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Female African American Actresses

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Jada Pinkett Smith More at IMDbPro »
Date of Birth
18 September 1971, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Birth Name
Jada Koren Pinkett

Height
5' (1.52 m)

Mini Biography

Jada Pinkett Smith was born to Robson Pinkett Jr. and Adrienne Banfield in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father was a contractor and her mother was a nurse. They divorced after only a few months of marriage. She majored in dance and choreography at the Baltimore School for the Arts, where one of her classmates was Tupac Shakur. She spent a year at the North Carolina School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue her career in acting. Her big break came in 1991 when she was cast in the part of a college frosh on the television sitcom "A Different World" (1987). She made her feature film debut two years later in Menace II Society (1993). She did not gain widespread recognition, however, until her role opposite Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996). In addition to being in front of the camera, she has spent time behind it directing music videos. Pinkett-Smith is married to Will Smith, and they have a son, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith; and a daughter, Willow Camille Reign Smith.
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SpouseWill Smith (31 December 1997 - present) 2 children

Trivia

She attended Baltimore's School of Arts at the same time as Tupac Shakur, where they became close friends. They made a video together at the amusement park King's Dominion, where they lip-synced to Will Smith's & Jeffrey A. Townes's "Parents Just Don't Understand." Tupac acts like an MC, and Jada acts like a dancer.

Five days before shooting Woo (1998), Jada's close friend, Tupac Shakur, was killed.

In 2000, she was voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of the 10 sexiest women of the year.

Miss Maryland, 1988.

Has been with Will Smith since 1995, two years before their marriage.

She and her husband, Will Smith, opened a Planet Hollywood in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, in March of 1998.

Mother to son, Christopher Syre Smith (Jaden Smith) born July 8, 1998 and daughter, Willow Camille Reign Smith (Willow Smith) born October 31, 2000 with husband, Will Smith.

Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

Sent director Wes Craven a set of steak knives after appearing in Craven's film, Scream 2 (1997).

As a child, she took piano, tap, and ballet classes.

Lead singer of the pop/rock band Wicked Wisdom. Wicked Wisdom is well-known for being both mainstream pop and brutal heavy metal.

Is part-owner of the skin-care line Carol's Daughter.

Has been good friends with Carrie-Anne Moss since the filming of The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003).

She and husband Will Smith own a house in Howard County, Maryland. Smith often plays basketball with children who attend Homewood High School, a school for troubled children.

She and Will Smith were forced to leave their home in California, because a bush fire threatened to destroy it and several other houses in that area. [October 2005]

Was among the guests at Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's wedding.

Older sister of Caleeb Pinkett.

Ironically auditioned for the role of future husband Will Smith's girlfriend, Lisa (played by Nia Long), on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) but was told she was too short.

Stepmother of Trey Smith, Will's son with his first wife, Sheree Fletcher.

Attended the North Carolina School Of The Arts for one year but did not graduate because she left for California to pursue acting. She is a honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member.

She is of Native American descent specifically Cherokee.
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Regina King (I) More at IMDbPro »
Date of Birth
15 January 1971, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name
Regina Rene King

Nickname
Gina

Height
5' 3" (1.60 m)

Mini Biography

Regina King began her career in the television show "227" (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s wife in Jerry Maguire (1996). She is currently (1998) appearing in Enemy of the State (1998) as Will Smith's wife.
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SpouseIan Alexander Sr. (23 April 1997 - 2007) (divorced) 1 child

Trivia

She studied under acting coach/actress Betty A. Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges. She was Regina's acting coach for ten years before and during her first role on the TV series "227" (1985).

Sister of actress Reina King.

Her ex-husband, Ian, served as vice-president of the now-defunct Warner Bros. Records-distributed Qwest Records.

Opened an L.A. restaurant called Paio.

Was a bridesmaid in the wedding of actress Vivica A. Fox.

1/19/96: Had child, Ian Alexander Jr., with her ex-husband.

Is an alumnus of Westchester High School (class of 1988), as are Nia Long (class of 1989), singer Karyn White (class of 1984), director Tim Story (class of 1988), former NFL player Kevin Johnson (class of 1988), jazz pianist Eric Reed (class of 1988), the late Anissa Jones (class of 1976) and the late Phil Hartman (class of 1966). In addition, well known civil rights attorney and radio talk show host Leo Terrell was an English teacher at the school.

Both she and her sister Reina King's first names are translations of the word "Queen": Regina's is Latin and Reina King's is Spanish.

Was one of the guests at Sandra Bullock's and Jesse James' wedding.

Her favourite movie is The Sandlot (1993).
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Afro American Actresses

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Cicely Tyson More at IMDbPro »
Date of Birth
19 December 1933, New York City, New York, USA

Height
5' 3½" (1.61 m)

Mini Biography

Cicely Tyson was raised in Harlem, New York by devoutly religious parents from the Caribbean island of Nevis. She was discovered by a fashion editor at Ebony magazine and, with her stunning looks, she quickly rose to the top of the modeling industry. In 1957, she began acting in Off-Broadway productions. She had small roles in feature films before she was cast as Portia in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) in 1968. Four years later, Cicely was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her sensational performance in the critically acclaimed film Sounder (1972). In 1974, she went on to portray a 110-year-old former slave in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) (TV), which earned her two Emmys. While Cicely has not appeared steadily onscreen because of her loyality to only portray strong, positive images of Black women, she is without a doubt one of the most talented, beautiful actresses to have ever graced the stage and screen.
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SpouseMiles Davis (26 November 1981 - 1988) (divorced)

Trivia

Worked as a secretary and model while establishing herself as an actress

Will only portray strong images of women

Co-founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem with Arthur Mitchell.

She was married to Miles Davis by Andrew Young in the home of Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby was the best man, and gave away the bride.

Now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

She was the Thursday night host for CBS Radio's "Sears Mystery Theater" (1979). She was still Thursday's host when it became "The Mutual Radio Theater" on Mutual Radio (1980).

Aunt of Cathy Tyson.

Honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Is the first-African American Actress to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie for her performance in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) (TV).

In 1972 she and singer-actress Diana Ross were both nominated for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" Oscars for their performances in Lady Sings the Blues (1972) and Sounder (1972), respectively. This was only the second time in the history of the Academy Awards that African-American actresses were nominated in the "Best Actress" Oscar category. The first was Dorothy Dandridge's nomination for Carmen Jones (1954).

The Cicely Tyson High School of Performing and Fine arts was named in her honor is located in East Orange, New Jersey.

Tyson won a judgment entitling her to full payment ($750,000) for her appearance in the short-lived 1983 Broadway play "The Corn Is Green," An Appeals Court upheld an earlier ruling handed down in 1996 in favor of Tyson. She was under contract to producer 'Elizabeth Taylor' (I) to act in stage and screen versions of the classic play. After critics panned the play, Tyson was fired for taking a night off to attend a tribute to her then-husband, the late jazz musician Miles Davis. The play closed after less than two weeks. Tyson maintained she should be paid as negotiated in her contract, even though the show closed early and a planned TV video of the production was never made.

Is one of 9 African-American actresses to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. The others in chronological order are: Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Gabourey Sidibe and Viola Davis.
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American Actress Sexy

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Monica Bellucci More at IMDbPro »
Date of Birth
30 September 1964, Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy

Birth Name
Monica Anna Maria Bellucci

Height
5' 7¼" (1.71 m)

Mini Biography

Born in 1964 in the Italian village of Città di Castello, Umbria, Bellucci originally pursued a career in the legal profession. While attending the University of Perugia, she modeled on the side to earn money for school, and this led to her modeling career. In 1988, she moved to one of Europe's fashion centers, Milan, and joined Elite Model Management. Although enjoying great success as a model, she made her acting debut on TV in 1990, and her American film debut in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Her role in the 1996 French thriller, The Apartment (1996), shot her to stardom as she won the French equivalent of an Oscar nomination. Other credits include Malèna (2000), Under Suspicion (2000) and Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001).
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SpouseVincent Cassel (3 August 1999 - present) 2 children
Claudio Carlos Basso (3 January 1990 - 25 June 1994) (divorced)

Trade Mark

Classical beauty

Trivia

She appeared in a black & white TV commercial for Dolce & Gabbana. The director was Giuseppe Tornatore, who also directed her in the movie Malèna (2000).

Fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish.

Daughter-in-law of Jean-Pierre Cassel.

Made a nude calendar for the Italian magazine Max in 1998 and another one for the Italian magazine GQ in 2000.

Was originally cast as Mina Harker in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) but had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict. The part then went to Peta Wilson.

Studied jurisprudence for a short time.

Daughter, Deva Cassel (b. 12 September 2004 in Rome, Italy).

She was elected the most beautiful woman in the world by French viewers on a TV show "La Plus belle femme du monde" on 8th November 2004.

Also a successful fashion model represented by Elite and Storm Model Management.

Favourite poem is "A Silvia" by Giacomo Leopardi.

Has her look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" (1988).

She ranked #6 in Maxim's '50 Sexiest Women' (1999).

She ranked #9 in Maxim's '100 Sexiest Women' (2002).

She ranked #1 in Askmen's 'Most Desirable Woman' (2002).

Italian citizen.

Favorite movie is A Special Day (1977) by Ettore Scola.

Her role as "Chantal Hearst" in Under Suspicion (2000) was held by Romy Schneider in the original film, Garde à vue (1981).

Owns an apartment in London.
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African American Actresses Over 40

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Robin Givens More at IMDbPro »
Date of Birth
27 November 1964, New York City, New York, USA

Birth Name
Robin Simone Givens

Height
5' 5" (1.65 m)

Mini Biography

Ruth and Reuben Givens gave birth to Robin Simone Givens in New York City on 27th of November, 1964. Robin's father, Reuben, abandoned his family when Robin was a young girl and she seldom saw him after that. Robin's mother raised her and her younger sister in Westchester, CT. Her mother (once linked to Yankee outfielder Dave Winfield) always encouraged her children's creativity and helped them develop an interest in the arts. When she was young, Robin began playing the violin but quickly decided it was not for her. She chose instead to channel her artistic energy through acting and, at the age of ten, she started acting classes at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. In 1980, at fifteen, Robin enrolled as a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College to study pre-med. By her junior year, however, Robin's excitement about the idea of a career in acting intensified and she began taking her craft more seriously. Robin's first experience in Hollywood was on "The Cosby Show" (1984), the hottest show on television. As a result of the role, she and comedian Bill Cosby forged a great friendship which would prove instrumental in Robin's career. She also landed a guest appearance on "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978). Her career was just about to take off. Robin first made it big in Hollywood in 1986. She took a role in a television movie, Beverly Hills Madam (1986) (TV), as "April Baxter". But, it was later that year that Robin became a recognizable actress in Hollywood. She was given a role on the television series "Head of the Class" (1986) as "Darlene Merriman". The series was a comedy about a group of gifted high school students that were placed in an enrichment class. In 1988, Robin married boxing legend Mike Tyson. This union put her into the national spotlight, as Tyson was on the top of his career. He was one of the youngest boxers ever to receive the attention, acclaim and financial success that Tyson garnered. The marriage ended (on Valentine's Day), just a year later. Rumors hinted at abuse and infidelity. Robin gave marriage another chance in 1997, by marrying her tennis instructor Svetozar Marinkovic. The marriage proved a total failure, as the two were separated since the day they married, and Robin filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences". Aside from a successful model and acclaimed actress, Robin is a mother. In October 1999, she gave birth to a baby boy. The baby's father is tennis player Murphy Jensen, but the couple are no longer together. She has another child, and she is raising the two boys today. In 2000, Robin took a controversial career move as she took over for Mother Love on the successful television talk show, "Forgive or Forget" (1998). Her stint was brief, as just a few months later, the show stopped production. Many point to Mother Love's devoted audience, and the odd dismissal of her from the show she pioneered and created. Robin has tried to forge a friendship with Mother Love, but Love doesn't appear interested. Robin called in during a Howard Stern interview of Mother Love, where she said she was "on her way to work", which although innocent, proved to upset Mother Love.
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SpouseSvetozar Marinkovic (22 August 1997 - 23 September 1998) (divorced)
Mike Tyson (7 February 1988 - 14 February 1989) (divorce).
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