Amy Hill’s television and film credits number over 200. Many remember her from her memorable turns in “Fifty First Dates”, or Ice Cubes neighbor in “Next Friday “. She is was recurring on "Crazy Ex Girlfriend", “UnReal”, "Preacher” and “MOM”. She's a regular on Amazon Prime's "Just Add Magic" which is one of the top streaming series for young adults . As a voice actor, she’s been heard as recurring or regular voice characters on numerous animated series or films including Amazon Prime’s Kung Fu Panda-Paws of Awesomeness, American Dad, Lilo and Stitch (film and series), King of the Hill and HBO’s Happily Ever After.
She started her career in theater working with the famed Asian American Theater Company in San Francisco and continued as a teacher, director and artistic committee member there in addition to being a part of SF’s improv and sketch comedy scene. Hill is also known in the theatre world as a respected performance artist, having written and performed a number of one-woman shows, including the trilogy of Tokyo Bound, Reunion, and Beside Myself.
She’s also worked with regional theaters such as The Mark Taper Forum, Berkeley Rep, Seattle Rep, Actors Theater of Louisville, The Public Theater in NYC and appeared on Broadway in Lincoln Center’s Twelfth Night that also aired on PBS’ Live from Lincoln Center. She is proud to consider East West Players as her LA Theater “home” where she has also performed, directed and taught.
She is the proud mother of a University of Hawaii, Manoa freshman and enjoys being one of the regulars as “Kumu” on “Magnum, PI”.
Hawali-born Dennis Chun's career spans over 40 years, appearing in some of television's most beloved series, such as the original "Hawaii Five-O," "Magnum P.l.,""Jake and the Fatman” “The Brady Bunch," "Island Son," "Eight Is Enough,” "Wonderland Cove” and “Raven."
"Hawaii Five-O" has a special place in Dennis' heart - his father. Kam Fong, played Chin Ho Kelly in the original series. In addition, Chun's significant other, Hawaii artist Laura Mellow, appears on the current incarnation as Duke's wife, Nalani Lukela.
On the stage, Chun has performed in numerous local productions such as "Rashomon," "Song of a Nishei Fisherman” "Class C Trial in Yokohama," "Teahouse of the August Moon" and "Life of the Land.” Chun's feature credits include "Goodbye Paradise" and "Inferno in Paradise." Also, he has appeared in several local commercials
throughout the years.
Chun used his acting skills locally to bring the crime-fighting dog McGruff to life for Hawaii's children. During his tenure, the McGruff program was awarded the 1987-1988 National Crime Prevention Award. Also, Chun has also been the in house voice for the
Chaminade University Athletic program and for the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament.
In 1996, Chun's efforts as the chair of the Downtown Neighborhood Board garnered him recognition by the Honolulu Star Advertiser as one of the "10 who made a difference for Hawaii." His efforts as senior bailiff and a court operations specialist with the Hawaii
Judiciary earned him a "Meritorious Service Award." Also, while working as a security officer, he received several commendations, including one for his role in apprehending a bank robber.
Chun is a graduate of The Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii and holds a BA in Political Science.
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