In the Land of Milk and Money: Principal Cast Bios

IN THE LAND OF MILK AND MONEY

A feature film by Susan Emshwiller

Principal Cast Biographies

Chris Coulson Dr. Peter Cochran	Chris has worked in film and theatre both in Los Angeles and his native Kansas City. Among his roles, he can be seen in Robert Altman's Kansas City and Cookie's Fortune. Coulson starred in the Preston Sturges Jr. hit play "The Split". He has had roles on the television series Arli$$, Caroline in the City, Jag.
Kim Gillingham Reporter Laurie Shallot	Kim has worked extensively as an actor in film, television and theater. Her work in independent film includes Cigarrettes and Coffee directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, American Dream by Darren Aronofsky, and Forever Young by Amy Heckerling. Ms. Gillingham is a founding member of Plymouth, an ensemble theater company in Los Angeles. She is also member of the Met Theater, founded by Ed Harris, Beth Henley, Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan and others. Regional theater work includes creating and performing theatrical pieces for Bread Loaf and subsequent tours of Alaska, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Amy Madigan Biker Chick Arlyne	Amy has worked in film, theatre, and television extensively, notably she played Peggy Guggenheim in Pollock. Her credits include such films as Field of Dreams, Female Perversions, Uncle Buck, Places in the Heart, Riders of the Purple Sage. Her portrayal of Stella opposite Alec Baldwin's Stanley in "Streetcar Named Desire" won Broadway's critical acclaim. She is one of the original founders of the Met Theatre.
Tom Bower Lenny Cochran	Tom can be seen in Pollock, Nixon, Clear and Present Danger, Die Harder, The Negotiator and countless other films and television appearances. Mr. Bower is an original founder of the Met Theater. He is currently SAG INDIE Co-chair for the Screen Actors Guild.
Sandra Seacat Mrs. Trevors	Sandra has taught acting for years including teaching at Lee Strasberg's Actor's Studio (Mikey Roarke, Jessica Lange, Johnny Depp...) as well as played in countless productions including Crazy in Alabama, The Baby Dance, Frances, and The Rose.
Frances Bay Grandma	Frances veteren actress has been featured in several of David Lynch's projects including Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, and Twin Peaks. She can also be seen in film Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Planner.