Promo, two feature films, “Dracula’s Curse” and “The Commission.”
Michaela Watkins
"7 Deadly Hollywood Sins", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Medium", "Without a Trace", "Strong Medicine", "Charmed", and"Miss Match" ![]() |

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