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Tim Rose - Gary Lockwood - Mark Steven Grove
Mister Tim - Marc Gunn
Summer Glau
Firefly/Serenity, Terminator & Dollhouse
Like so many martial-arts trained actresses before her, Summer started out as a ballet dancer. One can only imagine that when an ankle injury ended her dancing aspirations, she decided to channel that passion into what has become an incredible acting career; playing innocent-looking but deadly killers.
Ironically, it was her appearance as a ballet dancer in the genre TV series Angel that she was spotted by the series' creator Joss Whedon. He later cast her as River Tam in his sci-fi series Firefly. She later reprised and greatly expanded that role in the Serenity movie.
Cashing in on her Sci-Fi cred, Glau created the role of Cameron Phillips in the critically acclaimed, but short-run series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles in 2008. Her portrayal on that series as a delicate, but deadly android has Terminated many a fan boy's heart. That fact was comically exploited on the hit series The Big Bang Theory during her guest appearance as herself on a train with Howard Wolowitz. (At least she didn't have to get in the tub with him like last year's StarFest guest Katee Sackhoff).
Ms. Summer resumed work with Joss Whedon on his Dollhouse series in the 2009 and 2010 seasons when she portrayed Bennett, the super-intelligent, physically damaged and mentally-twisted programmer for a rival Dollhouse on the series. It was one of those crazy-great roles that she really got to sink her teeth into - very reminiscent of Peter Seller's demented scientist in the classic Dr. Strangelove - albeit turned down a notch or two.
Later this year you'll see be able to see her starring in the TV production Deadly Honeymoon and feature film The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy.
Summer Glau will be appearing onstage at StarFest on Saturday, April 17th. She will also be available for autographs and photos.
Christopher Judge
Teal'c of Stargate SG-1
Without a lot of excess verbage, possessing great posture and menacingly good looks, Christopher Judge has gated around the Universe as the Earth-protecting, ever-loyal, don't-mess-with me member of SG-1. His portrayal of Teal'c, the brawny, yet noble member of Stargate's team of intergalactic freedom fighters has won him fans world-wide.
Mr. Judge has appeared as Teal'c in 211 episodes of Stargate SG-1, 2 episodes of Stargate Atlantis and 3 Stargate video-movies. His other acting roles include performances in: Andromeda, Snow Dogs, Action Man, and First Wave. His most recent film role is in the soon to be released film Paradox starring Kevin Sorbo.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chris started to study acting after becoming a three-time All-American defensive back and safety at the University of Oregon. After he won a contest to host a popular morning talk radio show in Oregon, Chris decided to pursue an acting career. He earned his chops working on movie and TV shows like Bird on a Wire, Cadence, Neon Rider and MacGyver. On the show 21 Jump Street he met his future and frequent SG-1 director Peter DeLuise. Before finally landing his pivital role on SG-1, Chris appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, House Party 2, and as a regular on Sirens.
During his run on SG-1, Chris penned four Stargate episodes and is now developing a series he has titled Rage of Angels.
Mr Judge will be appearing at StarFest on Saturday, April 17th. There is a possiblity that he might be available for autographs and photos on the 18th as well.
Marina Sirtis
Counselor Deanna Troi of Star Trek: The Next Generation
As the psychic counselor on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Ms. Sirtis has spent several years snuggling with aliens and crashing starships. Born in London to Greek parents, (which probably accounts for her exotic good looks) she began her career as a member of the repertory company at the Connaught Theatre in 1976. Directed by Nic Young, she appeared in Joe Orton's What the Butler Saw and as Ophelia in Hamlet.. Branching into British TV, she appeared in Minder & Hazel and One Last Chance. Her non-genre feature films include: The Wicked Lady, Death Wish III, Blind Date, and Richard Donner's The Thief of Baghdad.
In the Star Trek World, Marina has appeared in 176 Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, 3 Star Trek: Voyager episodes and the final Enterprise episode. She has starred in the films Star Trek Generations, Star Trek First Contact, and Star Trek Insurrection. Additionally, her voice has been used in numerous Star Trek Video Games.
Marina's genre contributions include: The Outer Limits, Earth: Final Conflict, Stargate: SG1, InAlienable, and Annihillation Earth. She has three projects currently slated for 2010, Otis E (in the can), Immortal Cycle (in post-production), and Shadows From the Sky (currently in pre-production).
Ms. Sirtis is scheduled for autograph signings and photo sessions throughout the convention. Her Q&A session is currently scheduled for Sunday, April 18th.
Garrett Wang
Ensign Harry Kim of Star Trek: Voyager
In 1995 Garrett Wang became the 'fresh faced' ensign on Star Trek: Voyager, a role that kept him lost in space until 2001. Playing Harry a young Star Fleet graduate (who played a mean clarinet, by the way), he was often the butt of jokes from his more seasoned shipmates. This was perhaps the perfect role for Wang at the time, because prior to his Trek duties, he really hadn't done a whole lot of TV and Film work. Portraying the new guy on the job was a good fit.
Swept-up in the Star Trek renaissance near the turn of the century, Mr. Wang enjoyed the popular accolades of being picked as one of the E-Channel's 20 Coolest Bachelors and one of People's 50 Most Beautiful People - Both of which he says happened as a result of a reporter favorably noticing him in Denver at one of our Starcon conventions.
Returning to Star Trek in the 2007, Garrett starred in the movie Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, portraying the film's bad guy Garan, to great notice and accolades. His portrayal as the villain was both a fun and enjoyable experience for Wang. Given his time-tested talent and perspective, it was also a good choice for his second Trek-go-round. No longer the fresh faced young man he was years earlier, Wang was now well prepared for the meatier and more complex part of Garan.
In 2009 Garrett finished work on two films; the comedy Why Am I Doing This? with fellow Star Trek actor Anthony Montgomery and the fantasy-drama film The Ride, by director Thomas Hyungkyun Kim.
Mr. Wang will have autograph and photo sessions throughout StarFest weekend. His Q&A session is currently scheduled for Sunday on our Main Events Stage.
Tim Rose
Admiral Ackbar, Salacious B. Crumb, and Sy Snootles of Star Wars
Born in Pittsfield, Illinois in 1956 Tim Rose discovered puppetry while attending University of New York. His first professional performance was for the student union. He built a walk-around bag booth and performed The True Story of Prince George and the Dragon. He was paid $15 for the show and still has the receipt he was given with his first check.
From there he continued to perform his show at fairgrounds, shopping malls and parks all across the northeast America. He started working at Jim Hensen's studio where his first job was to design what would eventually be called animaltronics for the Muppet movies. He was loaned by Hensons to Lucasfilm to do Return of the Jedi.
While at ILM he was designing animaltronics for characters of Jedi. Once pre-production was finished he was going to fly to England to perform Sy Snootles and Salacious Crumb. Copies of the script were never given out ahead of time for reasons of secrecy and he had no idea who Admiral Ackbar was. He had done a lot of the design work for the Admiral's close-up version and when he asked if he could perform the character, because of his familiarity with the controls, he was told he could.
He also worked on Howard the Duck, Dinosaurs, Alf, The Labyrinth, Return to Oz, Dark Crystal and the tiger in Fierce Creatures just to name a few. Psst… Ask him to tell you about the Salacious Crumb and Harrison Ford incident.
Mr. Rose will have autograph and photo sessions throughout StarFest weekend. His Q&A session is currently scheduled for Sunday on our Main Events Stage.
Gary Lockwood
Star Trek: Where No Man Has Gone Before and 2001: A Space Odyssey
StarFest 2010 is truly "Full of Stars!"
Gary Lockwood, probably best known to Star Trek fans as Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell in the 1966 pilot episode "Where No Man Has Bone Before", has been confirmed as a guest for the STARFEST 2010 convention.
Of the many memorable roles he has played in his career, Science Fiction movie fans remember him best as astronaut Frank Poole in the Stanley Kubrick futuristic epic 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Ironically, Lockwood's Frank Poole character (from "2001") learns about Star Trek's success in the novel "3001: A Final Odyssey".
One of his most memorable TV roles, and one of the most memorable on the series, was on a 1969 episode of "Love American Style" (1969) episode in which he plays a guy who is told his mouth is too small. To test it out, he accidentally wraps his mouth around a doorknob and gets stuck! His co-star in that episode was none other than his wife at the time, Stefanie Powers.
Since we are actually celebrating the real 2010: Space Odyssey this year, we thought it would be only fitting to have a guest from the movie that started it all. Unfortunately his co-star in the movie, Keir Dullea, was unable to join him on the journey to Denver. I have it on good authority, however, that the Monolith might be making a return visit.
We are happy to welcome Gary Lockwood to Denver. He'll be attending all three days of StarFest. His Q&A session is currently scheduled for Sunday, April 18th.
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Mark Steven Grove
Skilled as an actor, a physically gifted acrobat and martial artist, and with more than ten years experience in training other martial artists and stunt performers, Mark Steven Grove has a particularly keen appreciation for what it takes to make fights, stunts, and special effects look real and exciting for the camera as well as how to train and motivate performers to put the most into their roles.
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Mister Tim is very excited to perform his geek-centric music for the 2010 Starfest audience. In addition to being the driving force behind comedy a cappella quartet moosebutter, whose "Star Wars (John Williams is the Man)" shot to viral internet fame in 2008, Mister Tim performs with more than a dozen award-winning vocal groups, including his own solo vocal live-looping show. To get a taste of what he does, take a look at his one-man demonstration video. Mister Tim is taking beat boxing and a cappella performance to the next technological level. It's just amazing what he can do in a live performance! Mister Tim’s 2010 Starfest performance will include several brand-new Sci-Fi/Fantasy songs, available on CD at the show and on his web site after the show. Everything you hear in his performance and in his recordings is Mister Tim: every sound, instrument, note and word comes from his voice. For more details, visit mistertimdotcom.com. |
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Mister Tim
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Due to popular demand or because Susan said she wanted more gum and I just didn't hear her right, Marc Gunn the accomplished professional performer, songwriter, and producer will be returning to StarFest this year. Seriously, Marc brings a powerful and expressive voice to Celtic music. He is accomplished on an unusual instrument - the autoharp – and has expanded his traditional work in Irish and Scottish music to fuse the roots of Celtic with blues, jazz and folk music. Gunn delivers exciting live shows as well as compelling and original recordings. Gunn has at least 12 solo albums to his credit. Marc Gunn's early background in folk and rock music led him to discover the roots of both genres in Celtic music. He worked for many years at Renaissance festivals and events across the country as lead vocalist of the Brobdingnagian Bards. Gunn headlined a "Lord of the Rings" Oscar night party, and is a regular at Dragon*Con, the world's largest fantasy and science fiction convention. Recent work includes parody albums setting cat-inspired lyrics to traditional Irish music, and adaptations of traditional Celtic music to contemporary rhythms and forms. Gunn has performed in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Switzerland. He combines his love of travel and music in leading small tour groups of music lovers to Ireland and Italy. In addition to being a working musician, Marc Gunn is a podcaster of note; his "Irish and Celtic Music Podcast" is one of the most popular of its kind on iTunes, with over three million downloads. His "Renaissance Festival Podcast" is extremely popular in that focused market. He produces three other podcasts, and was a pioneer in viral marketing through MP3 downloads, giving away 10,000,000 over the past several years. While in Austin, The Bards won a number of Austin Music Awards, including "Best Novelty Band," "Best None of the Above," and "Best Folk Band" and were named "Best Renaissance Men" in the Austin Chronicle's 2003 Best of Austin Poll. Gunn also won "Best Album Cover" for his solo album "Soul of a Harper." Marc Gunn will be performing three shows at the convention. There is sure to be something for everyone. Visit Marc's website at www.marcgunn.com or contact him at slainte@marcgunn.com. |
