Tippi Hedren, who starred in the classic Alfred Hitchcock film “The Birds.”.Margot Kidder, known for her starring role in the Superman movie franchise as Lois Lane opposite the late Christopher Reeve.Craig Parker, best known for playing the elf Haldir in Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.Michael Rosenbaum, best known for playing Lex Luthor on the long-running Superman series “Smallville.”.Jon Heder of “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Blades of Glory.”.Jewel Staite, who starred as Kaylee Frye in Joss Whedon’s television series “Firefly” and the theatrical release “Serenity.”.Riker and Counselor Deanna Troi on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis, known for playing Commander William T.Sean Astin, known for the roles of Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Mikey in “The Goonies.”.The expo also will feature vendors selling comic books, toys and other fandom paraphernalia.Ĭelebrities will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions from fans, pose for pictures and sign photos and memorabilia. “Fanboy has an impressive lineup of celebrities that is sure to attract ‘fanboys’ and ‘fangirls’ to Knoxville.”Īpproximately 5,000 cult classic lovers and comic book enthusiasts will travel from across the country for the chance to meet their favorite celebrity actors and comic illustrators. “This is the Fanboy Expo’s first time at the Knoxville Convention Center, and we are thrilled to host them at our facility as the event continues to grow,” Knoxville Convention Center General Manager Mary Bogert said. The Knoxville Convention Center is excited to host for the first time the region’s premier pop culture meet-and-greet and collectibles event, May 30-June 1. There is only one event where you can meet Samwise Gamgee from Middle Earth, Lois Lane and Napoleon Dynamite all in one day – the Fanboy Expo Knoxville.

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