Post by Charisma Cabot on Feb 27, 2006 12:48:06 GMT -5
Conviction is premiering on Friday, March 3rd at 10/9 central on nbc.
From Emmy Award winner thingy Wolf ("Law & Order" franchise), this new NBC drama focuses on the frenetic lives of young Manhattan assistant district attorneys and the challenging, emotional cases they confront. The complexities of the cases are matched by the personalities of those who prosecute them. Cool yet dedicated Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March, "Law & Order") has returned to the New York City District Attorney’s office as a bureau chief after an extended stint in witness protection.
JORDAN BRIDGES
as ADA Nick Potter
As Nick Potter, a lawyer from an "old money" family of prominence, Bridges leaves his comfortable and cushy job at a private law firm to join the chaotic New York district attorney's office. Bridges began acting at the age of 5 and continued on to star in films, television series, and theater. A graduate of London's prestigious LAMDA Institute (as well as Bard College), Bridges recently co-starred with his father Beau Bridges in the world premiere production of "Looking for Normal" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
In addition, Bridges played recurring roles on the TV series "Dawson's Creek" and "Charmed," and co-starred in the film "Happy Campers." He appeared as the young P.T. Barnum in the miniseries "Barnum" and had a role in the film "Frequency" as Dennis Quaid's young partner. He also starred in the independent film "New Suit," opposite Marisa Coughlin and Dan Hedaya. He has also guest-starred on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." His birthday is November 13.
ERIC BALFOUR
as ADA Brian Peluso
A California native, Eric Balfour is already an industry veteran while only in his early 20s. His career in entertainment began at 15 when a talent scout cast him as a series regular on the hit dancing and singing show "Kids Incorporated." He has since established himself as one of the industry's emerging young talents, having held a number of roles both in feature films and television series.
Balfour was a series regular on two critically acclaimed and award winning shows. On the HBO series "Six Feet Under," Balfour played Gabe, the drug-addicted, troubled boyfriend of Claire (Lauren Ambrose). Additionally, Balfour was seen as Milo on the hit series "24," joining in the fifth episode as a smart and eccentric resident computer expert. His other television credits include guest roles on "NYPD Blue," NBC's "The West Wing" and "Chicago Hope."
On the big screen, Balfour appeared in "In Her Shoes," directed by Curtis Hanson. Balfour recently appeared in the New Line Feature "Second Hand Lions" (opposite Haley Joel Osment), and in the remake of the cult classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." His other film credits include "Sweethearts" (opposite Julia Roberts and John Cusack), "What Women Want" (opposite Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt), "Can't Hardly Wait" and "Trojan War."
Balfour also enjoys a musical career. As the lead singer of his band Fredalba, he sells out headlining shows at clubs around Los Angeles, including the House of Blues and the Viper Room. With a lively sound that mixes reggae, hip-hop, soul, rock and funk, Balfour and his band members just finished recording their first album "Uptown Music for Downtown Kids." His birthday is April 24.
MILENA GOVICH
as ADA Jessica Rossi
Milena Govich plays Jessica Rossi, a tough and quick-learning assistant district attorney with natural survival instincts in New York's legal jungle. She gained attention earlier this season for her recurring role as Candy on the cable series "Rescue Me," starring Denis Leary. She also found time to guest-star in an episode of NBC's "Law & Order" last September that helped bring her to the attention of the producers of NBC's gritty new drama series "Conviction."
Govich, a native of Norman, Oklahoma, was the valedictorian of her high school class before she completed a double major in performance and pre-med at the University of Central Oklahoma. Soon after, she moved to New York and found her first Broadway role as Lulu in the musical "Cabaret" (she later essayed the role of the central character of Sally Bowles).
Following that, Govich was featured in the limited Broadway run of "The Boys from Syracuse" and then traveled to China where she appeared in a series of rock concerts with the country's top recording artist, Fei Xiang.
STEPHANIE MARCH
as Bureau Chief
Alexandra Cabot
Stephanie March reprises her character of Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot after co-starring from 2000-03 on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." On the equally gritty new drama, March plays a savvy A.D.A. and bureau chief who isn't afraid to put her own life on the line as she did in "SVU." In "Conviction," Cabot returns to the work that she loves and moves on with her life after the threat against her life disappears. After departing "SVU" in 2003, March returned as Cabot in a guest-starring role in February 2005.
Born in Dallas and raised in San Angelo, Texas, March knew early on that she loved the arts. While her parents and sister explored other career paths, March followed her dreams and began acting in plays in high school. Her academic drive and desire to perform led her to Northwestern University where she majored in theater and Hispanic studies. After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree, her very first audition led to her first professional acting role as Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in Chicago, where she continued to pursue her stage career.
In 1999, March made her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," opposite Brian Dennehy. Her other career highlights include co-starring roles on the television series "Early Edition" and in the television movie "Since You've Been Gone."
March also recently co-starred in the hit feature film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." Earlier, she appeared in "Head of State" (marking the directorial debut of Chris Rock), starring Rock and Bernie Mac. Her additional film credits include "Social Grace" directed by B. D. Wong and "The Treatment" directed by Oren Rudavsky, starring Sir Ian Holm and Famke Janssen. March will next be seen in "Flannel Pajamas" written and directed by Jeff Lipsky and featuring fellow "Conviction" cast member Julianne Nicholson and Justin Kirk. The film debuted this year's Sundance Film Festival. Ms. March currently resides in New York City with her husband, chef Bobby Flay.
ANSON MOUNT
as Deputy D.A. Jim Steele
Anson Mount made his feature-film debut in the title role of the independent film "Tully," which won him critical praise for his performance, and helped garner the film several film festival awards as well as six nominations for the high profile Independent Spirit Awards. As Daily Variety opined, "With a thingyiness and charm similar to Hollywood's best leading men, Mount is stellar as a troubled soul…" while the Hollywood Reporter offered, "Mount is impressive in a meaty role, exuding strength and confidence that should win him ardent fans." Mount portrays Deputy District Attorney Jim Steele in NBC's new gritty drama series, "Conviction."
Following his debut, Mount next starred opposite Britney Spears in the feature "Crossroads," directed by Tamara Davis. He also played opposite Robert DeNiro in the film "City by the Sea," directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and is currently filming the independent film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane," on location in Austin, Texas. In 2003, Mount starred in the series "Line of Fire." Previously, he earned attention for his recurring role on "Third Watch," and he guest-starred in such series as "Sex and the City," "CSI: Miami," "Ally McBeal" and "Smallville."
Born in White Bluff, Tennessee, Mount holds a master of fine arts degree in acting from Columbia University. He currently resides in both New York and Santa Monica.
JULIANNE NICHOLSON
as ADA Christina Finn
Julianne Nicholson was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, and following a modeling career in New York and Paris, she landed her first feature-film role opposite Michael Caine and James Spader in "Curtain Call." She later took on what proved to be her breakout role as the headstrong young feminist in "The Love Letter" with Tom Selleck and Kate Capshaw. Nicholson plays Christina Finn, a likable neophyte assistant district attorney whose youthful optimism and compassion sometimes exposes her vulnerability to the rigors of the job.
Nicholson's other feature film credits include "Long Time Since," with Julian Sands and Paulina Porizkova and Carl Franklin's "One True Thing," starring Meryl Streep and Renee Zellweger. She also appeared in the independent films "Seeing Other People" (for which she won a Best Actress award at the 2004 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen), "Tully," which was honored with six Independent Spirit Award nominations (including one for Nicholson as Best Supporting Actress), "Speakeasy," "Passion of Mind" and "Harvest."
In recent years, Nicholson also has appeared in Nick Hurran's "Little Black Book" and Bill Condon's "Kinsey," with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney. Her future feature releases include "Two Weeks" with Sally Field and Ben Chaplin, "Flannel Pajamas" with Justin Kirk, and "Puccini for Beginners," written and directed by Maria Maggenti. The latter two films are in dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival this year.
Nicholson's television credits include series regular roles on "Ally McBeal" and "Presidio Med." Her other credits include a starring role in the television miniseries "Storm of the Century" and guest-starring roles on NBC's "ER" and "Law & Order.
J. AUGUST RICHARDS
as ADA Billy Desmond
J. August Richards was introduced to fans of "Angel" during the series' first season as a rogue, street-savvy vampire hunter and eventually joined the cast in the second season as a series regular. In season five, his character was transformed into a "take-no-prisoners" lawyer at the evil law firm Wolfram and Hart.In "Conviction," Richards returns to the "letter of the law" in his role as Billy Desmond, an ambitious and brilliant assistant district attorney who disdains "unwinnable" cases that might affect his spotless record.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in the Maryland suburb of Bladensburg, Richards discovered his love for acting at an early age and enrolled in a performing arts high school where he appeared in several plays a year. Academically confident and determined to move out to Los Angeles to pursue his acting aspirations, Richards applied to only one college – the university of Southern California (USC). Not only was he accepted, he also won numerous scholarships and grants to study theater. Upon graduation from USC, Richards began working steadily in film, television and theater. Playing a rapping bike messenger who believes he is an alien abductee in the Mark Taper Forum's (Los Angeles) production of "Space," he began to earn recognition and rave reviews.
On the big screen, Richards has appeared in the feature films "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" and "Good Burger." He also starred in the television movies "Critical Assembly," "The Temptations" and "Mutiny." Richards also guest-starred on "The Practice," "Chicago Hope," "The Cosby Show" and "Any Day Now." Last summer, Richards won critical notices in Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby Hero" at the prestigious Old Globe Theatre.
I know this is long but i tried to get as much info for all of you as i could. ;D
From Emmy Award winner thingy Wolf ("Law & Order" franchise), this new NBC drama focuses on the frenetic lives of young Manhattan assistant district attorneys and the challenging, emotional cases they confront. The complexities of the cases are matched by the personalities of those who prosecute them. Cool yet dedicated Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March, "Law & Order") has returned to the New York City District Attorney’s office as a bureau chief after an extended stint in witness protection.
JORDAN BRIDGES
as ADA Nick Potter
As Nick Potter, a lawyer from an "old money" family of prominence, Bridges leaves his comfortable and cushy job at a private law firm to join the chaotic New York district attorney's office. Bridges began acting at the age of 5 and continued on to star in films, television series, and theater. A graduate of London's prestigious LAMDA Institute (as well as Bard College), Bridges recently co-starred with his father Beau Bridges in the world premiere production of "Looking for Normal" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
In addition, Bridges played recurring roles on the TV series "Dawson's Creek" and "Charmed," and co-starred in the film "Happy Campers." He appeared as the young P.T. Barnum in the miniseries "Barnum" and had a role in the film "Frequency" as Dennis Quaid's young partner. He also starred in the independent film "New Suit," opposite Marisa Coughlin and Dan Hedaya. He has also guest-starred on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." His birthday is November 13.
ERIC BALFOUR
as ADA Brian Peluso
A California native, Eric Balfour is already an industry veteran while only in his early 20s. His career in entertainment began at 15 when a talent scout cast him as a series regular on the hit dancing and singing show "Kids Incorporated." He has since established himself as one of the industry's emerging young talents, having held a number of roles both in feature films and television series.
Balfour was a series regular on two critically acclaimed and award winning shows. On the HBO series "Six Feet Under," Balfour played Gabe, the drug-addicted, troubled boyfriend of Claire (Lauren Ambrose). Additionally, Balfour was seen as Milo on the hit series "24," joining in the fifth episode as a smart and eccentric resident computer expert. His other television credits include guest roles on "NYPD Blue," NBC's "The West Wing" and "Chicago Hope."
On the big screen, Balfour appeared in "In Her Shoes," directed by Curtis Hanson. Balfour recently appeared in the New Line Feature "Second Hand Lions" (opposite Haley Joel Osment), and in the remake of the cult classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." His other film credits include "Sweethearts" (opposite Julia Roberts and John Cusack), "What Women Want" (opposite Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt), "Can't Hardly Wait" and "Trojan War."
Balfour also enjoys a musical career. As the lead singer of his band Fredalba, he sells out headlining shows at clubs around Los Angeles, including the House of Blues and the Viper Room. With a lively sound that mixes reggae, hip-hop, soul, rock and funk, Balfour and his band members just finished recording their first album "Uptown Music for Downtown Kids." His birthday is April 24.
MILENA GOVICH
as ADA Jessica Rossi
Milena Govich plays Jessica Rossi, a tough and quick-learning assistant district attorney with natural survival instincts in New York's legal jungle. She gained attention earlier this season for her recurring role as Candy on the cable series "Rescue Me," starring Denis Leary. She also found time to guest-star in an episode of NBC's "Law & Order" last September that helped bring her to the attention of the producers of NBC's gritty new drama series "Conviction."
Govich, a native of Norman, Oklahoma, was the valedictorian of her high school class before she completed a double major in performance and pre-med at the University of Central Oklahoma. Soon after, she moved to New York and found her first Broadway role as Lulu in the musical "Cabaret" (she later essayed the role of the central character of Sally Bowles).
Following that, Govich was featured in the limited Broadway run of "The Boys from Syracuse" and then traveled to China where she appeared in a series of rock concerts with the country's top recording artist, Fei Xiang.
STEPHANIE MARCH
as Bureau Chief
Alexandra Cabot
Stephanie March reprises her character of Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot after co-starring from 2000-03 on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." On the equally gritty new drama, March plays a savvy A.D.A. and bureau chief who isn't afraid to put her own life on the line as she did in "SVU." In "Conviction," Cabot returns to the work that she loves and moves on with her life after the threat against her life disappears. After departing "SVU" in 2003, March returned as Cabot in a guest-starring role in February 2005.
Born in Dallas and raised in San Angelo, Texas, March knew early on that she loved the arts. While her parents and sister explored other career paths, March followed her dreams and began acting in plays in high school. Her academic drive and desire to perform led her to Northwestern University where she majored in theater and Hispanic studies. After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree, her very first audition led to her first professional acting role as Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in Chicago, where she continued to pursue her stage career.
In 1999, March made her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," opposite Brian Dennehy. Her other career highlights include co-starring roles on the television series "Early Edition" and in the television movie "Since You've Been Gone."
March also recently co-starred in the hit feature film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." Earlier, she appeared in "Head of State" (marking the directorial debut of Chris Rock), starring Rock and Bernie Mac. Her additional film credits include "Social Grace" directed by B. D. Wong and "The Treatment" directed by Oren Rudavsky, starring Sir Ian Holm and Famke Janssen. March will next be seen in "Flannel Pajamas" written and directed by Jeff Lipsky and featuring fellow "Conviction" cast member Julianne Nicholson and Justin Kirk. The film debuted this year's Sundance Film Festival. Ms. March currently resides in New York City with her husband, chef Bobby Flay.
ANSON MOUNT
as Deputy D.A. Jim Steele
Anson Mount made his feature-film debut in the title role of the independent film "Tully," which won him critical praise for his performance, and helped garner the film several film festival awards as well as six nominations for the high profile Independent Spirit Awards. As Daily Variety opined, "With a thingyiness and charm similar to Hollywood's best leading men, Mount is stellar as a troubled soul…" while the Hollywood Reporter offered, "Mount is impressive in a meaty role, exuding strength and confidence that should win him ardent fans." Mount portrays Deputy District Attorney Jim Steele in NBC's new gritty drama series, "Conviction."
Following his debut, Mount next starred opposite Britney Spears in the feature "Crossroads," directed by Tamara Davis. He also played opposite Robert DeNiro in the film "City by the Sea," directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and is currently filming the independent film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane," on location in Austin, Texas. In 2003, Mount starred in the series "Line of Fire." Previously, he earned attention for his recurring role on "Third Watch," and he guest-starred in such series as "Sex and the City," "CSI: Miami," "Ally McBeal" and "Smallville."
Born in White Bluff, Tennessee, Mount holds a master of fine arts degree in acting from Columbia University. He currently resides in both New York and Santa Monica.
JULIANNE NICHOLSON
as ADA Christina Finn
Julianne Nicholson was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, and following a modeling career in New York and Paris, she landed her first feature-film role opposite Michael Caine and James Spader in "Curtain Call." She later took on what proved to be her breakout role as the headstrong young feminist in "The Love Letter" with Tom Selleck and Kate Capshaw. Nicholson plays Christina Finn, a likable neophyte assistant district attorney whose youthful optimism and compassion sometimes exposes her vulnerability to the rigors of the job.
Nicholson's other feature film credits include "Long Time Since," with Julian Sands and Paulina Porizkova and Carl Franklin's "One True Thing," starring Meryl Streep and Renee Zellweger. She also appeared in the independent films "Seeing Other People" (for which she won a Best Actress award at the 2004 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen), "Tully," which was honored with six Independent Spirit Award nominations (including one for Nicholson as Best Supporting Actress), "Speakeasy," "Passion of Mind" and "Harvest."
In recent years, Nicholson also has appeared in Nick Hurran's "Little Black Book" and Bill Condon's "Kinsey," with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney. Her future feature releases include "Two Weeks" with Sally Field and Ben Chaplin, "Flannel Pajamas" with Justin Kirk, and "Puccini for Beginners," written and directed by Maria Maggenti. The latter two films are in dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival this year.
Nicholson's television credits include series regular roles on "Ally McBeal" and "Presidio Med." Her other credits include a starring role in the television miniseries "Storm of the Century" and guest-starring roles on NBC's "ER" and "Law & Order.
J. AUGUST RICHARDS
as ADA Billy Desmond
J. August Richards was introduced to fans of "Angel" during the series' first season as a rogue, street-savvy vampire hunter and eventually joined the cast in the second season as a series regular. In season five, his character was transformed into a "take-no-prisoners" lawyer at the evil law firm Wolfram and Hart.In "Conviction," Richards returns to the "letter of the law" in his role as Billy Desmond, an ambitious and brilliant assistant district attorney who disdains "unwinnable" cases that might affect his spotless record.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in the Maryland suburb of Bladensburg, Richards discovered his love for acting at an early age and enrolled in a performing arts high school where he appeared in several plays a year. Academically confident and determined to move out to Los Angeles to pursue his acting aspirations, Richards applied to only one college – the university of Southern California (USC). Not only was he accepted, he also won numerous scholarships and grants to study theater. Upon graduation from USC, Richards began working steadily in film, television and theater. Playing a rapping bike messenger who believes he is an alien abductee in the Mark Taper Forum's (Los Angeles) production of "Space," he began to earn recognition and rave reviews.
On the big screen, Richards has appeared in the feature films "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" and "Good Burger." He also starred in the television movies "Critical Assembly," "The Temptations" and "Mutiny." Richards also guest-starred on "The Practice," "Chicago Hope," "The Cosby Show" and "Any Day Now." Last summer, Richards won critical notices in Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby Hero" at the prestigious Old Globe Theatre.
I know this is long but i tried to get as much info for all of you as i could. ;D