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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdul was raised in San Fernando Valley. When she was eight years of age, she began dance lessons. Van Nuys High School was her high school. She was also the cheerleader of the year as well as the class president. Her graduation was in 1980 and went to college at Cal State Northridge to major in TV and radio. 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. The Jacksons hired her to choreograph their 1984 film "Torture" that was the first of a long series of movies and video she would choreograph. After her debut album "Forever Your Girl" started singing, she turned to singing and was soon a well-known singer/dancer. The time she spent as an American Idol judge (2002) has made her a popular performer/dancer. Her father (Harry Abdul) is from a Sephardic Jewish background from Syria. Her mother, who is also Jewish, was born in Cana

Mary McDonnell

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Mary McDonnell is an actress who has been nominated for two Oscars(r). She is popular for her portrayals as characters in contemporary and period screen roles. Mary Eileen McDonnell was born on the 28th of April 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, a computer consultant both from Irish origin. She was born in Ithaca and then graduated from Fredonia State University of New York. She then went to theatre school, and then was accepted into the Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). Two decades later she was offered her first film role, in Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves (1990) as "Stands with a Fist" who is a white woman who is raised by the Sioux Indians. The role was so well-loved that she was the first actress to receive an Academy Award nomination. McDonnell's film credits also include Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon (1991) & Mumford (1999) in which she starred alongside veteran actors such as Robert Redford, Sidn

Paula Faris

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Paula Faris is an American journalist from the United States. She was previously the TV reporter for ABC News. She is known for her role as co-anchor on Good Morning America Weekend from 2015 to 2018, and being co-host of The View from 2015 to in 2018. Prior to this she was co-anchor of America This Morning (World News Now) and America This Morning (America This Morning). After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. Due to limited TV opportunities she was employed in sales for radio. After a year of working as a production assistant for WKEF/WRGT, she was eventually allowed to anchor and report at times. She was the anchor for weekends for WCPO TV in Cincinnati and the weekday anchor at WCPO TV in Cincinnati from 2002 to 2005. She was a sports reporter at the NBC's Chicago affiliate WMAQ-TV between November 2005 and December 2011, when her contract had expired. In December 2011, sh

Markie Post

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Markie Post grew up in Walnut Creek, California and started her career on films and TV shows like Card Sharks (1978) and "The New Card Sharks" (1986) and went on to even make projects like Double Dare (1976) and appeared on such television projects like 1st to Die (2003), E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman (2000). Perhaps her most famous TV role was as "Christine Sullivan" on Night Court (1984). From 1984 to 1992, she was in 156 episodes. She was the daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet and noted nuclear physical scientist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 - April 7, 2015). She had two daughters with her second husband Michael A. Ross: Katie Ross (born June 26 in 1987) and Daisy Ross (born March 30 in 1990). She was born in Palo Alto, California and raised in Walnut Creek. As an athletics coach, she attended Las Lomas High school in Walnut Creek. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon. She performed

Sarah Chalke

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Sarah Chalke was conceived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke, and Doug Chalke are her parents. Sarah is the middle of two siblings, one older, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah's acting debut was in City Boy (1992), which was a TV-produced movie. Following her debut film Sarah was a candidate for the role as Becky on Roseanne (1988) in 1993. Following the time that Alicia Goranson left the show to go to college, the show was searching for someone to replace her. Sarah completed her high school degree in 1995 and began filming the 1994-1995 Roseanne (1988) season. In 1994, Sarah co-starred in the film Ernest Goes to School (1994) alongside Jim Varney. In 1996, Sarah appeared in two films: Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand Against Fear (1996), where she was a cheerleader with the name Krista Wilson. Sarah was invited to appear in a show from 1998 called Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. It was a year after Roseanne (1988). It was based on the show

Lauren Ash

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Lauren Ash is a recent Second City Chicago Mainstage alumna. She is also an alumna of the Second City Toronto Mainstage and is a member of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She's twice a winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser. She also took home the 2008 best Comedic Play and 2006 Best Sketch Troupe awards. She has appeared in a variety of roles in the shows "Scare Tactics" and "Almost Heroes" and "Almost Heroes. She was an actor on "The Ron James Show" as well as guest appearances in "Call Me Fitz,"" "Cracked," and "Bomb Girls." The credits on her television and film work also include "Video on Trial,"" Hotbox and the Academy Award-nominated "Lars and the Real Girl." She also voices the character of Sam in the animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." Her net worth has grown significant in 2019 and 2020. What's the sum of Lauren Ash worth at

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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Amy Carlson was raised in Glen Ellyn (Illinois) and spent the majority of her childhood living in Chicago. Amy was a part of her family in Chicago when she was in junior high school. Parents, Bob, and Barb taught at the American School in the Middle East. Amy is the older sister of Betsy, Lori, and brother Joe. Amy has traveled across Europe both with her family and also independently. They were both teachers and could travel and camp together every summer because of this. They've camped in every US state with the exception of Alaska. Amy went to Rwanda following the 1994 war to aid in relief efforts. In the beginning, Amy showed artistic talent performing in school productions and winning writing contests. High school was where she excelled in athletics, placing in the first ever 3200 meter relay for girls in Illinois track. After sustaining an injury, she returned to school and performed in a variety of roles on the stage, starting with Lanford Wilson’s “Fifth of July” and then d

Penelope Cruz Sanchez

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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). As a child and a devoted performer and would re-enact commercials from the television to entertain of her family. However, she decided to devote her energies to dance. After studying classical ballet for nine years in Spain's National Conservatory, she continued her education under a number of highly acclaimed dancers. She discovered her true calling at the age of 15 when she defeated more than 300 contestants in an audition for an agency for talents. The contract that resulted in her being signed secured her several roles in Spanish TV shows and music videos. This set the stage for a career on the big screen. Cruz made her movie debut with The Greek Labyrinth (1993). (The Greek Labyrinth). After that she appeared in a brief scene in Framed (1992) directed by Timothy Dalton. The third film she starred in was the Oscar-winning Belle Epoque (1992), where she played one of four sis

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich is an actor director, musician, and actor. She has helmed numerous episodes of TV that include Chicago Med (2015) (211) and The Equalizer (221). She also was the Co-EP/Producing Director on Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018) and has been tapped to direct two pilots that are in development. Milena was one of eight women selected by AFI's prestigious Directing Workshop for Women. She also took part in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors program. Unspeakable was her TV series and short film. Starring Jeff Kober and Laura Vandervoort It was awarded the best episodic award at the Seattle International Film Festival as well as Best Pilot at the SoHo International Film Festival. The short film she made, Temporary (2017) has played all over the country and won the Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest and the Director's Choice Award at Sedona International Film Festival. Milena has been in over 100 television sh

Piper Perabo

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Piper Perabo was nominated for the Golden Globes as a stage, television and film actress. Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in New Jersey, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University. Coyote Ugly was her breakout role. Since then, she's been featured in films such as Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" with Diane Keaton and "First Snow" featuring Guy Pearce, "Cheaper by the Dozen" films starring Steve Martin, "Imagine Me and You" featuring Lena Heady and Matthew Goode and the crime thriller "10th and Wolf" featuring an ensemble cast, which included James Marsden and Dennis Hopper. Perabo was the main character alongside Bruce Willis (with Joseph Gordon Levitt), Emily Blunt, and Jeff Daniels in Rian John's sci-fi action movie "Looper". On TV, Perabo was a part of Annie Walker in all 5 seasons of the USA Network's spy drama "Covert Aff

Ayelet Zurer

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Ayelet Zurer one of Israel's best loved actresses, is a truly special woman. Her birthplace is in Tel Aviv, and first caught the attention of Hollywood when she was cast by Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking role, as Eric Bana's character's spouse in the Oscar(r) nominated film Munich (2005). Zurer has been in a variety of Studio films since arriving in the United States, including Sony Pictures' Vantage Point which starred William Hurt and Dennis Quaid, Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Parts opposite Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader’s Adam Resurrected in the role of Jeff Goldblum, and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons is opposite Tom Hanks. Darling companion with Lawrence Kasdan with Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline, and Warner Bros. Man Of Steel, opposite Russell Crow, is Ron Howard. Ewan McGregor was her filming partner in Rodrigo Garces' Last Days in Desert. Also, she waited for The Last Knights to be released by Kazuaki Kriya Kazuaki Kriya, t

Pollyanna McIntosh

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Pollyanna McIntosh is a native of Scotland. She was born in Portugal, Colombia and then returned to Scotland. That's where she started performing on stage at The Edinburgh Festival. At the age of 16, she relocated to London, where she soon got involved in indie filmmaking. (Her first paid gig on The Acid House was as an actor with Irvine Welsh (1998)). In addition, she has been involved in theatre, as an actor and director. In 2004, she moved to Los Angeles to direct "The Woolgatherer" which was a stage play in which Anne Dudek (a regular guest on Mad Men (2007)/Big Love (2006)) was directed. The play was praised by critics. Her first US movie role was as "Stacy" who was a manipulative and reborn Christian who appeared in Headspace (2005). She was then cast as "Thumper Wint", a wild, born-again Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider), by Heathers (1988). The critics were amazed by her unique mix of sensuality and irreverent hum

Paget Valerie Brewster

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Paget Valerie is an American actress, singer as well as voice actor. Her character as Kathy as a character that recurred on Friends the fourth season was her first public recognition. Her breakthrough role was Emily Prentiss, a Supervisory Special Agent on Criminal Minds. From 2006 to 2012 , she appeared on Criminal Minds regularly. The actress has returned for guest appearances since then and is now returning to Criminal Minds frequently in the year 2016. Her other roles include the voice of Elise as well as Mr. Mumbles on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart on the last season of Community, the voice of Birdgirl in Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Sara Kingsley on the Fox sitcom Grandfathered and also voicing Donald Duck's twin sister Della in the 2017 season of DuckTales, marking the first animated appearance for the character. Brewster was born in Concord, Massachusetts on March 10 of 1969. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster. (nee Tew) worked in the government. Her father Galen Brewster worked as s

Pom Klementieff

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Pom Klementieff was born May 3, 1986. She attended the Cours Florent drama school, Paris. She has been in films like Loup 2009, Sleepless Night 2011 and Hacker's Game 2015. She plays the Mantis character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Pom Klementieff was raised in Quebec City to a Korean father and a French-Russian mother. He was employed as consul with the French government. Eugene Klementieff was her grandfather. Pom was her name because it is a symphony of the Korean words "spring" and 'tiger" in Korean. Klementieff was a Canadian citizen for one year. Her family was able to travel extensively due to her father's job. Prior to making the move to France the family resided in Japan and on the Ivory Coast. The father of Klementieff died from cancer when she was five, and her mother had schizophrenia and could not care for children which is why Klementieff