That Was Us Creators & Guests

Sterling K. Brown is an actor.

Chris Sullivan is an actor and musician. He currently stars as Toby on the NBC drama This Is Us. He first gained attention for his portrayal of Tom Cleary on the Cinemax drama The Knick, and he also played Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Benny Hammond in Stranger Things.

Mandy Moore is a singer, songwriter, and actress.

Dan Fogelman is a talented American screenwriter, director, and producer, widely recognized for his work in both film and television. He is the creative force behind several notable screenplays, including the beloved animated films Cars, Bolt, and Tangled, as well as the popular romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. Fogelman’s diverse career has seen him successfully blend heartwarming stories with captivating characters across various genres, earning him acclaim in the entertainment industry.

Jon Huertas is an actor, known for his role on the show, This Is Us.

Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare is an American actor, singer, and author noted for his award-winning performances in the plays Take Me Out and Sweet Charity, as well as portraying vampire king Russell Edgington on HBO's fantasy series True Blood. He is also known for his supporting roles in such films as Charlie Wilson's War, Milk, Changeling, and Dallas Buyers Club. In 2011, he starred as Larry Harvey in the first season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2012. He returned to the show in 2013, playing Spalding in American Horror Story: Coven and once more as Stanley in American Horror Story: Freak Show, the latter for which he earned a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination. For his performance in American Horror Story: Hotel as Liz Taylor, O'Hare received critical acclaim.

Dan Fogelman is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer.

Hannah Zeile is an actress and singer, known for the show This Is Us.

Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Kate Pearson on the popular television series This Is Us. Her performance, which addresses complex issues such as body image and familial relationships, has earned her multiple award nominations, including for the Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Metz has also pursued a music career, releasing singles and performing live, further showcasing her talents beyond acting.

Lena Waithe is an acclaimed writer, producer, and actress. She is a writer and actress on the Netflix series Master of None, where her writing for the episode "Thanksgiving" earned her an Emmy Award in 2017, making her the first Black woman to win in the comedy writing category. Waithe is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi and the BET series Twenties. She also produced the film Queen & Slim (2019). Waithe is recognized for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.