Adam Lavorgna Biography

Name
Adam Lavorgna

Profession
Actor

Adam Lavorgna Detailed Biography

Adam LaVorgna (born March 1, 1981) is an American actor.

LaVorgna was born near New Haven in North Branford, Connecticut. Raised with his three siblings in North Branford, LaVorgna has been appearing on television and film since the early age of three when he first appeared on the daytime series As the World Turns. Other television work included the role of a young Frank Sinatra at the age of ten in the miniseries Sinatra and appearances in the miniseries Degree of Guilt and Blood Brothers.

LaVorgna attended high school at the athletic powerhouse, Avon Old Farms, located in Connecticut. He also enrolled at Boston College, prior to leaving the school after his freshman year to pursue acting, specifically, 7th Heaven.

LaVorgna starred as Nicholas Scamperelli in the highly praised series Brooklyn Bridge, for which he received the 1993 Youth in Film Award for Best Actor. He then joined 7th Heaven as a series regular portraying Robbie Palmer, Mary's (Jessica Biel) troubled ex-boyfriend who has moved into the family home. He left the show in 2002 after a dispute with the cast.

On the silver screen, LaVorgna has a number of film roles to his credit, including I'll Be Home for Christmas with Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel; Beautician and the Beast with Fran Drescher; Milk Money with Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris; Monkey Trouble; and Blast!.

More recently, he appeared in two independent features: Outside Providence and The Bumblebee Flies Away.

The youngest of three siblings, LaVorgna resides in Los Angeles, but still enjoys visiting his parents in Connecticut when he can. In his free time, he likes to play basketball with his friends.

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Adam Kaufman Biography

Name
Adam Kaufman

Profession
Actor

Adam Kaufman Detailed Biography
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24 character

Adam Kaufman

Gender

Male

Jobs held

CTU Analyst

Affiliation

CTU

Family

Sara Kaufman (Sister) (Deceased)

Spouse

NA

Current status

Civilian

Portrayed by

Zachary Quinto

Seasons

3

Adam Kaufman is a fictional character from the TV series 24, played by Zachary Quinto. He was introduced at the beginning of the third season and appeared in all but one episode that season but has not been mentioned or seen since.

Chronologically, Adam's first appearance is in 24: The Game when he is brought into CTU as an analyst to replace Sean Walker who was executed after being taken hostage during an attack on CTU. He assists CTU by cracking several codes, extracting files, and locating the site where terrorists have planted a bomb.

Adam is still working at CTU at the start of the third season, though he has developed an adversarial relationship with fellow analyst Chloe O'Brian. Chloe believes that Adam has a problem working with women, despite her abrasive and sarcastic personality sometimes clashing with that of her coworkers. Adam also has some initial difficulties with Kim Bauer because he believes her to be inexperienced, and suspects that she is only at CTU because her father Jack Bauer arranged for her to be there. Jack seems to confirm this by telling Chase and Kim that he wanted Kim to work at CTU so that she would be out of harm's way. He backs off once she proves herself capable.

The search for the Cordilla virus throughout the day hits Adam personally when he learns that his sister Sarah is among those infected after an infected guest leaves the Chandler Plaza Hotel, the site of Stephen Saunders' demonstration of the virus. Although he knows that his sister will die soon, as the modified Cordilla virus kills everyone who contracts it, he continues his work diligently.

Adam is apparently no longer working at CTU at the start of the fourth season. The circumstances of his departure and his whereabouts are unknown. It is possible that he left CTU due to the death of his sister.

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Adam Hicks Biography

Date of Birth
28 November 1992, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Birth Name
Adam Paul Nielson Hicks

Height
5' 11" (1.80 m)

Trivia

Parents: Ron and Lucy. Sibling: Tristan.

Pets: 5 cats (Cleo, Marbles, Mindy, Smudgy and Wellington); two dogs (a beagle, Buddy, and a Chihuahua, Freckles).

Plays the drums, is a skateboarder and likes hip hop dancing.

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Adam Herschman Biography

Name
Adam Herschman

Profession
Actor

Adam Herschman Detailed Biography

Adam Herschman is an American actor who appeared as Glen in the 2006 comedy, Accepted.

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Adam Gregory Biography

Name
Adam Gregory

Adam Gregory
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Origin

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Adam Gregory Detailed Biography

Adam Gregory (born July 12, 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a country music performer.

Adam Gregory’s first album, The Way I'm Made, was released in 2000 on Epic Records. He won a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Recording in 2001, and the Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Country Artist for his song "Horseshoes."

Gregory’s second album, Workin' On It, was released in 2002, which included his duet with Billy Ray Cyrus, "When I Leave This House." In 2005, Gregory was nominated for the Country Music Association’s Global Country Artist Award.

In the summer of 2006, Gregory released his third album, Adam Gregory, containing his hit single, "Get It On," which was released by Mensa Records in association with Aquarius Records.

Year

Title

CAN Country

Album

"Horseshoes"

#2

The Way I'm Made

"Only Know I Do"

#4

The Way I'm Made

"No Vacancy"

The Way I'm Made

"Big Star"

The Way I'm Made

"It Ain't Cool"

The Way I'm Made

"The World Could Use A Cowboy"

Workin' On It

"Could Have Fooled Me"

Workin' On It

"When I Leave This House" (with Billy Ray Cyrus)

Workin' On It

"Sweet Memories"

Workin' On It

"Never Be Another"

"Get It On"

#9

Adam Gregory

"She's So California"

#22

Adam Gregory

"Don't Send The Invitation"

#28

Adam Gregory

"One Breath From A Heartache"A

#16

Adam Gregory

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Adam Goldberg Biography

Date of Birth
25 October 1970, Santa Monica, California, USA

Birth Name
Adam Charles Goldberg

Height
5' 11" (1.80 m)
Mini Biography

An actor with a talent for mining the neuroses of his characters for both comedic and dramatic effect and a filmmaker adept at exploring the philosophical questions at the heart of the human experience, Adam Goldberg has solidified his position as a versatile and unique talent.

Goldberg will soon be seen starring in FOX's new comedy, "Head Cases" (2005) as Shultz, a lawyer suffering from a explosive disorder who insinuates himself into the life of a fellow lawyer (played by Chris O'Donnell) recovering from a nervous breakdown. The two eventually join forces to start a law firm both to take on the cases of underdog clients who need their help, but just as importantly to try to keep each other sane. The series will premiere on Wednesday, September 14th.

Goldberg co-wrote and directed the upcoming feature I Love Your Work (2003), which was produced through his production company and will be released in Los Angeles on November 4th by Think Film. The film, starring Giovanni Ribisi, Franka Potente, Christina Ricci and Joshua Jackson, with a cameo by Elvis Costello, is about the gradual meltdown of a fictional movie star. Goldberg also composed the film's original music with The Flaming Lips' drummer Steven Drozd.

Goldberg was most recently seen on the big screen in Donald Petrie's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) with Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, Jonathan Kesselman's send-up The Hebrew Hammer (2003), D.J. Caruso's drug noir The Salton Sea (2002) with Val Kilmer, and Ron Howard's Academy Award-winning film _Beautiful Mind, A (2001)_ with Russell Crowe.

Goldberg made his feature film debut in 1991 as Billy Crystal's younger brother-in-law in Mr. Saturday Night (1992). Additional film credits include Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998) with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard's Edtv (1999), Richard Linklater's ode to 70's high school life, Dazed and Confused (1993) as well as Waking Life (2001), John Singleton's Higher Learning (1995), Gregory Widen's The Prophecy (1995) opposite Christopher Walken, and lent his voice to George Miller's Babe: Pig in the City (1998).

As a filmmaker, Goldberg wrote, directed and starred in the "neo-noir", Scotch and Milk (1998), which made its debut in 1998 at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, and was featured on the Sundance Channel series "10 Best Films You May Never Seen". In addition, Goldberg directed, co-edited, and produced the comic documentary short, "Running with the Bulls" for the Independent Film Channel.

A familiar presence on television, Goldberg's recent credits include Marcus Nispel's made-for-television Film Frankenstein (2004) (TV) opposite 'Parker Posey', guest-starring appearances on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001)_, "The Practice" (1997)_, "Will & Grace" (1998)_, and a popular recurring role on "Friends" (1994)_. Additional credits include "The Outer Limits" (1995)_, "ER" (1994)_ and "NYPD Blue" (1993)_.

Goldberg was born in Los Angeles, and after many years in New York, currently lives there.
IMDb Mini Biography By: his publicist.

Trivia

Dated Julie Delpy.

Dated Natasha Lyonne. [2001]

Appeared in both Stay Alive (2006) (the last production finished in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina) and _Déjà Vu (2006/II)_ (the first production in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina).

He appeared in both Friends and the spin off Joey but as different characters.

Was engaged to actress Christina Ricci from 2005-2006.

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Adam Godley Biography

Name
Adam Godley

Born
July 22, 1964 (age 42) England

Adam Godley Detailed Biography

Adam Godley (born July 22, 1964) is a British actor.

He played Kenneth Williams in the television movie Cor Blimey!, a role reprised from the stage play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick, for which Godley was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance. In 2005, he took the role of Jonathan in Mike Leigh's Two Thousand Years.

His film roles have included Mr. Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and appearances in Love Actually and Nanny McPhee.

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Adam Garcia Biography

Name
Adam Garcia

Date of birth
1 June 1973

Place of birth
Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Birth name
Adam Gabriel Garcia

Height
5' 11

Adam Garcia Trivia

* Was in the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, in the tap dancing sequence.
* Co-founded the dance troupe that went on to become the internationally acclaimed "Tap Dogs".
* Starred as Tony Manero in the stage version of Saturday Night Fever at the London Palladium from April 1998-April 1999. Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for this role.
* Started following in John Travolta's footsteps by playing Doody in the West End (London) production of Grease. Travolta played the same role on stage. Followed up with the role of Tony Manero. Adam has joking said the he would also play the lead in musical version of "The Boy In The Plastic Bubble".
* He was nominated for a 1999 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (1998 season) for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Saturday Night Fever.
* Favorite authors include: J.R.R Tolkein, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Tom Robbins
* Favorite actors include: Johnny Depp and Paul Newman

Adam Garcia Detailed Biography

After making BOOTMEN, Adam Garcia was snapped up by US producer Jerry Bruckheimer for the lead role in Coyote Ugly for Touchstone Pictures.

Australian born Garcia last year won rave reviews and an Oliver nomination for his electric performance as Tony Manero in the West End production of Saturday Night Fever in the UK. The News of the World summarised perfectly with the line: "Travolta exploded to stardom as Tony Manero on celluloid and the devastatingly handsome, stunningly athletic Australian Adam Garcia does the same here. He's brilliant."

Throughout his formal schooling Garcia attended the prestigious Capital Dance Studio in Sydney. A career in the arts appealed more than a degree, and, with his role in the Australian production of Hot Shoe Shuffle, Garcia made his debut in London's West End. Garcia used this show as a shop window for his dance talent, a move which secured him a role in the West End production of Grease. This led to an acting role in the play Birdy also in the West End. It was here that he caught the attention of director Arlene Phillips who cast him in the lead role in Saturday Night Fever. Garcia's other feature film credits include the role of Jones in Wilde, starring Stephen Fry. Television credits include the BBC's Wild House and Dream Team for Sky Television.

Adam first learnt to tap when he was 10 and became a professional dancer when he was 16, Just after I left school I got the role in Hot Shoe Shuffle". I went to London with the show and decided to stay on there and further my career. I haven looked back since - it's been fantastic! He continues: "After five years in London it was wonderful to come home to Australia to make BOOTMEN. I've known Dein for a long time and I committed to the film about two years ago. Working with him again was fantastic - we all had a lot of fun and I think that is reflecting in the film.

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Adam Farrar Biography

Date of Birth
4 October 1971, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name
Adam Star Farrar

Mini Biography

Born Adam Star Farrar on October 4th, 1971 in Hollywood, California to father Michael Anthony Farrar and mother Peggy Anne Farrar. Adam was born in a house once owned by early Hollywood comedian 'Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle' which had been converted into a yogi ashram. His parents at the time were members of the American Seikh temple under Yogi Bajhan and living a strict and simple spiritual lifestyle.

Soon after his birth, his parents left the temple and moved to northern California where Adam's father Michael managed a dairy farm. At the age of four Adam's parents split up and eventually divorced. Adam was living in northern California with his mother where she began to perform with a live theater group, often traveling to San Francisco for performances. On one of these trips she met George DiCaprio who was there on business from Los Angeles. Soon, Adam and his mother would return to Los Angeles to live with George and his one year old son Leonardo DiCaprio. George had recently divorced Irmelin DiCaprio, Leonardo's mother who lived nearby and who, along with George, raised Leonardo.

Adam had an artistic bohemian upbringing in the Los Feliz neighborhood of L.A. George DiCaprio was involved in the underground comic revolution of the late sixties and seventies and guests to the house included the likes of Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Matt Groening, and Timothy Leary to name a few.

On the recommendation of a second grade classmate's mother who worked in film, Adam attended an open call for agent Iris Burton and, after a quick name change to just Adam Starr, was signed immediately He soon began landing roles in national television commercials and spots on television shows and feature films. After several years of steady work, Adam's interest in acting gave way to other pursuits and he would not act again in front of the camera until in his mid twenties.

Inspired by his stepbrother's success, Leonardo caught the acting bug and soon began an illustrious acting career of his own. Starting out as Adam did on television commercials and sitcoms, Leonard moved on to star in films like What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Titanic (1997).

Adam now works behind the scenes as an art director, writer, and a producer.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Adam Farrar

Trivia

Arrested for attempted murder, but released without charge. [March 2000]

Stepbrother of Leonardo DiCaprio

Helped create and launch leonardodicaprio.com, his stepbrother's official website.

Has a second degree black belt in Shito Ryu Karate Do.

Grandson of Stanley Farrar.

Has a daughter, Normandie Rose Farrar, born April 12, 2007.

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Adam Duritz Biography

Date of Birth
1 August 1964, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Birth Name
Adam Frederic Duritz

Height
6' (1.83 m)

Mini Biography

Adam Duritz is an innovative lyricist and piano player who brings the same soul to his friends and lifestyle as he does to the beautiful lyrics and music that he performs. Duritz joined and performed in the Bay area band "The Himalayans" until 1991 at which time he left to form Counting Crows. Before he left, however, material was recorded which eventually lead to the release of the 2002 album "She likes the Weather". The album has a track called "round here" which was eventually re-recorded on the Counting Crows album "August and Everything After". During this period in his life he was also involved in the San Francisco based band 'Sordid Humour'. After the Himalayans lost Duritz and the Counting Crows were formed, Duritz's new band gained a huge following and the release of their acclaimed 1993 album was a huge success. The band toured extensively before heading into the studio again for the 1996 album "recovering the satelites". The album was a worthy follow up and it bookmarked the bands place in the music industry. The album was followed by 1998's 'This Desert Life' and 2002's 'Hard Candy'. The two albums house such hits as 'Hangin' around', 'American Girls' respectively. After a long season of touring, the band put together the greatest hits album "Films about ghosts" which not only had Crows material but also housed the new track "She Don't Want Nobody Near" and a Grateful Dead cover song. The album was released in 2003 and it saw even more success for the band with songs playing on shows such as the WB's "One Tree Hill" (2003).

He also tried his hand at film production with the Vince Vaughn-Ashley Judd film The Locusts (1997).
IMDb Mini Biography By: N.Lang

Trade Mark

His dreadlocks

Trivia

Lead singer for the band Counting Crows.

Once rented Christina Applegate's house (Late 1990s)

After the overnight multi-platinum success of the Counting Crows debut album ("August and Everything After"). Adam decided to find a real job for a "reality check" between albums. So he bartended at the The Viper Room in Hollywood. Which at the time was still owned by Johnny Depp.

Has a sister named Nicole. She is mentioned in his song "Children in Bloom".

Personal Quotes

Maria is the only one who's not completely real. She's just an idea of someone I came up with when I was writing "Round Here." I mean, she's me. It's through the eyes of a girl, but it's someone very much like me struggling at the edge, not sure if she's going to fall off on one side or the other. It's a theme that's stuck through songs. So she keeps popping up.

[On his hair style] I spent my life looking in the mirror and thinking, I don't get it - that's not me. The first time I got dreads, I caught my reflection in a window. and it was the first time that I saw me. It was like the first time I wrote a song.

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Adam Del Rio Biography

Name
Adam Del Rio

Date of Birth
17 May 1981

Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA

Height
6'

Nationality
American

Profession
Actor, Model

Sometimes Called
Dwanye Dibbley

Nickname
Dwayne Dibbley

Adam Del Rio Trivia

* Adam Del Rio is a huge fan of BBC series "Red Dwarf".

Adam Del Rio Detailed Biography

Adam Del Rio was born in Fremont, California. Freemont is located in the San Francisco bay area. Adam Del Rio bounced around his younger years to Utah, and then back to San Francisco before ending up in Pacifica, California. Pacifica is where Adam Del Rio did most of his growing up. Learning to surf and skateboard at an early age made this town a good place for him.

In Terra Nova High school Adam Del Rio ran cross country (a sport that rubbed off to this day) and played baseball, and basketball. Adam Del Rio filled his days at Terra Nova participating in the drama club where his love of acting and stand-up-comedy was fed. At night Adam Del Rio would go to San Francisco (about a 20 min. drive) where he would do stand up gigs. Adam Del Rio left high school his junior year to pursue acting and stand up comedy. Shortly after Adam Del Rio became friends with Rob Schneider. Rob helped motivate Adam to stongly pursue acting. The Hot Chick (2002) was the first time they were able to work together. Adam Del Rio enjoys running, reading (mostly about the cosmos and theoretical physics), surfing, and of course acting.

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Adam Campbell Biography

Date of Birth
Bath, England, UK

Birth Name
Adam Jones

Height
5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Spouse
Jayma Mays (28 October 2007 - present)

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Adam Butcher Biography

Name
Adam Butcher

Place of birth
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Adam Butcher Trivia

* Attends Galt Collegiate Institute High School in Cambridge, Ontario.

Adam Butcher Detailed Biography

Born and raised in Cambridge, Ontario, Adam Butcher began his acting career in 2001 when he won the lead role as 11-year-old Rupert Patterson in the YTV series Super Rupert. He next played a supporting role in the Paramount Television movie The Pentagon Papers (2003), starring James Spader and Alan Arkin, before making his feature film debut in Saint Ralph (2005).

Shot in his hometown in September and October, 2003, the story follows 14-year-old Ralph Walker (Butcher) and his search for a miracle to save his mother's life. Butcher then joined the Canadian cast of The Movie Network's new series Terminal City (2005).

He continues to live in Cambridge, where he is currently attending high school

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Adam Brody Biography

Name
Adam Brody
Date of birth
15 December 1979

Place of birth
San Diego, California, USA

Birth name
Adam Jared Brody

Height
5' 11

Adam Brody Trivia

* Plays the drums in a band called Big Japan (formerly called Steven's Team). Claims his drumming is more like practice instead of actual drumming.
* Loves indie rock and jazz. His taste in music is the same as that of his character on "The O.C." (2003), Seth Cohen.
* Graduated from Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego, California.
* Attended MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.
* Has fraternal twin brothers, Matt and Sean.
* Dating "The O.C." (2003) co-star Rachel Bilson [2004]
* Was named one of Teen People's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 (shared the honor with castmates Mischa Barton, Benjamin McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson )
* Was the 9th hottest guy on Elle Girl's 50 Hottest Guys list

Adam Brody Detailed Biography
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Adam Brody spent his teen years surfing, sunning and swimming. So when it became clear that there was more to his ambition than a career as a professional surfer, he needed to make a decision on his future. After convincing his unwitting parents to allow him to attend college in Los Angeles, Brody moved to Hollywood in January 1999. But instead of enrolling in school, he enlisted the services of an acting coach. A few months (and several part-time jobs) later, the first wave hit as Brody began to land small roles in commercials, pilots, and soaps. Then, a year to the day after his arrival in Hollywood, came the Big Kahuna -- the call that he had been cast in �Growing Up Brady� as the young Barry Williams. Though the news came as a big surprise to his parents and 15-year-old twin brothers, Brody acknowledges that as his first fans, their unwavering support and encouragement continue to motivate him.

Upon realizing that his parents would never accept the fact that their son wanted to pursue a career in acting, Adam Brody did exactly what any red-blooded, determined American teen would do in order to achieve his dream -- he lied to them. Thankfully for Brody, his gamble at fame was a success, and following a noteworthy feature debut in the made-for-television movie Growing Up Brady, the talented young star would go on to land roles in such high-profile releases as American Pie 2 and The Ring. Knowing that he had what it took to launch a successful film and television career -- but unable to convince his parents of his certainty -- the San Diego native eventually persuaded his mother and father to allow him to remain on the West Coast following his high-school graduation and attend college in Los Angeles. Of course, Brody's higher education was merely a guise for his true plans, and in lieu of enrolling in classes, the deceptive aspiring thespian instead opted to hire an acting coach and a personal manager in preparation for hitting the audition circuit. Soon chosen to portray Brady Bunch actor Barry Williams for the screen adaptation of his revealing memoir Growing Up Brady, Brody was on his way to stardom. The millennial turnover proved an incredibly fruitful period for the young actor's blossoming career, with a series of small-screen appearances in such popular television series as Once and Again, Grounded for Life, and Judging Amy offering notable exposure before Brody joined the cast of the hit MTV series Undressed. After a brief appearance in American Pie 2, Brody returned to the small screen and MTV for the short-lived cult series The Sausage Factory in 2001. Following a doomed appearance in The Ring, Brody once again returned to television for a lead role on the popular Fox drama The O.C.

At this point, it was obvious to all who had followed his career that Brody was more than just another pretty face, with roles in the carefree skateboard comedy Grind and the affecting family drama Missing Brendan serving to highlight his remarkable versatility before the cameras. In 2005, Brody could be seen opposite Hollywood heavies Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Go director Doug Liman's action thriller Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

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Adam Beach Biography

Date of Birth
11 November 1972, Ashern, Manitoba, Canada

Height
5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Spouse
Tara Mason (5 July 2003 - 2007) (divorced)
Meredith Porter (1999 - 2002) (divorced) 2 children

Trivia

Is a Saulteaux Indian from Manitoba, Canada, one of three North American Indians tribesmen who appeared prominently in Windtalkers (2002).

Member of the Ojibwa Nation (Native American)

Spent six months learning the Navajo for role in Windtalkers (2002).

Lost both his parents in separate accidents, only months apart, when he was 8 years old.

Resides in Ottawa, Canada

Spends a lot of time doing speaking engagements all over North America particularly with Native American and First Nation youth.

Has two sons: Noah (born in 1996) and Luke (born in 1998).

Accepted the "Rising Star Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 2007.

Appeared in "Lonesome Dove: The Series" (1994) and in the "Lonesome Dove" (1989) prequel "Comanche Moon" (2008).

Nominated for Best Actor at the 2007 American Indian Film Festival for his performance in Luna: Spirit of the Whale (2007) (TV).

Where Are They Now

(March 2005) Currently resides in Los Angeles.

(May 2007) Living in New Jersey to be near "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999) studio.

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Adam Baldwin Biography

Date of Birth
27 February 1962, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height
6' 4" (1.93 m)
Spouse
Ami Julius (? - present) 3 children
Trivia

No relation to the Baldwin brothers Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, William Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin, who are from Long Island, NY (Adam is from the Chicago area).

Alumnus of New Trier Township High School East, Winnetka, Illinois. Other New Trier graduates include Ralph Bellamy, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson, Hugh O'Brien, Ann-Margret, William Christopher, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford, Virginia Madsen and Liz Phair.

Avid golfer

Is good friends with Jamie Lee Curtis, and appeared in Molly & Roni's Dance Party (2005) (V) as a favor to her.

Recorded his own version of the song "The Man They Call Jayne" for use as an easter-egg feature in the DVD collection of "Firefly" (2002).

Son: Devlin Shepard Baldwin (b. October 17, 1996).

Voiced the second Green Lantern Hal Jordan on "Justice League" (2001), and later chosen to voice Superman/Clark Kent for the DVD feature Superman: Doomsday (2007) (V).

One of four actors from "Firefly" (2002) who voiced superheroes on "Justice League" (2001). He voiced Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern, while Nathan Fillion voiced the Vigilante, Gina Torres voiced Vixen and Morena Baccarin voiced Black Canary.

According to the commentary track on Superman: Doomsday, he was the original choice to play the voice of Superman on Superman: the Animated Series, but was unavailable at the time. The role then went to Tim Daly.

Personal Quotes

It was never the fame or fortune that drove me to act. It was something I love and enjoy doing it. A lot of people identify who they are by what they do and that's not me. It's what I do but not who I am. Who I am is a parent. I'm a family man.

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Abigail Breslin Biography

Date of Birth
4 October 1969, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Birth Name
Abraham Rubin Hercules Benrubi

Height
6' 7" (2.01 m)
Trivia

He often drove Kate Shoup to school.

Attended Broad Ripple High school, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Is an avid comic book collector.

Has a father who is a successful disc jockey and musician in St. Louis, Missouri.

His father is best known as Asher Benrubi to the St. Louis radio & television audiences.

Plays City of Heroes and is an avid gamer.

His father, Asher Benrubi is better known as the DJ "Smash" to St. Louis radio audiences and as front the man to the band, The Smash Band - a popular St. Louis cover band.

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Abigail Breslin Biography

Date of Birth
14 April 1996, New York, New York, USA

Birth Name
Abigail Kathleen Breslin

Nickname
Abbie

Height
5' 0¾" (1.54 m)

Mini Biography

It's not surprising that Abigail Breslin, the tiny, serious, slightly eccentric Bo in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002), comes from an acting family - her older brother is child-actor Spencer Breslin. It's clear from her amazingly strong and true performance in that movie that she is no stranger to the movie-making process.

A native New Yorker born in that city in 1996, Breslin has been in front of the camera since the age of three, making commercials until eventually cast by Shyamalan to play Mel Gibson's daughter in Signs (2002).

Breslin's performance in Signs (2002) garnered her great praise and earned her work on television as well as additional movie roles, including in Raising Helen (2004), in which Breslin had the treat of acting alongside her real-life brother Spencer, and became friends with star Kate Hudson. As she matured, she became a much sought after actor, and has gone on to win numerous awards for her performances, not to mention an Oscar nomination for her work in Little Miss Sunshine (2006).

Even from an early age, Breslin has brought a great deal of intensity to her performances, and is known in the industry for her professional attitude.
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Trade Mark

Long hip length hair

Trivia

Has an older brother, Spencer Breslin.

Abby and Kate Hudson bonded while on the set of Raising Helen (2004)

Abby was spoofed in the 2003 comedy, Scary Movie 3 (2003).

Abigail is doublejointed

She is very good friends with fellow young actress Skye McCole Bartusiak

She said that if she were a superhero, she would want to fly and be able to speak every other language.

When speaking for "Kids with a Cause", said she thought everybody needed a friend.

Her on-screen brother in Raising Helen (2004) was played by her real- life brother, Spencer Breslin.

Her favourite Disney film is Finding Nemo (2003).

She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.

Became friends with Dakota Fanning when Dakota filmed The Cat in the Hat (2003) with her older brother Spencer Breslin.

In 2007, became the fifth youngest actress ever to be nominated for best supporting actress at the age of 10 years. Those younger than Abigail were 'Tatum O'Neal (I)' (10 years old), Mary Badham (10 years old), Quinn Cummings (10 years old) and Justin Henry at 8 years old.

Was directed by Adam Arkin, the son of her Little Miss Sunshine (2006) co-star Alan Arkin, in an episode of "Grey's Anatomy" (2005).

As well as her older brother Spencer she also has an even older brother Ryan (who is 11 years older than her).

Her favorite movie is Meet Me in St. Louis (1944).

Was ranked #18 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list.(2008).

When she's older, if she doesn't continue acting, she would like to become either a veterinarian or a fashion designer.

She has two dogs, a cat and a turtle.

Collects American Girl dolls and stuffed animals.

In 2007, she was ranked #8 in Forbes Magazine's list of "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars", having earned $1.5 million in 2006.

Was ranked #8 alongside Dakota Fanning on TV Guide Top 10 Teen Star Countdown (2008).

Favorite book: Anne of Green Gables.

Personal Quotes

"It was the coolest experience ever! I hadn't done any other movie roles, so I was really nervous." about her first movie role in Signs (2002).

[her experience on the set of Signs (2002)] "Everyone was just so nice. The director would ask me if I was ok with my scenes and if something was too scary. Joaquin was great too. We would thumb-wrestle between takes. I always won!"

I want to do wardrobe. I want to do hair. I want to do makeup. I want to do writing. I want to do directing. I want to do all of it. I like it. And I want to do producing.

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Abi Titmuss Biography

Date of Birth
8 February 1976, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Birth Name
Abigail Evelyn Titmuss

Height
5' 5½" (1.66 m)

Trivia

Long term girlfriend of John Leslie. [2004]

Was linked to comedian David Walliams.

Voted #7 in FHM Sexiest 100 Women 2005

Was a nurse.

In February 2007 she won the Fringe Report Award for Best West End Debut for her role in the Arthur Miller play 'Two Way Mirror'.

Personal Quotes

I'm an angel in the courtroom and a whore in the bedroom.

Where Are They Now

(February 2004) Signed a £150,000 deal with Television X (UK)

(May 2005) Appearing on ITV's Celebrity Love Island

(March 2006) Playing the role of a prostitute in the Arthur Miller play 'Two Way Mirror' in the West End.

(February 2008) Starring in the black comedy 'Fat Christ' at the Kings Head Theatre, Islington.

(August 2008) Starring in 'The Spare Room Project' at the Etcetera Theatre, London.

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Abhishek Bachchan Biography

Date of Birth
5 February 1976, Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Birth Name
Abhishek Amitabh Srivastav

Nickname
Baby B
Junior B
A B
Junior
Abi
Abhi
AB Baby

Height
6' 3" (1.91 m)

Mini Biography

Aquarian Abhishek Srivastav was born in February 5, 1976, son of Bollywood mega-stars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan, brother to Shweta, uncle to her two children (Navya Naveli & Agastye), and the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav, Hindu and Urdu poet, who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

He was enrolled in the prestigious Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After completing school he went to further his studies in Aiglon College. He also studied Business in the United States, but changed his mind and decided to try his luck in Bollywood.

Starting in 2000 with 'Refugee', he went on to star in many other films.

He has also been a playback singer in 'Bluffmaster', and 'Dhoom'.

Success did elude Abhishek at first, but the public starting appreciating him, especially for his role in 'Yuva', Bunty Aur Babli', 'Sarkar', and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena' for which he has won a total of 6 awards. He also has two non-film awards, and has been the recipient of 'Yash Bharatiya Sammam' from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

As far as his personal love life, he was engaged to Bollywood hottie, Karishma Kapoor, but the engagement was broken. Then he met Aishwarya Rai, who was his co-star in several movies, they got engaged, and were married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Festivities started as early as April 17, and continued with firecrackers and lights at the Srivastav residences at Pratiskha and Jalsa, as well as the Rai's flat in Bandra.
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Spouse
Aishwarya Rai (20 April 2007 - present)

Trivia

Didn't finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, supported Abhishek's decision.

Son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Engaged to Karisma Kapoor [2002]

Was engaged to Karisma Kapoor before the engagement was mutually broken off without any explanations by both parties.

Became a Mama (maternal uncle) in 1997, when his married sister, Shweta Nanda, gave birth to a baby girl.

Has a niece called Navya Naveli and a nephew called Agastye born to his sister Shweta Nanda.

His engagement to Bollywood Actress, Aishwarya Rai, was announced on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence near Juhu. The wedding was held on 20 Apr 2007. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence Prateeksha in Juhu, Mumbai.

Personal Quotes

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticise you without reason.

About his father taking on the role of Marlon Brando in _Sarkar (2005)_: "Please don't compare my father with Brando. It belittles both the actors who are big in their own fields. Even if my father plays _The Godfather (1972)_, he'll do so in his own way."

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Abel Xavier Biography

Name
Abel Xavier

Date of birth
November 30, 1972

Place of birth
Nampula, Mozambique

Abel Xavier Detailed Biography

Abel Lu�s da Silva Costa Xavier(born November 30, 1972 in Nampula, Mozambique) is a professional footballer and international for Portugal.

Xavier debuted in the Portuguese top division with Estrela da Amadora, which would later earn him a transfer to Lisbon giants SL Benfica. He helped the team lift the championship in 1994, and a season after, was traded to lowly Serie A side AS Bari. This stint with the Italian club started a series of quick transfers across Europe: in 1996 Xavier was sent to Real Oviedo, then after two seasons he moved to PSV Eindhoven and then to Premiership club Everton, where he stayed for three years. Xavier was then sold to Merseyside rivals Liverpool where he stayed for two years, then starting another set of one-year stints with Galatasaray (2002-2003), Hannover 96 (2003-2004) and finally AS Roma (2004-2005).

In the national team, Xavier missed Euro 96, but came back strong in Euro 2000, and became one of the key figures in the competition: not only due to playing some of his football but also due to his eye-catching bleached hair and beard. In the semi-final against France he went from close to hero, as Fabien Barthez blocked what looked a sure goal, to a villain, when he deflected a shot by Sylvain Wiltord near the post in the dying seconds of golden goal overtime with his hand. As Zinedine Zidane scored the penalty and put France in the final, several players, including Xavier, chased the linesman. While not sent-off for the penalty or the incident, Xavier was banned for nine months, later reduced to six. In the 2002 World Cup, he was part of the squad, but played only as a substitute in the final group stage match against Republic of Korea.

At the start of the 2005/2006 season Xavier was without a club but at the end of August signed for Middlesbrough F.C. to replace Michael Reiziger in the squad once the Dutchman was sold to PSV Eindhoven. Following the UEFA Cup tie against FC Xanthi, Xavier was administered a drugs test and failed. On November 23, 2005 he was found guilty of using a banned substance by a UEFA tribunal in Nyon, the tribunal decided to ban him from professional football for a period of 18 months. Xavier appealed the decision but on December 21 UEFA turned down the appeal.

Xavier is widely regarded as a utility back player but fits the role of a holding midfielder when the necessity arises. Although still regarded as one of the original stalwarts of the Portuguese National team, Xavier's reputation as a footballer has waned and he will, probably, largely be remembered as one of the many players who never fulfilled their potential.

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Abdoulaye Meite Biography

Name
Abdoulaye Meite

Profession
Footballer

Date of birth
October 6, 1980

Place of birth
Paris

Abdoulaye Meite Detailed Biography

Abdoulaye M��t� (born October 6, 1980 in Paris) is a French-born Ivorian footballer.

He currently plays in defense for Olympique de Marseille as well as the C�te d'Ivoire national football team, where he has 5 caps.

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Aasif Mandvi Biography

Date of Birth
5 March 1966, Bombay, India

Birth Name
Aasif Mandviwala

Trivia

During his first ever appearance on "The Daily Show" (1996) Bruce Springsteen was in the studio audience.

He and Connie Britton used to perform together in a Murder Mystery company.

Ismail Merchant cast Mandvi as the lead in the film The Mystic Masseur (2001) after seeing him perform his One-Man show 'Sakina's Restaurant'.

His One Man Show "Sakina's Restaurant" was the first play written by a South Asian American to be produced Off Broadway.

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Aaron Tippin Biography

Name
Aaron Tippin

Profession

Birth Details
born July 3, 1958

Aaron Tippin Detailed Biography

Aaron Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is a country music singer. Born in Pensacola, Florida, but raised in upstate South Carolina, Tippin performed in local honky-tonks in the 1970s. He competed on TNN's "You Can Be A Star" talent contest in 1986, landed a song publishing contract and moved to Nashville in 1987. During this time he wrote songs for The Kingsmen, David Ball, The Midsouth Boys, Mark Collie, and Charlie Pride. He would spend his nights working at a mill in Kentucky and spend his days driving 60 miles to Nashville to write songs. Tippin performed his first Nashville nightclub show in 1990, and it earned him a contract with RCA records. His first single, "You've Got to Stand for Something", cracked the top 10 in 1991 and allowed him to go to the Persian Gulf with Bob Hope, to entertain the troops. Then, in 1992, Aaron's single "There Aint Nothin' Wrong With the Radio" stayed at No. 1 for three weeks. In 1995, Tippin married Thea Corontzos, and he, Thea, and his manager, Billy Craven, created Tippin's company, Tip Top Entertainment. Tippin also opened two hunting supply stores called Aaron Tippin Firearms. One is located close to where he lives in Smithville, Tennessee, and the other run by his father in Oak City, North Carolina. In 1998, Tippin moved to Lyric Street Records and charted a No.1 hit with "Kiss This", co-written with his wife Thea in 2000. In the wake of 9/11, his patriotic anthem, "Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly", peaked at No. 2.

Year Title Chart positions Album US Country 2005 "Come Friday" #42 ??

Survived lightning strikes on (at least) seven different occasions. Was granted pilot licence when he was 15 Musical Influences - Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Thompson, Hank Williams Sr., Lefty Frizzell

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Aaron Stanford Biography

Date of Birth
27 December 1976, Westford, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name
Aaron A. Stanford

Height
5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Mini Biography

An actor who consistently brings intensity and intelligence to his work, Aaron Stanford is poised to become one of the foremost talents of his generation.

Aaron received critical acclaim for his feature film debut in _Tadpole_ opposite Sigourney Weaver and Bebe Neuwirth. Since that breakout performance, he has continued to tackle a variety of roles including: "Gabe Winter" in Winter Solstice (2004/I) (for which he received the "Rising Star of Tomorrow" Award at The 2004 Hamptons Film Festival) opposite Anthony LaPaglia; and supporting roles in David Mamet's Spartan (2004), Woody Allen's Hollywood Ending (2002) and Spike Lee's 25th Hour (2002).

He can currently be seen reprising his role as "Pyro" from X2 (2003) in Fox's X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), the conclusion to the blockbuster trilogy. The film opens around the world on May 26th. He was recently seen in Alexandre Aja's remake of Wes Craven's thriller, The Hills Have Eyes (2006).

He is currently in production on The Cake Eaters (2007), Mary Stuart Masterson's feature directorial debut. Aaron stars opposite Jayce Bartok and Kristen Stewart. Aaron plays Beagle, an oddball character who falls for the gravely ill Georgia (Stewart).

He also stars in three independent films: Runaway (2005), opposite Robin Tunney, which he also produced, and which was an official selection at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival; Flakes (2007) opposite Zooey Deschanel for Indigent Pictures and director Michael Lehmann; and, Live Free or Die (2006) (which will premiere at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival) opposite Paul Schneider.

Aaron recently wrapped production on ABC and Warner Bros. Television's new pilot _Traveler_ where he plays the title role of Will Traveler. The show just got mid-season pick-up and began shooting in July.

Aaron began his career with an intense focus in stage performance, beginning with local theater in his Massachusetts hometown and continuing with work at the London Academy of Theatre. He returned to the stage in 2004 to star in the Vineyard Theatre's off-Broadway production of "Where Do We Live?", for which once again, he received rave reviews.

A graduate of Rutgers University, Aaron currently resides in Los Angeles.
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Trivia

He graduated from Rutgers University

Trained at the London Academy of Theatre

Brother David is a composer

Dad is a Publishing Executive

Mum is a English Professer

Named as one of the top "10 Actors to watch" by Variety in 2002. Included on Entertainment Weekly's "it list" in 2002.

Enjoys Photography and playing cards.

Wrote a play, titled "Arles".

Currently resides in Union City, New Jersey. [2006]

Attended the State University of New York before transferring to Rutgers University.

Owns an apartment in West Hollywood, California [2006].

Stayed in contact with co-star Anna Paquin (Rogue) after filiming X2 (2003).

Personal Quotes

I do not consider myself famous... I don't get recognized when I go out anywhere. I consider myself a blue-collar actor, just chugging away. If I am able to continue to work and maintain a certain degree of privacy, I would be very happy.

Where Are They Now

(May 2003) currently in New York City filming a movie called _Winter Solstice_.

(December 2005) Just finished filming _X-Men 3_, due to be released in 2006.

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Aaron Sanchez Biography

Name
Aaron Sanchez

Profession
Chef

Aaron Sanchez Detailed Biography
J&W alum Aaron Sanchez is cooking in the fast lane. The son of celebrated Mexican chef Zarela Martinez, Aaron Sanchez has quickly risen himself to be among the country's leading contemporary Latin chefs.

Aaron is executive chef and co-owner of the new Manhattan restaurant Centrico, which he opened in 2005 with renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Aaron is also the chef and owner of the hip and trendy Paladar, where he prepares updated versions of Latin American cuisine on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Born in 1976 in El Paso, Texas, Aaron grew up around his mother's thriving catering business, which specialized in traditional Mexican cuisine. In 1984 the family moved to New York City where Aaron's Mom opened the celebrated Cafe Marimba. It was here at the age of 11 that Aaron first worked in a professional kitchen. By his 16th birthday, Aaron was so accomplished that he earned a place in a master class with Chef Paul Prudhomme in New Orleans, before enrolling at J&W.

Aaron returned to New York in 1994 to work at the popular restaurant Patria, which earned 3 stars from The New York Times. It was there that Aaron met Alex Garcia, who eventually became Aaron's co-host on the Food Network show "Melting Pot."

in 1996, Aaron left Patria to open Erizo Latino, which received critical acclaim. And in 2001, Aaron teamed up with Eamon Furlong to open the chic and trendy Paladar which in its first year won Time Out New Yorks 2001 Award for Best New Lower East Side Restaurant and Best Latin American restaurant.

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Aaron Peirsol Biography

Date of Birth
23 July 1983, Irvine, California, USA

Birth Name
Aaron Wells Peirsol

Nickname
Pinesol
King
King of the Backstroke

Height
6' 4" (1.93 m)

Trivia

World-record holder in the 100-meter & 200-meter backstroke (long and short course) and the 4x100 medley relay.

Won the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics in the Men's 100 Meter Backstroke, the Men's 200 Meter Backstroke and the Men's 4x100 Medley Relay in swimming.

Won the silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the Men's 200 Meter Backstroke in swimming.

Youngest American to swim the 200-meter backstroke under 2 minutes, which he did at age 15 at the 1999 Spring Nationals.

Attends the University of Texas, where he was a swimming standout during his two-year NCAA eligibility period before turning pro (2002-2004).

Enjoys surfing and reading.

Sister Hayley competed at the 2004 Olympic Trials and swims for Auburn University.

Has a tattoo of the Olympic rings on his lower right hip, which he got in Sydney in 2000.

Handed Michael Phelps his first loss at the Olympic Trials in his signature event, the 200-meter backstroke, breaking his own two-year old world-record in the process by swimming it in 1:54.74.

Part of the "Texas Trio," with fellow UT teammates Brendan Hansen and Ian Crocker. Each of them are world-record holders in their respective strokes and dominated their events in college. They share the world-record in the 4x100 medley relay.

Won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Men's 100 Meter Backstroke and the Men's 4x100 Medley Relay, and the silver medal in the Men's 200 Meter Backstroke in swimming.

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Aaron Norris Biography

Name
Aaron Norris
Profession
Actor

Aaron Norris Detailed Biography

Aaron Norris (b. November 23, 1951 in Gardena, California) is an American film producer, director, actor, and stunt co-ordinator.

Norris, who is of Irish and Cherokee heritage, is the brother of Chuck Norris.

Aaron served in Vietnam alongside his older brother Weiland, who was killed in action.

Norris began his career in the movies as an uncredited stunt man, then moved on to acting in small roles in films such as Good Guys Wear Black (1978), A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980), and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). In the mid-1980s he began writing and directing.

He has directed many films, usually starring his brother Chuck. His credits include Braddock: Missing in Action III, Platoon Leader, Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection, The Hitman, Hellbound, Top Dog and several Walker Texas Ranger episodes.

In 2005, Norris produced and acted in the Chuck Norris film The Cutter.

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Aaron Neville Biography

Name
Aaron Neville
Date of birth
24 January 1941

Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Aaron Neville Trivia

* He is one of the Neville Brothers group.
* Brother of Art Neville, Cyril Neville and Charles Neville.
* Uncle of Arthel Neville.

Aaron Neville Detailed Biography

Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer. Aaron is the third of the four famous Neville Brothers (Aaron, Charles, Cyril and Art Neville) of New Orleans. A product of that city's richly complex musical culture, his first vocal model was older brother Art, keyboardist and founder of the Meters. Brother Charles played sax with B.B. King while brother Cyril became Aaron's partner in a funk band they called the Soul Machine.

Aaron Neville has had a career as a solo artist and also as one of the Neville Brothers. Of mixed African American and Native American heritage, his music also features Cajun influence.

Throughout the sixties Aaron recorded for local Louisiana labels, but it wasn't until 1966 that he broke onto the national scene with "Tell it Like it Is", the plaintive ballad that went #1 on the pop charts, a song still considered a classic in the annals of American music. Issued on the obscure Par-Lo Records, the hit unfortunately coincided with the label's demise. With no follow-up and few royalties, Aaron's career stalled. Beset by demons both professional and personal, he struggled for the next ten years.

Aaron, Charles and Cyril gigged as The Wild Tchoupitoulas in New York before returning to New Orleans in 1976 to record the landmark album of the same name. The Wild Tchoupitoulas album celebrated the Indian tribe whose leader, George (Big Chief Jolly) Landry, was the brothers' beloved uncle and prime musical/spiritual inspiration. For the first time, all four Neville brothers recorded together.

The Neville Brothers began their string of successful albums in 1977, beginning on Capitol and moving to A&M. The high point came in 1989 with "Yellow Moon", written and sung by Aaron on the Neville Brothers' album of the same name. The same year, Aaron appeared with Linda Ronstadt on her album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, from which their pop duet "Don't Know Much" was a successful single. Aaron credits Linda as a major help in finding a new life for his solo career, which was revived in 1991 with Warm Your Heart, the acclaimed album produced by George Massenburg and Linda Ronstadt.

Aaron has won a total of four Grammy awards: in 1989 for Best Pop Duo with Linda Ronstadt for "Don't Know Much"; in 1989 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with the Neville Brothers for "Healing Chant," (Aaron is a percussionist as well as singer); in 1990 for Best Pop Duo with Linda Ronstadt for "All My Life"; and for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals with Trisha Yearwood for "I Fall to Pieces" in 1994. He was named "Best Male Singer" two straight years in the Rolling Stone critics' poll.

Aaron has recorded a dozen solo albums ranging in genre from gospel to country and is noted for his unusual vibrato singing style, which he says was inspired by Gene Autry's yodelling.

Neville -- his high pitched, dramatic singing style in particular -- was parodied on the February 19, 2005 episode of Saturday Night Live. In this sketch, Horatio Sanz played Judge Aaron Neville -- a fictional television judge who sang his verdicts and repeatedly applied cocoa butter moisturizer to his skin.

He was also parodied on Family Guy when Peter bought an Aaron Neville megaphone which transformed his voice into Neville's singing style.

He has a tattoo of a sword on his left cheek as well as others in more conventional places.

In August 2005 his home in New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina; he evacuated to Memphis, Tennessee before the hurricane hit. Neville performed Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927" during NBC's A Concert for Hurricane Relief on September 2, 2005. In 2006, Neville sang the The Star-Spangled Banner alongside Aretha Franklin at the Super Bowl in Detroit.

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Aaron Himelstein Biography

Name
Aaron Himelstein

Profession
Actor

Birth Details
born 1986 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Height
5' 7

Aaron Himelstein Trivia

* Has appeared in episodes of two different series in which he played a high school student where the school principal was an African-American man whose first name was Steven: "Boston Public" (2000) and "Joan of Arcadia" (2003).
* After his "Joan of Arcadia" (2003) character (Friedman) was introduced in the sixth episode of that series, he appeared in every subsequent episode of the series except for seven.
* Is a close friend of "Joan of Arcadia" (2003) star Michael Welch.
* At the age of 18, he wrote, directed and edited the short film, Sugar Mountain (2005). He wrote and directed his first short film when he was 13-years-old.
* He studied acting at the Piven Theater Workshop in Evanston, Illinois.
* Is managed by Flutie Entertainment and represented by the Endeavor Agency.
* Began acting at the age of eleven.
* Is currently producing a feature length film which he also co-wrote, entitled "To the Raccoon."
* Critics have hailed him as a "young genius, exploring the theatre and film world at a maturity level way beyond his years."
* His voice was dubbed by Mike Myers in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).

Aaron Himelstein Detailed Biography

Aaron Himelstein (born 1986 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois) is a Jewish American actor who is best known for playing a younger version of Austin Powers in Austin Powers in Goldmember and Friedman, Luke Girardi's best friend, in Joan of Arcadia. He also wrote, directed and edited the short film, Sugar Mountain. He is also a very close friend of Joan of Arcadia stars Michael Welch and Chris Marquette.

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Aaron Eckhart Biography

Date of Birth
12 March 1968, Cupertino, California, USA

Birth Name
Aaron E. Eckhart

Height
6' (1.83 m)
Trivia

His father is a computer executive, his mother is a children's book author, and he has two brothers.

Was raised in Cupertino, California and as a teenager, lived with his family in England and Sydney, Australia.

Was engaged to actress Emily Cline, but separated from her in 1998.

Bought a motorcycle after learning to ride one for Erin Brockovich (2000).

Took three years off after high school to surf in Hawaii and served a religious mission for The Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-Day Saints in Switzerland and France.

Enrolled as a film major at Brigham Young University, graduating in 1994.

Was Darren Aronofsky's choice for James Gordon for the doomed Batman: Year One project.

Frequently cast by director Neil LaBute.

Appears in The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones, who preceded him in the role of Two-Face.

Has played a character named "Nick" in four films: Thursday (1998), Any Given Sunday (1999), Thank You for Smoking (2005), No Reservations (2007).

One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.

Appears in The Dark Knight (2008), the first film in the new Batman series to feature The Joker. Prior to that, he appeared in The Black Dahlia (2006), in which a major plot element is the film The Man Who Laughs (1928), which provided the inspiration for The Joker.

Is the first and, to date, only live-action actor in the Batman film series to play both Harvey Dent and his villainous alter-ego, Two-Face. Previously, Billy Dee Williams played Harvey Dent in Batman (1989), while Tommy Lee Jones played Two-Face in Batman Forever (1995). Richard Moll played both roles in 'Batman (1992)(TV)', which was animated.

Personal Quotes

[On his height] Normal...About 6 feet tall and a buck seventy.

Where Are They Now

(June 2004) Is co-starring in "Oleanna" at the Garrick Theater in London with Julia Stiles.

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Aaron Diaz Biography

Name
Aaron Diaz

Date of birth
7 March 1982
Place of birth
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Birth name
Aaron D�az Spencer

Height
6' (1.83 m)

Aaron Diaz Trivia * He plays drums and likes singing
* He likes soccer and swimming
* His parents own a restaurant.
* His favorite series is "Friends" (1994).
* Likes listening to the music of Carlos Santana.
* Used to live in San Francisco, California, where he obtained his High School education and was also a model there.
* Went to college at San Diego, California.

Aaron Diaz Detailed Biography

He used to live in San Francisco, California, where he obtained his High School education and was also a model there. He completed his college educating at San Diego, California.

Aaron is very artistic. He plays drums and likes singing; he especially likes listening to the music of Carlos Santana. He's also active in sports, he likes soccer and swimming.

When he returned to Mexico, he decided to pursue acting. He enrolled at the Centro de Educaci�n Art�stica (CEA) of Television. As a student, he received an opportunity to star in soap opera. His first starring role was playing Kik� in the youthful soap opera "Class 406" that broke record. More acting offers soon followed.

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Aaron Carter Biography

Date of Birth
7 December 1987, Tampa, Florida, USA

Birth Name
Aaron Charles Carter

Nickname
A.C.
Airboy
Big "A"
Ronnie
Height
5' 9½" (1.77 m)

Mini Biography

Aaron Carter was born in Tampa, Florida. He is the younger brother of Nick Carter (the Backstreet Boys) and has three sisters.

He began his music career at age seven, singing lead for the band "Dead End" for two years. He made his first solo appearance when he was 9, opening for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin in March 1997. The performance was followed by a record contract and, in the fall of 1997, he released his first single, "Crush On You".

His first full-length album "Aaron Carter" came out Dec 1, 1997. It achieved gold status in Norway, Spain, Denmark, Canada and Germany. The album was released in the United States on June 16, 1998. On May 18, 1998, Carter released the EP "Let The Music Heal Your Soul", a fund-raising project that featured vocals by Carter, the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, the Moffatts and other artists. His next album, Aaron's Party (Sep 26, 2000), was released in the United States under the Jive Label. The album achieved triple-platinum certification.

At 13, Carter recorded the album "Oh, Aaron" (Aug 7, 2001) which featured his first duet recording with his brother Nick. "Oh, Aaron" was accompanied by a video/DVD of the same name (March 26, 2002) which included footage of his 2001 concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as well as music videos and interviews. Play Along Toys also created an Aaron Carter action figure along with the album's release.

Carter's next album, "Another Earthquake" (September 3, 2002), was released during the 2002 "Rock, Rap, and Retro" tour. The album featured the patriotic-themed "America A O" and the ballad "Do You Remember". Most Requested Hits was released November 3, 2003. The collection included tracks from his last three albums as well as a new single, "One Better".

Carter is also an actor. His TV appearances include "Lizzie McGuire" (2001), "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996) and "7th Heaven" (1996). His first lead role in a feature was in Popstar (2005).
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Trivia

Younger brother of singer Nick Carter.

Siblings: Angel Carter (his twin sister), Bobbie Jean Carter, Leslie Carter, and Nick Carter.

He and fraternal twin sister, Angel Carter, were born one minute apart.

His third CD "Oh Aaron" debuted at number seven on the Billboard charts and went platinum.

Aaron's older sister, Leslie Carter, has a singing career of her own and is opening for Aaron on his 2001 tour.

Got a scuba diving certificate at age 8.

Younger brother of singer Leslie Carter.

His first single was 'Crush On You'

Released his 4th studio album, 'Another Earthquake'. [September 3rd, 2002]

He is a big Bruce Springsteen fan.

Once sank to his waist in quicksand down in the swampy Florida, he was saved by family members...

Plays the drums, piano, guitar and saxophone.

His mother, Jane Spaulding, is a Mayflower descendant and is of Welsh, Irish, German, Blackfoot Indian and English ancestry.

Friends with singer/actor Joey Page.

He is a long time friend of actor Byron Taylor.

Recently learned gymnastics from his backup dancers.

Engaged to Kari Ann Peniche [September 18, 2006]. Broke of the engagement after only 6 days, claiming he isn't ready for marriage.

Called off his engagement to Kari Ann Peniche [September 25, 2006].

After just six days, has ended his engagement to Kari Ann Peniche.

Arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession on Februay 21, 2008 near Junction, Texas.

Personal Quotes

"But you know, you actually have a lot more enemies being a star than you do being a normal person, because some people get jealous, some people don't think you're fit for it, or some people just wanna be doing what you do."

"Music is something that always lifts my spirits and makes me happy, and when I make music I always hope it will have the same effect on whoever listens to it."

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Aamir Khan Biography

Date of Birth
14 March 1965, Mumbai, India

Nickname
A.K.
AK

Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)

Mini Biography

Aamir was first introduced as a child artiste in the 1970's hit Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) -- he was the youngest child in the trio. He 'quit' movies and went on to become the state tennis champion for Maharashtra. Aamir also fell in love with the girl next door in the meantime. He proposed to her the day he turned 21, and she accepted. But apparently, there was opposition since she was from a Hindu family and he, from a devout Islamic one. So, they eloped, got married and returned to their homes. Aamir's wife Reena even appears in the song "Papa Kehte Hain" that made him the darling of the nation. From the tremendous success of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which was released when he was 23, he has blossomed into India's finest actor. His list of sterling performances include Dil (1990), _Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1990)_, _Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992)_, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Ishq (1997), Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999).

His performance in Earth (1998) as the Ice-Candy man has received rave reviews from Indian and International critics. Using classic "method acting", Aamir acts in all genres of Indian films - comedy, action, drama and romance. Though he performs in few films, Aamir Khan is acknowleged today as the most complete Indian actor for his diverse choice of roles and films.
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Mini Biography

Aamir first came on screen as a child artiste in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), it was not at all a real fleshed out part just a blink and miss appearance in the title song of the film. He later appeared in the art film Holi (1984) along with his friend and later his director Ashutosh Gowariker, the film also starred Naseeruddin Shah. Subsequently he went on to become the state tennis champion of Maharashtra. Sometime before his debut film Aamir fell in love with a girl in his neighborhood Reena. Since she belonged to a Hindu family and he from devout Muslim family, they faced opposition and therefore ran away and got married secretly. He divorced his first wife in December 2001 and married Kiran Rao in December 2005. In 1988 he appeared as a leading man for the first time in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, the film was a run away success and he achieved instant stardom (the film is now considered a classic of Hindi Cinema). In his second film Raakh (a small, art film) he did a complete opposite role from the lover boy of his first film, his brilliant performance in this film bagged him the National Film Award of Special Jury. Afterwards he signed a few not so good films which failed at the box office. In the year 1990 he delivered the biggest grosser of the year in the form of Dil and since then he has not looked back giving several commercial and critical hits. In 2007 he turned director with the film Taare Zameen Par which brought him immense critical acclaim and the film turned out to be a huge box office success. Many of his films are considered as cult classics like Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and Andaz Apna Apna.

Considered a true method actor, he has acted in various genre of films like comedy, romantic, drama and historical. Aamir Khan's range of characterization remains unparalleled and because of this diversity and ability as an actor par excellence, he is regarded as the one of the finest actors of Indian Cinema along with being a huge superstar, a rarity indeed.
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Spouse
Kiran Rao (December 2005 - present)
Reena Dutta (18 April 1986 - December 2002) 2 children

Trivia

Was offered Shahrukh Khan's role in _Darr (1994)_.

Refuses to accept the usual awards from Indian trade magazines such as Filmfare.

Known as perfectionist who insists on getting a finished script before committing to a film and also refuses to work on more than one film at a time, both very unusual for Bollywood where actors usually work in several films at a time and script details are often improvised on the day of shooting.

One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan.

Son of Tahir Hussain, brother of Faisal Khan, Farhat Khan and Nikhat Khan

Nephew of Nasir Hussain

Cousin of Mansoor Khan

Files for divorce from wife Reena on December 9, 2002.

Awarded Padma Bhushan for the year 2003 by the Government of India.

Recently had another child with his ex-girlfriend, English writer Jessica Hines, who delivered their son, Jaan Harry Hines, on September 14 2003.

Uncle of Imran Khan.

Aamir has two children, Junaid age 9, and Aira age 4, both from Reena, his first wife.

Has 2 children with ex-wife Reena: a son, Junaid, and a daughter, Ira.

Mother is Zeenat Hussain. Sometimes she is referred to as Zeena Hussain.

After his first marriage he took another flat in the same building where he lived with his parents, and started living there.

Has been a big fan of Alfred Hitchkock stories.

Visited Pakistan for fund raising of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital on invitation by the cricketer Imran Khan.

Formed a popular on-screen pair with Juhi Chawla

Shares a birthday with Michael Caine, Mercedes McNab, Kylie Tyndall, Keaton Tyndall, Quincy Jones, Chris Klein, & Jamie Bell

The Press Trust of India reported Khan will marry girlfriend Kiran Rao in Panchgani, India on 1 January 2006. It later reported Khan and Rao married in a small ceremony at his home in Mumbai, India on 28 December 2005.

Highest paid actor in Bollywood.

Time magazine refers to him as the Indian 'Sean Penn'.

Very close friends with Rani Mukherjee and Urmila Montondkar.

His ancestors hail from Afghanistan.

Has a reputation for shunning award ceremonies and avoiding the glare of the media.

Turned down Madame Tussaud's offer to immortalize him in a wax statue.

Cites Daniel Day Lewis and Dilip Kumar as his favorite actors.

Personal Quotes

Every film I do means a lot to me. The failure of Mela, definitely made a difference to me. I am not comfortable with the idea of my films not releasing to their full potential.

"There's a lot of talent both in India and Pakistan. I think the talent in both these two countries should come together and entertain the world audience. If the right offer and opportunity comes my way, I'd love to do a movie in Pakistan." (12 May 2006)

Film making is like fighting a war with leadership at the front.

I found that what happened 150 years ago was happening again with Americans entering other countries and exploiting them but pretending they were doing a favor. It was this contemporary feel that attracted me.

My son is a harsh critic.

I enjoy the love I receive from my fans and my audience. But I think I know what is real for me and what is not.

Salary
Fanaa (2006) INR 100,000,000
Rang De Basanti (2006) INR 100,000,000
The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) INR 80,000,000
Dil Chahta Hai (2001) INR 30,000,000

Where Are They Now

(2005) Busy shooting for Rakyesh Om Prakash's Rang De Basanti

(February 2006) Currently busy shooting for Kunal Kohli's Fanaah, opposite Kajol.

(February 2006) Shooting for 'Fanaah'

(July 2007) In Chennai, shooting for the remake of Ghajini

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