People

This section is all about people doing things in Dallas, Texas, with articles and event announcements on local lectures, art/literary/business panels, and Q&A sessions with prominent authors, lecturers, and academics. This section is also home to the “Fascinating People from Dallas, Texas” series, which is a bi-monthly bio, and interview with a person from or living in Dallas bringing value to our city. Subscribe to our RSS or get updates directly via email using our subscribe page to learn about people from Dallas, Texas, doing cool things!

[INTERVIEW] Revisiting The 70s & 80s With Caddyshack’s Cindy Morgan For Retro Expo

[INTERVIEW] Revisiting The 70s & 80s With Caddyshack's Cindy Morgan For Retro Expo

In an exclusive interview with Cindy Morgan, we are throwing things back to the days of Caddyshack and Tron for her upcoming visit to Retro Expo.

[INTERVIEW] Francois Chau Talks Turtles, GI Joe, and Lost

[INTERVIEW] Francois Chau Talks Turtles, GI Joe, and Lost

Cowabunga! The Shredder, Francois Chau visits with ILID prior to Retro Expo!

[INTERVIEW] The Birds and Alien Star Veronica Cartwright Heads To Retro Expo

[INTERVIEW] The Birds and Alien Star Veronica Cartwright Heads To Retro Expo

Veronica Cartwright talks about her time with Alfred Hitchcock and what it was like filming for some of Hollywood’s biggest hits ahead of her Retro Expo appearance.

[INTERVIEW] Valley Girl’s Deborah Foreman Returns To DFW

[INTERVIEW] Valley Girl's Deborah Foreman Returns To DFW

Valley Girl’s Deborah Foreman speaks with ILID ahead of her Alamo Drafthouse Q&A and appearance at Dallas Comic Show.

[INTERVIEW] DFW Native Burton Gilliam Discusses Blazing Saddles And His Career

[INTERVIEW] DFW Native Burton Gilliam Discusses Blazing Saddles And His Career

Dallas native and Hollywood icon Burton Gilliam does an exclusive interview with ILID prior to the Dallas Comic Show.

[INTERVIEW] 10 Quick Questions With Sherilyn Fenn

[INTERVIEW] 10 Quick Questions With Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn has graced Hollywood since the 1980s, making a name for herself on and off screen. Starring in more than 123 shows and films, Fenn has left a lasting impact on the cinema industry. Some of her most memorable roles came in hits like Twin Peaks, Of Mice and Men, and Gilmore Girls. Off […]

[INTERVIEW] Charlie Brown’s Melanie Kohn Reflects On Her Time As Lucy

[INTERVIEW] Charlie Brown's Melanie Kohn Reflects On Her Time As Lucy

Voice actress Melanie Kohn, a Texas resident, has played a role that has influenced generations children and adults alike. Kohn is best known for voicing Lucy Van Pelt in many of the Charlie Brown animated shows and movies, including It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! Kohn’s sister voiced the character before she assumed the role […]

[INTERVIEW] Make Way For Prince Ali! Scott Weinger Visits With ILID

[INTERVIEW] Make Way For Prince Ali! Scott Weinger Visits With ILID

This week, fans across Texas received the devastating news that Dallas Fan Festival is now the latest entertainment victim claimed by Covid. After Fan Expo was postponed (and later canceled), many people held onto the hope that they would have a chance to see some of the scheduled talent appear at Fan Festival in October. […]

[INTERVIEW] Dominic Monaghan: Taking The Shire to Galaxies Far, Far Away

[INTERVIEW] Dominic Monaghan: Taking The Shire to Galaxies Far, Far Away

Sci-fi fans who have seen The Rise of Skywalker might have noticed something familiar about Beaumont Kin, Rose’s new ally in battle against Palpatine’s star destroyer fleet. Dominic Monaghan took the role for the final installment after he won a soccer bet against director JJ Abrams. While the wager makes for a fun anecdote, Dominic […]

[INTERVIEW] Troop Zero Marches Into Amazon Prime Video

[INTERVIEW] Troop Zero Marches Into Amazon Prime Video

If you haven’t heard, an Amazon Original film titled Troop Zero made its viral debut earlier this week. The movie focuses on a young outcast named Christmas who is obsessed with the possibility of extraterrestrials. When she learns that the winners of an upcoming Birdie Scouts contest will be featured on NASA’s Golden Record to […]