Johnny Galecki is an American actor best known for playing Leonard Hofstadter on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory and David Healy on the ABC sitcoms Roseanne and The Conners. Born on April 30, 1975, in Bree, Belgium, to American parents, Galecki grew up in Oak Park, Illinois. He made his acting debut in the 1987 TV movie Murder Ordained and had his big break playing Rusty Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Galecki received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role on The Big Bang Theory, and was one of the highest paid TV actors, earning $900,000…
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Dan Levy is a multi-talented Canadian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work on the acclaimed show, Schitt’s Creek. He co-created the series with his father, Eugene Levy, and received numerous awards for his role as David Rose. Levy has expanded his career with projects like Good Grief and upcoming roles in Netflix’s Sex Education and HBO Max’s The Idol. Additionally, he recently launched his production company, Not a Real Production Company and has a diverse portfolio in film and television. Sibling Dan has one sibling named Sarah Levy who has also pursued a career in the entertainment…
Keira Knightley is an English actress known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas. She has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, three BAFTAs, three Golden Globes and a Laurence Olivier Award. Knightley’s breakthrough roles came in 2002’s Bend It Like Beckham and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise starting in 2003. In addition to acting, she is an activist and philanthropist. She was appointed an OBE in 2018 for services to drama and charity. Knightley continues to take on diverse roles in both independent and mainstream films. Siblings Knightley has one sibling,…
Orlando Bloom is an English actor best known for his roles as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, and Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Born in 1977 in Canterbury, England, he struggled with dyslexia as a child but embraced the arts, studying drama, photography and sculpture. Bloom joined the National Youth Theatre, gained a scholarship to the British American Drama Academy, and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1999. His breakout role came in 2001 when he was cast as the elf Legolas in The Lord…
Miranda Kerr is an Australian model who rose to prominence in 2007 as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels. She was the first Australian Victoria’s Secret model and also represented the Australian department store chain David Jones. Kerr began modelling at age 13, winning the 1997 Dolly magazine model search competition. Over the years, she has consistently ranked on the Forbes list of highest earning models since 2008. Additionally, Kerr has launched her own brand of organic skincare products, KORA Organics, and has written a self-help book. Sibling Kerr has one younger brother named Matthew Kerr. Matthew has kept a…
Jenna Dewan is an American actress, former model and dancer born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut. Her father is of half Syrian Lebanese and half Polish descent, and her mother has German, English, and Cornish ancestry. Dewan grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and discovered her love for dancing at age five. She attended the University of Southern California, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, and was discovered by a dance agent, touring with artists like Janet Jackson and Ricky Martin. Dewan has appeared in several music videos and television sitcoms, including Step Up where she…
Joss Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer and composer. He is best known for creating several television series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Whedon is the founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-founder of Bellwether Pictures. Additionally, he has been involved in several controversies, including allegations of misogyny and toxic behavior. Whedon has been accused of creating a hostile work environment and has been criticized for his treatment of women in the industry. Siblings Joss’ younger brother is Jed Whedon, who is also a screenwriter, director and composer.…
Jimmy Garoppolo is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois, setting multiple school records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns and won the Walter Payton Award as a senior. Garoppolo was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft and later traded to the San Francisco 49ers. Siblings Jimmy has three brothers, namely Tony Garoppolo, Mike Garoppolo and Billy Garoppolo. Tony is an architect, Mike is a teacher and Billy’s profession is not known.…
Wanda Sykes is an American stand-up comedian, actress and writer known for her smart-witted humor. She has a diverse career in stand-up, television and film, with notable appearances in shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and films like Monster-in-Law and Ice Age: Continental Drift. Sykes has received multiple awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards and American Comedy Awards, showcasing her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. Siblings Sykes has one sibling, an older brother named Harry Sykes. He is named after their father, Harry Ellsworth Sykes, a retired US Army colonel who previously worked at the Pentagon. Despite Harry not being…
Cheryl Hines is an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Cheryl David on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, for which she received two Emmy Award nominations. She has also starred in other TV shows like Suburgatory and Son of Zorn. Hines was born on September 21, 1965 in Miami Beach, Florida and grew up in Tallahassee, and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Communications. After moving to Los Angeles, she studied at the Groundlings Theater and learned improv and sketch comedy. In addition to acting, Hines has directed episodes of…
Ted Danson is an American actor born on December 29, 1947, in San Diego, California. He is best known for his role as Sam Malone in the NBC sitcom, Cheers, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Danson has had a long and diverse career in television and film, starring in numerous series and movies, including The Onion Field and Body Heat. He has also been active in environmental activism, particularly in ocean conservation, and has written a book on the topic, Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them.…
Bob Einstein was a renowned American comedian, actor, writer and producer. Born on November 20, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of comedian Harry Einstein and actress Thelma Leeds. Einstein’s early life was marked by tragedy when his father died of a heart attack at age 54. Despite initially swearing off comedy, his career began in the late 1960s as a writer on, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, where he won an Emmy Award in 1969. Einstein went on to create memorable characters like Super Dave Osborne and Officer Judy, and later became a cast member on…
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor born on March 27, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Cookie (Early) and Bob Fillion, both retired English teachers. Fillion has had a diverse career in television, film, and theatre, with notable roles in shows like Firefly, Castle and The Rookie. He has also appeared in various films, including Saving Private Ryan, Slither and The Suicide Squad. Fillion has won several awards, including four People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Dramatic TV Actor. Siblings Fillion has one older brother named Jeff Fillion. Not much is publicly known about Jeff, as he…
Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, is an acclaimed American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer from Chicago. He gained mainstream recognition with his mixtapes 10 Day and Acid Rap. In 2016, Chance released his third mixtape Coloring Book to further critical acclaim, becoming the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Chance’s debut studio album The Big Day was released in 2019. He is currently working on a new mixtape called Star Line, inspired by his recent trip to Ghana and the historical Black Star Line. The mixtape features collaborations with…
Nicholas Galitzine is a rising British actor known for his roles in films like Purple Hearts, Red, White & Royal Blue and The Idea of You. He was born in 1994 in London and attended Dulwich College. Galitzine has played several gay and bisexual characters on screen, including in Handsome Devil, The Craft: Legacy and Red, White & Royal Blue. He is also a singer and has contributed songs to the soundtracks of films like Cinderella and The Idea of You. Some of Galitzine’s other notable acting credits include the Netflix series Chambers, the horror film The Craft: Legacy and…