The Iron Claw

Zac Efron (Actor) .. Kevin Von Erich

Born: October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California

Best Known For: The High School Musical movies.

Early-life: Zachary David Alexander Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California, on October 18, 1987 to David and Starla. His family later moved to Arroyo Grande, California. He has a brother, Dylan. Zac's first taste of acting was in school productions. He began taking singing lessons and performed in the likes of Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors and The Music Man. In 2002, Zac made his first appearance on TV in an episode of Firefly.

Career: Efron's early credits include guest roles in ER, The Guardian and CSI: Miami. He had a recurring role in the drama Summerland. His big break came in 2006 when he played Troy Bolton in the Disney TV movie High School Musical. In the same year, he was cast in Hairspray (2007). High School Musical 2 followed in 2007 and it attracted more than 17.2 million viewers on its first showing in America. A year later, Efron played the lead role in Me and Orson Welles. Efron reprised his role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which was released in cinemas in 2008. Since then, he has focused on films and starred in 17 Again (2009), New Year's Eve (2011), The Paperboy (2012) and Neighbours (2014).

Quote: 'I don't know if I believe in love at first sight, but of course I believe in two people having chemistry right away.'

Trivia: Efron sought treatment in early 2013 for alcohol and substance abuse.

Jeremy Allen White (Actor) .. Kerry Von Erich

Harris Dickinson (Actor) .. David Von Erich

Maura Tierney (Actor) .. Doris Von Erich

Born: February 03, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts

Best Known For: Playing nurse-turned-doctor Abby in ER.

Early-life: Maura Therese Tierney was born on February 3, 1965, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in the city's affluent Hyde Park area. Her mother was a part-time estate agent, her father a prominent local politician, and she has two younger siblings. Maura attended New York University, but dropped out before graduation to go to theatre school instead. To make ends meet while studying, she sold T-shirts door-to-door in college halls of residence. Eventually moved to Los Angeles to find work as an actress.

Career: Tierney's acting career took a while to take off. She landed parts in TV series The Van Dyke Show and 704 Hauser, but both shows were cancelled after a few episodes. However, in 1995 she won a role in the successful US sitcom NewsRadio, while her performances in the films Primal Fear, Liar Liar, and Forces of Nature brought her to the attention of UK audiences. In 2000, she joined the cast of ER as Abby Lockhart, and was nominated for an Emmy award the following year. She's also appeared in the movies Insomnia and Welcome to Mooseport. Her recent output includes Semi-Pro, Baby Mama, Finding Amanda, Rescue Me, and The Whole Truth.

Quote: 'I prefer living in New York over Los Angeles - or for that matter, any other city I've visited.'

Trivia: Was cast in the role of Nurse Abigail 'Abby' Lockhart in ER, without an audition.

Stanley Simons (Actor) .. Mike Von Erich

Holt McCallany (Actor) .. Jack `'Fritz" Von Erich

Lily James (Actor) .. Pam Adkisson

Born: April 05, 1989 in Esher, Surrey

Best Known For: Playing Lady Rose MacClare in the period drama Downton Abbey and the title role in Disney's Cinderella (2015).

Early-life: Born Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson in Esher, Surrey, on April 5, 1989, but better known by her stage name Lily James. She studied at the Arts Educational School in Tring and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. In 2011, she starred in a stage version of the novel Vernon God Little at the Young Vic Theatre.

Career: James made her TV debut in the 2010 children's series Just William. The following year, she had a recurring role in the adult drama Secret Diary of a Call Girl. In 2012, she starred in the movies Fast Girls and Wrath of the Titans, and landed the role of Lady Rose MacClare in ITV's period drama Downton Abbey. More recently, she played the title role in Disney's Cinderella (2015).

Quote: 'I really want to play interesting roles, but you want to work, so it's a balancing game.'

Trivia: James' paternal grandmother was American actress Helen Horton.

Sean Durkin (Director)

10:00 pm - 12:05 am, Sunday, May 10 on BBC Two England (2)

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