Born and raised in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, Vanessa Williams became a member of the New York City Opera’s Children’s Chorus at age 11. Vanessa then signed with a talent manager and booked her first audition, a commercial for Frito Lay. Her pattern for success clearly set, her winning streak had …
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Katherine Bailess
Born in Mississippi, Bailess began studying classical dance at age four and competed in gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading. At 11 she began performing live on television as a dancer in the Miss Mississippi Pageant, which she continued for 7 years. After attending ballet workshops across the country, she won a scholarship to the Broadway Dance …
Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams was born on July 18, 1964 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA as Wendy Joan Williams. She is a producer and writer, known for Think Like a Man (2012), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) and Think Like a Man Too (2014). She was previously married to Kevin Hunter and Bert Girigorie.
Menno Versteeg
Menno Versteeg is an actor, known for The Trotsky (2009), Kim’s Convenience (2016) and The Plateaus (2015). He has been married to Annie Murphy since August 20, 2011.
Amanda Tapping
Born In England, raised in Canada. BFA Acting University of Windsor. Amanda spent 12 seasons on Stargate SG-1 (1997) and its spin-offs, Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and SGU Stargate Universe (2009), as “Samantha Carter”. She then took on the lead role of “Dr. Helen Magnus” on the television series Sanctuary (2008), a project she had been …
Robert Wahlberg
Robert Wahlberg was born on December 18, 1967 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA as Robert G. Wahlberg. He is an actor and producer, known for The Departed (2006), The Equalizer (2014) and Mystic River (2003).
Rita Wilson
Rita Wilson was born on October 26, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Margarita Ibrahimoff. She is an actress and producer, known for Jingle All The Way (1996), Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and Now and Then (1995). She has been married to Tom Hanks since April 30, 1988. They have two children.
Errol Morris
His documentaries helped spur a rebirth of non-fiction film in the 80s & garnered wide critical success. But until 2003’s “The Fog of War,” Morris was shunned by the Academy Awards. Morris’ first two films won much acclaim (Gates of Heaven (1978) and Vernon, Florida (1981)). In the second movie, Morris intended to explore “Nub …
Yannick Bisson
Yannick Bisson was born on May 16, 1969 in Montréal, Québec, Canada as Yannick D. Bisson. He is an actor and producer, known for Murdoch Mysteries (2008), Year by the Sea (2016) and Casino Jack (2010). He has been married to Chantal Craig since May 26, 1990. They have three children.
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema, best known for his technical knowledge and his skill at getting first-rate performances from his actors — and for shooting most of his films in his beloved New York. He made over 40 movies, often complex and emotional, but seldom overly sentimental. Although his politics were somewhat left-leaning …
Charles Michael Davis
Charles Michael Davis is an American actor, director, model and photographer from Dayton, Ohio.. He was born on December 1st, 1984 to an African American father and Filipino mother. Charles got his start with the talent agency Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ (AMTC). As an actor, he is best known for his role on …