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The first-year
coach of the Dillon Panthers.
Under immense pressure
to succeed, he constantly
is conflicted between
what is right and what
will win. Doesn't seem
to approve of his daughter
and Matt Saracen dating.
Kyle Chandler:
Kyle Chandler stars as
Dillon High School's newly
appointed head football
coach, Eric Taylor, in
the NBC television series
"Friday Night Lights."
Chandler was born in Buffalo,
New York, and raised in
Loganville, a small farming
community in Georgia.
Shortly after being spotted
by a talent scout, he
made his move to Los Angeles
where he immediately landed
leading roles in television.
Most recently, he was
seen in the hit medical
drama "Grey's Anatomy"
and as Grant in NBC's
"The Lyons Den"
starring opposite Rob
Lowe. Chandler earned
critical reviews for his
portrayal of Jeff Metcalf
in the acclaimed series
"Homefront,"
and gained national recognition
for his work as the lead
role on "Early Edition."
Other television appearances
include a lead role on
"What About Joan,"
"And Starring Pancho
Villa as Himself"
and "China Beach."
In film, his credits include
the boxice hit "King
Kong," "Mullholland
Falls," "Angel's
Dance," "Pure
Country," and "The
Color of Evening."
On Broadway, Chandler
appeared as Hal Carter
in "Picnic,"
opposite Ashley Judd.
A drama graduate from
the University of Georgia,
Chandler currently lives
in Los Angeles with his
wife and two daughters.
His birthday is September
17, born 1965.
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The wife
of Eric Taylor and mother
of Julie Taylor and a
guidance counselor at
Dillon High. Often acts
as the voice of reason
to Coach Taylor.
Connie Britton:
Connie Britton portrays
Tami Taylor, wife of Dillon
High's head football coach
Eric Taylor, in the NBC
television drama "Friday
Night Lights." She
originated the role of
the coach's wife in the
feature film, opposite
Billy Bob Thornton, and
directed by Peter Berg.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts,
Britton moved to Lynchburg,
Virginia, at the age of
seven with her family,
including her fraternal
twin sister. She went
on to attend Dartmouth
College, where she majored
in Asian studies and spent
a term in Beijing, China.
Upon graduation, she moved
to New York, where she
spent two years at the
Neighborhood Playhouse
studying with Sanford
Meisner and an additional
two years performing in
regional theater and Off-Broadway
productions. She moved
to Los Angeles after the
success of the feature
film "The Brothers
McMullen."
Britton received accolades
for her starring roles
in Ed Burns' acclaimed
independent films "The
Brothers McMullen"
and "No Looking Back."
In the former, she captivated
moviegoers with her portrayal
of Molly, the luminous
wife of a cheating husband.
This popular low-budget
film went on to win the
Grand Jury Prize at the
Sundance Film Festival.
After nearly canceling
her audition with director
Ed Burns, she reconsidered
and her last meeting of
the day turned into the
role that would launch
her career.
Britton starred in "Lost
at Home" opposite
Mitch Rouse and Gregory
Hines. Her other television
credits include "The
Fighting Fitzgeralds"
opposite Brian Dennehy,
a recurring role in the
highly-acclaimed NBC drama
"The West Wing,"
and a starring role in
the award-winning comedy
"Spin City"
opposite Michael J. Fox.
She is currently appearing
in a recurring role on
the popular television
drama, "24."
Britton recently finished
working on "The Last
Winter," opposite
Ron Perlman and "The
Lather Effect," directed
by Sarah Kelly. Her feature
credits also include Edward
Burns' independent film
"Looking for Kitty."
In her free time, Britton,
who resides in both New
York and Los Angeles,
enjoys hiking and yoga.
Britton is also currently
finalizing a documentary,
which she produced and
directed, on the orphans
of Ethiopia. Her Birthday
is March 6, born 1968.
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Daughter
of Eric and Tami Taylor.
Also attends Dillon High
School, but in the past,
hasn't associated much
with the team. Recently
has been dating Matt Saracen.
Aimee Teegarden:
Aimee Teegarden portrays
Julie Taylor, daughter
of Dillon High School's
head football coach Eric
Taylor, in the NBC television
drama "Friday Night
Lights."
Born and raised in Southern
California, Teegarden
grew up knowing that acting
and modeling were her
true passions. She began
modeling and acting at
the age of ten, and since
then she has modeled for
campaigns including Old
Navy, Tommy Hilfiger,
Alltel, and the national
print campaign for Hollister.
Teegarden's television
appearances include "Cold
Case," Nickelodeon's
"Ned's Declassified
School Survival Guide"
and Disney Channel's "Hannah
Montana."
In addition to acting
and modeling, Teegarden
enjoys surfing, snowboarding,
rock climbing, boxing
and hanging out with the
love of her life, her
dog Gizmo.
Teegarden resides in Los
Angeles. Her birthday
is October 10, born 1989.
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The former
starting quarterback of
the Dillon Panthers. Was
one of the top high school
quarterbacks in the nation,
but suffered a severe
spinal injury in the first
game of the season while
attempting to tackle a
defender. The injury left
him physically disabled
and with limited use of
his hands. Now must deal
with rehab and life after
football, his fiance's
past cheating on him with
Tim Riggins, and Buddy
Garrity's contant harassment
over his current relationship
with his daughter. Following
the accident and several
months of rehabilitation,
Jason has now taken up
the sport of quad rugby,
and is currently trying
out for the national team.
Scott Porter:
Scott Porter portrays
Jason Street, Dillon High
School's star quarterback,
who at the start of the
season feels the weight
of the world riding on
his shoulders, in the
NBC television drama "Friday
Night Lights."
Since relocating to New
York City in 2005, Porter
has starred in two Off-Broadway
productions: "Altar
Boyz" as Matthew
(Drama League Ensemble
Cast Nominee) and the
award-winning "Toxic
Audio" (Drama Desk
Award, Most Unique Theatrical
Experience).
Porter's television credits
include: "The Bedford
Diaries," "All
My Children," and
"As the World Turns."
His film credits include
the upcoming "Music
and Lyrics By . . . ,"
starring Hugh Grant and
Drew Barrymore, and the
independent feature "Descent,"
starring Rosario Dawson.
His birthday is July 14,
born 1979.
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Fiance
of Jason Street and Panthers
cheerleader. With Jason
looking at extensive rehab
after a catastrophic injury,
Lyla must deal with emotional
conflict between staying
with Jason or moving on.
Recently cheated on Jason
with Tim Riggins, Jason's
best friend. Her father
is Buddy Garrity, owner
of a car dealership and
the Dillon Panthers' biggest
booster.
Minka Kelly:
Minka Kelly portrays Lyla
Garrity, Panther's cheerleader
and girlfriend of star
quarterback Jason Street,
in the NBC television
drama "Friday Night
Lights."
No stranger to the camera
lens, Kelly has had a
successful career in modeling
and television commercials.
She had a recurring role
on the WB's "What
I Like About You,"
and has guest-starred
on NBC's "American
Dreams" and Fox's
"Cracking Up."
Her television debut was
on Nickelodeon's hit show
"Drake and Josh."
Most recently, Kelly completed
shooting a lead role in
the independent feature
"The Dinner Party."
Kelly currently resides
in Los Angeles, California.
Her Birthday is June 24,
born 1980.
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Tim Riggins'
on-again, off-again girlfriend
and the town "vixen"
of Dillon. She seems to
be one of the only people
in the town who doesn't
follow football religiously,
and is often disdainful
of the way the Dillon
Panthers are worshipped.
She has expressed an interest
in leaving Dillon, but
currently still lives
with her single mother,
Angela.
Adrienne Palicki:
Adrianne Palicki portrays
Tyra Collette in the NBC
television series "Friday
Night Lights."
Palicki's first feature-film
starring role was as Judy
Robinson in director John
Woo's film "Lost
in Space," a remake
of the classic television
program. Additional film
credits include the independent
features "Seven Mummies"
and "Popstar,"
starring Aaron Carter.
Most recently, she had
a supporting role in the
Rob Reiner film "Rumor
Has It."
Her television credits
include guest appearances
on "Smallville,"
"CSI," "North
Shore" and "Supernatural."
Palicki is also known
for her portrayal of the
sassy "Brianna"
on the drama "South
Beach."
Originally from Ohio,
Palicki moved to Los Angeles
in pursuit of an acting
career. Her birthday is
May6. born 1983.
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The former
backup, now starting quarterback
of the Dillon Panthers.
Lacks the talent and polish
of Jason Street but his
passion and heart have
led the Panthers to the
state playoffs since taking
over. Must deal with sudden
fame and prominence after
remaining aloof both on
and off the field for
years. Lives alone with
his grandmother, who seems
emotionally ill. His father
is serving in Iraq. Recently
has been dating Julie
Taylor; very nervous with
Julie.
Zach Gilford:
Zach Gilford portrays
backup quarterback Matt
Saracen, who, in the first
game of the season, is
unexpectedly thrust into
the spotlight, in the
NBC television drama "Friday
Night Lights."
Newcomer Gilford will
make his feature-film
debut starring in Larry
Fessenden's "The
Last Winter" and
in the upcoming film "Rise,"
starring Lucy Liu. On
television, he appeared
in an episode of NBC's
"Law & Order:
SVU."
Gilford is a recent graduate
of Northwestern University
where he starred in productions
of "Equus" and
"The Laramie Project."
A Chicago native, Gilford
spends his free time leading
backpacking and ice climbing
expeditions in Alaska.
He currently resides in
New York. His birthday
is January 14, born 1982.
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The running
back of the Dillon Panthers.
The most talented player
on the team and is most
likely to succeed at the
college level. His desperation
to get to the next level
leads him to take drastic
measures such as using
steroids. Smash's drive
to be at the top stems
partially from a sizeable
ego, but also because
he sees a football career
as a "meal ticket"
and a means for providing
for his family. His father
is deceased and he lives
with his mother and two
sisters.
Gaius Charles:
Gaius Charles stars as
phenomenal running back,
Brian "Smash"
Williams, in the NBC television
drama "Friday Night
Lights."
A recent graduate of Carnegie
Mellon, Charles received
his B.F.A. in drama, graduating
magna cum laude. At Carnegie
Mellon, he performed in
productions such as: "Spunk,"
the first all-black production
in the conservatory's
100-year history; "Candide;"
and "The Wild Party."
He also appeared in the
Princeton Shakespeare
Festival productions of
"Romeo and Juliet,"
as Mercutio, and "A
Comedy of Errors."
Additional stage performances
include "The Clink"
with the National Institute
of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)
in Sydney, Australia.
Charles also wrote, performed
and produced his one-man
show, "Meet Me in
Iraq." In television,
Charles guest starred
in NBC's drama series
"Book of Daniel."
Charles has a passion
for aviation and hopes
to one day become a private
pilot. He is also an aspiring
screenwriter, presently
working on independent
projects to bring to the
big screen.
Charles currently resides
in Teaneck, New Jersey.
His birthday is May 2,
born 1983.
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The fullback
of the Dillon Panthers.
Best friend to Jason Street,
but was in love with his
girlfriend while the two
had an affair. Sullen
and morose, he is the
silent backbone of the
Dillon Panthers football
team. Appears to have
suffered from alcoholism.
Lives with his older brother
Billy, as parents skipped
out on them.
Taylor Kitsch:
Taylor Kitsch portrays
Tim Riggins, Dillon High
School's running back
and teammate Brian "Smash"
William's arch-rival,
in the NBC television
drama "Friday Night
Lights."
Born in Kelowna, British
Columbia, and raised in
Vancouver, Kitsch knew
at an early age that performing
was something he was destined
to do. In 2002, Kitsch
moved to New York City
to study with acting coach
Sheila Grey.
Kitsch returned to Vancouver
in 2003 and landed his
first major role in David
Richard Ellis' "Pacific
Air 121" for New
Line Cinema. Upcoming
film projects include
Betty Thomas' "John
Tucker Must Die,"
opposite Brittany Snow
and Jesse Metcalfe, and
"The Covenant"
for Lakeshore Entertainment
and Screen Gems, with
director Renny Harlin.
In television, Kitsch
appears in the drama series
"Kyle XY" and
was seen in the Canadian
TV series "Godiva."
His birthday is April
9, born 1981.
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Best friend
of Panthers quarterback
Matt Saracen, but not
on the football team,
he often gives Matt advice
and support, although
his advice is often unhelpful.
Front man of the speed-metal
band Crucifictorious.
Recently, he was also
Tim Riggins' personal
literature tutor, at Mrs.
Taylor's request. Landry
provides many of the light-hearted
comic moments on the show.
Jesse Plemons:
Jesse Plemons portrays
Landry Clarke in the NBC
television drama "Friday
Night Lights." Landry
is not on the Panther's
football team; he is brought
into the drama of the
game through his best
friend and back-up quarterback,
Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford).
Plemons' feature-film
credits include: "Like
Mike," with Bow Wow
and Jonathan Lipnicki;
"Children on their
Birthdays," adapted
from the critically acclaimed
short story by Truman
Capote; as well as "When
Zachary Beaver Came to
Town;" "The
Failures;" "All
the Pretty Horses;"
and "Varsity Blues."
"Children on their
Birthdays" marked
the directorial debut
of the Tony Award-winning
and Academy Award-nominated
screenwriter Mark Medoff
("Children of a Lesser
God").
In television, Plemons
most recently earned critical
praise portraying a young
teen struggling to accept
his facial disfigurement
in the hit drama "Grey's
Anatomy." Additional
television credits include
guest-starring roles on
"Huff," "CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation,"
"The Lyons Den,"
"Judging Amy,"
and "The Guardian."
While his career has taken
him to the heights of
Hollywood, Plemons' feet
are firmly planted on
the grounds of his Mart,
Texas, home that he shares
with his family. When
he is not busy filming,
he enjoys playing several
sports and returning to
his Texas roots to rope
and ride. His birthday
is April 2, born 1988.
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