Poster of The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Plot: Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans
Release Date: Saturday, October 9 1993
30 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman
Danny Elfman was
40 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)'.
Fri, May 29 1953
Portrait of Chris SarandonChris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon was
51 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Jack Skellington (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 24 1942
Portrait of Catherine O'HaraCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara was
39 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Sally / Shock (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 04 1954
Portrait of William HickeyWilliam Hickey
William Hickey was
66 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Dr. Finkelstein (voice)'.
Mon, Sep 19 1927 –
Sun, Jun 29 1997
Portrait of Glenn ShadixGlenn Shadix
Glenn Shadix was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Mayor (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 15 1952 –
Tue, Sep 07 2010
Portrait of Paul ReubensPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Lock (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 27 1952 –
Sun, Jul 30 2023
Portrait of Ken PageKen Page
Ken Page was
39 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Oogie Boogie (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 20 1954
Portrait of Edward IvoryEdward Ivory
Edward Ivory was
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as 'Santa Claus (voice)'.
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Portrait of Susan McBrideSusan McBride
Susan McBride was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Big Witch / WWD. (voice)'.
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Portrait of Debi DurstDebi Durst
Debi Durst was
40 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1953
Portrait of Greg ProopsGreg Proops
Greg Proops was
34 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 03 1959
Portrait of Kerry KatzKerry Katz
Kerry Katz was
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as 'Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)'.
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Portrait of Randy CrenshawRandy Crenshaw
Randy Crenshaw was
37 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Mr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 24 1955
Portrait of Sherwood BallSherwood Ball
Sherwood Ball was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Mummy / Vampire (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 22 1951 –
Sun, Nov 15 2015
Portrait of Carmen TwillieCarmen Twillie
Carmen Twillie was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Undersea Gal / Man Under the Stairs (voice)'.
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Portrait of Glenn WaltersGlenn Walters
Glenn Walters was
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as 'Wolfman (voice)'.
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Portrait of Mia BrownMia Brown
Mia Brown was
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as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of L. Peter CallenderL. Peter Callender
L. Peter Callender was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Ann FraserAnn Fraser
Ann Fraser was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Jennifer LeveyJennifer Levey
Jennifer Levey was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Jesse McClurgJesse McClurg
Jesse McClurg was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of John MorrisJohn Morris
John Morris was
9 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Santa Boy (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 02 1984
Portrait of Robert OlagueRobert Olague
Robert Olague was
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as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Bobbi PageBobbi Page
Bobbi Page was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Elena PraskinElena Praskin
Elena Praskin was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Trampas WarmanTrampas Warman
Trampas Warman was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Judi M. DurandJudi M. Durand
Judi M. Durand was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Doris HessDoris Hess
Doris Hess was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Daamen J. KrallDaamen J. Krall
Daamen J. Krall was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 20 1951
Portrait of Christina MacGregorChristina MacGregor
Christina MacGregor was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of David McCharenDavid McCharen
David McCharen was
43 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sun, Apr 16 1950
Portrait of Gary RaffGary Raff
Gary Raff was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of David J. RandolphDavid J. Randolph
David J. Randolph was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Gary SchwartzGary Schwartz
Gary Schwartz was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Thu, Aug 07 1952
Portrait of Tim BurtonTim Burton
Tim Burton was
35 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Zero (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 25 1958
Portrait of Joe RanftJoe Ranft
Joe Ranft was
33 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Igor (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 13 1960 –
Tue, Aug 16 2005

Crew

Portrait of Bill BoesBill Boes
Assistant Art Director, Modeling
Bill Boes was
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Thu, Oct 17 1963
Portrait of Henry SelickHenry Selick
Director
Henry Selick was
40 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sun, Nov 30 1952
Portrait of Kelly AsburyKelly Asbury
Assistant Art Director
Kelly Asbury was
33 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fri, Jan 15 1960 –
Fri, Jun 26 2020
Portrait of Pete KozachikPete Kozachik
Director of Photography
Pete Kozachik was
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Portrait of Jason SmithJason Smith
Creature Technical Director
Jason Smith was
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Portrait of Kendal CronkhiteKendal Cronkhite
Assistant Art Director
Kendal Cronkhite was
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Portrait of Tim BurtonTim Burton
Producer, Characters, Writer, Story
Tim Burton was
35 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mon, Aug 25 1958
Portrait of Caroline ThompsonCaroline Thompson
Screenplay
Caroline Thompson was
37 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mon, Apr 23 1956
Portrait of Denise Di NoviDenise Di Novi
Producer
Denise Di Novi was
37 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Wed, Mar 21 1956
Portrait of Don HahnDon Hahn
Producer
Don Hahn was
37 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sat, Nov 26 1955
Portrait of Kathleen GavinKathleen Gavin
Co-Producer
Kathleen Gavin was
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Portrait of Diane Minter LewisDiane Minter Lewis
Associate Producer
Diane Minter Lewis was
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Portrait of Rebecca RamseyRebecca Ramsey
Executive Visual Effects Producer
Rebecca Ramsey was
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Portrait of Phil LofaroPhil Lofaro
Production Manager, Associate Producer
Phil Lofaro was
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Portrait of Jill JacobsJill Jacobs
Associate Producer
Jill Jacobs was
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Portrait of Stan WebbStan Webb
Editor
Stan Webb was
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Portrait of Richard L. AndersonRichard L. Anderson
Supervising Sound Editor
Richard L. Anderson was
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Portrait of Bob BadamiBob Badami
Music Editor
Bob Badami was
42 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tue, Oct 02 1951
Portrait of Edie IchiokaEdie Ichioka
Associate Editor
Edie Ichioka was
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Portrait of Mary AndrewsMary Andrews
Dialogue Editor
Mary Andrews was
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Portrait of Mike ChockMike Chock
Sound Effects Editor
Mike Chock was
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Portrait of Joe DornJoe Dorn
Dialogue Editor
Joe Dorn was
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Portrait of James ChristopherJames Christopher
Sound Effects Editor
James Christopher was
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Portrait of Ralph StuartRalph Stuart
Assistant Sound Editor
Ralph Stuart was
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Portrait of Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman
Original Music Composer, Songs
Danny Elfman was
40 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fri, May 29 1953
Portrait of Jeffrey KatzenbergJeffrey Katzenberg
Executive In Charge Of Production
Jeffrey Katzenberg was
42 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thu, Dec 21 1950
Portrait of Mary Gail ArtzMary Gail Artz
Casting
Mary Gail Artz was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mon, Sep 15 1952
Portrait of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell
Adaptation
Michael McDowell was
43 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thu, Jun 01 1950 –
Mon, Dec 27 1999
Portrait of Kevin ReherKevin Reher
Production Accountant
Kevin Reher was
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Portrait of Joan RoweJoan Rowe
Foley
Joan Rowe was
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Portrait of Shawn MurphyShawn Murphy
Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Scoring Mixer
Shawn Murphy was
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Portrait of Barbara HarrisBarbara Harris
ADR Voice Casting
Barbara Harris was
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Portrait of Jorgen KlubienJorgen Klubien
Art Department Manager
Jorgen Klubien was
35 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tue, May 20 1958
Portrait of Greg DykstraGreg Dykstra
Sculptor
Greg Dykstra was
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Portrait of Ariel Velasco-ShawAriel Velasco-Shaw
Digital Effects Supervisor
Ariel Velasco-Shaw was
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Portrait of Jeannine BergerJeannine Berger
Post Production Consulting
Jeannine Berger was
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Portrait of Trey ThomasTrey Thomas
Animation
Trey Thomas was
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Portrait of Paul BerryPaul Berry
Animation
Paul Berry was
32 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mon, Mar 13 1961 –
Tue, Jun 26 2001
Portrait of Owen KlatteOwen Klatte
Animation, Visual Effects
Owen Klatte was
39 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thu, Sep 23 1954
Portrait of Terry PorterTerry Porter
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Terry Porter was
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Portrait of Davia NelsonDavia Nelson
Casting
Davia Nelson was
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Portrait of Hilda HodgesHilda Hodges
Foley
Hilda Hodges was
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Portrait of Kim BlanchetteKim Blanchette
Animation
Kim Blanchette was
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Portrait of Miguel Ángel PovedaMiguel Ángel Poveda
Post Production Supervisor
Miguel Ángel Poveda was
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Portrait of Theresa Repola MohammedTheresa Repola Mohammed
Negative Cutter
Theresa Repola Mohammed was
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Portrait of Norm DeCarloNorm DeCarlo
Sculptor
Norm DeCarlo was
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Portrait of Chris BoardmanChris Boardman
Conductor
Chris Boardman was
39 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thu, Apr 29 1954
Portrait of Anthony ScottAnthony Scott
Animation
Anthony Scott was
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Portrait of Timothy HittleTimothy Hittle
Animation
Timothy Hittle was
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Portrait of Dale E. GrahnDale E. Grahn
Color Timer
Dale E. Grahn was
39 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Portrait of Joel FletcherJoel Fletcher
Animation
Joel Fletcher was
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Portrait of Richard E. LehmannRichard E. Lehmann
Camera Operator
Richard E. Lehmann was
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Portrait of Gretchen ScharfenbergGretchen Scharfenberg
Set Dresser
Gretchen Scharfenberg was
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Portrait of Daniel MasonDaniel Mason
Animation
Daniel Mason was
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Portrait of Ezra DweckEzra Dweck
Foley
Ezra Dweck was
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Portrait of Greg P. RussellGreg P. Russell
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Greg P. Russell was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Portrait of Barbara CohenBarbara Cohen
Casting
Barbara Cohen was
41 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sun, Aug 17 1952 –
Sat, May 27 2006
Portrait of Mike JohnsonMike Johnson
Animation
Mike Johnson was
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Portrait of Deane TaylorDeane Taylor
Art Direction
Deane Taylor was
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Portrait of Barry E. JacksonBarry E. Jackson
Art Department Manager
Barry E. Jackson was
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Portrait of Mark McKenzieMark McKenzie
Orchestrator
Mark McKenzie was
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Portrait of Eric SwensonEric Swenson
Camera Operator
Eric Swenson was
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Portrait of Eric LeightonEric Leighton
Animation Supervisor
Eric Leighton was
30 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tue, Nov 06 1962
Portrait of Loyd PriceLoyd Price
Animation
Loyd Price was
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Portrait of Sarah DuranSarah Duran
Post Production Supervisor
Sarah Duran was
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Portrait of Mike BelzerMike Belzer
Animation
Mike Belzer was
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Portrait of David HanksDavid Hanks
Camera Operator
David Hanks was
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Portrait of Ray GilbertiRay Gilberti
Camera Operator
Ray Gilberti was
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Portrait of Justin KohnJustin Kohn
Animation
Justin Kohn was
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Portrait of John PospisilJohn Pospisil
Special Sound Effects
John Pospisil was
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Portrait of Michael KellyMichael Kelly
Additional Editing
Michael Kelly was
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Portrait of Mike CachuelaMike Cachuela
Storyboard
Mike Cachuela was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Portrait of Rich ZimRich Zim
Animation
Rich Zim was
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Portrait of Lana BernbergLana Bernberg
Animation
Lana Bernberg was
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Portrait of Stephen A. BuckleyStephen A. Buckley
Animation
Stephen A. Buckley was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Portrait of Angie GlockaAngie Glocka
Animation
Angie Glocka was
>> in The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Portrait of Paul JesselPaul Jessel
Animation
Paul Jessel was
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Portrait of Harry WaltonHarry Walton
Animation
Harry Walton was
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Portrait of Ken WillardKen Willard
Animation
Ken Willard was
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Portrait of Tamara KhalafTamara Khalaf
Animation
Tamara Khalaf was
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Portrait of Peggy HrastarPeggy Hrastar
Scenic Artist
Peggy Hrastar was
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Portrait of Janeen ElliottJaneen Elliott
3D Artist
Janeen Elliott was
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Portrait of Jim AupperleJim Aupperle
Visual Effects Camera
Jim Aupperle was
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Portrait of Shelley Daniels LekvenShelley Daniels Lekven
Sculptor
Shelley Daniels Lekven was
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Portrait of Paula LucchesiPaula Lucchesi
Modeling
Paula Lucchesi was
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Portrait of Joel FrieschJoel Friesch
Modeling, Set Dresser
Joel Friesch was
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Portrait of Loren Hillman-MorganLoren Hillman-Morgan
Scenic Artist
Loren Hillman-Morgan was
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Portrait of Linda OverbeyLinda Overbey
Scenic Artist
Linda Overbey was
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Portrait of B.J. FredricksonB.J. Fredrickson
Background Designer
B.J. Fredrickson was
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Portrait of Randal M. DutraRandal M. Dutra
Sculptor
Randal M. Dutra was
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Portrait of Selwyn EddySelwyn Eddy
Camera Operator
Selwyn Eddy was
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Portrait of Jo CarsonJo Carson
Camera Operator
Jo Carson was
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Portrait of Tracy BarberTracy Barber
Post Production Assistant
Tracy Barber was
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Portrait of Jennifer ClinardJennifer Clinard
Scenic Artist
Jennifer Clinard was
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Portrait of Kat AlioshinKat Alioshin
Assistant Production Coordinator
Kat Alioshin was
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Portrait of Jill RuzickaJill Ruzicka
Production Coordinator
Jill Ruzicka was
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Portrait of Nick BogleNick Bogle
Modeling
Nick Bogle was
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Portrait of Jeff BrewerJeff Brewer
Modeling
Jeff Brewer was
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Portrait of Marc RibaudMarc Ribaud
Modeling
Marc Ribaud was
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Portrait of George YoungGeorge Young
Production Coordinator
George Young was
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