Actors

Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to John Witherspoon, a surgeon from Georgia who grew up in Nashville, and Betty Reese, a nurse and college professor from Harriman, Tennessee.…

Former model Rene Russo’s first dramatic role of note was on the 1987 TV series Sable, in which she played Eden Kendall, the literary agent to a children’s author-turned-crimefighter. Her…

Known for his good looks and a career that seems to flag and revive on a regular basis, Rob Lowe is one of Hollywood’s perennial mainstays. From Hollywood Brat-Packer to…

His first part in a movie was in his father’s Pound (1970), where 5-year-old Downey played a puppy. When he was 20 years old, he joined “Saturday Night Live” (1975) for one…

Robert Wagner was the son of a Detroit steel executive. When his family moved to Los Angeles, his original interest in becoming a businessman was replaced by a fascination with…

Robin McLaurin Williams was born in Chicago. His father, Robert, was an executive for the Ford Motor Company, while his mother, Laurie, was a fashion model. The comedian and actor…

Born Roger George Moore, the son of London policeman George Moore and housewife Lillian Pope. Although an only child, he had a happy childhood, with many friends and a cousin…

Born on November 3, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Roseanne Barr started in stand-up comedy before starring in her own hit ABC sitcom, Roseanne, which ran for nine seasons…

Perez began her career as a choreographer for such artists as Bobby Brown, LL Cool J and Diana Ross. She also choreographed and directed the Fly Girls on Fox Television’s…

Born in 1975, comedian Russell Brand discovered acting in school. He attended the Italia Conti Academy in London in 1991, but he was kicked out for his destructive behavior. Brand…