BENEATH Cast

BENEATH
(2013, 90 mins, color, Red Epic, dir. Larry Fessenden)

CAST

DANIEL ZOVATTO, “Johnny” – Daniel Zovatto’s credits include the indepen- dent feature film INNOCENCE, an adaptation of Jane Mendelsohn’s bestsell- ing teen novel directed by Hilary Brougher for Killer Films. Daniel plays the role of ‘Hirsch,’ opposite Linus Roache, Perry Reeves, Sophie Curtis and Graham Phillips. Zovatto recently finished shooting LAGGIES, Lynn Shelton’s latest film opposite Sam Rockwell, Chloe Grace Moretz and Keira Knightley. Later this summer, Daniel will begin shooting Joseph Castelo’s PREPPIE CONNECTION opposite Bella Heathcoate. Zovatto was born in Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish. He currently resides in New York City.

BONNIE DENNISON, “Kitty” – Bonnie Dennison was born and raised in New York City. In addition to guest appearances on NBC’s LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER: SVU, CBS’s NCIS and ABC’s UGLY BETTY, Bonnie was a member of the cast of NBC’s THIRD WATCH as well as CBS’s GUIDING LIGHT. Her film work has included BLACK IRISH, BORN BAD, as well as STAKE LAND, THE MAID’S ROOM and the forthcoming BENEATH. Off Broadway, Bonnie starred in David Rabe’s HURLYBURLY and made her Broadway debut as Scarlett Johans- son’s understudy in Arthur Miller’s A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

CHRIS CONROY, “Matt” – Chris Conroy’s film work includes Larry Fessenden’s BENEATH, Summit Entertainment’s SORORITY ROW, Peggy Rajski’s TWO NIGHT STAND, and Sloan Copeland’s WET BEHIND THE EARS. He graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in Cinema and Digital Arts, concentrating in cinematography. After a stint of production work, he decided to move to New York to pursue working on the opposite side of the camera. His talents span acting, music, and photography.

JONNY ORSINI, “Simon” – Jonny Orsini is currently making his Broadway de- but starring as Ned in THE NANCE opposite Nathan Lane, a role that has earned Jonny an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Jonny can be seen in the upcoming feature films BENEATH, GENERATION UM..., and GIRL MOST LIKELY. Additional film credits include KING KELLY, ROCKSTEADY, and CIGARETTE CANDY (Best Short, South by Southwest/Outstanding Performance, Florida Film Festival) Jonny also appeared Off-Broadway in AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE (The New Group), BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW (Ars Nova), BANISHED CHIL- DREN OF EVE (Irish Repertory Theatre).

GRIFFIN NEWMAN, “Zeke” – Griffin Newman is an actor/comedian/writer. He recently performed as part of the New Faces Character Showcase at the JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL in Montreal. Griffin starred in the Tribeca Film Festival hit BEWARE THE GONZO opposite Ezra Miller, starred in the short film LADY- BUG written by Jordana Spiro, appears in the independent SAMARITAN oppo- site Tom Jane, and is currently a correspondent for NIKKI & SARA LIVE. He has had recurring roles on POLITICAL ANIMALS, BLUE BLOODS, BIG LAKE (Com- edy Central) and GRAVITY (Starz). Griffin was cast as the series regular role of ‘Seymour’ in the NBC pilot THE JOHN MULANEY SHOW, and he is currently a supporting role in Lionsgate’s DRAFT DAY in May.

MACKENZIE ROSMAN, “Deb” – A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mackenzie Rosman’s (nicknamed Mack) acting career started at the ripe old age of 5. She was cast as Ruthie Camden on the WB series 7th HEAVEN, a hit show that had an eleven year run on the WB and the CW. Following the run of the series, Mack focused on schooling and her passion as a competitive equestrian rider. Soon thereafter, Mack recurred on the ABC Family series THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. Rosman will next be seen in the indepen- dent films NIGHTCOMER and BENEATH. She currently resides in Los Angeles, and continues to follow her dual passions of acting and riding.

MARK MARGOLIS, “Mr. Parks” – Mark Margolis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a Jewish immigrant family from Europe. After graduating from Temple University, he moved to New York City, where he studied with Stella Adler at the Actors Studio.On film, he is noted for supporting roles in SCARFACE, as well as the works of Darren Aronofsky (he’s appeared in PI, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM and THE FOUNTAIN – the latter of which had a role specifically written for him). On television, Margolis has held recurring roles in a number of television shows such as THE EQUALIZER, QUANTUM LEAP, SANTA BARBARA, OZ, LAW & OR- DER, CROSSING JORDAN, and CALIFORNICATION. He is widely recognized for his role as Hector “Tio” Salamanca on BREAKING BAD, for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

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		DANIEL ZOVATTO, “Johnny” – Daniel Zovatto’s credits include the indepen- dent feature film INNOCENCE, an adaptation of Jane Mendelsohn’s bestsell- ing teen novel directed by Hilary Brougher for Killer Films. Daniel plays the role of ‘Hirsch,’ opposite Linus Roache, Perry Reeves, Sophie Curtis and Graham Phillips. Zovatto recently finished shooting LAGGIES, Lynn Shelton’s latest film opposite Sam Rockwell, Chloe Grace Moretz and Keira Knightley. Later this summer, Daniel will begin shooting Joseph Castelo’s PREPPIE CONNECTION opposite Bella Heathcoate. Zovatto was born in Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish. He currently resides in New York City.

		BONNIE DENNISON, “Kitty” – Bonnie Dennison was born and raised in New York City. In addition to guest appearances on NBC’s LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER: SVU, CBS’s NCIS and ABC’s UGLY BETTY, Bonnie was a member of the cast of NBC’s THIRD WATCH as well as CBS’s GUIDING LIGHT. Her film work has included BLACK IRISH, BORN BAD, as well as STAKE LAND, THE MAID’S ROOM and the forthcoming BENEATH. Off Broadway, Bonnie starred in David Rabe’s HURLYBURLY and made her Broadway debut as Scarlett Johans- son’s understudy in Arthur Miller’s A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

		CHRIS CONROY, “Matt” – Chris Conroy’s film work includes Larry Fessenden’s BENEATH, Summit Entertainment’s SORORITY ROW, Peggy Rajski’s TWO NIGHT STAND, and Sloan Copeland’s WET BEHIND THE EARS. He graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in Cinema and Digital Arts, concentrating in cinematography. After a stint of production work, he decided to move to New York to pursue working on the opposite side of the camera. His talents span acting, music, and photography.

		JONNY ORSINI, “Simon” – Jonny Orsini is currently making his Broadway de- but starring as Ned in THE NANCE opposite Nathan Lane, a role that has earned Jonny an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Jonny can be seen in the upcoming feature films BENEATH, GENERATION UM..., and GIRL MOST LIKELY. Additional film credits include KING KELLY, ROCKSTEADY, and CIGARETTE CANDY (Best Short, South by Southwest/Outstanding Performance, Florida Film Festival) Jonny also appeared Off-Broadway in AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE (The New Group), BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW (Ars Nova), BANISHED CHIL- DREN OF EVE (Irish Repertory Theatre).

		GRIFFIN NEWMAN, “Zeke” – Griffin Newman is an actor/comedian/writer. He recently performed as part of the New Faces Character Showcase at the JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL in Montreal. Griffin starred in the Tribeca Film Festival hit BEWARE THE GONZO opposite Ezra Miller, starred in the short film LADY- BUG written by Jordana Spiro, appears in the independent SAMARITAN oppo- site Tom Jane, and is currently a correspondent for NIKKI & SARA LIVE. He has had recurring roles on POLITICAL ANIMALS, BLUE BLOODS, BIG LAKE (Com- edy Central) and GRAVITY (Starz). Griffin was cast as the series regular role of ‘Seymour’ in the NBC pilot THE JOHN MULANEY SHOW, and he is currently a supporting role in Lionsgate’s DRAFT DAY in May.

		MACKENZIE ROSMAN, “Deb” – A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mackenzie Rosman’s (nicknamed Mack) acting career started at the ripe old age of 5. She was cast as Ruthie Camden on the WB series 7th HEAVEN, a hit show that had an eleven year run on the WB and the CW. Following the run of the series, Mack focused on schooling and her passion as a competitive equestrian rider. Soon thereafter, Mack recurred on the ABC Family series THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. Rosman will next be seen in the indepen- dent films NIGHTCOMER and BENEATH. She currently resides in Los Angeles, and continues to follow her dual passions of acting and riding.

		MARK MARGOLIS, “Mr. Parks” – Mark Margolis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a Jewish immigrant family from Europe. After graduating from Temple University, he moved to New York City, where he studied with Stella Adler at the Actors Studio.On film, he is noted for supporting roles in SCARFACE, as well as the works of Darren Aronofsky (he’s appeared in PI, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM and THE FOUNTAIN – the latter of which had a role specifically written for him). On television, Margolis has held recurring roles in a number of television shows such as THE EQUALIZER, QUANTUM LEAP, SANTA BARBARA, OZ, LAW & OR- DER, CROSSING JORDAN, and CALIFORNICATION. He is widely recognized for his role as Hector “Tio” Salamanca on BREAKING BAD, for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.