Alberta Watson Biography

NameAlberta WatsonBirth DateMarch 6, 1955Birth PlaceToronto, OntarioBirth NameFaith Susan Alberta WatsonHeight5' 8ProfessionActorBest Known asMadeline on the cult cable-TV series NikitaAlberta Watson TriviaHer name was the basis for the character Alberta Green, played by Tamara Tunie, on "24" (2001). Ironically, Watson joined the "24" cast for the show's fourth season.Alberta Watson Detailed BiographyAlberta Watson was born on March 6, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario. She began performing with a local theater group as a teenager. Watson then headed to the United States, living in New York and then moving to Los Angeles, where she made several films...

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Albert Hall Biography

NameAlbert HallProfessionActor Albert Hall Detailed Biography“Albert Hall” redirects here. For other uses, see Albert Hall (disambiguation).The Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences is an arts venue dedicated to Queen Victoria's husband and consort, Prince Albert. It is situated in the Knightsbridge area of London, England.The hall was originally to have been called The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences, but the name was changed by Queen Victoria when laying the foundation stone. It forms the practical part of a national memorial to the Prince Consort - the decorative part is the Albert Memorial directly to the north in Kensington Gardens, now...

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Albert Finney Biography

Date of Birth9 May 1936, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UKNicknameAlbieHeight5' 9" (1.75 m)Mini BiographyAlbert Finney came from the theatre, where he was especially successful in plays of William Shakespeare, to the movies. There he became a leading figure of the young Free Cinema. His debut in cinema was in 1960 with The Entertainer (1960) of Tony Richardson who had directed him also in theatre plays various times before. His typical role were young prolets like, e.g. Arthur Seaton in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960).IMDb Mini Biography By: Volker BoehmSpousePene Delmage (2006 - present)Katherine Attson (1989 - 1991) (divorced)...

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Alanis Morissette Biography

Date of Birth1 June 1974, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaBirth NameAlanis Nadine MorissetteHeight5' 4" (1.63 m)Mini BiographyAlanis Nadine Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada, on June 1st 1974. Alanis' Greek name is a feminine version of her father's name, Alan. Her mother's name's Georgia and she has two brothers: Chad and Wade (Alanis' Twin). She learned to play the piano at age 6 and the guitar at age 21. In 1986 Alanis made a single called Fate Stay With Me (b-side: Find The Right Man). She recorded two albums as a dance-pop singer in Canada: Alanis (1991) and Now Is The Time (1992). At age 18, she moved to Toronto and worked with several musicians...

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Alanna Ubach Biography

Date of Birth3 October 1975, Downey, California, USABirth NameAlanna Noel UbachNicknameLittle ChuHeight5' 2" (1.57 m)TriviaHalf Mexican and half Puerto Rican.Has a tattoo on her back that is half of a heart.Speaks Spanish and also knows French.Sister Athena Ubach had a small part in Clockwatchers (1997).Younger sister of Athena Ubach.Read for Meg Cabot's "Haunted" CD.Sister-in-law of Sean Kanan.Writing partner is Jessica Cauffiel, who plays best friend Margot in Legally Blonde (2001). Jessica had already been cast as Margot and was to read with several actresses vying for the part of Serena. When Alanna walked into the audition, she pulled Jessica...

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Alana Stewart Biography

Date of Birth18 May 1945, San Diego, California, USABirth NameAlana Kaye CollinsNicknameAlana the PiranhaHeight5' 9" (1.75 m)SpouseRod Stewart (6 April 1979 - 1984) (divorced) 2 childrenGeorge Hamilton (29 October 1972 - 1975) (divorced) 1 childTriviaMother of Ashley Hamilton with George Hamilton.Daughter, Kimberly Stewart (b. 1979), with Rod Stewart.Son, Sean Stewart (b. 1980), with Rod Stewart.Measurements: 34B-22-35 (after 1983 implants), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)Ex-mother-in-law of Shannen Doherty and Angie Everhart.Graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, Texas.Best friend of Farrah Fawcett.Source: imdb....

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Alana Curry Biography

Date of Birth5 May 1980, Redwood City, California, USAHeight5' 7" (1.70 m)Mini BiographyAlana Curry was born in Redwood City, California, but she was raised in Hawaii and then Arizona. She started out her career by doing ballet and tap dance. After studying ballet for 12 years, she decided to pursue acting. During high school, she appeared in several commercials and films.After graduation from high school, Alana moved to Los Angeles and acted in various roles in films, television, commercials, and voice-overs. She has guest-starred in small parts on such TV shows as "Robbery Homicide Division", "The Bold & the Beautiful", "Beverly Hills 90210",...

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Alan Tudyk Biography

NameAlan TudykDate of birth16 March 1971Place of birthEl Paso, Texas, USABirth nameAlan Wray TudykHeight6' (1.83 m)Alan Tudyk Trivia * Alan's most prized possession was a 1964 Mustang, which he named "Old Sock." * Favorite movie is Smokey and the Bandit. * Threw a "We Don't Work for FOX Anymore" party for the cast and crew of the short lived TV series "Firefly" upon hearing of its being cancelled.Alan Tudyk Detailed BiographyAlan Tudyk has had leading stage roles in off-beat productions as well as scene-stealing supporting turns in film. In 2002, he starred as Wash in Fox's Firefly, a science fiction-western fantasy set in space. He reprises...

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Alan Thicke Biography

Date of Birth1 March 1947, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, CanadaBirth NameAlan Willis JeffreyHeight6' 0¾" (1.85 m)SpouseTanya Callau (7 May 2005 - present)Gina Tolleson (13 August 1994 - 29 September 1999) (divorced) 1 childGloria Loring (1970 - 1983) (divorced) 2 childrenTriviaPlayed Billy Flynn in the traveling company of the musical "Chicago".Son, with Gloria Loring, Brennan Thicke was born. [1974]Born at 2:00pm-ESTHe appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."Was the manager for Canadian teen-singer René Simard'.Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.Graduated in 1965 from Elliot Lake High School, and was elected...

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Alan Smith Biography

NameAlan SmithDate of birthOctober 28, 1980Place of birthRothwell, Leeds, EnglandAlan Smith TriviaAlan Smith's nickname is "chilli pepper", reportedly because of his temper.Alan Smith Detailed BiographyAlan Smith (born October 28, 1980 in Rothwell, Leeds, England) is an English football player. He has played centre-forward for most of his career, but as of 2005 he is undergoing a conversion into a midfield role. He formerly played for Leeds and now plies his trade for Manchester United.Alan Smith is perceived as a hard-working footballer who got his start with his hometown and future club at age 10, when he entered the Leeds United Centre of...

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Alan Shearer Biography

Date of Birth13 August 1970, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UKHeight6' (1.83 m)Mini BiographyAlan Shearer is one of the all-time legends of British football. He started his career playing for Southampton FC in 1987, but five years later was snapped up by Blackburn Rovers. Whilst there he scored an astounding 30 goals three seasons running. In 1992 he joined the international squad as captain of England, with a 2-0 victory over France. Shearer was soon attracting great interest from the other clubs and in 1996 he quit Blackburn to become captain of the team he had always supported as a boy, Newcastle United. He joined the 'Geordies' in a deal worth...

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Alan Rudolph Biography

NameAlan RudolphProfessionActorAlan Rudolph Detailed BiographyAlan Rudolph (born 18 December 1943 in Los Angeles) is an American film director and screenwriter.Rudolph is the son of Oscar Rudolph (1911–1991), a television director and actor. He is a protégé of Robert Altman, and worked as an assistant director on Altman's film of Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye.Rudolph's own films tend to focus on isolated or eccentric characters and their relationships, and are frequently ensemble pieces including prominent elements of romanticism and fantasy. He has written almost all the films he has directed, and he has worked repeatedly with actors Keith...

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Alan Rosenberg Biography

Date of Birth4 October 1950, Passaic, New Jersey, USAHeight5' 8" (1.73 m)SpouseMarg Helgenberger (9 September 1989 - present) 1 sonRobin Bartlett (? - ?) (divorced)TriviaHe was the New York State backgammon champ in 1982.Has a son named Hugh.His character, divorce lawyer Eli Levinson in the 1991-1993 courtroom series "Civil Wars" (1991), was so popular that it was repeated on "L.A. Law" (1986) for the 1993-94 season. Rosenberg had already appeared in two episodes as lawyer William Willis in 1989/90.Played both saints and sinners: from gangster Frank Nitti in a TV biopic of Al Capone to the Apostle Thomas in the controversial film The Last Temptation...

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Alan Rickman Biography

Date of Birth21 February 1946, Hammersmith, London, England, UKBirth NameAlan Sidney Patrick RickmanHeight6' 1" (1.85 m)Mini BiographyHe was born to Irish and Welsh parents in 1946. He attended the Royal College of Art; he wanted to be a graphic artist. At age 26 he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he spent 3 years. Started out in the theatrical version of "Dangerous Liaisons" His first major film was Die Hard (1988) where he was cast as Hans Gruber.IMDb Mini Biography By: Kornel OsvartMini BiographyAlan Rickman was born on a council estate in Acton, West London to Margaret (Welsh) and Bernard (Irish) Rickman. Alan...

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Alan Ladd Biography

Date of Birth3 September 1913, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USADate of Death29 January 1964, Palm Springs, California, USA (acute overdose of alcohol and sedatives)Birth NameAlan Walbridge LaddNicknameLaddieHeight5' 5" (1.65 m)Mini BiographyAlan Ladd's mother immigrated from England age 19. His accountant father died when he was four. At age five he burned his apartment playing with matches, and his mother moved them to Oklahoma City. He was malnourished, undersized, and nicknamed Tiny. His mother married a house painter who moved them to California a la "Grapes of Wrath" when he was eight. He picked fruit, delivered papers, and swept stores. In high...

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Alan Jackson Biography

NameAlan JacksonProfessionSingerBirth Detailsborn October 17, 1958 Alan Jackson Detailed BiographyAlan Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter, who became one of the best-selling country musicians of the 1990s.Jackson is originally from Newnan, Georgia. He previously worked in The Nashville Network's mailroom. Jackson's wife Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career. His first album, 1990's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 release, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a smash success,...

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Alan Faneca Biography

NameAlan FanecaDate of birthDecember 7, 1976Place of birthNew Orleans, LouisianaAlan Faneca Detailed BiographyAlan Joseph Faneca, Jr. (born December 7, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American Football guard who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Faneca attended Louisiana State, where he was a First-Team All-American selection in 1997 and a finalist for the Outland Trophy. He was picked by Pittsburgh in the first round (26th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He has been a starter at left guard since almost halfway through his rookie year, and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl every season since 2001. He has started...

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Alan Cumming Biography

Date of Birth27 January 1965, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, UKNicknameUppin CummingHeight5' 10" (1.78 m)Mini BiographyAlan Cumming was born on January 27, 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland. His family lived nearby in Dunkeld, where his father, Alex, was a forester for Atholl Estate. The family (Alex, mother Mary, big brother Tom and Alan) moved to Fassfern near Fort William soon after, before moving to the east coast of Scotland in 1969 where Alan's dad took up the position of Head Forester of Panmure Estate, and it was here Alan grew up. He went to Monikie Primary School and Carnoustie High School, where he began appearing in plays, and soon after...

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