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 Regina King was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gloria, a special education teacher, and Thomas King, an electrician. She began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character's wife in Jerry Maguire (1996). She co-starred in Enemy of the State (1998) as Will Smith's character's wife.
Bio:
Regina King was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gloria, a special education teacher, and Thomas King, an electrician. She began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character's wife in Jerry Maguire (1996). She co-starred in Enemy of the State (1998) as Will Smith's character's wife.
Tivia:
Both she and her sister Reina King's first names are translations of the word "Queen": Regina's is Latin and Reina King's is Spanish. So that means that both sisters are essentially named "Queen King.".Credits Marla Gibbs as her favorite acting mentor/best friend.She is the first African-American woman to direct a film selected for the Venice Film Festival.She studied under acting coach/actress Betty A. Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges. She was Regina's acting coach for ten years before and during her first role on the TV series 227 (1985).While a guest on the National Public Radio comely quiz program "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!," King said that her childhood celebrity crush was the actor Sam Elliott, particularly because of the scene in Road House when he pulls his hair back. When "Wait Wait" panelist Mo Rocca asked King who she thinks is "the hottest person on NPR," her answer was Terry Gross.Her favourite movie is The Sandlot (1993).Along with Marcia Gay Harden, one of two actresses to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, without having earned a SAG Nomination since the award's inception in 1995.Her acting mentor is Marla Gibbs.Opened an L.A. restaurant called Paio.Is a graduate of Westchester High School (class of 1988), as are Nia Long (class of 1989), singer Karyn White (class of 1984), director Tim Story (class of 1988), former NFL player Kevin Johnson (class of 1988), jazz pianist Eric Reed (class of 1988), the late Anissa Jones (class of 1976) and the late Phil Hartman (class of 1966). In addition, well-known civil rights attorney and radio talk show host Leo Terrell was an English teacher at the school.She has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Boyz n the Hood (1991).Was a bridesmaid in the wedding of actress Vivica A. Fox.Her son, Ian Alexander Jr., is the surrogate grandson of Marla Gibbs.Sister of actress Reina King.Directed 1 actor in an Oscar nominated performance: Leslie Odom Jr., who was nominated for One Night in Miami... (2020).Her ex-husband, Ian, served as vice-president of the now-defunct Warner Bros. Records-distributed Qwest Records.Was one of the guests at Sandra Bullock's and Jesse James' wedding.1/19/96: Had child, Ian Alexander Jr., with her ex-husband.As of 2021, she has been in 2 films that were Oscar nominated for Best Picture: Jerry Maguire (1996) and Ray (2004).Although credited in the main cast, she appeared in just nine episodes of 24 (2001)'s sixth season, fewer than some of the season's guest stars.Auditioned for one of the lead roles in Set It Off (1996), which eventually went to Vivica A. Fox.Friends with Tichina Arnold.Is one of 17 Oscar-winning actresses to have been born in the state of California. The others are Fay Bainter, Gloria Grahame, Jo Van Fleet, Liza Minnelli, Tatum O'Neal, Diane Keaton, Sally Field, Anjelica Huston, Cher, Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Marcia Gay Harden, Brie Larson and Laura Dern.Born at 7:40 AM (PST). |
| Name: |
Regina King |
Type: |
Actress,Director,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Model rank: |
191 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:59:38 |
| Height: |
5' 3' (1.60 m) |
| Biography: |
Regina King was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gloria, a special education teacher, and Thomas King, an electrician. She began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She began to be recognized |
| Trivia: |
Both she and her sister Reina King's first names are translations of the word "Queen": Regina's is Latin and Reina King's is Spanish. So that means that both sisters are essentially named "Queen King.".Credits Marla Gibbs as her favorite acting mentor/best friend.She is the first African-American woman to direct a film selected for the Venice Film Festival.She studied under acting coach/actress Betty A. Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges. She was Regina's acting coach for ten years before and during her first role on the TV series 227 (1985).While a guest on the National Public Radio comely quiz program "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!," King said that her childhood celebrity crush was the actor Sam Elliott, particularly because of the scene in Road House when he pulls his hair back. When "Wait Wait" panelist Mo Rocca asked King who she thinks is "the hottest person on NPR," her answer was Terry Gross.Her favourite movie is The Sandlot (1993).Along with Marcia Gay Harden, one of two actresses to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, without having earned a SAG Nomination since the award's inception in 1995.Her acting mentor is Marla Gibbs.Opened an L.A. restaurant called Paio.Is a graduate of Westchester High School (class of 1988), as are Nia Long (class of 1989), singer Karyn White (class of 1984), director Tim Story (class of 1988), former NFL player Kevin Johnson (class of 1988), jazz pianist Eric Reed (class of 1988), the late Anissa Jones (class of 1976) and the late Phil Hartman (class of 1966). In addition, well-known civil rights attorney and radio talk show host Leo Terrell was an English teacher at the school.She has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Boyz n the Hood (1991).Was a bridesmaid in the wedding of actress Vivica A. Fox.Her son, Ian Alexander Jr., is the surrogate grandson of Marla Gibbs.Sister of actress Reina King.Directed 1 actor in an Oscar nominated performance: Leslie Odom Jr., who was nominated for One Night in Miami... (2020).Her ex-husband, Ian, served as vice-president of the now-defunct Warner Bros. Records-distributed Qwest Records.Was one of the guests at Sandra Bullock's and Jesse James' wedding.1/19/96: Had child, Ian Alexander Jr., with her ex-husband.As of 2021, she has been in 2 films that were Oscar nominated for Best Picture: Jerry Maguire (1996) and Ray (2004).Although credited in the main cast, she appeared in just nine episodes of 24 (2001)'s sixth season, fewer than some of the season's guest stars.Auditioned for one of the lead roles in Set It Off (1996), which eventually went to Vivica A. Fox.Friends with Tichina Arnold.Is one of 17 Oscar-winning actresses to have been born in the state of California. The others are Fay Bainter, Gloria Grahame, Jo Van Fleet, Liza Minnelli, Tatum O'Neal, Diane Keaton, Sally Field, Anjelica Huston, Cher, Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Marcia Gay Harden, Brie Larson and Laura Dern.Born at 7:40 AM (PST). |
| Trademarks: |
Known for playing highly opinionated characters |
| Quotes: |
We know that's the bottom line: if money is made, the powers that be pay attention.
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I've tried to be flexible in my career by doing a little bit of everything and that's worked for me.
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It's funny that until I actually met my husband, I never thought I'd get married.
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There's a difference between actresses of color and actresses not of color. If you look at how big my movies are.
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People love to see themselves on screen in a way that makes sense and seems on point. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Others works: |
Voice over for Procter & Gamble's Always television advertisement
TV commercial for Always (2007) (voice)
(2020) TV commercial: Cadillac
(2021) TV commercial: Wells Fargo Visa card
(2021) TV commercial: Vaseline skin care products |
| Spouse: |
Ian Alexander Sr. (April 23, 1997 - 2007) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Ian Alexander Jr. |
| Parents: |
Thomas King
Gloria King |
| Relatives: |
Reina King (Sibling) |
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