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GEORGE GAMOW
Author of the original Mr. Tompkins series
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George Gamow's breadth of knowledge was astounding. He did groundbreaking work on radioactivity, originated the Big Bang theory of the Universe and help decipher the genetic code. These major contributions in cosmology and molecular biology made him one of the twentieth
century' s greatest scientists.
As an author, Gamow is regarded as one of the greatest science popularisers of all time. He wrote books on how the atom works; radioactivity; electromagnetism; the nature of light; and how scientists understand space, time, and motion. His classic series, “The Adventures of Mr. Tompkins” has been translated into over 20 languages and was awarded the Kalinga Prize by UNESCO—the only international award given for science popularization. |
Igor Gamow is the son of the late George Gamow. For 37 years Igor was a professor of engineering in the Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Professor Gamow's research has lead to a series of bioengineering inventions such as the Gamow Bag, a device that treats high altitude mountain sickness. His great passion in science involved what has been called bionics or the science of living machines. Animals and plants have evolved stunning engineering devices such as spring loaded legs in horses and antelopes, super strong fibers from spiders, incredible glues found in sea barnacles, the super swimming abilities of dolphins and whales and of course the magical ability of flight developed by a variety of birds and insects. By understanding how these various devices function engineers can build better machines. |
IGOR GAMOW |
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SCORPIO STEELE
Illustrator, Co-Writer
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Scorpio Steele first made marks on paper at age one. Two years later he learned of parallel earths and alternate realities when he began reading comic books. Just you see--his upcoming graphic novel, GREET THE LOA, will rise him to the status of Emperor of the Universe. For more of his work, please visit www.scorpiosteele.com |
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Ben Whitehair hails from Colorado where he spent time as a homeschooling cowboy, a web designer, and an entrepreneur. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder with degrees in Theatre, Political and Leadership. His favorite colors are blue and green, his favorite number is 13, and his favorite ice cream mix-in is heath bar.
Ben recently moved to Los Angeles in February of 2009 to continue his acting career, and has starred in numerous short- and feature-length films, and webseries (like this one!).When he is rich and famous he plans to solve global hunger, buy a toilet made out of solid gold, and try to wrangle a date with Natalie Portman. More information about Ben can be found on his website at www.BenWhitehair.com.
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BEN WHITEHAIR
as Mr. Tompkins |
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Susan Marie Frontczak
as Madame Curie
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Susan Marie Frontczak has brought history’s great characters to life, including Madame Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary Shelly. She plays in theatres, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally. Her original narrative scripts and stories include "Ground Hog" heard on Morning Edition, Colorado Public Radio; "Vanishing Voices" a collaboration with Planina Balkan Women's Choir; and "Two Hearts, Four Feet" a celebration of social dance to accompany the traveling Smithsonian exhibit "Paris in the Jazz Age."
Susan has always viewed both science and art as valid outlets for creativity. She believes that Marie Curie's inner complexity is not known, and deserves to be. It is her aim to reveal the human behind the scientist, while placing Marie Curie's life and accomplishments in a memorable historical context. |
| Peter Garrity has produced numerous motion pictures, including “The Forgotten One”, “Kid Colter” and “Ichabod, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. His films have been released both theatrically and broadcast on such networks as HBO, Showtime, and The Disney Channel. He’s also produced numerous documentaries on topics ranging from the Olympic Volleyball Team to the mujahadeen of Afghanistan. |
PETER GARRITY
Director
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LEN AITKEN
Cinematographer |
Since 1975, Len Aitken has shot a wide range of films, including PBS documentaries, network TV specials and theatrical motion pictures. Aitken has shot documentary films in Asia, Africa and South America. “Balloons across the Atlantic” produced for CBS, won a National Emmy and Aitken’s educational documentaries "Avalanche: a Question of Balance," "River in the Desert," which ran on PBS, and "Broadcast Blues" have won top awards at national and international film festivals. |
| Darden Longenecker is a performer and choreographer for Frequent Flyers Productions, Colorado’s pre-eminent aerial dance-theatre company. She prefers pickles to ice cream and Fred Astaire to anyone who has ever been on So You Think You Can Dance. |
J. DARDEN LONGENECKER
Aerialist |
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Creative Team
