Dissidents Win Gains In Hollywood Actors Union

Dissidenti that accused hard-line leaders of the Screen Actors Guild contract for deadlocking the talks with major studies pivotal gains in union national elections on board Thursday, winning more control for the moderates. A SAG faction calling itself United Force has won six of 11 seats to take on board Hollywood division, including the re-election of Morgan Fairchild actress, who ran as an independent but was approved by rebels. The victorious dissidents include two stars from TV Grey Anatomy spinoff Private Practice -- Kate Walsh And Amy Brenneman -- Plus Doug Savant From Desperate Housewives Chicago Hope veteran Adam Arkin and film and TV actor Ken Howard.