CAST BIOS
mostly nabbed from http://abc.com

JENNIFER GARNER (Sydney Bristow)
    Born in Houston and raised in West Virginia, Jennifer Garner has earned a Golden Globe Award for best Actress in a Leading Role - Drama Series, and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
    Ms. Garner recently finished production on 13 Going on 30 and Happy Endings. Her additional film credits include Daredevil, Catch Me If You Can, Pearl Harbor, Dude, Where's My Car?, the independent feature Rennie's Landing, Mr. Magoo, 1999 and Washington Square.
    Her television credits include series regular roles in the dramas Time of Your Life and Significant Others. She guest starred on Spin City, Law & Order and Felicity, and has been featured in the television films Rose Hill, Dead Man's Walk, Zoya and Harvest Fire.
    In her spare time Ms. Garner enjoys cooking, gardening and hiking.

VICTOR GARBER (Jack Bristow)
    Victor Garber's role on Alias has earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He has appeared in Titanic, Sleepless in Seattle and Legally Blonde.
    Garber's numerous television credits include Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, in which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. Garber received Gemini nominations for his performances in the miniseries Dieppe and First Circle. He received an Emmy nomination for his appearance on Frasier.
    Garber's stage performances are legendary. He has earned four Tony nominations for his work in Damn Yankees, Lend Me a Tenor, Deathtrap and Little Me. He performed in the Tony Award-winning play Art. His was also in the original Broadway casts of Arcadia, Noises Off and Sweeney Todd.
    Garber began acting at the age of 10 in children's productions in his hometown of London, Ontario, Canada. At 16 he moved to Toronto and joined the singing group The Sugar Shoppe. He landed the role of the hippie-Messiah in the Toronto production of Godspell, a role he reprised in the film version.
    Garber lives in New York and in Los Angeles

RON RIFKIN (Arvin Sloane)
    Ron Rifkin received a 1998 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Broadway revival of Cabaret. His other theatre credits include Wrong Mountain, Broken Glass, A Month in the Country and Proposals. Rifkin originated the role of Isaac Geldhart in Substance of Fire, in which he won the Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Drama-Logue awards for Best Actor. The following year he performed in Three Hotels, for which he received a second Lucille Lortel award and Drama Desk nomination.
    Rifkin's film credits include The Sum of All Fears, Keeping the Faith, L.A. Confidential, Substance of Fire, Husbands and Wives and Manhattan Murder Mystery, Wolf, JFK, The Sunshine Boys and Silent Running.
    On television he has appeared in numerous movies and miniseries, including Flowers for Algernon, Norma Jean and Marilyn, The Sunset Gang, The Winds of War and Dress Gray. He starred in the series One Day at a Time and The Trials of Rosie O'Neill, and guest starred on Sex and the City, ER, Law & Order, Falcon Crest, Soap, Hill Street Blues and The Outer Limits — for which he received a Cable ACE nomination.

MICHAEL VARTAN (Michael Vaughn)
    Michael Vartan was born in Paris and raised in the tiny Normandy village of Fleury, France. As a teenager he moved to Los Angeles to live with his mother, who encouraged him to take acting classes.
    After starring in two small foreign films, Vartan grabbed the attention of the film world with his breakthrough performance in the 1993 Italian epic Fiorile, in which he was nominated for a French Caesar Award for Best Up-and-Coming Actor.
    Soon after, Vartan landed a role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. He went on to star in such features as The Myth of Fingerprints, The Curve, Never Been Kissed and One Hour Photo.
    On television, Vartan starred as Sir Lancelot in the miniseries The Mists of Avalon and has guest-starred on Friends and Ally McBeal.
    In his spare time, Vartan enjoys playing many different types of sports and is an avid hockey and baseball fan.

CARL LUMBLY (Marcus Dixon)
    The son of Jamaican immigrants, Carl Lumbly started his career in Minnesota as a journalist, working for the 3M company in public relations, writing freelance and penning for the Associated Press. While on an assignment to do a story on Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop Theatre, fate was on Lumbly's side, and he ended up being cast in one of the productions. He stayed there for two years doing improvisational comedy.
    Lumbly met and worked with actor Danny Glover in San Francisco and traveled to Los Angeles shortly thereafter. He has been working ever since, appearing in such films as Escape from Alcatraz, To Sleep with Anger, and Men of Honor. On television, Lumbly starred in Cagney & Lacey and has guest-starred on The X-Files and The West Wing.
    Lumbly most recently received critical acclaim for his Sounder. His numerous television work includes Buffalo Soldiers, for which he earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor. Lumbly received Ace Award nominations for his work in Nightjohn and On Promised Land. Lumbly is married and has one son. He enjoys gardening, writing and playing with his two dogs.

KEVIN WEISMAN (Marshall Flinkman)
    Kevin Weisman was born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a BA from UCLA's School of Theatre/Film/Television and also studied at New York's Circle in the Square Theatre.
    He is a founding member of the award-winning and critically acclaimed Buffalo Nights Theatre Company and appeared in numerous plays, most recently in the award- winning "Crazy Drunk. He also appeared in Apollo of Bellac, Incident at Vichy, Salome, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore and The Greeks.
    Weisman's television credits include recurring roles on Felicity, Roswell and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Guest starring roles include The X-Files, Frasier, ER, Just Shoot Me and The Drew Carey Show.
    His feature film credits include Gone in Sixty Seconds, and the 1998 Slamdance Audience Award-winning Man of the Century. Weisman also produced and acted in the upcoming feature film The Illusion.
    Weisman also plays drums with the rock group Trainwreck. More information can be found at http://www.kevinweisman.com

MELISSA GEORGE (Lauren Reed)
    Melissa George's combination of irresistible charm and natural talent has earned her the reputation for being one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood.
    George's film credits include Down with Love, Mulholland Drive, Sugar & Spice, The Limey and Dark City.
    George made her mark on American television in Thieves. She also made guest appearances on Monk and Friends.
    Born in Australia, George began roller skating at the early age of five and placed second in the junior world skating competition at 14. As a teen she also won the Australian Model of the Year. She is best known in her homeland for her portrayal of Angel Brooks Parish in the award-winning Australian series Home and Away.
    George currently resides in Los Angeles.

GREG GRUNBERG (Eric Weiss)
    Greg Grunberg is best known for his role as Sean on Felicity. He recently completed production on the Coen Brothers' film, Ladykillers and has co-starred in Hollow Man. He has also appeared in Goldmember, The Muse, BASEketball, Senseless, Trigger Effect, Malibu's Most Wanted, At Sachem Farm and With Friends Like These.
    Grunberg has had a multiple-episode arc on NYPD Blue and recurring roles on both Melrose Place and Flying Blind. His other television credits include Diagnosis Murder and Murphy Brown, Stolen: One Husband and Dean Koontz's Mr. Murder.
    Grunberg created and ran a successful frozen yogurt delivery service, worked for noted film producers Dino de Laurentiis and Joel Silver, and co-wrote a computer animated pilot in which he also provided the voice of the lead character.
    Grunberg acted in plays during elementary and junior high school, graduating from University High School in West Los Angeles. He majored in business at San Diego State University and UCLA. He currently lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and two young sons.

DAVID ANDERS (Julian Sark)
    David Anders began acting as a young boy in school plays in his native southern Oregon, but athletics occupied him until he was a senior in high school. He was accepted at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California, but decided to jump into the business immediately. One week and 800 miles later, he landed in Los Angeles.
    On stage, David played the lead role in the world premiere of Rockne: The Musical. He also appeared in The Diary of Anne Frank, which received an award for Best Ensemble performance at the Backstage West Garland Awards.
    Although there is no such thing as an "overnight success," David's turn as Mr. Sark comes after just two film and television credits — the independent film The Surge and an appearance on So Little Time.
    In his spare time, David teaches summer tennis courses to children in Los Angeles. When he's not on the court, he can likely be found on the links. He plays golf as often as he can, including participating in celebrity Pro-Am events and charity events across the country.

JJ ABRAMS (Creator/Executive Producer)
    Screenwriter of such films as Armageddon, Forever Young and Regarding Henry, J.J. Abrams made his first foray into television with series Felicity. In addition to being the show's co-creator and executive producer, Abrams co-wrote the theme song and made his directorial debut with a two-part episode in the series' first season. On Alias, Abrams serves as creator and executive producer, and composed the series theme music.
    Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Abrams developed a passion for movies at the age of eight when his grandfather took him on a Hollywood studio tour. That night, J.J. asked his father if he could use his Super 8mm camera to make his own films and, after much cajoling, his father conceded. Over the next 10 years, Abrams made countless amateur films.
    Abrams attended Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY where, during his senior year, he teamed with a friend to write a feature film treatment, which became Taking Care of Business.
    JJ continues to balance both film and television. His most recent feature release was Joy Ride, which Abrams co-wrote and produced. Abrams, his wife and their two young children divide their time between Los Angeles and Maine.