Characters, Cast & Crew

Marc Thompson (James)

graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 1997 with a degree in acting. Since then, he has found much success in voiceover work. He was the voice of Thelma in the Citibank Identity theft commercial. Marc is featured on many cartoons such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "GI Joe Sigma Six," "Yu-gui-oh," and "Poke'mon." Marc is also the voice for Star Wars audio books The Fate of the Jedi and Legacy of the Force. Marc has acted in plays off-Broadway and made his Broadway debut in the Tony nominated revival of "Talk Radio."

James Wyler is a responsible, intelligent man who happens to enjoy dancing and cooking pancakes ... at the same time. He's spent the last twelve years raising his siblings, which meant skipping college and staying away from the ladies. From boxing matches to serious talks while dressed in costume, he knows how to make parenting fun. A goofball around women, nobody knows what will happen now that he has a crush on his sister's lawyer.

Alexander Hinsky (Bobby)

makes his onscreen debut in BRINGING UP BOBBY. Alex is a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana where he actively participated in numerous community theater projects. In addition to acting, he also writes, performs, and records music. Growing up in a musical family, acting and singing have always been a big part of Alex's life. Currently, he is working towards a degree in vocal performance and music business.

Bobby Wyler is about to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. Around his friends, he's comfortable, but in challenging situations, he's shy and willing to change his image to impress. Much like his older brother, Bobby is awkward around girls. That could be because Bobby is unsure of who he is and what he believes about God. But if James has anything to say about it, Bobby is going to make the time to figure that out.

Brian Morvant (Dennis)

is a New York City-based actor and stunt performer. His feature film credits include BRINGING UP BOBBY, The Penny, Greetings From Bushwick, Amber Dreams, and Tracked. He has also been seen on TV's "The Guiding Light," as well as on the popular videogame-centric web series "A World of Her PWN". On stage, Brian has appeared in the world premiere of "Screen Play" and in "Mother Courage." He also has extensive experience performing in Shakespeare as Hamlet, Prince Hal, Bassanio, Mercutio, Toby Belch, and Caliban. As a stunt performer, his credits include "Kings" and Gnarls Barkley. Learn more at Brianmorvant.com

Dennis Wyler is a happy-go-lucky, hairy, extremely friendly wanderer who is never content to stay in one place for long. On the lamb from a pack of anarchists (don't ask), he finds himself back at home to settle matters with his parents' estate so he can pay off his debt to ... the anarchists. His on-going love affairs with flannel shirts, cammo pants, and all things dairy have served him well in his travels around the world. Though he is generally fearless, he's never been able to "shed" his fear of the family storage area.

Liz Bucher (Liz)

makes her on-screen debut in BRINGING UP BOBBY. She enjoys singing and playing the guitar at church and teaching Sunday school. Over the last few years she has participated in many missions trips both in the US and abroad. In her free time she enjoys making wedding cakes and training for a marathon.

Liz is the new girl in town. Just a few days in school and already the boys are making their moves. But Liz is cautious, not willing to become friends with the fellas until they prove that they want more than just her looks. A strong Christian, Liz believes in encouraging others to follow after the Lord. Busy between school and work, she's a smart, honest young woman who is always ready with a smile and an encouraging word.

Jhey Castles (Terry)

has worked on several feature-length films including "The Visitation" and many national commercials. Recently, she has studied with the L.A. branch of Second City and worked on her own short film. A competitive ice skater for 10 years, she is also an accomplished classical pianist. In her freetime, Jhey enjoys running marathons.

Terry Lucht is a smart, beautiful young lawyer with a quick wit and a ready smile. Though hired by Andrea, she has a less-than-secret crush on James. Terry enjoys caramel apples and the finest pantsuits in town.

Adam Misenko (Eric)

is a Cleveland-based actor who makes his feature film debut in BRINGING UP BOBBY. His other credits include work in L.A. on national commercials and professional modeling. When he is not performing, Adam enjoys playing "Guitar Hero," a talent that has won him the affection of many cast members.

Eric, Bobby's best friend, is a Goth teenager with a tough life. Taking responsibility for his alcoholic mother often keeps him up late at night, which means he is falling behind at school. But Eric's sense of humor allows him to fit in well with James and Bobby, even as he looks toward an uncertain future.

Reagan Kendrick (Andrea)

is a Cleveland-based actress. She has performed in numerous theatrical productions, including Shakespeare. She is often cast as the villain, with BRINGING UP BOBBY being no exception. Her other work includes a short film titled Thirty Nothing and modeling.

Andrea Wyler is a shopaholic who delights in pushing around the men in her life. She uses her charm, whit, and legal power to wrap people around her fingers. Her taste in gaudy clothing and the finer things in life make her hard to miss. Not given to manual labor, she happily pushes work onto her husband, Walter. Andrea will stop at nothing to get everything she wants.

Jay Smith (Walter)

has appeared in almost 40 plays including work for the Cincinnati Playhouse and the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati. Jay has also appeared in many films and television commercials. A graduate of Asbury College, Jay studied Broadcast Communications with a minor in Theater. He has studied acting at the Russian/American Performing Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Point Park Conservatory in Pittsburgh.

Walter is married to Andrea. 'Nuff said. A quiet, soft-spoken man, he'd be happy to be able to finish a sentence. Although he's been stifled by his overpowering wife, Walter still has his moments in the sun. Some speculate that beneath his many sweaters is a wild man waiting to escape.

Chris Staron

Chris Staron is the writer and director of both BRINGING UP BOBBY and Between the Walls. Along with his twin brother Nick, he has also produced and supplied vocal work for a series of short animations titled "Pint Size Parables" and the biweekly "Glowing Nose" podcast. Chris' other movie credits include serving as Assistant Director for the feature-length Christian films The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry and Unidentified. He has also held various crew positions on television shows including, "The Bernie Mac Show" and "Hell's Kitchen." Chris started his writing career when he was 12, crafting a book he called, How to Survive a Money-Making Summer. Chris' resume also includes several years as a professional editor. Everything Chris can be found at www.glowingnose.com.

Nick Staron

Nick Staron is the producer, editor, and cinematographer for BRINGING UP BOBBY, as well as Between the Walls. He is co-creator and producer for both the "Glowing Nose" podcast and the animated series "Pint Size Parables." An accomplished cameraman, Nick operates for professional sports productions and worked on feature films like Unidentified and The Visitation. His television credits include "Hell's Kitchen" and "Yes, Dear." More information on Nick is available at www.glowingnose.com.

Andrew Griffiths

Andrew Griffiths, who composed the score for BRINGING UP BOBBY, is a composer, producer and musician from South Wales, U.K. Andrew began playing the trumpet at the age of 7 and studied at the University Of Wales in Cardiff, specializing in soundtrack composition. He worked for many years with his brothers as part of the "Brass Monkeys" horn section, playing on many TV shows for the BBC, ITV and S4C. He has produced more than 100 albums and is in great demand as a session musician. He has the ability to play most instruments he tries (30 at last count). Andrew has been worship leader and music director at Swansea Valley Bible Church for 19 years.

Nathan Webster

Nathan Webster is the Media Manager for BRINGING UP BOBBY. Before transitioning into motion pictures, Nathan was a still photographer. Over the past seven years, he has worked on numerous film projects in various capacities from production assistant to director. Among the films he has worked on: Unidentified and The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry. In addition to his current work in editing and digital workflows, Nathan is busy wrapping up his own feature film titled The Penny.