SEASON ONE

The stars are arranged chronologically by their appearance on the show.

Edward Atterton Role: Daniel Hecht Episodes: "Truth Be Told" (1.01), "Color-Blind" (1.07) Other notable credits: Arthur in "The Mists of Avalon" (with Michael Vartan as Lancelot); appears in the film "Carolina" with Julia Stiles, Shirley MacLaine and Randy Quaid. Trivia: Can speak Japanese and French. Has a Black Belt (1st Dan) in Karate. Was a choral scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge. Was a member of Chorus in Martina Franca Opera Festival, Italy 1986-88.

Sarah Shahi Role: Will's assistant, Jenny Episodes: "So It Begins" (1.02), "A Broken Heart" (1.04), "Reckoning" (1.06), "Color Blind" (1.07), "Spirit" (1.10), "The Box, Part 1" (1.12), "Page 47" (1.15) Other notable credits: Guest spots on "Maybe It's Me" and "Spin City." Trivia: Is the great-great-granddaughter of Fath Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty, who ruled Iran from 1797 to 1834. Was a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader in 1999 and 2000. Graced the covers of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Calendar and Muscle and Fitness Magazine.

Gina Torres Role: Anna Espinosa Episodes: "So It Begins" (1.02), "Parity" (1.03), "A Broken Heart" (1.04), "Time Will Tell" (1.08) Other notable credits: "M.A.N.T.I.S." (with Carl "Dixon" Lumbly), "Hercules," "Xena," "Nikita," "Cleopatra 2525," "Firefly," "Angel," "The Matrix." Trivia: Attended New York City's High School of Music and Art. Is a gifted mezzo soprano and was trained in opera and jazz and also sang in a gospel choir. Married to actor Laurence Fishburne.

Kevin Mitnick Role: CIA Agent Burnett Episode: "Doppelganger" (1.05) Other notable credits: FBI's Most Wanted list (the first hacker to be on the list) Trivia: Notorious computer hacker who first came to national attention in 1982 when he hacked into the North American Defense Command (NORAD), a feat that inspired the movie "War Games." Became a fugitive in 1992 after hacking into voice-mail systems at Pacific Bell. Used the name "Condor" during his time on the run. During that time, he hacked into computers at Motorola, Nokia, Fujitsu, Novell, NEC, Colorado SuperNet, Sun Microsystems and the University of Southern California, causing damages estimated as high as $80 million. Was arrested in 1995 in Raleigh, N.C., after his hacking into the home computer of computer expert Tsutomu Shimomura triggered a two-week electronic manhunt. Spent nearly five years in prison. Has inspired a cult-like following. To appear on "Alias," producer J.J. Abrams had to reassure his probation officer that he would only be working on prop computers.

Lori Heuring Role: Kate Jones/Eloise Kurtz Episodes: "Doppelganger" (1.05), "Reckoning" (1.06), "Color-Blind" (1.07) Other notable credits: "Mulholland Drive," "Taboo," "Gas Station Jesus," "True Blue." Trivia: Was born in Panama and raised in Austin, Texas. Was Miss December in Maxim's 2001 calendar and #64 on its Hot 100 list. Considered a career in ice-skating before turning to acting.

John Hannah Role: Martin Shepard Episodes: "Reckoning" (1.06), "Color-Blind" (1.07) Other notable credits: "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Sliding Doors," "The Mummy," "The Mummy Returns." Trivia: Was an apprentice electrician for four years before deciding to become an actor. Attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. Will star in an ABC series for the fall of 2002, "The Oath," a drama about doctors fighting the system at an HMO hospital.

James Handy Role: CIA Director Devlin Episodes: "The Confession" (1.11), "The Box, Part 2" (1.13), "The Prophecy" (1.16), "The Solution" (1.20) Other notable credits: Numerous TV guest spots, including "The West Wing," "ER," "Profiler," "EZ Streets" (with "Alias" executive producer Ken Olin), "The Pretender," and "Melrose Place."

Quentin Tarantino Role: McKenas Cole Episodes: "The Box, Part 1" (1.12), "The Box, Part 2" (1.13), "Full Disclosure" (3.11), "After Six" (3.13) Other notable credits: Played "Elvis Impersonater" in the episode "Sophia's Wedding (Part 1) of "The Golden Girls" (1985); "From Dusk Till Dawn" (which he also wrote) with George Clooney. Trivia: Former video-store clerk whose debut as a writer-director, the complex heist film "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), became a cult hit. His follow-up, "Pulp Fiction," won the Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "Pulp Fiction" in 1993. Wrote "True Romance" and "Natural Born Killers" (story credit). Was planning to direct an episode of "The X Files," but he refuses to join the Director's Guild of America and was not granted a waiver to direct the show.

Amy Irving Role: Emily Sloane Episodes: "Page 47" (1.15), "The Prophecy" (1.16), "The Solution" (1.20), "The Getaway" (2.12), Misc. Season 2 Other notable credits: "Carrie," "The Fury," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Micki + Maude," "Crossing Delancey." Trivia: Was nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Yentl" in 1983. Was the singing voice of Jessica Rabbit in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Her parents are actress Priscilla Pointer and acting teacher Jules Irving. Was married to director Steven Spielberg and received a $100 million settlement when they divorced.

Roger Moore Role: Edward Poole Episode: "The Prophecy" (1.16) Other notable credits: Seven films as James Bond ("Live and Let Die," "The Man With the Golden Gun," "The Spy Who Loved Me," "Moonraker," "For Your Eyes Only," "Octopussy," and "A View to a Kill"); the TV shows "Maverick" and "The Saint." Trivia: Studied at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Was a good friend of Audrey Hepburn and succeeded her as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. During the early stages of his career, he collected towels from the hotels he stayed in; he stopped when a British newspaper printed a story titled 'Roger Moore Is a Towel Thief.' Currently lives in Switzerland.

Lindsay Crouse Role: Dr. Carson Evans of the DSR Episode: "The Prophecy" (1.16) Other notable credits: Recurring role on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (Professor Maggie Walsh); "Beyond the Prairie The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder" (Caroline Ingalls), "The Insider," "Communion," "Hill Street Blues." Trivia: Nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Places in the Heart" in 1984. Was married to writer/director David Mamet. Her full name, Lindsay Ann Crouse, is a pun -- her father, Russel Crouse, was half of the enormously successful Broadway writing/producing team of (Howard) Lindsay and Crouse.

Peter Berg Role: Noah Hicks aka "The Snowman" Episodes: "Masquerade" (1.18), "Snowman" (1.19) Other notable credits: "Chicago Hope," "The Last Seduction" Trivia: Worked as a dock worker in San Pedro, Calif., prior to getting his "big break." Attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Worked as a Domino's delivery boy while at Macalaster. Executive producer, writer and director of the short-lived TV series "Wonderland" (2000). Writer-director of "Very Bad Things" (1998), a black comedy about a prostitute killed during a bachelor party.

Natasha Pavlovich Role: Laura Bristow/Irina Derevko Episode: "Snowman" (1.19) Other notable credits: "Son of the Pink Panther," "The Agency," "Thieves," "Popular," "JAG," and "Quantum Leap" (as Marina Oswald). Trivia: Born in Yugoslavia to Serbian parents. Moved to Chicago in 1972 and to Los Angeles in 1981. Sometimes credited as Natasha Pavlova or Natasha Pavlovic. Finished 5th in the 1991 Miss Universe Pageant as Miss Yugoslavia. Was also a Miss Beverly Hills. Was the first female licensed pilot in the republics of Bosnia-Hercegovina and Serbia, Yugoslavia. Nickname is Nane (pronounced Nah-neh).

Terry O'Quinn Role: FBI Assistant Director Kendall Episodes: "Q&A" (1.17), "Trust Me" (2.02), "Cipher" (2.03), "Dead Drop" (2.04), Misc. Season 2, "Full Disclosure" (3.11) Other notable credits: Guest spots on "The X- Files," "JAG," "Roswell," "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Earth 2," among many others; regular on "Millennium" and "Harsh Realm"; appeared in such movies as "The Stepfather," "Mrs. Soffel," "Space Camp," "Young Guns," "The Rocketeer," "The Cutting Edge" and "The X- Files: Fight the Future." Trivia: Made his film debut in Michael Cimino's "Heaven's Gate" (1980); sometimes also credited as Terrance O'Quinn; real name is Terry Quinn; is married with three sons.

Patricia Wettig Role: CIA therapist Dr. Judy Barnett Episodes: "The Box, Part 1" (1.12), "Masquerade" (1.18), "Snowman" (1.19), "The Enemy Walks In" (2.02), "Cipher" (2.03), "Dead Drop" (2.04), "Countdown" (2.20), "After Six" (3.13), "Blowback" (3.14) Other notable credits: Three-time Emmy winner (1988, 1990, 1991) for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "thirtysomething"; guest spots on "The Practice," "Breaking News," "L.A. Doctors" and "St. Elsewhere"; appeared in movies "City Slickers" and "City Slickers 2." Trivia: Married to "Alias" executive producer Ken Olin, who co- starred with her on "thirtysomething"; they have two children; earned a master's degree in playwriting from Smith College in May 2001; was once a personal dresser for Shirley MacLaine.

Information compiled from imdb.com, hollywood.com, cnn.com, ew.com, discovery.com, davidanders.com, natashapavlovich.com, Terry O'Quinn page, Biography - Patricia Wettig, and celebrityblvd.com, E!Online.com.




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