ANTWON TANNER                                                                             as "Antwon 'Skillz' Taylor"

D.O.B.: April 14, 1975
Hometown: Chicago, IL

He's had a recurring role on the CW television drama One Tree Hill as Skills, a best friend of the character Lucas Scott, played by Chad Michael Murray. This year though, we'll be seeing actor Antwon Tanner a whole lot more as he returns to the show for his fourth year, but as a series regular.

Tanner's big break came when he starred in the 1996 Steve Gomer flick, Sunset Park about a white school teacher who takes over a talented, but undisciplined black high school basketball team that he turns into a winning team. Acting opposite actress Rhea Pearlman, Tanner played team-mate "Drano." Nearly 10 years later, and at the age of 30, Tanner would once again play a teammate of an undisciplined black high school b-ball team, as "Worm" in 2005's "Coach Carter" which he co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson.

Among Tanner's acting credits, 2004's Never Die Alone and 2005's Brothers In Arms. He also had recurring guest-spot roles on 413 Hope St., Boston Public, The Parkers and Sister, Sister.

In 2003, Tanner joined the cast of One Tree Hill shown on occasion at the river-court, where he hung out and played basketball with his friends that included Lucas and Mouth, played by Lee Norris. Not until the second season did we begin to see more of "Skillz," as he was shown more as part of Lucas' older group of friends blending in with his new crowd of friends.

In the third season of One Tree Hill we got to know the character, especially when he began dating lovable but ditzy Tree Hill Ravens cheerleader Bevin Mirskey.

With a list of respectable acting credits, and a whole lot of talent it's no surprise Tanner is already taking in more roles such as this years guest star appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and his new upcoming horror-flick 7eventy5ive. You can also catch him on The Uptown Movie Network co-hosting every month alongside actress, Shar Jackson as they bring you Urban Classics and recent Urban Releases as their "Movie of the Month." - *This is a temporary biography written by OTHWeb.net.

· Check out Antwon's filmography @ IMDB.
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BARRY CORBIN                                                                                 as "Coach Whitey Durham"

D.O.B.: October 16, 1940
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

Known for his hefty portrayals of cops, military men and patriarchal figures on both television and film, Barry Corbin plays Coach Whitey Durham, the tough-minded but fair basketball coach on One Tree Hill. Corbin gained fame as Maurice Minnifield, former astronaut-turned-entrepreneur and all around big-shot, on the popular and critical favorite Northern Exposure.

Born and raised in Lamesa, Texas, Corbin attended Texas Technical University where he studied Drama. He moved to New York to pursue acting after spending two years with the Marine Corps. For nearly a decade, he starred in a string of stage productions before moving to Los Angeles. While writing plays for National Public Radio, he landed the role of Uncle Bob in the hit 1977 film Urban Cowboy, which launched his prolific career. Since that break, Corbin's well-known film roles have included War Games, Nothing in Common, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Who's Harry Crumb? Career Opportunities, Ghost Dad, Curdled, Solo and Inconvenienced. This summer, Corbin played the role of Sheriff Buster Watkins in the feature Molding Clay, directed by William Katt.

Corbin has starred on Broadway, off-Broadway and in regional theater in such roles as Henry in Henry V, Jud in Oklahoma!, Henry II in Beckett, Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth, among others. Corbin also performs a one-man traveling show, which he co-wrote, called Charlie Goodnight's Last Night about the celebrated Texas cowboy.

Corbin currently shares a ranch with his daughter and three grandchildren in Fort Worth where they raise horses and cattle.

· Check out Barry's filmography @ IMDB.
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CRAIG SHEFFER                                                                                                 as "Keith Scott"

D.O.B.: April 23, 1960
Hometown: York, Pennsylvania

With a strong, understated presence, Craig Sheffer has a quiet intensity that transcends both the big and small screen. Demonstrating versatility and skill in a range of unconventional performances, Sheffer returns to television with his role in One Tree Hill as Keith Scott, a kind-hearted mechanic who has helped raise his brother's son as his own.

Born in York, Pennsylvania, Sheffer had a passion for acting even at a young age. He won the Best High School Actor Award in a statewide competition. He studied theater at East Stroudsburg University, where he played Valere in a production of Moliere's Tartuffe. Immediately after graduation, Sheffer relocated to New York to pursue a career in acting.

Early auditions landed him a role in the off-Broadway play Punchy. Soon after, he found himself co-starring in the award-winning Broadway production Torch Song Trilogy. In less than a year, producers spotted his work on Broadway and cast him in his feature film debut in That Was Then, This Is Now, opposite Emilio Estevez. Sheffer also starred in the Vietnam based play G.R. Point, and won the LA Critics Drama Desk Award for his performance.

Sheffer went on to starring roles in the John Hughes comedy Some Kind of Wonderful and the father/son drama Split Decisions, with Gene Hackman. He followed that with the lead role in Robert Redford's critically acclaimed film A River Runs Through It, opposite Brad Pitt. Other film credits have included the hard-edged drama The Program, Sleep With Me and Wings of Courage. In addition, he starred with Lawrence Fishburne and Alfre Woodard in the Emmy Award-winning HBO special Miss Evers' Boys.

He has also written screenplays and authored a novel. His production company, Sheffer Films, is currently developing several projects, including one in which he will make his directorial debut.

Currently living in Los Angeles, Sheffer enjoys spending time with his family and writing poetry.

*Craig Sheffer's character "Keith Scott" was killed of the show as of Episode # 316, March 2006.

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MOIRA KELLY                                                                                                      as "Karen Roe"

D.O.B.: March 6, 1968
Hometown: Queens, New York

Moira Kelly, best known to television audiences from her role as Madeline Hampton in "The West Wing," plays a struggling single mother in the hit drama "One Tree Hill."

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Kelly studied music in high school and pursued a degree in drama at Marymount Manhattan College in New York. While performing in a senior-year theatrical showcase, she was spotted and soon after was signed by an agent.

She made her feature film debut in "The Boy Who Cried Bitch." Her other noted film roles include "Billy Bathgate," opposite Dustin Hoffman, "The Cutting Edge," "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me," directed by David Lynch, "Chaplin," with Robert Downey Jr. and director Sir Richard Attenborough, and "With Honors," opposite Joe Pesci and Brendan Fraser.

She also provided the voice of Nala in Disney's "The Lion King." Her other film credits include "Unhook the Stars," with Gena Rowlands and Marisa Tomei, and "Dangerous Beauty" directed by Marshall Herskovitz.

Kelly's previous television appearances include the telefilms "Love, Lies and Murder" and "Daybreak," with Cuba Gooding, Jr. She received critical accolades for her performance as Helen Keller in the television movie "Monday After the Miracle" and made her television series debut as the star of the romantic drama series "To Have and To Hold."

Kelly divides her time between New York and Los Angeles.

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JACKSON BRUNDAGE                                                                              as "James Lucas Scott"

D.O.B.: November 20, 2001
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

At the early age of five, Jackson began his journey into the acting industry by making a guest spot on TV's "Las Vegas" where he played Danny, the son of a single mom and dancer who worked at the casino. Within a couple of months, Jackson was filming his first independant film, "Lime Salted Love" opposite Danielle Agnello and David J. O'Donnell. It's a film that is a minimalist, surreal examination of abandonment, guilt, abuse and psychic pain set in this minute's hipster enclaves of Los Angeles.

By six, Jackson had booked the recurring role of James Lucas Scott on The CW's "One Tree Hill". Throughout season five of "One Tree Hill", Jackson really let his acting ability shine through his comedics, dramatic and cute scenes. Whether it was playing basketball or drawing pictures, Jackson gave it his all especially opposite his older cast members who describe Jackson as an amazing little boy with a huge heart. His scenes were some of the highlights of the season according to fans."One Tree Hill" is currently filming it's 6th season which means more Jamie/Jackson for fans and not to forget cute one liners like "It's My Life, I'm Taking a Stand".

When Jackson's not filming, he can often be found playing a numerous range of sports from soccer to basketball to football or golf. He also loves taking classes in karate, riding his bike and being an every day little boy. Jackson is in the 1st grade and currently lives 9 months of the year in Wilmington, North Carolina whilst filming "One Tree Hill", the other 3 months he lives with his family in Los Angeles, California. - *This biography was taken from Jackson's official MySpace profile.

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