Regina King
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography:
Born in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1971, Regina Rene King's acting career began to take shape when she first gained attention for her role in the television sitcom 227 (1985-1990). This early success led to a diverse and successful career spanning film, television, and voice work.
King's impressive resume includes memorable roles in films such as Friday (1995), Boyz n the Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Ray (2004), Down to Earth (2001), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003), A Cinderella Story (2004), and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005).
In more recent years, Regina has showcased her talent on television series such as The Boondocks (2005-2014), Southland (2009-2013), The Leftovers (2015-2017), and The Big Bang Theory (2013-2019). She received four Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in the ABC anthology series American Crime (2015-2017), the Netflix miniseries Seven Seconds, and the HBO limited series Watchmen (2019).
Regina's dedication to her craft has earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2019 for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), and a Golden Globe nomination for her directorial work on One Night in Miami... (2020). In addition to her acting achievements, King has also directed episodes of television shows like Scandal (2015-2016) and This Is Us (2017), as well as a music video for Jaheim's "Finding My Way Back" in 2010.
Despite her already illustrious career, Regina King continues to push herself and explore new opportunities. In 2021, she starred in the western The Harder They Fall and played the title role in the biopic Shirley (2024). With a wealth of talent and determination, there is no doubt that Regina King's story is far from over.
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