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Ken Kirby

**Ken Kirby** is a minor actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Evan Tate.

## Biography

Kirby started his acting career in 1987, starring in a minor role in *The Survivalist*. However, he didn't start seriously acting until 2001, after landing had another minor role in *Smallville*. From there, he appeared in a number of television roles, *The Gifted*, *Famous in Love* and *Good Trouble*, and movie roles, gaining a still-growing following. He starred in a recurring role in the third season The CW's *Dynasty*.

Kirby has one brother, Jason. Kirby has been in a relationship with American actress Christine Ko since 2015.
Kelly Rutherford

**Kelly Rutherford** (born Kelly Rutherford Deane on November 6, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring roles in television series *Generations* (1989-1991)*, Melrose Place* (1996-1999) and *Gossip Girl* (2007-2012).

## Early Career

She began her career in daytime soap-operas *Loving* and *Generations*, in which she played one of the leading role Sam Whitmore before guest-starred or being main character of short-lived series such as *Davis Rules, Homefront, Bodies of Evidence, Bill & Ted Excellent Adventures, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr, The Great Defender, Courthouse* and *Kindred : The Embrace*.

## from *Melrose Place* to *Gossip Girl*

In 1996, she joined the primetime soap opera *Melrose Place* as Megan Lewis and was a main character from its fifth season to its end in 1999, playing opposite Marcia Cross and Alyssa Milano.

In 2000, she was a part of the *Scream* horror series playing Christine Hamilton in the third installment of the franchise and succeeded to Drew Barrymore and Jada Pinkett Smith as the first victim of the Ghostface stalker.

She then guest-starred again in series such as *Get Real, Nash Bridges, The Outer Limits, The Fugitive, Night Visions* or *The Disctrict* and was a main cast in the short-lived series *Treat Matrix* (2003-2004) and *E-Ring* (2005-2006).

## From *Gossip Girl* to present

From 2007 to 2012, she starred as her most signifant character Lily van der Woodsen, mother of the lead character Serena can der Woodsen in The CW teen drama *Gossip Girl*, created by Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz..

Since its end in 2012, she has recurred or guest-starred in the television series *Bones, Being Mary Jane, Reckless, Jane the Virgin, Quantico* and the *Dynasty reboot* launched by Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz.

## Personal Life

She has been married and divorced twice. She also dated one of her fictional *Gossip Girl* husband, Matthew Settle. She has two children.

## Trivia

* Kelly Rutherford and Grant Show (Blake Carrington) were main characters of *Melrose Place* but they never share any scene.
Holly Morris

**Holly Morris** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Dr. Danielle Hadley.

## Biography

Holly A. Morris is an Atlanta based actress and a Georgia native known for *Stranger Things*, *Overcomer* and *Nashville*. Her big break into the industry came early as she was cast as Winnie the Pooh in a camp production and crushed it which then fueled her desire to pursue acting throughout her formative school years. After seeing *Broadcast News*, she chose to major in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Theater. Years later she would realize the glaring error in this decision; she didn't want to be a reporter, she wanted to be Holly Hunter. However, with no desire to follow the entertainment industry with a move to New York or LA, and not feeling called to the stage, she put her dream down after graduation and entered into real estate following in her mother and grandmother's footsteps.

Fast forward decades later and the entertainment industry came to Atlanta. Over the past 10 years with an encouraging partner by her side, through divine encounters and fortunate connections, Morris has picked up her dream once again to see it become a reality in dozens of projects including commercials, television and film. She lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband Tony, daughter Gracie Belle and two cats.

From 2019 to 2020, Morris portrayed Dr. Danielle Hadley in the third season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Juliette Carrington

**Juliette Carrington** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Mathilde Warnier.

Juliette is Fallon and Steven's cousin, daughter of a French heiress and Blake's estranged brother, Ben Carrington.

## Biography

### Early Life

Juliette was born to Ben Carrington and a French heiress, spending her childhood going back and forth from Atlanta and Paris. During Thanksgiving of 2000, Juliette and her mother lose their passports during a week-long trip to France, and Ben leaves his ill mother to help them. Due to a miscommunication, this results in the death of Juliette's grandmother, Evelyn Carrington. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")

Juliette resides in France full-time after Ben is disowned due to his supposed neglect of his mother, but Ben and his wife eventually divorce, and Juliette remains with her mother. Despite her father falling out with his immediate family, Juliette remains close with her cousins, Steven and Fallon, and she adopts a bloodhound named Belle, deemed a cousin to Bo. ("Parisian Legend Has It...", "There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")

## Trivia

* Juliette is likely based on Leslie Carrington, Ben's daughter in the 1980s *Dynasty*. The character's name was possibly changed due to the fact that Juliette has French roots whereas Leslie resided with Ben in Australia.
Keith Flippen

**Keith Flippen** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Winston in "A Little Fun Wouldn't Hurt".

## Biography

Since 1993, Flippen has appeared in numerous films and television series, including, *American Gothic*, *Something Borrowed, Something Blue*, *Dawson's Creek*, *The Wire*, *The Red Road*, and *Dynasty*.
L. B. Luft Boutique

**L. B. Luft Boutique** is a luxurious clothing store in Atlanta, Georgia. Alexis Carrington takes Sam Jones on a shopping spree where the intends to frame him for shoplifting, in order to sabotage his relationship with her son.

## Browsers & Buyers

* Alexis Carrington
* Sam Jones
* Fallon Carrington

## Trivia

* The boutique's name is a reference to Little-Blake "L. B." Colby, the first born child of Fallon and Jeff Colby in the 1980s *Dynasty*.
Michael Beach

**Michael Anthony Beach** (born October 30, 1963) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his starring role as Doc Parker in the NBC drama series *Third Watch* (1999-2005).

## Career

Michael Beach unsucessfully auditioned for the role of Dr. Peter Benton in the medical drama *ER* created by John Wells, and finally played the recurring role of Al Boulet, which was known to be one of the first HIV recurring character in Television history. After a three-year stint on ER, he continued his work with John Wells in his other show *Third Watch*, playing the lead role of Doc Parker.

He has appeared in films *Lean on Me* (1989), *One False Move* (1992), *Short Cuts* (1993), *Waiting to Exhale* (1995), *A Family Thing* (1996), and *Soul Food* (1997).

He guest-starred and recurred in a lot of TV series : *Law and Order, Secrets and Lies, Black List, The 100, Grey's Anatomy, Brothers & Sisters, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Without a Trace, The Client List, Blacklist, Sons of Anarchy* and the *Dynasty* reboot.

## Personal Life

He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Elisha Wilson. He has four children from a previous marriage.
Greg James

**Greg James** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Roger Mills.

## Biography

Greg James, after graduating in Theater Arts at the University of Oregon, went on to act professionally on the stage, while also performing a lead role in his first on-screen effort, *The Dividing Hour*. This sci-fi/horror movie was prominently featured in many fanzines and conventions, and was highlighted on "Roger Ebert & The Movies" as one of the top cult films of all time in 2000. A Special Edition version of the film was then later released for wider distribution on DVD and VOD in 2003.

From there, James acted in a number of independent short and feature films, playing a wide range of comedic and dramatic characters, most known for his silly turn in the classic short *One Night Hand* (2003), more serious flair in the dark feature *The Heater* (2005), and a romantic comedy stint in the feature *Damaged Goods* (2005).

After taking six years off from acting with the birth of his first child and to work extensively behind the camera, in 2011, James melded all his technical skills and life experience together and plunged himself back into the acting arena. He has gone on to star in and support many short and feature films.

James now has an extensive and varied acting resume and is most recognized for his silly roles in the viral on-line comedic 6-episode smash *The Drunk Series* (2015), a serious tone as a Series Regular in the television series TUFF TV's *Combat Report* (2015) as well as co-starring in an episode of *Grimm* (2016), and still raises a few eyebrows globally for his salacious part in Fox Searchlight's critically-acclaimed film *Wild* (2014), starring Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon.

In 2019, James portrayed Roger Mills, commissioner of The Atlantix, in two episodes of the second season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Private as a Circus

Jeff to Fallon about her attention-seeking personality

"**Private as a Circus**" is the fourth episode of the first season of The CW's *Dynasty*. It aired on November 1, 2017.

## Synopsis

**WE DON'T NEED ANYBODY BUT US** — The Carringtons' efforts to protect their secrets – from the world and from each other – lead them outside the protective cocoon of the Manor: Cristal and Blake to their belated honeymoon, Steven to Sammy Jo's rescue, and Fallon to confront old demons. They all face the same difficult choice: serve yourself, or save the family.

## Plot Summary

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

While Cristal takes Blake on an impromptu honeymoon, Sam goes to Steven for help retrieving Matthew's phone. They get it back, but Fallon leaks the sex video of Matthew and Cristal that it contains. After her overconfidence costs her a lucrative contract, Fallon realizes she has to accept Jeff's input as well as his money. Steven is cleared of Matthew's death, but is furious when Sam admits his complicity in the robbery.

## Cast

* Nathalie Kelley as Cristal Carrington
* James Mackay as Steven Carrington
* Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
* Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
* Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
* Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
* Grant Show as Blake Carrington
* Wakeema Hollis as Monica Colby
* KJ Smith as Kori Rucks
* Dave Maldonado as Willy Santiago
* Michael Beach as Chief Stansfield

Co-Starring* Mustafa Elzein as Crockett
* Matthew Barnes as Robby Reid

Uncredited* Nick Wechsler as Matthew Blaisdel *(video)*

## Trivia

* This episode features a 15-second opening credits sequence, which was used in the previous episode too.
* Fallon burns postcards received from her mother in the last ten years. One of them is from Denver, Colorado, the primary location of the Original Series.
	+ The yellow font also look like the font used in the opening credit of the Original Series.
	+ **[SPOILER]** In one of Fallon's letter to Alexis, the movie *The Parent Trap* is mentioned. The character of Alexis is played by Elaine Hendrix as of Season 3, who was made famous by this movie.
* The title of the episode comes from a line said in the original 1981 Dynasty series, first said by Blake Carrington to Alexis Carrington in the Season 9, Episode 16: *Grimes and Punishment.*
	+ Only the end of the original line was used in the episode when Fallon talks to a journalist.

## Quotes

**Fallon**: Ugh, how do people live like this - waiting in line?

**Culhane**: Uh, your Carrington's showing.

**Sam**: You pick and choose your lies like you do your men.

**Fallon**: Hey, the best thing mom ever taught us is what we learned when she left: you can only rely on yourself. And me.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

### Videos

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

Dynasty 1x04 "Private As A Circus" (EXTENDED Promo)

Dynasty Inside Private As A Circus The CW

## References

1. ↑ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/world-series-ends-big-survivor-goldbergs-blacklist-speechless-adjust-up-wednesday-final-ratings/
2. ↑ This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).
Robin Givens

**Robin Givens** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Givens is an American actress, director, and model. She played Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom *Head of the Class* in 1986, and remained on the series for its five-year duration. Her troubled marriage to boxer Mike Tyson from 1988 drew considerable media attention, as did their acrimonious divorce. She later went on to become a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years.

Givens continued her career with film and television roles such as *The Women of Brewster Place* (1989) and *Boomerang* (1992). In 1996, Givens co-starred on the sitcom *Sparks*, which aired for two seasons on UPN. In January 2000, she took over hosting duties on the syndicated talk show *Forgive or Forget*. In 2007, Givens released her autobiography, *Grace Will Lead Me Home*. She has since had recurring roles on *The Game*, *Tyler Perry's House of Payne*, *Chuck*, *Riverdale* and its spin-off *Katy Keene*, and has been part of the main cast of *Batwoman*.

In 2022, Givens directed an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Lauren Carrington Ridley

**Lauren Carrington Ridley** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*.

Lauren is the newborn daughter of Fallon Carrington and Liam Ridley, conceived via surrogacy and carried to term by Stacey Moore.

## Trivia

* Lauren is named after Fallon and Jeff's daughter, Lauren Colby, from the 1980s series.
	+ Showrunner Josh Reims confirmed that Lauren is not named after Liam's deceased mother, Laura Van Kirk, despite their names being similar.

## References

1. ↑ https://tvline.com/lists/dynasty-series-finale-ending-explained-steven-returns-james-mackay-interview/alexis-dex-plane-crash/
Jesse Henderson

**Jesse Henderson** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Nash Martinez in "The Birthday Party".

## Biography

In 2009, Henderson appeared in the short film, *Red and the Wolf*. He made his film debut the following year as Gavin in *The Gray Area* (2010). Additional credits include, *Restless* (2011), *One Foot in the Gutter* (2011), *Kook* (2013), and *Camouflage* (2014).

Henderson portrayed the role of Gabe in the TV series, *Finding Carter*, from 2014 to 2015. He also portrayed the role of Manny in two episodes of *Sin City*, in 2015. In 2021, Henderson portrayed Nash Martinez in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*, where he performed a duet with Elizabeth Gillies (Fallon Carrington).
Gerry Dinard

**Admiral Gerald** "**Gerry**" **Dinard** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Stephan Jones.

## Biography

### Season 1

Admiral Dinard is Ted's father. He is a religious soldier and accuses Steven Carrington of using his son for his City Council campaign. They finally befriend on Ted's bedside when Steven makes him believe he is a godly person.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim

**Hakeem Kae-Kazim** (born October 1, 1962) is a British-Nigerian actor best known for his work in the Starz television series *Black Sails* and his portrayal of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 drama film *Hotel Rwanda*.

## Early life

Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he spent his early years before his family re-located to London, England. His interest in acting began with school plays and The National Youth Theatre, which is when he discovered that he had "a love for theatre, for acting".

## Career

After working alongside Brian Cox and Ian McKellen for The Royal National Theatre, Kae-Kazim made a successful transition into British television, appearing in *The Bill, Trial & Retribution* and multiple episodes of popular BBC series *Grange Hill*. He then moved to South Africa, where he became well known for film and television roles. However, it was his role as Georges Rutaganda in the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film *Hotel Rwanda*, which brought him to international attention.

Following the success of *Hotel Rwanda*, Kae-Kazim re-located to Los Angeles, which brought a range of new opportunities his way. He went on to appear in *Slipstream* alongside Sean Astin and *The Front Line* before starring in the hugely successful Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as Captain Jocard. He followed it with a role in the blockbuster, *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*.

Kae-Kazim appeared in various hit television shows including *Lost*, *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* and *Criminal Minds*. He also starred as Colonel Iké Dubaku in season 7 of the Fox television series *24* and the television movie tie-in *24: Redemption*. Kae-Kazim continued to build up a following with roles in *Gotham* and *Dominion*, although his longest running role has been in the Michael Bay produced Starz series, *Black Sails*. Speaking about his character, Mr Scott, Kae-Kazim claimed to have based him on pirate of the time, Black Caesar. He played Samson in part one of the 2016 miniseries remake *Roots*. In November 2017, Kae-Kazim was cast in the recurring role of Cecil Colby on The CW reboot series *Dynasty*.

Kae-Kazim is currently starring in the BBC fantasy series *Troy: Fall of a City* as Zeus, king of the Olympians.
Hanna Ciubotaru

**Hanna Ciubotaru** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of young Fallon Carrington in "There's No One Around to Watch You Drown".

## Biography

In 2021, Ciubotaru portrayed Sam in the short film, *Mister Pickwick*. In 2022, she played Brett Doran in the television series, *A Friend in the Woods*, and a young Fallon Carrington in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Jasper Matson

**Jasper Matson** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Walker Russell.

He is Professor Kingston's nephew, although he doesn't share the same passion for writing like his uncle. He is mentored by Liam Ridley, whom Jasper soon starts to blackmail after he finds out Liam plagiarized his uncle's book.

## Trivia

* Jasper majors in computer science. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")
Luna Moreno

**Luna Moreno** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Lara Silva.

Luna became acquainted with Jeff Colby when both were treated for neurotoxicity. Luna re-enters Jeff's life after ending her treatment due to being terminal and spends her remaining days with Jeff. Following her death, Jeff vows to avenge her.
Ramy Crockett

**Ramy Crockett** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Mustafa Elzein.

## Biography

### Early Life

He is Sam Jones's old friend with whom Sam did theft and other illegal activities for.

### Season 1

Sam needed money to help his mom, Iris, with financial assistance. However his aunt, Celia Machado - or rather *Cristal Carrington* -, refused to give him money. Sam, being too desperate, asks Crockett to rob Blake Carrington and promises to give him a part of the money. ("Guilt is for Insecure People")

Post robbery, it is revealed to Sam that Crockett stole a cellphone along with jewellery- a phone which belonged to the recently deceased Matthew Blaisdel, an evidence which Blake stole. A worried Sam reaches Ramy and requests him to give the phone. Ramy reveals that the phone contains a sextape of Matthew and Cristal which could earn him a lot of money, and would only give it back if Sam pays a loadsome cash to him. A nervous Sam tells Steven Carrington after the robbery (omitting the fact that Sam had a hand in it). Though, Sam gets the phone by giving money to Ramy, the police force reaches the point and arrests Ramy as per the request of Steven, and the dismay of Sam. ("Private as a Circus").

### Season 3

About three years later, Ramy, now released from prison, reaches La Mirage which Sam owns. Ramy reminds Sam that he didn't say anything to the police regarding Sam's part in the robbery and requests Sam to keep him in a room, much to the dismay of the newly-appointed event coordinator, Kirby Anders. At the next event of La Mirage, Brent Scott, one of the people attending the party of Atlantix Football event, reveals to Kirby that someone had stolen his rolex. Kirby immediately blames Ramy to which he denies doing so. However it is revealed that he did infact steal the watch and Sam asks him to leave the hotel, however hee requests Sam to give him another chance. Sam agrees and also apologies for not visiting him in the prison. Later, Sam and Kirby are talking and Sam points out that his keys are missing. Not soon after Ramy appears and gives him the keys and tells him that he left it at his hotel room. However as Ramy walks away, it is revealed that Ramy gave Sam the wrong keys and he walks away with a smirk on his face. ("Is The Next Surgery on The House?")

When Kirby requests Sam to give her an assistant, Sam agrees so quickly. Sam, later, reveals that her assistant is his friend, Ramy. Ramy, and his lack of interest in the job becomes the root cause of Kirby and Sam's fight during Michael Culhane's pyjama birthday (courtesy of singer Dominique Deveraux). However, Kirby is proven right about Ramy as he steals money off Sam's locker and flees away. ("She Cancelled...")

## Trivia

* Mustafa Elzein and Rob Nagle are the only actors in *Dynasty* to be promoted from "Co-Starring" to "Guest Starring" status.
* Ramy served thirty-six months in prison after taking the fall for Sam. ("Is The Next Surgery on The House?")
Jackie Littman

**Jackie Littman, ESQ** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Charmin Lee.

Jackie consults Fallon Carrington over the dissolution of her sham-marriage to Liam Ridley, as well as provides her card to be of future service to Cristal, whose marriage is on the rocks.

## Trivia

* According to Jackie's business card, her office is located on 485 Peachmont NW, Atlanta GA. ("Poor Little Rich Girl")
	+ Her office phone number is (404) 555-0163. ("Poor Little Rich Girl")
	+ Her office fax number is (404) 555-0198. ("Poor Little Rich Girl")
Montgomery

**Montgomery** is a stuffed wombat in The CW's *Dynasty*, possessed by Kirby Anders.

## History

### Season 3

When Kirby Anders is evicted from Carrington Manor, her stuffed wombat, Montgomery, is seen amongst her packed luggage waiting in the foyer. When Kirby accuses Fallon of kicking her out, Fallon tells Kirby to not wave her "rat" at her, to which Kirby corrects that Montgomery is a wombat. Kirby later clutches Montgomery in her arms when forced to sleep in her office at Femperial Publishing. ("Guilt Trip to Alaska")

Montgomery is seen amongst Kirby's belongings when she moves back into the manor. ("A Wound That May Never Heal")

### Season 4

As Kirby recovers from her stab wound, Fallon makes sure that Montgomery is present in the hospital room to provide Kirby with comfort. ("The Aftermath")

Montgomery is shown to be with Kirby as she and Oliver squat in a dingy apartment, on drugs, planning their return to Australia. ("Go Rescue Someone Else")

Montgomery is present when Kirby is in the hospital following her drug overdose. ("But I Don't Need Therapy")

## Trivia

* Fallon refers to Kirby as a "conniving, little wombat," a reference to Montgomery. ("Mother? I'm at La Mirage")
Rocky

**Rocky** is an animal in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is the pet parrot of Nikolai Dimitrov, formerly owned by Blake Carrington.

## Biography

### Season 5

As the Carringtons run through past enemies to determine who is waging war on the family, Blake recalls that Nikolai has been in mourning since Rocky was murdered. ("Vicious Vendetta")
Randy J. Goodwin

**Randy J. Goodwin** is a supporting actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Brady Lloyd.

## Biography

Goodwin is known for his role as Kennedy Winslow on *Fast Track* and Max Ellis on *Abby*, as well as his recurring roles on *Girlfriends* as Davis Hamilton, *The Vampire Diaries* as Dr. Jonas Martin, and *Dynasty* as Brady Lloyd.

Goodwin was a member of GBT Academy of the Arts Advisory Board, serving as an actor and writer. Goodwin directed his first full-length feature film in April 2013, a Christian film entitled *The Job*, written by Steve Lee and Randy Goodwin, with Goodwin set to star as well.
Kearran Giovanni

**Kearran Giovanni** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Bobbi Johnson in "I Answer to No Man".

## Biography

Giovanni was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and raised in Katy, Texas. She attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Austin, Texas and later the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. In 2004, she moved to New York and began her career on Broadway. She appeared in a number of productions, including *Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway*, *Catch Me If You Can*, *Guys and Dolls*, *Sweet Charity*, and *Tarzan*.

Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright, a recurring role on the ABC daytime soap opera *One Life to Live* from 2009 to the series finale in 2012. In February 2012, Giovanni won her first series regular role as Detective Amy Sykes in the TNT police procedural series *Major Crimes*. She also guest-starred on USA Network's *Royal Pains* in 2012, and on The CW's *Beauty and the Beast* in 2013.

In 2016, Giovanni had a recurring as Senator Diane Hunter in the ABC political drama series *Designated Survivor*. Following the conclusion of *Major Crimes* in 2018, Giovanni guest-starred on The CW series *Dynasty* and the CBS series *Bull*, before recurring on the second season of The CW's *Black Lightning* as Cutter.
Jessica Goei

**Jessica Goei** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Trixie Tate.

## Biography

Goei was born in Long Island, New York, and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina where she performed in local community theatre companies. Through performing, she decided to pursue a career in acting.

In 2015, Goei made her television debut in an episode of *Sleepy Hollow*. She went on to feature in the 2016 film *Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life*, an episode of *24: Legacy*, and the 2018 films, *Daphne & Velma* and *Goosebumps 2: Slappy's Revenge*. From 2017 to 2018, Goei portrayed the role of Naya in four episodes of *The Gifted*. In 2019, she appeared in an episode of AMC's *The Walking Dead* as Gina, and she portrayed Trixie Tate in The CW's *Dynasty*.

Goei worked on two short films in 2020, portraying Sydney Carson in *Live Yourself*, and assisting production on *The Troubles*. She has since appeared in *Supercool* (2021), *Outerbanks* (2021), *I Want You Back* (2022), *Do Revenge* (2022), and *One True Loves* (2023).

## Trivia

* Goei appeared in *Do Revenge* (2022) alongside Eliza Bennett (Amanda Carrington).
Orelon Sidney

**Orelon Sidney** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Senator Joanne Braden.

## Biography

Orelon Sidney is known for *Godzilla: King of the Monsters* (2019), *Rectify* (2013) and *Stranger Things* (2016).

In 2019, Sidney portrayed Senator Joanne Braden in the second season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Heather Tom

**Heather Tom** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

### Early years

Tom was the first of three children born to Marie and Charles Tom, who are divorced. Her two younger siblings are twins David and Nicholle Tom, who are also actors. David played Billy Abbott on *The Young and the Restless* and also co-starred with her on *One Life to Live* as her brother, Paul Cramer, while Nicholle played Maggie Sheffield on *The Nanny*, starring Fran Drescher. In 2000, Tom and David became the first brother and sister nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards in the same year.

### Career

As a jump start to her career, Tom guest starred on an episode of *Who's the Boss?* in 1989. In that same year, she guest starred in an episode of *Kids Incorporated*. She then became well known in the realm of soap operas for her role as Victoria Newman on *The Young and the Restless*. Debuting in December 1990, Tom won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 1993 and 1999, along with nominations in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2000. Tom departed from the role of Victoria on December 17, 2003, citing creative differences. Prior to her departure, she began portraying Kelly Cramer on ABC's *One Life to Live*, also making brief appearances on *All My Children* until she departed in 2006.

Since 2007, Tom has become widely recognized for her role as Katie Logan on *The Bold and the Beautiful*; she earned nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 and 2008, with a win in 2011, followed by her first Lead Actress nominations and wins (2012, 2013 and 2020). Tom has also guest starred on *Monk*, *The Mentalist* and *Ugly Betty* and has also worked extensively in theater, both in New York and on the West Coast.

From 2020 to 2022, Tom directed six episodes across the third, fourth, and fifth seasons of The CW's *Dynasty*.

### Personal life

In August 2011, Tom announced her engagement to her partner of 15 years, James Achor. On September 17, 2011, they were married. On October 28, 2012, Tom gave birth to her son, Zane Alexander. Zane has appeared occasionally since 2013 on *The Bold and the Beautiful*, as Tom's on-screen son, Will Spencer.

Heather Tom and James Achor run a design business, Tight Rope Designs; they have redecorated several homes in the Los Angeles area. Their work has also been featured in InStyle and Elle Decor magazines. In the summer of 2013, Heather starred in her own reality TV miniseries for HGTV called "Renovation Unscripted". In September 2016, Tom finished first in the celebrity female division of the 30th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon with a time of 2:05:23.63, helping to raise more than $1,226,000 for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Cancer Research Program.

## Credits

### Director

1. "You See Most Things in Terms of Black & White" (3.13)
2. "Go Rescue Someone Else" (4.13)
3. "She Lives in a Showplace Penthouse" (4.15)
4. "The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning" (5.08)
5. "Mind Your Own Business" (5.10)
6. "A Writer of Dubious Talent" (5.18)
Pej Vahdat

**Pejman** "**Pej**" **Vahdat** is an American actor known for his role of Arastoo Vaziri in *Bones* from 2009 to 2017. In 2022, Vahdat was cast as Dex Dexter for the fifth season of The CW reboot series *Dynasty*.

## Life and Career

Before his acting career he attended San Diego State University, where he was a member of the San Diego State Aztecs men's tennis team. He also played Kash during the first season of the Showtime series *Shameless*.

In 2018, he appeared in the Farmers Insurance Group commercial "Parking Splat."
James Culhane

**James Culhane** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Darryl Booker.

James is the father of Michael Culhane who falls ill due to the water contamination in Clarke County brought on by Carrington Atlantic.

## Biography

### Early Life

Luella and James Culhane are the parents of Michael, the chauffeur of Blake Carrington but their son lies to them about his real function making them believe he is a vice-president of Carrington Atlantic.

### Season 1

When his father falls seriously ill, Michael resigns from his job to be closer to him. Cristal Carrington soon discovers that the Culhane family lives in Clarke County, a place touched by a health scandal and admits having smothered the case during her time as PR of Carrington Atlantic.

Blake Carrington then destroys evidences of the involvement of CA in the poisoning of James Culhane but keeps Cristal's confession to be sure she will stay quiet.

He dies in A Line From the Past.
Grace Junot

**Grace Junot** is a supporting actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Ellen.

## Biography

### Early Life

Grace Junot was born in Bangkok, Thailand to an American father and Thai mother. Her family moved frequently while her father served in the United States Army, eventually settling in the Bronx, NYC, where she attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. The family later relocated to East Brunswick, NJ. She worked throughout her youth and teens as a print model in Asia, and began to work in film and television stateside after she graduated from college. She holds an honors degree in the Humanities from Rollins College.

### Career

In 2021 and 2022, Junot appeared in the fourth and fifth season of The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Ellen, a board member of Fallon Unlimited.

### Personal Life

Junot is an active advocate for foster care youth. She and her husband have a daughter, who was born in March 2015.
Jenna Richman

**Jenna Richman** is a writer and producer of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Richman is known for *Limitless* (2015), *Designated Survivor* (2016) and *Dynasty* (2017).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "Private as a Circus"
2. "Nothing But Trouble"
3. "Poor Little Rich Girl" [with Ali Adler]
4. "A Line From the Past"
5. "Ship of Vipers" [with Josh Reims]
6. "A Temporary Infestation"
7. "Parisian Legend Has It..." [with Sallie Patrick]
8. "Thicker Than Money" [with Kevin A. Garnett]
9. "Something Desperate"
10. "Up A Tree"
11. "Vows Are Still Sacred" [with Josh Reims]
Julian Graham

**Julian Graham** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Jordan Lipnicki.

## Biography

Graham is a former police officer and boxer. His ethnically ambiguous look has allowed him to explore a range of different roles. His first notable screen appearance was as the leading man in a hugely popular music video for Katy Perry and Timbaland, "If we Ever Meet Again". The video was a worldwide hit, having been seen by hundreds of millions of people.

More recently, Graham appeared in TV shows such as *Dynasty*, *Counterpart*, *NCIS LA*. He has also appeared in many commercials, most notably a spot for BMW, helmed by acclaimed commercial and movie director, Rupert Sanders. Graham's passion for boxing is utilized well in his spare time as he coaches professional fighters.
Michael Masini

**Michael Masini** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Keith Hayes.

## Biography

Born in Summit, New Jersey, Masini played Professional Ice Hockey for the Vail Avalanche, Boston Jr. Bruins, and the Amarillo Rattlers of the Western Professional Hockey League.

Masini's acting credits include *Birds of Prey*, *Dynasty*, *Rebel*, *The Rookie*, *Blue Bloods*, *NCIS*, *Stitchers*, *Modern Family*, *Fresh off the Boat*, *Anger Management*, *The Protector*, *Scorpion*, and *Reckless*.

He has done commercial campaigns for Capital One, AT&T, Mercedes, Nissan, Dodge, Ford, and Levi's.
Heather

**Heather** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Charisma Carpenter.

Heather is a former babysitter of Fallon's and Steven's who makes a surprise return — and drops a huge bombshell on the Carringtons.

## Biography

### Early Life

Heather was the nanny of Steven and Fallon Carrington, during which she had a year long affair with their father, Blake. The affair started on the night of Fallon's first grade *Nutcracker* performance when Blake stayed home for a Carrington Atlantic emergency. When everyone left, Blake invited Heather for a drink, and the same CA emergency excuse was used to have sexual relations with Heather on the night of Evelyn Carrington's death on November 24, 2000. When roleplaying over the phone, a distracted Blake missed the note that his brother, Ben, left informing Blake that he was unable to care for their mother that evening. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")

### Season 5

Heather is called to testify about the night of Evelyn Carrington's death, and her affair with Blake is revealed to the courtroom, sickening both Fallon and Blake's current wife, Cristal. Heather meets with Fallon and Blake, and she momentarily tricks Blake with a picture of her nephew, Trent, who she claims to be Blake's son. Heather's humor goes unappreciated, but she still expresses that it was good seeing Fallon and Blake again. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")

## Trivia

* She has an older sister with whom Blake propositioned a threesome. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")
* Charisma Carpenter improvised the scene where Heather presents the picture of her nephew as Blake's son.

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/lizsczudlo/status/1545597971873402880
Keller Wortham

**Keller Wortham** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Jax Davis in "Battle Lines".

## Biography

Wortham is a bilingual (Spanish-English) actor known for his roles in TV series in the United States, Central and South America, including *Jane the Virgin*, *Alla Te Espero*, and *Bajo el Mismo Cielo*. He was born in the United States, however his father's military medical career meant moving frequently during his youth.

Wortham was very active in the performing arts in his youth, however this aspect of his life would take a temporary back seat as he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. Keller completed his pre-med requirements at Duke University, where he also majored in Spanish Literature. He additionally spent 2 years in Madrid, Spain, studying art history, and teaching at an international school. He attended medical school at Georgetown University, and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.

After finishing his medical training in 2004, Keller moved to Los Angeles to reconnect with his artistic side and pursue a career in film and television. Since then he has been living and working as both an actor and a physician. Wortham's first foray into film was the movie *Now and Later*, which addressed violence and sexuality in American society. He also had roles on several TV shows such as *iCarly*, *Westworld*, and *Covert Affairs*, and worked as a medical consultant and host on TV programs such as *Love Handles*, *What Happens Next*, *Fight Science*, and *Taboo*.

His fluency in Spanish opened the door to his success in the Latin TV market. Keller lived for 3 years in Bogota, Colombia, where he played the lead in the highly successful Colombian Telenovela *Alla Te Espero*, for which he received a Best Actor nomination. He has also worked as a series regular on multiple Spanish Language TV shows for FOX and NBC/Telemundo including *El Capo*, *Bajo El Mismo Cielo*, and *Sangre de mi Tierra*.

In the U.S., Wortham is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the obnoxious and arrogant Telenovela star, Esteban Santiago, on the award winning TV show *Jane the Virgin*.

Wortham continues to work as a physician to this day, seeing patients at his wellness clinic, "Optimum Wellness," in Glendale, CA.

In 2020, Wortham portrayed Jax Davis in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Laura Osnes

**Laura Osnes** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Donna in "You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad".

## Biography

Osnes is an American actress and singer known for her work on the Broadway stage. She has played starring roles in *Grease* as Sandy, *South Pacific* as Nellie Forbush, *Anything Goes* as Hope Harcourt, and *Bonnie and Clyde* as Bonnie Parker, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She also starred in the title role of Rodgers & Hammerstein's *Cinderella* on Broadway, for which she received a Drama Desk Award and her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

In 2020, she portrayed Donna in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Laura Van Kirk

**Laura Van Kirk** is a supporting character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Sharon Lawrence.

Laura is Liam’s well-bred, erudite mother who is so overpowering and manipulative that she puts Fallon’s mother, Alexis, to shame.

## Biography

### Early Life

Laura Van Kirk was born into a wealthy family of high social status. She married an equally powerful millionaire, John Lowden. They had two children together, a daughter and a son named Liam Ridley.

Eighteen-years later, Liam's high school girlfriend, Heidi, had a secret affair with John which resulted in her pregnancy. Laura thought it would be best if Liam thought he was the father - to protect everyone involved. She convinced everyone that Heidi should have the child but give him up for adoption. However, unbeknownst to anyone, Heidi kept the baby and named him Connor. ("Is The Next Surgery on The House?")

After John's death, Laura suffered a mental breakdown which triggered her berating Liam and trying to make every aspect of their lives perfect. ("The Butler Did It") Some years after, Laura remarried with George.

## Trivia

* When Liam was eight, Laura left him alone on a mountain in Aspen for twelve hours, because she forgot he was with her. ("The Butler Did It")
* Laura describes herself as intensely competitive, with Liam referencing tennis as a "blood sport." ("The Butler Did It")
Pepper Channing

**Pepper Channing** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Walnette Santiago.

## Biography

### Early Life

Pepper is the daughter of Bob Channing, the owner of the Atlanta Digest. She is also a friend of Fallon Carrington.

### Season 1

Fallon uses her friendship with Pepper to blackmail Diana Davis, editor-in-chief of the paper, and wins the Woman of the Year Contest 2017.

### Season 5

Pepper runs into Fallon at lunch and learns of her quest to find the right surrogate to carry her child with Liam Ridley. Pepper is shocked to hear that the surrogacy service didn't have Fallon and Liam meet with Tiffany, the current A-list surrogate in Atlanta. ("Vicious Vendetta")
Raleigh Meadows Medical Center

**Raleigh Meadows Medical Center** is a mental health facility where Claudia Blaisdel is committed after attempting to murder the Carrington family. When she escapes, the facility fails to alert the family in order to continue cashing Blake's payments.

## Visitors

* Fallon Carrington ("Trashy Little Tramp")

## Trivia

* As a patient, Claudia stayed in rm. 188. ("Dead Scratch")
Joanne Braden

**Senator Joanne Braden** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Orelon Sidney.

Joanne Braden is a Georgia senator who pushes to legalize gambling and sports-betting after being blackmailed by Blake Carrington.

## Trivia

* Senator Braden ran on an anti-gun platform. ("This Illness of Mine")
Nick Wechsler

**Samuel Nicholas "Nick" Wechsler** (born September 3, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring roles in television series *Team Knight Rider* (1997), *Roswell* (1999-2002) and *Revenge* (2011-2015).

## Career

Nick began his career in *Team Knight Rider*, reboot of the 1980s television series of *Knight Rider*, in which he played the lead role of Kevin "Trek" Sanders. He then auditioned for at least four different roles on the teen-drama *Roswell* before he was offered the part of Kyle Valenti. He played the role for the entire three-year run of the series (1999-2002), opposite Katherine Heigl as his love interest.

After *Roswell*, he guest-starred in number of televison series such as *Malcolm in Middle, Tru Calling, North Shore, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Wanished, Without a Trace* or *Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles*.

From 2011 to 2015, he played the part of Jack Porter, one of the lead character in the drama series *Revenge*, opposite Emily VanCamp as his love interest. This is to date his most notably role.

Since 2015 and the end of Revenge, he has recurred in the television series *The Player* and *Chicago P.D.*. He also guest starred in the Pilot of the *Dynasty reboot* as Matthew Blaisdel.

## Personal Life

Samuel Nicholas Wechsler is the 5th of the eight sons of Janet and Joseph A Wechsler. His mother passed away of February 16, 2011.

## Images

Nick w/ I Voted sticker in U.S.2018 Midterm Elections
Ken Fink

**Ken Fink** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Fink is an American television director and television producer of several television series. Prior to directing, Fink was a television documentary-segment producer. He has directed many episodes of several series including: *Dawson's Creek*, *Oz*, *Nash Bridges*, *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *Millennium*, *Fringe*, *Revenge*, *Nikita*, *Arrow*, *Quantico*, *Charmed*, *Dynasty*, and *CSI: Vegas*.
Pascal Verschooris

**Pascal Verschooris** is a director and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Verschooris is known for *The Vampire Diaries* (2009), *White Noise* (2005) and *Dynasty* (2017).

## Credits

### Director

1. "The Best Things in Life" (1.08)
2. "A Line From the Past" (1.20)
3. "The Butler Did It" (2.03)
4. "Parisian Legend Has It..." (2.14)
5. "What Sorrows Are You Drowning?" (3.10)
6. "She Cancelled..." (3.17)
7. "The Aftermath" (4.03)
8. "Filled With Manipulations and Deceptions" (4.22)
9. "How Did The Board Meeting Go?" (5.03)
10. "Vicious Vendetta" (5.14)
11. "Catch 22" (5.22)
Maura Gale

**Maura Gale** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Judge Ruth Matthews.

## Biography

Gale is an American actress who is best known for her voice role in *Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty* as Fortune. She has also voiced video games like *Enter the Matrix*, as well as the female voice of Guillo in the Gamecube RPG *Baten Kaitos Origins*.

Gale's television credits include recurring, guest starring and/or co-starring appearances in series such as *Kingdom Business*, *Ordinary Joe*, *Amazing Stories*, *Dynasty*, *Bigger*, *Saints and Sinners*, *Strong Medicine*, *NYPD Blue*, and *Ally McBeal*, and in films *Under The Stadium Lights*, *Woman Thou Art Loosed*, *Their Eyes Were Watching God*, and *Supreme Sanction*.

She hosts a weekly radio show and podcast, *OMG Oh Maura Gale Radio Show* and is a co-producer, star and co-writer of the award winning docudramedy film *STEM The Movement*.
Lainie Sullivan

**Lainie Sullivan** is an unseen character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is an up-and-coming designer and Dominique Deveraux's final competitor for the NordicStar Airlines uniform design contest.

## Biography

### Season 5

NordicStar Airlines selects its two finalists for their uniform design contest, and it comes down to Lainie Sullivan and Dominique Deveraux. The airline posts the competing designs online for the people to decide, and Dominique fears her clothing line and show on FSN will not be enough to beat Lainie. However, Lainie ultimately loses the contest due to last minute votes following Dominique's appearance at Blake and Ben's court-hearing. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")

Dominique begins receiving hateful anonymous emails, so FSN hires a bodyguard to protect her until the anonymous sender is exposed. It is soon revealed to be Lainie, bitter over losing the NordicStar contest. ("But a Drug Scandal?")

## Trivia

* She has 14 million followers on TikTok. ("There's No One Around to Watch You Drown")
* She currently resides in Pensacola, Florida. ("But a Drug Scandal?")
Jay Gibson

**Jay Gibson** is a writer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Gibson is known for *The Young and the Restless* (1973), *Dead Poets Society* (1989) and *The Thin Red Line* (1998).

From 2017 to 2019, Gibson wrote for the first two seasons of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Credits

### Writer

1. "A Taste of Your Own Medicine"
2. "Use or Be Used" [with Jake Coburn]
3. "Queen of Cups" [with Kevin A. Garnett]
4. "Even Worms Can Procreate" [with Christopher Fife]
5. "This Illness of Mine" [with Francisca X. Hu]
Keith Hayes

**Keith Hayes** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Michael Masini.

Keith operates illegal underground poker games for the Atlanta elite whilst entangled with crime-boss Ada Stone. He forms an alliance with Michael Culhane and Jeff Colby, but Michael betrays him by siding with Ada.