Prison Break The Show

DOMINIC PURCELL (Lincoln Burrows)

Dominic Purcell recently starred in the adventure/thriller “Primeval,” shot on location in South Africa. In the film, Purcell portrayed a member of a news team sent to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. During this past hiatus from PRISON BREAK, Purcell completed filming the thriller “Town Creek,” directed by Joel Schumacher.

Purcell grew up in Australia and attended the prestigious Australian Theatre for Young People. After beginning his training there, he attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts alongside fellow actors Hugh Jackman and Frances O’Connor. After graduating, Purcell quickly landed a leading role on the Australian television series “Raw FM.”

Soon thereafter, Purcell was cast as a nemesis in the feature film “Mission: Impossible 2” starring Tom Cruise and directed by John Woo. Purcell’s additional feature credits include “Blade: Trinity” opposite Wesley Snipes, “Three Way,” “Equilibrium” and “Visitors.”

Purcell’s television credits include the title role in the FOX action-drama series “John Doe,” “First Daughter” opposite Mariel Hemingway and “Moby Dick” with Gregory Peck and Patrick Stewart.

Purcell’s theater credits include “Antony and Cleopatra,” “Angels in America,” “The Pillars of Society” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

WENTWORTH MILLER (Michael Scofield)

Born in the United Kingdom, raised in New York and a graduate of Princeton University, Wentworth Miller is a critically acclaimed actor whose credits span both television and feature film, including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “ER,” “Joan Of Arcadia,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “The Human Stain.”

In 2006, Miller was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series for his work on PRISON BREAK.

AMAURY NOLASCO (Fernando Sucre)

Amaury Nolasco, a native of Puerto Rico, studied biology as a full-time student at the University of Puerto Rico. Initially he intended to enroll in medical school and become a doctor, but he was approached by a director and immediately cast in his first television commercial. After several acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York, where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts School. Classically trained in Shakespearean drama, the young actor focused on dialect technique, character work and stage presence.

Shortly thereafter, Nolasco began guest-starring on hit television shows such as “Arli$$,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “ER.” His additional television credits include guest-starring roles on “George Lopez,” “Eve” and “CSI: NY.” Nolasco garnered his first supporting role in a studio film as “Orange Julius” in the hit sequel “2 Fast 2 Furious,” bringing charm to the role as the rival who challenges Paul Walker’s character in the opening car race. Nolasco went on to co-star opposite Bernie Mac in “Mr. 3000” and co-starred in the comedy “The Benchwarmers” opposite Rob Schneider and David Spade.

This summer Nolasco co-starred in director Michael Bay’s live-action blockbuster “Transformers” and completed production on the upcoming crime drama “The Night Watchmen,” opposite Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker and Hugh Laurie.

WILLIAM FICHTNER (Alexander Mahone)

Segueing effortlessly between television and feature films, Buffalo, NY, native William Fichtner starred as “Sheriff Tom Underlay” in the sci-fi drama series “Invasion.” Fichtner also appeared in the Academy Award-winning film “Crash,” and in the action/thriller “Ultraviolet.” Last spring he co-starred in the feature comedy “Blades of Glory” with Will Ferrell and Jon Heder.

Fichtner was recently seen in the cable miniseries “Empire Falls,” opposite Paul Newman and Ed Harris. His additional television credits include a starring role on the medical drama series “MDs” as well as guest roles on series such as “The West Wing.”

Fichtner’s recent feature credits include the remake of “The Longest Yard” starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, Rodrigo Garcia’s “Nine Lives,” “The Chumscrubber” and “The Moguls” opposite Jeff Bridges. Additionally, Fichtner can be seen in Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down,” “First Snow,” “What’s the Worst That Can Happen?”, Wolfgang Petersen’s “The Perfect Storm,” “Drowning Mona,” “Passion of Mind,” “Armageddon,” Michael Mann’s “Heat,” “Contact,” “Go,” “The Underneath,” “Julie Walking Home,” “Equilibrium,” “The Settlement” and Kevin Spacey’s directorial debut, “Albino Alligator.”

As a member of the Circle Repertory Theater, Fichtner won critical acclaim for his role in “The Fiery Furnace,” directed by Norman Rene. He has also appeared on stage in “Raft of Medusa” at the Minetta Lane Theater, “The Years” at the Manhattan Theatre Club, “Clothes for a Summer Hotel” at the Williamstown Theatre and “Machinal” at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater.

ROBERT KNEPPER (Theodore Bagwell)

A fan favorite in the role of “Theodore ‘T-Bag’ Bagwell, Robert Knepper will next be starring in the feature film adaptation of “Hitman,” based on the best-selling video game of the same name. Knepper’s additional feature film credits include “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “Hostage,” “Species III,” “Swatters” and “Love & Sex,” as well as “Young Guns II,” “Renegades,” “That’s Life” and “Wild Thing.”

On television, Knepper has had recurring roles on the series “Carnivale,” “Thieves,” “Haunted” and “Presidio Med.” He has guest-starred on series such as “ER,” “The West Wing” and “Getting Out.” Knepper also starred in the miniseries “Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot.”

Knepper owes his acting career in large part to his mother, who, when he was a child, worked in the props department for a community theater in Fremont, OH. This involvement sparked Knepper’s interest in the arts, leading him to work in community theater and high school productions. He went on to study drama at Northwestern University.

WADE WILLAIMS (Brad Bellick)

Wade Williams has had a prolific career in television, film and theatrical productions. On the big screen, he has appeared in such features as “Jarhead,” “Collateral,” “Ali” and “Erin Brockovich.” His television appearances include “Over There,” “Six Feet Under,” 24, “NYPD Blue,” “CSI” and the recurring role of “Father Cronin” on “The Bernie Mac Show.”

Williams has two sisters and a brother, was born and raised in Atlanta and went to high school and college in Tulsa, OK. Although he had a passion for drama and music, he graduated high school intending to study medicine at the University of Tulsa. However, after signing up for voice lessons, Williams changed his career plans. He complemented his bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Studies with an MFA in Acting from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he studied under William Esper.

Upon graduation, Williams landed a job with Joseph Papp at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He debuted at the Delicort Theatre in Central Park in “The Taming of the Shrew” with Morgan Freeman and Tracey Ullman, and appeared in “Richard III” with Denzel Washington. Williams continued to perform on Broadway in “Les Miserables” and “Guys and Dolls” and toured nationally in productions such as “Kiss of the Spiderwoman” with Chita Rivera, “Ragtime” and “Showboat.”

Williams and his wife now live in Los Angeles with their lovely daughter. His fascination with the arts and music extends to photography, songwriting and playing the harmonica, guitar, banjo and fiddle. Williams’ adventurous side takes him to the mountains, where he enjoys hiking and mountain biking.