ÒTHE PLAYERSÓ ABOUT THE VOICES JIM BELUSHI (Phil) began his entertainment career in 1978, after graduating from Southern Illinois University, when he became a resident member of the famed Second City improvisational comedy troupe. Discovered by television writer/producer Garry Marshall, Belushi made the move to Hollywood where he landed a lead role in the series ÒWorking Stiffs.Ó His other television credits include writing and performing on ÒSaturday Night Live,Ó the ABC miniseries ÒSaharaÓ and writing and producing HBOÕs ÒBirthday Boy.Ó BelushiÕs numerous film credits reflect a wide variety of roles including ÒAbout Last Night,Ó ÒSalvador,Ó ÒThe Principal,Ó ÒRed Heat,Ó ÒK-9,Ó ÒCurly Sue,Ó ÒTaking Care of Business,Ó ÒMr. Destiny,Ó ÒOnly the Lonely,Ó ÒThe Man With One Red Shoe,Ó ÒReal Men,Ó ÒJumpinÕ Jack FlashÓ and ÒSeparate Lives.Ó Belushi can be seen in the recent Tri-star release ÒRace the Sun,Ó starring opposite Halle Berry. JEFF BENNETT (Duke) made it to Hollywood by way of Houston, becoming a sought-after voice-over artist. A native Texan, Bennett studied at the University of Houston and performed with the Houston Shakespeare Festival in productions ranging from ÒJulius CaesarÓ and ÒOthelloÓ to ÒThe Taming of the ShrewÓ and ÒA Comedy of Errors.Ó He then spent six years with the esteemed Alley Theatre in Houston, one of the oldest regional theatres in the country. After making his debut with the company in ÒStarry Night,Ó he had roles in a dozen productions including ÒThe Miracle Worker,Ó ÒBalm in Gilead,Ó ÒThe ForeignerÓ and ÒThe NerdÓ -- before heading to Los Angeles in 1989. His voice-over credits date back to commercial assignments in Houston. In animation, Bennett has voiced the roles of Lord Maldon in ÒPrince Valiant,Ó IQ and KnickKnack in ÒJames Bond, Jr.,Ó and Cowlaradon in ÒThe C.O.W.boys of Moo Mesa.Ó He can also be heard in episodes of ÒRugrats,Ó ÒRaw Toonage,Ó ÒAnimaniacsÓ and ÒBatman.Ó TIM CURRY (Lord Dragaunus) has long been associated with his memorable role in ÒThe Rocky Horror Picture Show.Ó Recently, he has been featured in a plethora of films including Michael CrichtonÕs ÒCongo,Ó ÒThe Shadow,Ó with Alec Baldwin and Penelope Ann Miller, ÒThe Three Musketeers,Ó ÒHome Alone IIÓ and ÒLoaded Weapon.Ó Curry has also appeared in a number of other films including ÒThe Hunt for Red October,Ó ÒClue,Ó ÒPass the Ammo,Ó ÒLegend,Ó ÒTimes Square,Ó ÒThe PloughmanÕs LunchÓ and ÒAnnie.Ó After a three-year absence, he returned to Broadway last year to star in ÒMy Favorite Year,Ó based on the hit film. Previously he starred in the acclaimed musical sensation ÒMe and My Girl,Ó both on Broadway and with the national touring company. CurryÕs television credits include a villainous role in one of the most acclaimed story arcs for ÒWiseguy,Ó the miniseries ÒStephen KingÕs ItÓ and BBCÕs ÒVideo Stars.Ó A recording star for A&M Records, Curry has released four albums, including a collection of his greatest hits. DENNIS FRANZ (Police Captain Klegghorn), the acclaimed actor currently on the compelling hit drama ÒNYPD Blue,Ó comes to ÒMighty DucksÓ voicing, appropriately, the role of a police officer. Franz is an accomplished actor remembered by television audiences for his role in Steven Bochco's critically acclaimed ÒHill Street Blues.Ó Recognized and respected for his talents, Franz was nominated for two Emmys, both for ÒLead Actor in a Drama Series,Ó on ÒNYPD Blue,Ó winning for the 1993-1994 season. His work on ÒNYPD BlueÓ has won him many accolades: he won a PeoplesÕ Choice Award for best dramatic series, was named best actor by Viewers for Quality Television, received a Golden Globe nomination for ÒSupporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TelefilmÓ and won a Golden Globe for ÒBest Performance in a Television Series.Ó Additionally, Franz holds the honor of winning the very first SAG award for best actor in a drama and best ensemble acting in a drama, and was nominated for the 1995 SAG award for best actor in a drama. Recently, Franz finished the film version of David MametÕs play, ÒAmerican Buffalo,Ó for summer release, 1996. He has also starred as a journalist in NBCÕs ÒMoment of Truth: Caught in the CrossfireÓ and as a famed Texas attorney in the ABC docudrama, ÒTexas Justice.Ó Franz hosted ÒDonÕt Be a TargetÓ and ÒDonÕt Be a Target II,Ó both TV specials offering tips on crime prevention. BRAD GARRETT (Grin) was discovered on ÒStar SearchÓ where he became the first $100,000 Grand Champion in the Comedy category. Weeks later he was a guest on ÒThe Tonight Show with Johnny CarsonÓ where at 23, he was billed as one of the youngest comedians to ever appear on the show. As Garrett became known, he was asked to tour with such greats as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross and Liza Minnelli. In 1989, Garrett was voted Best Opening Act by The Las Vegas Review Journal. Garrett can be recognized acting on such popular television shows as ÒRoseanne,Ó ÒThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air,Ó ÒLois and ClarkÓ and a new series this fall, ÒEverybody Loves Raymond.Ó This past summer Garrett landed his first feature film in the blockbuster hit ÒCasper,Ó where he lent his voice to Fatso, one of The Ghostly Trio. JENNIFER HALE (Mallory) has extensive training in scene study, theatre, voice and speech, bringing expertise to her role in ÒMighty Ducks.Ó HaleÕs acting and voice-over credits are impressive. She has provided her voice for such animation spectaculars as ÒSleeping BeautyÓ (as the voice of Sleeping Beauty), ÒWhere on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?,Ó ÒSpiderman,Ó ÒPink PantherÓ and ÒAliyah Din and the Magic Lamp.Ó In addition to her voice work, she has been seen in television roles including ÒIn the Line of Duty: the Twilight Murders,Ó ÒIn the Heat of the NightÓ and ÒA FatherÕs Homecoming.Ó STEVE MACKALL (Nosedive) landed in Hollywood with sixty dollars to his name. As luck would have it, when he was down to forty, his wallet was stolen. But now, with a successful career as a writer/comedian/voice-over artist/songwriter, Mackell has few financial worries. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Washington, D.C. in 1986. In the spring of that year HBO noticed his talents, named him the winner of their ÒComic of the AirwavesÓ competition, and flew him to Los Angeles to attend the first Comic Relief. Thereafter, Mackell ventured into advertising and acting, winning numerous honors including the prestigious Clio and Emmy awards. Mackall has supplied his voice-over talents for numerous commercials and cartoons. Aside from ÒMighty Ducks,Ó he has provided lead voices for DisneyÕs ÒShnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon ShowÓ and ÒMarsupilami.Ó APRIL WINCHILL (Tanya) has a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry. Her long list of television and film voice-over credits include DisneyÕs animated series ÒGoof Troop,Ó ÒThe SimpsonsÓ and ÒWho Framed Roger Rabbit,Ó among many others. She was a regular on her father's television programs, ÒThe Paul Winchell Show,Ó and ÒWinchell-Mahoney Time,Ó and has also appeared on ÒThe Tonight Show.Ó On stage, she has starred as Ado Annie in ÒOklahoma!Ó at the Grand OlÕ Opry in Nashville, and has toured with numerous other musicals. Winchell has also appeared as a featured performer at many clubs including ÒThe Comedy Store,Ó ÒThe ImprovÓ and ÒThe Groundlings.Ó She has written award-winning radio spots, and is currently writing a musical. IAN ZIERING (Wildwing) is most recognizable from his current role as ÒSteve SandersÓ on the popular show ÒBeverly Hills 90210.Ó ZieringÕs acting career began at a young age, when he was cast in the daytime dramas ÒLove of LifeÓ and ÒThe Doctors,Ó during which time he attended junior high and high school. While working towards his B.A. in Dramatic Arts at William Patterson College in Wayne, New Jersey, Ziering won a continuing role on ÒGuiding Light.Ó Ziering has come a long way since his daytime soap opera days, garnering roles in several feature films and TV movies including ÒDaytona Blues,Ó ÒTerrible Things My Mother Told MeÓ and ÒFlour Babies.Ó Ziering has also performed in the Broadway musicals ÒI Remember MamaÓ and ÒPeter Pan.Ó In addition to DisneyÕs ÒMighty Ducks,Ó ZieringÕs other voice-over credits include ÒBiker Mice From Mars.Ó # # # Contacts: Buena Vista Television Laurel Whitcomb (818) 560-2740