ANDREW SHUE "Billy Campbell"

The role of Billy Campbell is Andrew Shue's debut as a television series regular. Shue also had a guest appearance on the television series "The Wonder Years." His feature film credits include "Adventures in Babysitting" and "The Karate Kid."

After graduating with a degree in history from prestigious Dartmouth College, Shue played professional soccer for the Bulaweyo Highlanders in Zimbabwe in Africa. While in Africa Shue also taught math and worked on a documentary about the African experience. In 1990, Shue returned to the United States to train as an actor in New York City.

Andrew spent the show's 1994 hiatus as spokesperson for the 1994 World Cup Soccer Matches in the United States. As such, he worked with "Good Morning, America" reporting the games and launched World Cup Soccer Daily Newspaper.

Born on February 20 in Washington, Delaware, Shue currently resides in Hollywood, and is the co-founder of the organization "Do Something."

COURTNEY THORNE-SMTIH "Alison Parker"

Courtney Thorne-Smith began her acting career during her senior year in high school when she joined the Ensemble Theater Company in Mill Valley, California.

Her film credits include "Lucas," "Summer School," and "Revenge of the Nerds II." Her television credits include "Tour of Duty," "Day by Day," "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "L.A. Law" and "Anything But Love."

Born in San Francisco on November 8, Thorne-Smith currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

DOUG SAVANT "Matt Fielding"

Southern California native Doug Savant's acting career began when he left the University of California at Los Angeles to perform in Los Angeles regional theater.

On television, Savant has guest-starred in the series "China Beach," "Cagney and Lacey" and the two-hour pilot of "In the Heat of the Night". He also had a recurring role as the young Mack McKenzie on "Knots Landing," as well as lead roles in the made-for-television movies "Aftermath" and "Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story."

Savant's feature film credits include the role of Officer Mike McGill in "Masquerade," starring Rob Lowe and Meg Tilly. Other films he's appeared in include "Hanoi Hilton," "Trick or Treat" and "Red Surf."

Born on June 21, Savant currently resides in Burbank, California. He has 2 children, not 3 as this page had claimed before

.GRANT SHOW "Jake Hanson"

Before the role of "Jake" catapulted him to stardom, Grant Show was best known for his portrayal of Officer Rick Hyde on the daytime drama "Ryan's Hope." Show's other television credits include roles in the series "True Blue," the miniseries "Lucky" and the made-for-television movie "Fatal Crossing."

After three seasons on "Ryan's Hope," Show moved to London and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. In 1988 he returned to the United States and performed in the Broadway production of "The Boys of Winter." Later, he starred in "On the Waterfront" at the Cleveland Playhouse. Most recently Grant co-starred in the James Michener mini-series "Texas," which was produced by Spelling Television and will be distributed first to the home video industry.

Born in Detroit on February 27, and raised in San Jose, California, Show currently resides in Los Angeles.

HEATHER LOCKLEAR "Amanda Woodward"

Heather Locklear gave the residents--and the ratings--of "Melrose Place" a jolt when her Amanda Woodward moved to town.

A long-time veteran of the small screen, Locklear most recently starred in the ABC mini-series "Texas Justice" and guest-hosted "Saturday Night Live." She starred in the television movie "Fade to Black," and in the play "I Hate Hamlet" at the Jupiter Theater in Florida. Locklear appeared in a cameo role in the Paramount Pictures 1993 release "Wayne's World 2."

Well known for her concurrent starring roles in two popular television series, "Dynasty" and "T.J. Hooker," Locklear began her acting career appearing in television commercials while attending UCLA.

Additional credits include the television movies "Body Language," "Highway Casanova," "Her Wicked Ways," "Rich Men, Single Women," "Jury Duty," and the series "Going Places."

The youngest of four children, Ms. Locklear grew up in Southern California. She currently resides in the San Fernando Valley with her new husband, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.

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JOSIE BISSETT "Jane Mancini"

While the character of Jane Mancini is jumping through emotional hoops with her ex-husband, Michael, Josie Bissett is happily in love with her husband, actor Rob Estes.

Bissett's most recent television credits include "Deadly Vows," a FOX movie-of-the-week. She also spent a season as a regular on "The Hogan Family," made guest appearances on "Parker Lewis," "Quantum Leap," and "Doogie Howser, M.D." as well as having starring roles in the made-for-television movies "Danielle Steele's Secrets" and "Posing."

Her feature film credits include the role of Robbie Kreiger's wife, Lynn, in Oliver Stone's "The Doors," "Book Of Love," starring Chris Young and Keith Coogan, a lead role in "Mikey" with Brian Bonsall, and "All American Murder" starring Christopher Walken, Joanna Cassidy and Charles Schlatter, directed by Anson Williams.

Josie started modeling in print and commercials at the tender age of twelve. Her modeling career brought her to Japan when she was only sixteen. After moving to Los Angeles to continue modeling, she soon discovered and fell in love with acting. And it was at an audition that she met her husband Rob.

Born in Seattle, Josie and her husband now live in Santa Monica, California. When she's not playing Jane Mancini, Josie enjoys movies, exercise and learning how to play the guitar.

LAURA LEIGHTON "Sydney Andrews"

Although she plays one of nighttime soap's most compelling characters, Laura Leighton confesses, "I didn't even have a television when I was growing up."

The role of Sydney Andrews is Laura Leighton's professional acting debut. Her portrayal of bad-girl Sydney has earned her a recurring role on the show.

Originally from Iowa, Leighton moved to Los Angeles and performed as a singer and dancer with "The Young Americans" on their national tour. Turning her talents to acting, she then appeared in several national television commercials before winning her role on "Melrose Place." Her most recent roles include "the other woman" and "in the name of love"

Born in Iowa City, Iowa, July 24, Laura currently resides in Los Angeles, where her favorite hobby is playing the piano.

THOMAS CALABRO "Michael Mancini"

Thomas Calabro is a versatile actor with extensive television and theater credits. His first series role was as a regular in the series "Dream Street." Other small screen credits include a guest-starring role on "Burke's Law," a featured role in the mini-series "Vendetta" and the made-for-television movie "Out of the Darkness." He also has guest-starred on "Law And Order" and the made-for-television movie "Columbo: No Time to Die."

A member of New York's Actors' Studio and Circle Repertory Lab, Calabro has performed Off-Broadway in the production "Wild Blue." He also has appeared in regional productions of "Sweet Basil" at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and "Open Admissions" at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, Connecticut.

Besides performing in the theater, Calabro recently directed the play "Orphans" at various homeless and rehabilitation shelters in New York City.

The Brooklyn-born Calabro currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

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Rob Estes as "Kyle Mcbride"

He best known as Sergeant Chris Lorenzo in the popular late night drama series "Silk Stalkings." He also directed several episodes. He starred in the television movies "Come Die With Me: A Mike Hammer Mystery," "Perfect People" and "Foreign Exchange," and guest starred in the series MELROSE PLACE, "The Young Riders," "Simon and Simon," "21 Jumpstreet" and "My Sister Sam." He recently completed the television movie "Close to Danger," opposite his MELROSE PLACE co-star Lisa Rinna, which is scheduled to air later this year. Daytime soap opera fans may remember Estes for his role as Glen Gallagher on "Days of Our Lives." Born in Los Angeles on July 22, Estes is married to actress Josie Bissett of MELROSE PLACE.

Lisa Rinna is best known for her role as Billie Reed on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives." She recently completed the television movie "Close to Danger," opposite her MELROSE PLACE co-star Rob Estes, which is scheduled to air later this year. Rinna's television credits include starring roles in the movies "Vanished," "Lies Before Kisses" and "Shades of L.A." She had a recurring role in the television series "The Hogan Family" and guest starred on "Murder She Wrote." Rinna began her career in the feature film "Fair Trade," and she also had featured roles in "Police Academy" and "Robot Wars." Born July 11 in Medford, Ore., Rinna resides in Los Angeles.

Jack Wagner Nominated for an Emmy Award as Best Young Actor for his role of Frisco Jones on the daytime drama "General Hospital," Jack Wagner's television credits also include "Santa Barbara," as well as the television movies "Swimsuit," "Moving Target," "Trapped In Space" and "Lady Killer." Recently, Wagner starred in and co-executive produced the television movie "Echo" which will air later this season. His theater credits include "West Side Story," "Grease" and, the Long Beach Civic Light Opera's production of the musical comedy "They're Playing Our Song." Wagner is an established singer/songwriter as well, and has found success in recording a number of albums that have included chart-topping singles in the Adult Contemporary arena. He is also an avid golfer, a national college champion, in fact, and at present is playing on the Celebrity Golf Association Tour. Wagner was born Oct. 3 in Washington, Mo., and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Kristina Malandro, and their two children.

Brooke Langton's television credits include a starring role in the series "Extreme," a recurring role in "The Single Guy," and guest starring roles in "Party of Five," "Chicago Hope" and "Sliders." She also starred in one of the 'Young Indy" television movies. Langton will make her feature film debut in the upcoming Miramax film "Swingers," and also has roles in the independent film "Ink" and Universal's "Reach the Rock." which was written and produced by John Hughes. She has worked in theater in Portland and Texas. Born Nov. 27 in Texas, she resides in Los Angeles.

David Charvet is best known to television audiences for his portrayal of lifeguard Matt Brody on "Baywatch," in which he starred for three seasons. After leaving "Baywatch," Charvet starred in the television movies "Seduced and Betrayed," "Derby" and "Angel Flight Down." Born in Lyon, France, on May 15, 1972, Charvet and his family moved to New York in 1981 and then to Los Angeles in 1982. He began his acting training with renowned acting teachers such as Roy London, Katherine Billings and Peter Frisch, among others. This past year he completed a voice intensive course at Canada's Simon Fraser University which encompassed training in Shakespeare. A true role model for young adults, Charvet is proud to admit that he has never used alcohol or drugs. An important goal for him is to be able to use his profile as an actor to speak out to youths against substance abuse. Charvet is single and resides in Los Angeles.

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