The idea of the band started a few years ago when the actor was asked to play at the House of Blues with a couple of celebrities. When he saw the interest it generated, he thought it would be a great way to raise money. Since Gregs oldest son (Jake 10) has epilepsy, he supports the Pediatric Epilesy Project. PEP raises money for UCLAs Pediatric neurology department. Grunberg is doing is doing all he can to draw attention to the problem. Playing with Band From TV is a great way to get big donations to help find a cure for Epilepsy. Greg resides in the LA area with his wife and two sons.

Denton was a series regular for three seasons on "The Pretender" and on the ABC shows "Threat Matrix" and Steven Bochco drama "Philly". During his last hiatus from "Housewives", Jamie teamed up with Chris Kattan in the crazy zombie western film, "Undead or Alive". Within three months of the premiere episode of "Desperate Housewives," Jamie was included in People Magazine"s 2004 "Sexiest Men Alive" issue. He has supported numerous animal rescue efforts and dedicates much of his charity effort toward protecting the environment. Jamie continues to lend his name and contribute his time to other causes close to his heart and resides in Southern California with his wife and two children.

At the age of 20 Somerville was discovered singing in a nightclub by Bob Gaudio, who's life in the Four Seasons was made into a hit musical on Broadway with "Jersey Boys". She struck a development deal with RCA records as a singer/songwriter. She later had one with Interscope records. She continues to perform in Los Angeles and wrote and performed the original song, "Winding Road" on the Garden State Soundtrack , which won the Grammy for Best soundtrack of the Year in 2005. Somerville's first major acting role was starring as Lynn Danner, a 1950's and 60's singer/songwriter in the CBS miniseries, "Shake Rattle and Roll"' in which she also sang. Her first leading role in a TV series was starring as Courtney Scott on Darren Star's critically acclaimed comedy, "Grosse Pointe". She also went on to star in the NBC comedy "In-Laws", opposite Dennis Farina, Jean Smart and Elon Gold. These past few years, Somerville starred on two of television's biggest shows, ABC's "NYPD Blue" and Fox's "The O.C". Audiences will also remember her as Mona, girlfriend to Ross on "Friends." She also starred in "Kitchen Confidential" on FOX, created by Darren Star. Her Feature film credit's include "Without a Paddle", and most recently,the independent comedy "Shades of Ray". Her other feature-film credits include Bedazzled, Sleep Easy Hutch Rimes, Crime and Punishment in Suburbia and Spiderman 2. Somerville is currently working on her first album, in Los Angeles. She is also producing and is the executive soundtrack producer of the independent film she co-wrote with Justin Talt, "The End of Innocence", to be filmed this fall.

While enjoying the opportunities he has had with television, Bob is finishing up his 4th studio album with his longtime band "BGB aka Fat Amy", and also performing with "Band from TV" who has recently finished an album for release sometime this year, with all proceeds going to their respective charities. In addition, they also contributed two tracks for the "House, MD: Season 3" Soundtrack, which was released in September. Bob and his wife of 3 years, actress Rebecca Budig from ABC's All My Children, currently split time together between New York and Los Angeles.

In 2000, Ben Elton cast Hugh as the lead in his semi-autobiographical film "Maybe Baby", which showcased Hugh in his first role as romantic leading man. He also starred in the British television mini-series "Fortysomething," where he directed 3 episodes; and in 2003 he collaborated with John Malkovich to produce a television pilot for CBS called "Dragans of New York." Hugh not only produced the pilot, but co-wrote and starred in it as well. In the fall of 2004 "House" debuted on American television and over the next few months, at the age of 45, Hugh's life changed from that of well respected working actor to international television star. Since the debut of the show, he has been nominated for an Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild award, and won the 2006 Golden Globe award for outstanding actor in a drama. He has also won two consecutive Televison Critics Awards. In addition to acting and writing, Hugh is also an accomplished musician. As keyboardist for Band from TV, he also has a chance to contribute his time and name to charitable work. Hugh splits his time living in Los Angeles and London, where his wife and three children reside.

Among the many highlights of Teri's career is hosting "Saturday Night Live," which had USA Today commenting, "She gives one of the best and most energetic performances by a good-sport host in a long time." What's more, the sketches she participated in have become part of "SNL's Best Of." Other favorite roles include that of Sally Bowles in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical, "Cabaret," and in Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues." Of all her film credits, Hatcher still considers the first film she ever made -- "The Big Picture," directed by Christopher Guest -- to be her favorite. Other movies that followed were "Soapdish," with Kevin Kline, "Two Days in the Valley," "Spy Kids," directed by Roberto Rodriguez, and as "Bond" girl Paris Carver in "Tomorrow Never Dies," opposite Pierce Brosnan. Nor will anyone ever forget the line she made famous in "Seinfeld," which was, of course, "They're real -- and they're spectacular."

Hatcher is also well known for her involvement in worthy causes, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities such as The Starlight Starbright Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Aviva Center in Los Angeles, CARE Humanitarian Relief Organization and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. She has also been a strong advocate of both AIDS Walk Los Angeles and AIDS Walk New York, and an active participant in the battle against breast cancer. The gown Hatcher wore to the 2005 Golden Globe Awards was sold at auction to benefit Clothes Off Our Back, as was a Versace couture dress from an In Style Magazine cover shoot. Among her pop culture honors, Hatcher has had the distinction of being the most downloaded image on the internet the year she posed wrapped in Superman's cape -- and nothing else!

Jesse has worked extensively in the UK and Australia, both in television and on stage. He starred in the acclaimed BBC drama "Death in Holy Orders" and has had starring roles in the BBC adaptation of "Lorna Doone" and Hallmark's "Stranded." He began his career starring in the long-running Australian soap, "Neighbours." The Australian actor's lead roles in the theater have included "Terrence" in "The Modernists," directed by Robert Delamare at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre, and the title role in "Peter Pan" at the Hammond Theatre.

Chris Kelley is the musical director and plays Guitar for Band From TV. He has been playing professionally in and around Los Angeles for over 20 years. Chris has been involved in recording projects, and various Jazz and Rock bands including the Los Angeles based Native Sun in the early 90s. Chris is also a songwriter and guitar teacher, (he has been rumored to have given one of Band From TVs high profile members a guitar lesson or two). He has a history of putting his musical talents to good use, for several years he organized and played in Whos Your Daddy? a band made up of parents from his daughters elementary school in Burbank, playing various fundraisers and school events. Music brings me so much joy in life, and it is even more delightful to share it with people. He is very proud to be involved in this band project where he can continue to do what he loves and help make a difference for the many causes the band supports. Chris also has a day job, as the Southern California territory manager for a global architectural company called Forms+Surfaces. He has been working in that industry for many years helping to supply and customize materials for numerous high profile architectural projects such as Disney Hall and the upcoming LA LIVE project in downtown Los Angeles. Chris lives in Burbank California with his lovely wife Jackie and their two beautiful daughters Samantha and Abigail, (careful, he also has a black belt, not in Karate, but it could whip you real hard). He is also an avid golfer and loves all forms of watersports.

Barry Sarna has two great jobs. He has been musician since he was 18 and a teacher for the past 10 years. He played with Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh from the Eagles and worked with Janet Jackson and wrote music for her and other well know artists. Barry played on many albums in the 80's including Shalamar, The Whispers, Janet Jackson, Jody Watley, and worked with well known rockers such as Bonnie Brammlet and Andy Fraser from Free. And he has toured all over the world. Now Barry has a new love! He is a Social Studies teacher with a masters in education and also a mentor teacher. Can you believe it! Most recently he very happily is playing again with this great bunch of guys and some of his best friends from his home town of Burbank in "Band From TV". The band plays to raise money for charity and we get to have big fun. (Who says you're too old too rock!).

Some may remember Brad Savage as a child actor. He was in several Disney movies, "The Apple Dumpling Gang", "No Deposit, No Return", etc... as well as over a hundred TV commercials and many stage productions. He also played Tony Randall's son on "The Tony Randall Show for two seasons...Brads last film was "Red Dawn" in the mid 80's. During his college years and beyond, began the Band Years. He sang lead for "Facion Risque", then later played bass and sang in "Big Boy Combo" (with Greg Grunberg on Drums). Greg and Brad have been playing together in one form or another ever sense. He later got into post production and film editing, all the while continuing to do voice over work. For the past 15 years or so, Brad has been working in Motion Picture Advertising as an Editor, Writer, and now a Producer. Music has always been an important part of his life. Brad has been married to the same amazing woman, (Bronwen) for over 20 years and they have 2 exceptional children, (Keaton, 17 and Trevyn, 13), who are both active in the music programs at their respective schools.

Jon Sarna is thrilled to have the opportunity to be playing with Band From TV. He is a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he studied drums and percussion and received a BA in Professional Music. He has also played with his own band "The Lovebucket" and is currently playing with "The Magnificent Ambersons" who have gotten to play on such stages as the Paradise rock club in Boston, MA and the Troubadour in Hollywood, CA. Jon would like to thank Greg for affording him the chance to not only play alongside great people, but to be a part of something that is giving back to a lot important causes.

West coast sax player/composer Christiaan Mostert, member of the touring bands of the Eagles, Glen Frey, and Don Henley, steps out front as a leader for his first solo CD, "Midnite Breeze" for Rhombus Records.

Christiaan has performed or recorded with: The Joe Walsh Band, Peter Cetera, Smokey Robinson, Dr. John, Ray Charles, Michael Bolton, Greg Allman and Bruce Willis, to name a few, as well as numerous TV commercials and soundtracks. "Midnite Breeze" is Christiaan's first solo effort into Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and R&B Instrumentals. This all-original set of tunes features some of the best musicians in L.A. including guitarist Jeff (Skunk) Baxter, organist Mike Finnigan, drummers Rick Marotta and Burleigh Drummond, percussionist Michito Sanchez, along with additional drum and percussion tracks on "On The Street" and "Tease", courtesy of Steve Gadd. "Midnite Breeze" is radio-friendly and coming to a radio station near you.