The film “Birthday Cake” was released in 2013 and is a comedy-family movie. The story revolves around a pair of gay parents, soap actor Steven (played by Rib Hillis) and his husband Daniel (played by Chad Darnell), who plan an extravagant first birthday party for their daughter. As well as learning more about the comedic lives of these characters, you can also discover interesting facts about the film’s background and the details of its production.
Where it Filmed?
“Birthday Cake” was filmed in the United States, specifically in Long Beach and Hollywood, California. The exact filming dates are unfortunately not available, but we do know the movie was produced and released in 2013.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chad Darnell | Daniel Ferguson |
| Rib Hillis | Steven James |
| Helen Shaver | Judith Ferguson |
| Lee Meriwether | Opal Hunt |
| Jane Badler | Jane Badler |
| Peter Paige | Scott Green |
| Shanda Lee Munson | Ruth Ferguson |
| Tony Duran | Tony Duran |
| Jenni Pulos | Jenni Pulos |
| Jennifer Gimenez | Rachel |
| Nina Millin | CeCe |
| Heather Olt | Jaq |
| Catie Boles | Katie |
| James Logan | Nick |
| Ryan O’Connor | Brandon |
| Graham LaBass | Andy |
| Brian Nolan | Michael |
| Haviland Stillwell | Kristin |
| Rebecca Wackler | Virginia James |
| Ryan Basford | Ryan Basford |
| Ralph Cole Jr. | Duane |
| Elizabeth Wachsberg | Sara Price |
| Sarah Beth Bassak | Rita Heyworth |
| Ronnie Kroell | Fear |
| Tara Ochs | Lydia Daniels |
| Mark Kinsey Stephenson | Coroner |
| Emrhys Cooper | Wyatt Jackson |
| Rob Beams | Aaron Gosbee |
| Ashley Beall | Ashlynn |
| Lisa Lovelace Squires | Pam |
| Mackenzie Ambrose | Sam Ferguson-James |
| Laura Hovermale | Bongo the Clown |
| Justin Jones | Ernie |
| Emily Redenbach | Emily |
| Tracy Ryerson | Amanda Kaufman |
| Nick Benseman | Crazy Man |
| Mike Justice | Mike |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is a sequence to the award-winning short film “Groom’s Cake.”
- The movie is a mockumentary representation of the three days leading up to the first birthday celebration of a child with two gay parents.
- “Birthday Cake” was directed and written by Chad Darnell, who also plays a leading role in the film.
- In addition to Darnell, the star-studded cast includes Rib Hillis, Helen Shaver, and many more.
- The film had a modest budget estimated around $25,000.
- In terms of prizes, “Birthday Cake” was successful as well, earning at least one win according to the information available.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7700504
- Longitude: -118.1937395
- Place ID: ChIJWdeZQOjKwoARqo8qxPo6AKE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Long Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
