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Mr. Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy has won two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, in 2003 for Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” and in 1999 for the 50th anniversary production of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Dennehy also received a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy nomination as best actor for Showtime’s television adaptation of that production.

Available Programs

  • The Future of Dramatic Theatre in America: Reaching new generations of Actors and Audiences.

Mr. Michael Douglas
One of the most prominent actors, directors and producers in Hollywood, Michael Douglas has repeatedly chosen to work on politically influential and controversial motion pictures. As a celebrity keynote speaker, long-time champion of social and environmental causes and UN Messenger of Peace he speaks out for human rights and nuclear non-proliferation.

Available Programs
  • An Evening with Michael Douglas.

Richard Dreyfuss
Oscar winner Dreyfuss has taught at Oxford, studied a wide range of subjects from history to politics, and is a driving force in the movement to bring civics back into the classrooms as well as creating a knowledgeable and engaged citizenry in America.

Available Programs
  • My Life as an Open Book: There are no secrets in Hollywood.
  • Speaking the Divine: A Conversation about Drug Addiction and its search for the Ultimate Epiphany.
  • Teaching Children how to think - Not what to think: The basic tools of reason, Logic, Dissent, Civility and Dissent.
  • Israel and the Diaspora: Who are the Jews?
  • Activism and Civic responsibility: A conversation with Richard Dreyfuss.

Linda Evans
Best known for her starring role on Dynasty, Evans is a true believer in the power of positive thinking, visualization, and faith. A deeply spiritual woman, she shares insightful stories of hope and healing that are empowering and inspirational.

Available Programs
  • AN Evening with Linda Evans.


Mike Farrell
Known to millions of the world's viewers as "B.J. Hunnicutt" of television's historic M*A*S*H series and later from NBC's Providence, Farrell was also the producer of Universal Pictures's hit feature, Patch Adams.

Available Programs

  • Becoming Informed, Getting Involved, Making a difference.
  • The social consequences of the Death Penalty.
  • Human Rights.

Lou Gossett Jr.
As one of the most sought after veteran actors, Oscar winner Gossett has reached the heights of success. His unique talent for portraying powerful and charismatic characters has charmed audiences worldwide. As Founder of the Eracism Foundation, he is dedicated to fighting racism, ignorance, and social apathy.

Available Programs
  • Our way of living is killing the planet.
  • Eracsim: eradicating racism for the future.
  • Hollywoods red light for African American History and Heroes.
  • Stop crying and do something: African American Empowerment.

Goldie Hawn
Hawn's Academy Award-winning roles and lasting impressions have gained her adoring audiences worldwide. A woman of many talents, she is not only a gifted actor and celebrity speaker, but also a creative director, savvy producer, successful entrepreneur, respected CEO, and loving parent. Managing to balance her life with such extensive responsibilities, she understands the importance of appreciating the simple joys of a hectic lifestyle.

Available Programs
  • Words from the leading lady: Learning when to lead and when to follow.
  • Changing the world, one mind at a time.
  • Wellness: Body Mind and spirit.
  • The great balancing act: Managing Multiple roles as a working Parent.
  • Laughter is the best medicine.
  • Human Potential.

Christopher Kennedy Lawford
Born into the Kennedy dynasty, Lawford was destined to do great things: he became a successful actor, lawyer, activist, writer, and speaker. But he also battled drug and alcohol addiction, and overcame a Hepatitis C diagnosis. In addition to sharing his extraordinary journey overcoming alcohol and drug abuse, he raises awareness about Hepatitis C and the treatment of this beatable disease.

Available Programs
  • Addiction&Recovery: I stopped Using, now what?
  • Moment of Clarity.
  • Families and Addiction: End broken promises, mend broken hearts.
  • Hepatitus C: Get Tested, get treated and get cured.
  • Awaken your passion, purpose and potential.
  • Resilience in the face of diversity.
  • Creating a culture of care in the workplace.

Cheech Marin
As actor, director, writer, musician, Chicano art collector, and humanitarian, Marin is best known for his role as half of the hilarious "Cheech & Chong" duo. He has other television and movie credits to he name, and his Chicano art collection is the largest held by a private citizen.

Available Programs
  • An interpretation of a culture through Chicano Art.
  • Up in smoke: The professional and personal Evolution of Cheech Martin.

Larry Miller
More that just a brilliant comedic actor who has appeared in Seinfeld and Pretty Woman, Miller is also a contributing humorist for The Weekly Standard where he displays his true colors as a political everyman. He says the things everyone wants to say about politics and American life in his book, Spoiled Rotten America: Outrages of Contemporary Life.

Available Programs
  • Its not Left of Right: Its up or Down.
  • Saying things everybody is thinking: The political everyman Looking for peace of mind.
  • Spoiled rotten America: Outrages of Contemporary Life.

Kathy Najimy
Rarely do we encounter an actress with such a remarkable range of talents and scope of emotion than that of Najimy. Seen in over 20 films such as Sister Act and The Wedding Planner, she is an AIDS activist and enthusiastic supporter of women and animal rights, and choice.

Available Programs
  • Advocating for Rights of Girls and Woman.
  • Women supporting Each other Locally and Globally.
  • Women and Body Image.
  • Reproductive Rights.
  • AIDS.
  • Gay and Lesbian Rights.
  • Violence against women and Girls.
  • Feminism.

Roscoe Orman
Orman is best known for his long running portrayal of 'Gordon' on the highly acclaimed children's television series, Sesame Street. A native of New York City, Orman has a long and distinguished list of theatre credits.

Available Programs
  • Sesame Street and its impact on children's television.
  • Multiculturalism in American Theatre, Film and Television.
  • Motivating Today's Youth towards Social Activism.

Mr. Joe Pantoliano
Emmy-winning actor Pantoliano from The Matrix, is best known as “Ralphie Cifaretto” on The Sopranos. What you don’t know is that he’s a mental health advocate who has dealt with clinical depression and his mother’s bipolar disorder. He stars in the film Canvas, a poignant story about a family’s struggle with mental illness.

Available Programs
  • Dealing with Depression.
  • Who's sorry now: The true story of a stand-up guy.

Rosie Perez
A film actress and choreographer, AIDS activist and women's rights advocate, Perez has been nominated for both an Emmy and an Oscar. She has recently produced, directed, and starred in Yo Soy Boricua, Pa Que Tu Lo Sepa: I Am Puerto Rican, Just So You Know, which chronicles the lives of Puerto Ricans living in the US.

Available Programs
  • AIDS Activism: Get the message out!
  • Pa'que tu lo sepas!: Activism for woman's health. 
  • Pa'que tu lo sepas!: Puerto Rican Women's struggle against sterilisation.
  • I am Puerto Rican just so you know.
  • Empowering Women of all cultures.

Rain Pryor
Rain Pryor is a dynamic speaker, spokesperson, award-winning actress, singer, writer, comedian, and a producer. Now that's quite a few hats to wear, but they all fit and every one of them reflects her eclectic mix of Judaism and her African American roots. One of Pryor’s mentors told her: "if you wait for the world to come to you, you will always be waiting - find what you want to do and go do it!" She is a woman who believes in constantly creating and inspiring others to do their best and wants people to know if you live simply, honour the truth, and follow your passion in life, dreams can come true.

Available Programs
  • Raising awareness about MS.
  • Love, Loss and Living with Richard Pryor.
  • Living Diversity - Growing up bi-racial.

Alice Randall
Randall's love-hate relationship with Gone With the Wind began when she first read the novel at the age of twelve. As time passed a question became more insistent: where were the mulatto children of Tara?

Available Programs
  • The wind done Gone vs.
  • The First Amendment.

Victor Rivas Rivers
Born in Cuba, Rivers came to the US at the age of two, endured horrific child abuse and witnessed domestic violence at the hands of his father, which he chronicles in his New York Times bestseller, A Private Family Matter. An actor, athlete, and advocate, Rivers is the national spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

Available Programs
  • Domestic Violence: It is everyone's issue.
  • A survival toolbox: Hope Empowerment and Transformation.
  • Crossing boarders: Lessons of a Latino man.
  • Giving back: You an make a difference.
  • I am the child that the village helped raise.
  • A public family matter: What all families can do to create a safer, more peaceful world.

Ms. Doris Roberts
With her instantly recognizable voice, Emmy-winner Roberts has maintained an illustrious career in theatre, film and television and is part of our lives, especially as the memorable “Marie” on Everybody Loves Raymond. With warmth, wit, and wry humour, she shares her moving, yet hilarious life story and her perspective on ageism and giving back to the community.

Available Programs
  • Ladies wake up: You do not need permission to live.
  • Life is Fabulous, if you allow it to be!
  • Fighting Ageism as the last Acceptable Prejudice.

Jane Seymour
Truly a modern Renaissance woman, award-winning actress Seymour has found success in all aspects of her rich life. Recently a hit on Dancing with the Stars, she has gone from leading roles in films, on Broadway and on television in Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman to tapping into her talent as accomplished artist, best-selling author, and flourishing entrepreneur. She balances it all with her roles as a mother and an activist, who for over 20 years, has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children around the world

Available Programs
  • From TV"s Medicine Woman to Real Healer: The importance of being a Humanitarian.
  • Balance and Tolerance: A key to life.
  • Remarkable Changes: Striving through adversity.

Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer is one of the most prolific actors of his generation. From his more recent work as a career military officer in David Mamet's Spartan, back through his work with Oliver Stone in The Doors and Michael Mann in Heat to his early work in Top Gun, Kilmer has worked with many of film's most respected directors and actors. He adds to that impressive list with two new films: Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage directed by Werner Herzog, as well as Streets of Blood with Sharon Stone and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.

Available Programs
  • Sustainable living: Practical Applications for the alternative energy.
  • The Creative process: Bringing Creativity to life.
  • The importance of Civic Engagement.

Diane Keaton
Keaton continues to act and direct, remaining popular with crowds from senior citizens to teens. She is that rare breed of performer whose appeal seems to spread over generations. She has garnered, along with her Oscar win, 23 other award nominations and 17 wins.

Available Programs
  • An evening with Diane Keaton.

Jay Leno
As the legendary host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, his “everyman” style and personality have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest entertainers in show business and the hardest working -- a winning combination for the man who says, "Anyone can have a life - careers are hard to come by!"

Available Programs
  • A night with Jay Leno.

Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone made her way from Domino’s Pizza commercials to Clueless fame, morphing into one of the most celebrated actresses today. Known for her role as “Cher” and her tireless activism, Silverstone has dedicated herself to promoting her causes with her fame. Voted “Sexiest Vegan” in 2004 by PETA, Silverstone was also the subject of a nude advertisement for PETA that championed vegetarianism.

Available Programs
  • An evening with Alicia Silverstone.
  • Acting and Activism.

Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone is an American Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress, producer, and former fashion model. She came to international attention for her performance in the 1992 Hollywood blockbuster film Basic Instinct.

Available Programs
  • An evening with Sharon Stone.