Hollywood Handshake


Bill Brochtrup
Bill Brochtrup is best known for playing “P.A.A. John Irvin,” on NYPD Blue. He has appeared on television shows as varied as Without a Trace, The Wild Thornberrys, Dharma and Greg, and Celebrity Poker Showdown (where he suffered a humiliating defeat). He was a series regular on Public Morals and Total Security and is a frequent guest host of the PBS newsmagazine In the Life. His film work includes He’s Just Not That Into You, Duck, Ravenous and Space Marines. His latest project is the upcoming romantic comedy Life As We Know It, starring Josh Duhamel and Katherine Heigl. More at www.billbrochtrup.com


Dennis Farina
Dennis Farina, one of Hollywood's busiest actors and a familiar face to moviegoers and television viewers alike, latest film releases include: “The Grand,” an improv comedy about a poker tournament in Las Vegas directed by Zak Penn, in which Farina was joined by Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines and Ray Romano; “Bag Boy,” an independent comedy co-executive produced by National Lampoon and the Farrelly Brothers; Fox’s “What Happens in Vegas,” set in Sin City,in which Farina stared as Cameron Diaz’s boss. He is currently filming “Knucklehead” and the feature “The Last Rites of Joe May.” He also starred on the NBC series “The In-Laws” and “Law and Order,” and co-starred with Brad Pitt and Oscar-winner Benicio Del Toro in the darkly comedic crime drama “Snatch,” directed by Guy Ritchie.


James Reynolds
James Reynolds is a two-time Emmy nominee best known for his role as Abe Carver on Days of Our Lives. James, a veteran of numerous theater, film, and TV roles, is proud to have played one character, Abe Carver, longer than any African-American actor in the history of television, daytime or nighttime. A native of Oskaloosa, Kansas, James has been named one of that state’s 105 Greatest Citizens: a list that includes Dwight Eisenhower, Emilia Earheart, and Gale Sayers. A former Marine, James is currently the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Spokesperson for Hospitalized Veterans.


Wanda Colon
Wanda is an actress, artist and host. She appeared in several films including Unbreakable with Bruce Willis, Steve Buscemi's Animal Factory and landed a recurring role on HBO's "Sex and the City. As one of the most prominent Latina personalities on cable television, she is currently seen as host and designer on the popular TLC program “Home Made Simple.” She has also designed and appeared on a number of shows on HGTV, including “Designer’s Challenge,” “Designing for the Sexes,” and was the co-host of the popular “24 Hour Design.” As an artist and designer her work can be seen in many celebrity homes such as Kelsey Grammer and Paul Stanley (KISS).


Tim Reid
Tim Reid went from “WKRP” to “Simon & Simon,” “Frank’s Place,” “Sister-Sister,” and That 70’s Show.” He’s produced and directed films and television, and was bold enough to build his own film studio, New Millennium Studios in Virginia. The Emmy nominated actor/producer, NAACP Image Award winner is also a humorist, author, and motivational speaker. When not producing documentaries, he is an aspiring sculptor and spends his summers as an apprentice in Florence, Italy. More at: http://www.timreidplace.com


Daphne Reid
Daphne Maxwell Reid is best known as Aunt Viv on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” She is the co-founder of New Millennium Studios, a full service film studio she built with her husband, Tim Reid. Daphne Maxwell Reid is an avid photographer and is now selling her first collection called “Doors” available on the web at: http://www.daphnemaxwellreid.com. She is the mother/stepmother of three grown children, and grandmother of three wonderful grandchildren


Lissa Layng
Lissa Layng starred in the feature film “Say Yes!” with Jonathan Winters, co starred in the film, “Night Of The Comet”, and was featured in “Who’s Life is it Anyway?” On TV she has guest starred in Family Law, Unsolved Mysteries and Days of Our Lives. On stage, Layng recently starred in the California Performing Arts Centre’s award-winning productions of Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey’s “Joanna’s Husband and David’s Wife” and “A Woman Of Independent Means” Layng has been touring the solo show “A Woman Of Independent Means” for in the states and abroad. Lissa Layng (Reynolds) received the 29th Congressional District 2008 “Woman of the Year” Award.