In the 1990s, Jorja obtained roles such as the ABC Afterschool special Summer Stories: The Mall and Dead Drunk: The Kevin Tunell Story, as well as HBO's Lifestories: Families in Crisis. In 1993 she did a primetime series, Law & Order, then landed a regular role on ABC's Missing Persons, but it was her portrayal of Dr. Maggie Doyle on ER that propelled her on to bigger roles. She had a recurring role on NBC's West Wing as Secret Service agent Gina Tuscano, but then CSI came along.
Her film roles have included The Jerky Boys, Dead Funny, Alchemy, the critically acclaimed Memento with Guy Pearce, as well as television miniseries The House of Frankenstein. In addition to those mediums, Jorja is co-founder of the experimental theater group Honeypot Productions, and writes and stars in plays for the Los Angeles-based group. So far, she has written four of the group's five plays. The fourth play, Lovely Stanley, is a comedic romp about the women's bowling circuit.
Jorja lives in Los Angeles, and enjoys travelling, playing guitar, and singing. She has a boxer named Ali, and two cats named Rumplestiltskin and Sid Poitier (they came with those names).
Also credited as Jorjan Fox.
Born: July 7, 1968
Birthplace: New York, NY
Paul Guilfoyle is a busy veteran actor whose roles have ranged from theater to film to television.
His theatrical credits include Broadway productions of The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, Search and Destroy, Richard III, and Glengarry Glen Ross.
His feature film credits include Random Hearts, Anywhere but Here, The Negotiator, Amistad, Air Force One, L.A. Confidential, Ransom, Extreme Measures, Striptease, Quiz Show, Mrs. Doubtfire, Wall Street and Primary Colors.
On the small screen, Paul has appeared in the mob show Wiseguy, Kate & Allie, Law & Order, and Miami Vice. Made-for-television movies include Notorious, September, Curiosity Kills, Unnatural Pursuits, and Amelia Earhart.
Born: April 28, 1949
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Eric was born and raised in Wisconsin. After graduating high school, he attended Carroll College in Wisconsin, participating in a variety of theater arts productions. Soon thereafter, he moved to California where he attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California. He was also active in AADA-West Theater productions such as Moonchildren, Living Quarters, and G.R. Point. He also starred in Black Box at the Odyssey Theater in Los Angeles.
He's known for his part on the TV series The Net, and is now garnering a new legion of fans as Greg, the off-beat lab technician, who became a CSI in season four of CSI.
Born: July 24, 1975
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robert David Hall is an accomplished film and television actor who has appeared in movies such as The Negotiator and Starship Troopers, as well the Emmy-award winning TNT mini-series Andersonville. His television appearances include West Wing, Judging Amy, Family Law and course CSI as coroner Dr. Robbins. He says that he got the role because "they chose me because they thought I looked like a coroner."
Viewers may notice that Hall occasionally uses a cane in his role as the coroner. It's not a prop, but something he uses in his daily life. On July 10, 1978, at the age of 31, he was driving along in his Volkswagen when an 18-wheel truck, driven by a drunk driver, crossed the median and struck his vehicle head on. He was trapped in the burning car but fortunately rescued by a passing motorist and a firefighter. The burns, over 65% of his body, were so severe that his legs were amputated above the knee. His first stint in the burn ICU was three months long, and and he spent 3 months in the burn ICU unit, as well as many more months recovering. He now uses prothestics to walk. His role in the 1991 film Class Action closely parallels his life.
Hall is active in advocating changes for the disabled in the entertainment industry, and serves on professional, government and charitable boards, such as Media Access Office (to create opportunities for people with disabilities), and Other Voice Playwright's Lab (for disabled actors in theater).
Besides acting, Hall is a disc jockey for an alternative music station, announces for national commercials, and plays guitar and sings with live band.
Born: November 9, 1947
Birthplace: East Orange, NJ