Jackie Chan is a world-famous actor, stunt performer, comedian, producer, director and singer known for his incredible martial arts skills, fearless sense of humor and innovations in action filmmaking. Over his 60+ year career, Chan has become a global icon thanks to his unique blend of impressive physical abilities and lighthearted personality both onscreen and … Read more
Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982 in Jamshedpur, India to Ashok and Madhu Chopra. Her father was a physician in the Indian Army and her mother was a physician as well. As an army kid, she attended schools across India during her childhood before graduating from Army Public School in Bareilly. Childhood and … Read more
Dev Patel was born on April 23, 1990 in Harrow, London to Indian immigrant parents. His mother, Anita, works as a care worker, and his father, Raj, runs an IT consulting firm (see Table 1). He attended Longfield Middle School and later Whitmore High School, where he took drama classes and discovered his love for … Read more
Chiwetel Ejiofor is a renowned English actor known for his versatile and intense acting performances in films like 12 Years a Slave, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and blockbusters like Doctor Strange. He has built an impressive career spanning over 25 years on stage and screen. Early Life and Background Chiwetel was … Read more
Mahershala Ali was born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974 in Oakland, California. His mother, Willicia, was an ordained minister and his father, Phillip Gilmore, was an actor who appeared in Broadway musicals. Ali grew up in Hayward, California in a family devoted to the arts. Along with acting, Ali pursued music and played the … Read more
Idris Elba is an acclaimed English actor, producer, musician, and DJ who has captivated audiences in theater, television, and film with his versatility, magnetism, and depth of talent. Known for roles like Stringer Bell on HBO’s “The Wire” and the title character on BBC’s “Luther,” Idris brings raw passion and nuanced emotion to every part … Read more
Chadwick Boseman was born on November 29, 1976 in Anderson, South Carolina to Carolyn and Leroy Boseman. His mother was a nurse and his father worked in an upholstery business. Boseman showed an interest in writing and directing plays from a young age. He wrote his first play while he was still in high school. … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o was born on March 1, 1983 in Mexico City, Mexico to parents Dorothy and Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Her mother was a noted Kenyan actress turned politician, while her father was a lecturer at the University of Nairobi. She lived in Mexico City until age 16 and grew up speaking both Spanish and English … Read more
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. Her father was a horse trainer and her mother was a maid, factory worker and civil rights activist. Davis was the second youngest of six children. Davis’ family lived in abject poverty. She has stated that she would often go without food … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence is an award-winning American actress known for her roles in films like ‘Winter’s Bone,’ ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ ‘American Hustle’ and ‘Joy.’ She has won an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and has been featured multiple times on the Time 100 list of most influential people in the world. … Read more