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BRUCE TOMS
(Executive Producer, UNDER ONE ROOF)

Bruce Toms is the executive producer of UPN’s UNDER ONE ROOF, a new family-based reality series in which a diverse cross-section of American families are sent to Fiji to put aside their domestic differences and then compete with the other families in Fijian-culture-inspired challenges to win a luxurious beachfront home.

In 1986, Toms was a founding partner of Evolution Film & Tape where he was involved in all aspects of launching the company. Evolution grew to become one of the most prolific television production companies in Hollywood and its clients included WGBH, CAA, Vanity Fair, E! Entertainment Television and all of the major broadcast networks. While Toms was at Evolution, the company was nominated for two Cleo Awards and won a Silver Plaque in the documentary division at the Chicago Film Festival for “Change the World.”

In 1993, Toms became lead director on MTV’s critically acclaimed series “The Real World – Venice.” He was also lead director on “Road Rules” (seasons 3-8) from 1997 to 1999 and was nominated for a CableAce Award in 1998. In 2000, he produced and directed “Road Rules” (season 9) and was nominated for an Emmy.

After wrapping “Road Rules,” Toms served as co-producer of the Fox Television reality series “The Love Cruise.”

In addition to producing, Toms has worked as a writer, editor, director, production designer and creative consultant.

Toms, a Minnesota native, currently lives in Hollywood.


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ROB NELSON
(Host, UNDER ONE ROOF)

Rob Nelson is the host of UPN’s UNDER ONE ROOF, a new family-based reality series where a diverse cross-section of American families are sent to Fiji to put aside their domestic differences and compete with the other families in Fijian-culture-inspired challenges to win a luxurious beachfront home.

Previously, Nelson hosted “The Full Nelson,” a late-night issue-driven talk show. He also created and hosted the irreverent “In Bed with Rob Nelson” an Internet talk show where celebrity guests joined him in discussing provocative social, cultural and political issues.

Featured in Details in 1993 as one of the 20 “twenty-somethings” making a difference in America, Rob was described as defining the cutting edge of generational politics when he co-founded “Lead…or Leave” -- a grassroots movement for young adults that challenged Congress to stop “selling out” the future of the next generation of Americans.

Nelson appeared on the cover of US News & World Report and was profiled in Time and Newsweek as well as The New York Times. He is also the author of two books, Last Call: 10 Common-Sense Solutions to America’s Biggest Problems and Revolution X: A Survival Guide for Our Generation.

Nelson is both creator and host of the upcoming “The Rob Nelson Show,” an hour-long daytime strip set to air in national syndication beginning in the fall of 2002.

Nelson, a Wisconsin native, currently lives in Los Angeles.