Marlene Dietrich, original name Marie Magdalene Dietrich, born 27th December 1901 in Schöneberg, Berlin Germany was a singer and actress whose aura of sophistication, beauty, and languid sensuality made her a worldwide icon film star. Her father passed away when she was very young and her mother remarried. By the age of 12, she had …
Naya Rivera was a famous actress, singer, and model, most popular for her work in the iconic musical comedy-drama Glee. She played the character Santana Lopez, a mean high school cheerleader. Naya started appearing in commercials when she was only 8 or 9 months old and even landed the role of Hillary Winston in a sitcom …
Denzel Washington is one of the most renowned method actors. Even though he played some of the versatile and popular roles on-screen and off-screen, Denzel is one of the kindest and most down-to-earth human beings you will meet. Born on 28 December 1954 in New York to a beauty shop owner and a Pentecostal minister, …
James Dean, born in 1931, is a Hollywood legend. He was an actor and a movie star who starred in three Hollywood movies and left his mark on the world of cinema for eternity. In high school he played football, acted in plays, and competed on the track team. After graduating from high school early at …
Mary Jane West, well-known as Mae West, was an American Screenwriter, singer, playwright, comedian, and actress who went on to become a global Hollywood icon.She was famous for her breezy sexual independence as well as her lighthearted and calm nature. She had shown her gift towards performing arts while still a child and emerged as …
Marilyn Monroe whose original name was Norma Jeane Mortenson and later called Norma Jeane Baker was born on 1st June 1926 in Los Angeles California and died on 5th August 1962. Norma Jeane Mortenson later took her mum’s name, Baker. She had a challenging childhood – her mother was occasionally confined in an asylum and …
Cat woman is one of the most iconic features in the excellent fiction series Batman mythology. Arguably, her most impressive and iconic appearance comes from Tim Burton’s 1992 version of Batman. In the movie, Michelle Pfeiffer is Selina Kyle who has an alter-ego as the Cat woman. Pfeiffer was s a sensational star in all …
Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Al Pacino has kept movie-lovers rooted since the mid-70s with roles in films such as Dog Day Afternoon, The God Father, Scent of a Woman, and Dick Tracy. Born on 25th April 1940, he has a career extending for over five decades winning many awards and nominations including Primetime Emmy Awards, …
Marlon Brando is regarded as the greatest actor of the 20th century with a career that spanned over six decades winning two Academy Awards. Born on 3rd April 1924, Marlon was also an activist for numerous causes and the notable ones being civil rights movements and several native American movements. Brando is also credited for …
Bette Davis was one of the most famous actresses in the history of tv and cinema with over 100 acting credits. After a short Broadway career in 1930, Bette decided to make her way to Hollywood, California. After a short Broadway career in 1930, Bette decided to make her way to Hollywood, California. Taking on …
Ron Swanson is a fictional TV character on the hilarious show Parks and Rec that first aired in 2009. The role is played by Nick Offerman and many consider it to be one of the funniest TV characters in decades. In the show, he is the former husband of two women both named Tammy Swanson. And …
Morgan Freeman the acting legend was born on June 1, 1937. While growing up in Memphis Tennessee, Freeman had an avid interest in acting from a young age. He participated in local school plays and won his first drama competition at the age of 12. Freeman is also an environmental activist who spoke out over …
