Forest Whitaker is an American actor, producer, and director known for his versatile and nuanced portrayals of various characters in movies and on TV. He was born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas. Whitaker has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland. Forest has also won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. His career spans a wide range of roles, from playing jazz great Charlie Parker in Bird to more recent appearances in films like Black Panther and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.…
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Angela Simmons is a multi-talented individual known for her work as a producer, actress and entrepreneur. She was born on September 18, 1987, in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Angela is best known for her roles in Pressure Makes Diamonds, Just Angela and Growing Up Hip Hop. She is also a shoe designer, celebrity entrepreneur, and a mother. Angela has a background in fashion, having attended the Fashion Institute of Technology before dropping out to focus on her career. She has appeared in various reality TV shows and series, including Run’s House, The Game and Daddy’s Girls.…
Steve Aoki is an American DJ and music producer born on November 30, 1977, in Miami, Florida. He is known for his work in electronic dance music and has collaborated with various artists, including will.i.am, Afrojack and Linkin Park. Steve has released seven studio albums and has been recognized as the highest-grossing electronic dance music artist in North America from tours in 2012. He is also the founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which supports global humanitarian relief organizations. Siblings Steve has two biological siblings, a sister named Kana and a brother named Kevin. Additionally, he has four half-siblings,…
Mariska Hargitay is an American actress, director, producer and philanthropist, born on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California. She is best known for her role as police detective and captain Olivia Benson in the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) since 1999. Mariska’s portrayal of Benson, who investigates sex crimes and domestic violence, has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Emmy Award in 2006. Siblings Mariska has five siblings, Mickey Hargitay Jr., Zoltan Hargitay and Tony Cimber, and sisters Jayne Marie Mansfield and Tina. After the tragic death of their mother, she and…
Tyrel Jackson Williams is an American actor, rapper, and singer born on March 16, 1997, in Westchester County, New York. He is known for his role as Leo Dooley in the Disney XD series, Lab Rats, and has appeared in various TV shows and films like Everybody Hates Chris, Brockmire and Pants on Fire. Tyrel has also been part of music collectives like Grouptherapy. Additionally, he has worked on projects such as The Backyardigans and has been involved in national commercials for companies like Target and Verizon. He continues to be active in the entertainment industry, showcasing his talents across…
Lola Falana, whose real name is Loletha Elayne Falana, is an American singer, dancer and actress born on September 11, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey. She started her career as a dancer and later transitioned into acting, performing in various roles such as in the film A Man Called Adam and the musical Golden Boy on Broadway. Lola gained popularity in Europe, particularly in Italy, where she starred in several Italian films and became well-known among European audiences. She was also recognized as the First Lady of Las Vegas due to her success in the city. However, her career took…
Maddie Ziegler is an American actress and dancer who was born on September 30, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She began performing at the age of two and gained fame through her appearances on the reality show, Dance Moms. Maddie rose to prominence by appearing in several music videos for singer-songwriter Sia, including Chandelier, Elastic Heart and Big Girls Cry. Additionally, she has also made guest appearances on popular talk shows and acted in movies and television shows. Siblings Maddie has a total of six siblings, including her younger sister Mackenzie. From her father’s first marriage, she has two half-brothers named…
Danica Patrick is an American former professional racing driver who has made a significant impact in American open-wheel car racing. She has achieved multiple firsts for women in American auto racing and received various awards throughout her career, including the 2005 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and the IndyCar Series Most Popular Driver from 2005 to 2010. Danica has competed in NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and IndyCar Series races, showcasing her versatility and skill across different racing disciplines. After retiring from racing in 2018, she transitioned to sports commentary but has faced criticism for some of her…
Cat Janice, whose real name is Catherine Janice Ipsan, was an American singer-songwriter born on January 20, 1993, in Virginia, U.S. She gained recognition for her music in genres like dance, electronic, disco-pop and alt-pop. Throughout her career, Janice released several albums and singles, with notable mentions like her song Pricey featured in Selling Sunset and another song on the show, Redneck Island. Despite facing challenges like being diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare aggressive cancerous tumor, Janice continued to create music. However, in a heart-wrenching turn of events, she tragically passed away at the age of 31 on February 28,…
Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-born actor known for his roles in various TV series and films. He gained prominence for portraying Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Pedro has also starred as Javier Peña in the Netflix series Narcos, the titular character in Disney+ series The Mandalorian and Joel Miller in the HBO series The Last of Us. Born José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal on April 2, 1975, in Santiago, Chile, he comes from a family that sought political asylum in Denmark during his early years. Pedro is recognized for his versatile acting skills and has…