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    ANIMATED SERIES (2003): Character Bios and Cast Info

CHARACTER BIOS

Alison Tomita (voiced by MTV personality, Su Chin Pak) - Main newscaster / reporter on cable news channel, Empire 1 (also know as E-1). E-1 is the choice for news and information by the community. If it's happening within the city, it's on this channel.

Peter Parker (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris) - Alter ego of Spider-Man. He was bitten by a genetically altered spider which gave him superhuman powers. Peter attends college at Empire State University. He works as a stringer photographer for the Daily Bugle as well as selling candid video footage of Spider-Man to Empire 1 to help make ends meet.

Mary Jane Watson / MJ (voiced by Lisa Loeb) - Attends Empire State University where she is majoring in drama. She is independent and free-spirited and is good friends with Peter Parker and Harry Osborn. She struggles with her will they / won't they become romantically involved relationship with Peter Parker on a daily basis. MJ also has feelings for Spider-man not knowing that he is secretly Peter Parker.

Harry Osborn (voiced by Ian Zierling) - Wealthy and privileged friend and roommate of Peter Parker. Attends Empire State University but is not necessarily there for the academics but rather the social life. Blames Spider-Man for his father's death.

Max Dillon / Electro (voiced by Ethan Embry)- Geeky high school friend of Peter Parker who attends Empires State University. When Max is hazed at a fraternity party the prank takes a turn for the worse and ultimately leads to the creation of a villain, Electro. Electro is a high voltage villain that threatens the campus and his former tormentors.

Doc Connors / The Lizard (voiced by Rob Zombie ) - Doc Connors is a world class scientist / professor at Empire State University who is studying reptilian DNA for its regenerative powers. To prove that his theories about the regenerative power of reptilian DNA the Doc secretly experiments on himself. Not only does the serum stimulate regrowth of a previously lost limb but it also has the undesired effect of slowly changing the good doctor into an angry, vengeful Lizard.

J. Jonah Jameson (voiced by Keith Carradine) - Cranky and loud editor of the Daily Bugle. Peter Parker works as a freelance photographer capturing candid photos of Spider-Man for the publication. Jameson often pays far less than the photos are actually worth to Parker.

Cheyenne Tate (voiced by Eve) - Romantic interest of Harry Osborn. She is hiding a secret from Harry and his friends as she is also The Talon, an expert high-tech thief. Caught in the act by Spider-Man, her real identity as Cheyenne is revealed when he removes her goggles. This leaves Peter Parker / Spider-Man with the knowledge that his best friend is involved with a criminal.


CAST BIOS
Neil Patrick Harris recently starred in the Broadway revival at Studio 54 in the critically acclaimed "Cabaret" as the Emcee. Prior to this, he performed on Broadway as Lee Harvey Oswald in the play Assassins." Harris continues his work on the small screen since his "early days" as the adored title character in “Doogie Howser, M.D.” TV credits include: “Stark Raving Mad,” “Joan Of Arc,” “The Man In The Attic,” “Cold Sassy Tree,” and “The Wedding Dress.” Harris is also voice talent in the forthcoming VH1 animated talk show spoof, “Hey Joel.” Rounding out his accomplishments is his strong theater background including "Rent," "Romeo & Juliet," and "Reprise! Sweeney Todd."

Peter Parker is voiced by Neil Patrick Harris who is the alter ego of Spider-Man. He was bitten by a genetically altered spider which gave him superhuman powers. Peter attends college at Empire State University. He works as a stringer photographer for the Daily Bugle as well as selling candid video footage of Spider-Man to Empire 1 to help make ends meet.

Ian Ziering starred as “Steve Sanders” in the successful and popular television series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” for the shows’ entire nine year run. His additional television work includes “Guiding Light,” “Twice In A Lifetime,” “Flour Babies,” and “Terrible Things My Mother Told Me.” Ziering’s additional voice talent credits include “Biker Mice From Mars,” “The Mighty Ducks” and “Godzilla.” Ziering made his feature film debut in “Endless Love” in 1981 and has since starred in “Flash Flame,” “Savate,” and in the television movie, “Daytona Blues: The Women Of Spring Break.” His theater roles include “Peter Pan,” “I Remember Mama,” and “What is Art?”

Harry Osborn is voiced by Ian Ziering who is a wealthy and privileged friend and roommate of Peter Parker. Attends Empire State University but is not necessarily there for the academics but rather the social life. Blames Spider-Man for his father's death.

Lisa Loeb recently released her latest album titled “Cake And Pie” featuring 12 original songs composed or co-written by herself and a variety of songwriters and producers including Randy Scruggs, Dweezil Zappa, Glen Ballard, and Peter Collins. Loeb has also kept busy in the time between albums by taking a turn at acting with roles on television which include: “The Drew Carrey Show” and “The Chris Isaak Show.” She performed opposite Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush in the film, “The House On Haunted Hill.” She is currently on a North American tour with her band Nine Stories.

Mary Jane Watson / MJ is voiced by Lisa Loeb who attends Empire State University where she is majoring in drama. She is independent and free-spirited and is good friends with Peter Parker and Harry Osborn. She struggles with her will they / won't they become romantically 'involved relationship with Peter Parker on a daily basis. MJ also has feelings for Spider-man not knowing that he is secretly Peter Parker.
From Sony Pictures' TV Site Music: The Composers, production artwork...


FULL CAST AND CREW

Directed by
Patrick Carroll (episode "Head Over Heels")
Johnny Darrell
Sean Frewer
Ezekiel Norton

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Brian Bendis - pilot
Steve Ditko - characters
Steve Ditko - creator
Todd Felderstein - writer
Tracey Forbes - writer
Morgan Gendel - writer
Steven Kriozere - writer
Stan Lee - characters
Stan Lee - creator
Rick Suvalle - writer

Cast (in credits order)
Neil Patrick Harris - Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Lisa Loeb - Mary Jane Watson
Ian Ziering - Harry Osborn
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Angelle Brooks - Indira 'Indy' Daimonji
Michael Dorn - Kraven the Hunter (voice)
Michael Clarke Duncan - Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin
Ethan Embry - Max Dillon/Electro
Eve - Cheyenne/The Talon
James Marsters - Sergei
Rob Zombie - Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard
Gina Gershon - Shikata
Kathy Griffin - Roxanne
Ed Asner - Barr
Tara Strong - Christina
Cree Summer - Professor Williams
Jeffrey Combs - Dr. Zellner
Stan Lee - Frank Elson
Virgina Madsen - Silver Sable

Produced by
Brian Bendis - executive producer
John Cawley - coordinating producer
Morgan Gendel - executive producer
Stan Lee - executive producer
Brian Michael - co-executive producer
Audu Paden - co-executive producer
Audu Paden - producer
Bob Richardson - supervising producer
Rick Ungar - executive producer
Shea Wageman - associate producer (13 epsiodes)

Casting by
Tony Pastor
Matthew C. Oto Ski

Production Management
Richmond Horine - post-production manager (as Rich Horine)

Art Department
Brent Godek - assistant property master
Mandy Sekelsky - art coordinator

Visual Effects by
Paul Cech - motion capture integrator: Mainframe Entertainment
Richard Overington - motion capture supervisor
Jayme Vandusen - motion capture editor
Jody Zoerb - motion capture editor

Other crew
Grace Benn - production executive
Susan Blu - voice director
Louie DeMarco - first assistant camera: "c" camera, second unit
Morgan Gendel - developer
Tammy Golihew - publicist
Alison Olin - publicist
Jason Osipa - technical director
John Semper - story editor
Reference: IMDB





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