Cass Warner was a third-generation American filmmaker and the daughter of Milton Sperling, a writer and producer and Betty Warner Sperling, the daughter of Harry M. Warner, one of the founders of Warner Bros. studio. She was known for her work in the film industry, including producing and directing documentaries like The Brothers Warner and Hopper: In His Own Words. Warner also wrote a book about her family’s history, The Brothers Warner, which became a bestseller. Warner Sisters, her production company, focused on developing films that “educate, entertain and enlighten.” Warner was a respected figure in the entertainment industry, and…
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Kevin Costner is an American actor, producer, and director born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Costner rose to prominence with films like The Untouchables, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, JFK, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Bodyguard and Wyatt Earp. He directed and starred in the western epic Dances with Wolves, for which he won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director. Costner has also starred in and co-produced Waterworld, directed The Postman and Open Range, and appeared…
Wings Hauser is an American actor and occasional director born on December 12, 1947, in Hollywood, California. He is the son of writer/producer/actor Dwight Hauser and Geraldine Hauser, daughter of author Tom Thieness. Hauser’s early life was marked by a high school career centered in sports, particularly football, where he earned his nickname Wings from his wing-back position. He chose to pursue acting and music instead of professional sports, releasing an album titled Your Love Keeps Me Off the Streets for RCA Records. Hauser has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Vice Squad, The Young and the Restless,…
Wes Bentley is an American actor best known for his roles in the Oscar-winning film American Beauty, where he played Ricky Fitts and in The Hunger Games, where he portrayed Seneca Crane. Bentley has also appeared in other notable films such as Ghost Rider, The Game of Their Lives and Lovelace. He has been open about his struggles with substance abuse and has been sober since 2009. Bentley has been married twice and has two children with his second wife, Jacqui Swedberg. Siblings Wes has three siblings, namely Jamey Bentley, Philip Bentley and Patrick Bentley. Jamey is his older brother,…
Anthony Rapp is an American actor and singer who originated the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of Rent. He began his career at the age of six and received his first professional job at nine. He is known for his work in various Broadway shows, including You’re a Good Man. Rapp also played Commander Paul Stamets on the television series, Star Trek: Discovery, since 2017. He has been involved in several high-profile controversies, including accusing actor Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct in 2017 and being involved in an unsuccessful civil case in 2022 where a jury found…
Thandiwe Newton is a British actress born on November 6, 1972, in London, England. Her mother, Nyasha, is a Zimbabwean princess from the Shona tribe, and her father, Nick Newton, is a British lab technician. Newton began her acting career in the early 1990s, starring in films like Flirting and Interview with the Vampire. She gained recognition for her roles in Mission: Impossible II, Crash and The Pursuit of Happyness. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award. Newton has also been involved in various charity work and was appointed Officer of the…
Cole Hauser is an American actor known for his roles in films such as School Ties, Dazed and Confused, Higher Learning, Pitch Black, Tigerland, Hart’s War, Tears of the Sun, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Transcendence. Hauser comes from a family with deep roots in the film industry. His mother Cass Warner founded the film production company Warner Sisters, and his paternal grandfather was screenwriter Dwight Hauser. Hauser’s maternal great-grandfather was Harry M. Warner, one of the founders of Warner Bros. Studios. He has had a long and successful acting career, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his performance…
Kevin Spacey is an American actor, director, producer and singer. He began his career in the 1980s as a stage actor and later transitioned to film and television. Spacey gained critical acclaim for his roles in films like The Usual Suspects, American Beauty and House of Cards. He won two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award for his performances. Spacey was also the artistic director of the Old Vic theatre in London from 2004 to 2015. However, Spacey’s career was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct, which led to his firing from House of Cards and…
Kevin Bacon is an American actor born on July 8, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for his leading man and character roles, earning numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Bacon made his feature film debut in National Lampoon’s Animal House before breaking through with Footloose. He has starred in critically acclaimed films such as JFK, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Mystic River and Frost/Nixon. Bacon has also directed several films and television shows, including Losing Chase, Loverboy and City on a Hill. He is married to actress Kyra Sedgwick and…
Mena Suvari is an American actress, producer, fashion designer and model. She rose to prominence with her roles in the critically acclaimed films American Beauty, for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress and the American Pie comedy series. Suvari began her career as a model and guest-starred on TV shows like Boy Meets World and ER in the 1990s. She made her film debut in the 1997 independent drama Nowhere. In addition to her acting work, Suvari has been a model for Lancôme cosmetics and is an activist for organizations like the Starlight Children’s Foundation and…
Vanessa Bryant is an American businesswoman, philanthropist and model. She is the widow of Kobe Bryant, a professional basketball player. She attended Marina High School and later became a model, appearing in music videos for artists like Krayzie Bone and Snoop Dogg. Vanessa met Kobe Bryant on the set of a music video in 1999 and they got married in 2001. They had four children together. She was known for her strong influence on Kobe and her support during his 2003 sexual assault case. Vanessa also founded the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation with her husband to provide scholarships to…
Skip Bayless is an American sports columnist, commentator, and television personality. He is known for his work on ESPN2’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith, which he left in June 2016. Bayless then moved to Fox Sports 1, where he hosts Skip and Shannon: Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe. He is known for his strong opinions on various sports topics, often criticizing players like LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers while praising others like Tom Brady. Bayless has a long history in journalism, having written for several newspapers and authored three books. He has also made appearances on various TV shows and…
Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has decided to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and remain in the 2024 NBA draft. He enrolled at USC last summer after impressive performances in the McDonald’s All American Game and Nike Hoop Summit. However, Bronny’s freshman season was cut short due to a July cardiac arrest episode that required a procedure to treat a congenital heart defect. In 25 games for USC, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 36.6% from the field. Some analysts believe Bronny is being put in a bad position…
Ainsley Earhardt is an American conservative television host and author who works for Fox News. She has been the co-host of the morning show, Fox & Friends, since 2016. Earhardt has interviewed prominent figures like former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. She has also written several children’s books and a memoir titled The Light Within Me. Prior to joining Fox News, Earhardt worked as a reporter and anchor for local news stations in South Carolina and Texas. She has been married twice, first to Kevin McKinney and then to former Clemson University quarterback Will Proctor, with…
Cherilyn Sarkisian, better known as Cher, is an American singer, actress and television personality. She has had a long and successful career, spanning over five decades, with numerous hit singles and albums. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and her ability to reinvent herself with each decade. She has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Cher is often referred to as the Goddess of Pop and has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Siblings Cher has a half-sister, Georganne LaPiere, who is…
Angie Dickinson was a renowned American actress born on September 30, 1931, in Kulm, North Dakota. She began her career in television, appearing in various anthology series during the 1950s. Her breakthrough role came in the Western film, Rio Bravo, alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin, for which she received the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Dickinson’s notable films include China Gate, Ocean’s 11, The Sins of Rachel Cade and Dressed to Kill, for which she received a Saturn Award for Best Actress. She gained significant fame for her role as Sergeant “Pepper” Anderson in the…