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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdul was raised in San Fernando Valley. When she was 8 years old, young, she started dancing lessons. Van Nuys High School was where she was the class president and the chief cheerleader. She graduated from high school in 1980. Following graduation she started the college process at Cal State Northridge. There she majored in radio and TV. After joining the L.A. Lakers cheerleaders, she became head cheerleader/choreographer after only a few months, eventually dropping out of college to dance and choreograph full-time. She was approached by The Jacksons to choreograph their 1984 "Torture" video, which was the first in a long list of videos and movies she would choreograph. With her first CD "Forever Your Girl", her singing career began to take off. However, the single "Straight Up" was a massive success and she has been a successful dancer/singer ever after. This is aided by her time on American Idol (2002-2004). Her father, Harry Abdul, is Sephardic

Mary McDonnell

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Mary McDonnell is a two-time Oscar(r)-nominated actress who is known for her character roles in both modern and historical screen roles, and the long list of films and stage roles. Mary Eileen McDonnell is a Pennsylvania-born actress. She was the child of Eileen (Mundy), an Irish-American computer consultant, and John McDonnell. She was raised in Ithaca and attended Fredonia State University of New York. She attended the drama school and was later accepted into Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). Her breakthrough film role was in Dances with Wolves (1990) by Kevin Costner. She played the character of "Stands with a Fist", a Sioux Indian-raised white woman. Her first Academy Award nomination was for the character. McDonnell's film credits also include Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon (1991) & Mumford (1999) as well as opposite veteran actors like Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier and Ben Kingsley; Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day (1996) (starring Will Smith);

Paula Faris

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Paula Faris, an American journalist, was previously the TV reporter at ABC News. She is most famous for her time as cohost of Good Morning America Weekend, 2014-2018, as well as host of The View, 2015-2018. In the past, she anchors World News Now and America This Morning. After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed in radio sales, because television was not a viable option. She was hired as a WKEF/WRGT production assistant. Later, she became a anchor and reporter. She was one of the weekend and weekday sports anchors at WCPO TV, Cincinnati, from 2002 until. She became a reporter for sports for NBC's Chicago affiliate WMAQ-TV between November 2005 and December 2011 after her contract had expired. In December 2011 she was recruited by ABC News, the news division of ABC. The 2nd of January, 2012 she made her debut on ABC's World News Now and America This Morning.

Markie Post

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Markie Post grew-up in Walnut Creek. She began her career as a film and TV producer, including "The New Card Sharks", (1978) and "Card Sharks," (1986). She continued to produce projects such as Double Dare (1976), and appeared on various TV shows, including E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman (2000). Perhaps her greatest TV performance was "Christine Sullivan" on Night Court (1984). From 1984 to 1992 she played in 156 episodes. Marylee (Armstrong) Post is her daughter. She was a poet as well as a noted nuclear physicist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 to April 7, 2015). Two daughters, Katie Ross (born June 26 1987), and Daisy Ross (born on March 30, 1990), were her second wedding to Michael A. Ross. Born in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California. As an athletics coach, she attended Las Lomas High school in Walnut Creek. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon. She w

Sarah Chalke

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Sarah Chalke was born in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke, and Doug Chalke are her parents. She is the middle child. She has one older sister, Natasha Chalke and one younger sister, Piper Chalke. Sarah's acting debut was in City Boy (1992), the TV-produced film. Following her debut film, Sarah auditioned for the role as Becky on Roseanne (1988) in 1993. The show was looking for someone to replace Alicia Goranson, who left the show to go to studies at college. Sarah graduated from high school in 1995 and began filming the 1994-1995 Roseanne (1988) season. In 1994, Sarah starred alongside Jim Varney in Ernest Goes to School (1994). She also appeared in Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand Against Fear(1996). In these films, she played the role of Krista Wilson as an athlete. Sarah was asked to play a character in a TV series named Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) in the year after Roseanne (1988). Based on the show Nothing Too Good For a Cowboy (1998) on which

Lauren Ash

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Lauren Ash is a recent Second City Chicago Mainstage alumna. She is also a graduate of the Second City Toronto Mainstage and is one half of sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Female Improviser and has also been recognized for her Best Comedic play in 2008 and Best Sketch Troupe in 2006. She's been featured in different roles in the shows "Scare Tactics" and "Almost Heroes" and "Almost Heroes," as well. She was a regular in "The Ron James Show" and also appeared as a guest in "Call Me Fitz,""Cracked,"""Bomb Girls," and "Lost Girl." She also appeared in "Video on Trial," Hotbox, and the Academy Award-nominated movie "Lars and the Real Girl." She also plays the role of Sam in the animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." In 2019-2020, her net worth has grown significant. How much does Lauren Ash make at 37 years o

Paula Patton

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Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. Her father is African-American . her mother, who is caucasian, has German, English, and Dutch roots. While growing up in the area, her family lived in front of the 20th Century Fox lot. She was an avid film enthusiast since her early years. Her mom was a school teacher and her father was an attorney. Paula said that she attempted to escape as an infant through "pretending" to become someone else. Therefore, it's no surprise that she was a part of Hamilton Magnet Arts High School plays. Her favorite role was the one played by Abigail in "The Crucible". After having graduated from the University of Southern California's summer program she pursued film studies and was then given a 3 month task to produce documentaries for PBS. The result was that she began working as a production assistant in documentary films on TV, as well as for Howie Mandel's talk show. Then she be

Amy Carlson

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The family was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her early life in the Chicago area. Amy was a resident of Glen Ellyn the city of Illinois, up until she was in junior college. Her family also lived in Middle East, where her parents, Bob (and Barb) taught at American School. Amy has two sisters, Betsy and Lori, and a brother Joe. Amy has traveled all over Europe with her family and independently. Because her parents were teachers, they were able to enjoy every summer with each other, traveling and camping all over the United States. They've stayed in every state with the exception of Alaska. Amy was in Rwanda to assist in efforts to help after the 1994 war. From the beginning, Amy showed artistic talent performing in school productions, and winning contests for writing. In high school she was an accomplished athlete who was a part of the first ever 3200 meter relay in the Illinois girls track. After a college injury, she was back in the theater with many roles

Penelope Cruz Sanchez

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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was born in Madrid to Eduardo Cruz, a retailer, and Encarna Sanchez, hairdresser. As a child she was an obsessed performer. She would even re-enact commercials on TV for the entertainment of her parents. However, she decided to dedicate her time to dancing. After studying classical ballet for nine years in Spain's National Conservatory, she continued her training under a series of highly acclaimed dancers. At 15, however she discovered her true calling when she bested over 300 other dancers at an audition at a talent agency. The contract that resulted in her being signed secured her a variety of roles in Spanish television shows and music videos, which paved the way for an acting career on the big screen. Cruz made her debut film in 1993's The Greek Labyrinth (The Greek Labyrinth). Then she briefly made an appearance in Framed (1992) in a Timothy Dalton thriller. The Oscar-winning Belle Epoque (1992) was her third film. In the film, she played one of the f

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich is an actor, director musician, actor, and actor who has helmed many episodes of TV that include The Equalizer (2021), Chicago Med (2015), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Chicago Fire (2012) among others. She was also the Co-EP/Producing Director for Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018), and she is slated to direct two pilots that are in development. Milena was one of the eight filmmakers chosen by AFI's prestigious Directing Workshop for Women, as well as the exclusive Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program. Unspeakable was her television series as well as a short film. With Jeff Kober and Laura Vandervoort the film was awarded the best episodic award at the Seattle International Film Festival as in addition to Best Pilot at the SoHo International Film Festival. The film she made, Temporary (2017) was screened throughout the United States. She won Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival. Best Dark Comedy Award at Atlanta ShortsFest. The Director's Choi

Piper Perabo

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Piper Perabo has been nominated for an Golden Globe as a stage actress, television and film actor. Her birthplace was in Dallas and raised in New Jersey. Coyote Ugly was her breakout role. She has been featured in a number of films since when, including Christopher's "The Prestige" which starred Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale as well as "Because I Said So" featuring Diane Keaton, and "First Snow" with Guy Pearce. "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Imagine Me & You" films with Steve Martin, "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Cheaper by the Dozen" films, "10th & Wolf" crime drama with a cast that comprised Dennis Hopper and James Marsden. Perabo starred alongside Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels in Rian Johnson's sci-fi action movie "Looper.". Perabo was Annie Walker's television part in five seasons on the spy drama on USA Netw

Ayelet Zurer

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Ayelet Zurer is one of Israel's most beloved actresses, is an extremely special person. She was born in Tel Aviv, and first caught the attention of Hollywood when she was chosen by Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking role, as Eric Bana's character's wife in the Oscar(r) nominated film Munich (2005). After arriving in the United States, Zurer has starred in Studio films, including Sony Pictures' Vantage Point with Dennis Quaid and William Hurt and Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Pieces with Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected opposite Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons is opposite Tom Hanks. Darling companion Lawrence Kasdan's cast and starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline, and Warner Bros. Man Of Steel with Russell Crow. Russell Crow, is Ron Howard. She was a part of Rodrigo Garcia, Last days in the desert opposite Ewan McGregor while waiting for the release of her movie The Last Knights by the Japanese dir

Pollyanna McIntosh

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Pollyanna McIntosh was born in Portugal and Colombia, but she returned to Scotland and began to perform on stage during The Edinburgh Festival. At 16 she relocated to London and soon got involved in indie filmmaking. (Her first pay-per-view on The Acid House was as an actor with Irvine Welsh (1998)). She's also participated in theater as both an actress as well as a director. In 2004, she moved to Los Angeles to direct "The Woolgatherer" an original play which Anne Dudek (a regular guest on Mad Men (2007)/Big Love (2006)) was the director. It received great reviews. Her first US film role was "Stacy", the manipulative and reborn Christian who appeared in Headspace (2005). Her first movie role was in Headspace (2005) as the manipulative, born-again Christian "Thumper Wint". This comedy was written by Heathers (1988). Exam (2009) in which was her first film with in London and LA followed. Awarded a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Debut and winne

Paget Valerie Brewster

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Paget Valerie is an American actress, singer, and voice actor. Her character as Kathy an recurring character on Friends' fourth season, was her first recognition. Her first fame was due to her role as Emily Prentiss, Supervisory Special Agent in the crime drama Criminal Minds. She was on the show on that show regularly from 2006 until 2012. The show has been back regularly since then , with guest appearances. She also portrayed Mr. Mumbles and Elise on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart in Community's final season, Birdgirl in Harvey Birdman Attorney at law, Sara Kingsley in Fox's Grandfathered and Donald Duck's twin sister Della on DuckTales 2017, marking the first time that the character appeared in animation the character. Brewster was born on March 10, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster (nee Tew) was a senior government official. Galen Brewster was her father, and was an administrator at the school. Brewster was raised in Massachusetts. She was able t

Pom Klementieff

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Pom Klementieff is an actress from France, French actress was born on the 3rd of May 1986. She attended the Cours Florent drama school, Paris. She has appeared in movies such as Loup 2009, Sleepless Night 2011 and Hacker's Game 2015. She portrays the role of Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. (2017). Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Avengers: Endgame (2019). Pom Klementieff was born in Quebec City, Canada, to the parents of a Korean mother and a French-Russian father, who was working as a consul there for the French government. Eugene Klementieff, a painter was her grandfather. Since it sounds like the Korean words for "spring" or "tiger" Her parents named their daughter Pom. Klementieff stayed in Canada for a time of one year, before her family was able to travel extensively because of her father's work. Before moving to France, they resided in Japan as well as on the Ivory Coast. Klementieff's father died of can