Jamie Foxx is a true Hollywood powerhouse, seamlessly blending his talents as an actor, comedian, singer, and producer. Born Eric Marlon Bishop on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas, Foxx first captivated audiences with his quick wit and comedic brilliance on In Living Color before headlining his own hit sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show. However, it was his Oscar-winning portrayal of music legend Ray Charles in Ray (2004) that cemented his place among Hollywood’s elite. Over the years, Foxx has showcased his versatility in blockbuster films like Collateral (2004), Django Unchained (2012), and Baby Driver (2017), while also carving out a successful music career with chart-topping hits. Whether delivering powerhouse performances on screen or dropping soulful tracks in the studio, Foxx continues to redefine what it means to be a multi-hyphenate star in the entertainment industry.
Bradley Cooper, born Bradley Charles Cooper is an American Film Actor, Television Actor, Stage Actor, Film Director, Film Producer and Writer.
Bradley Cooper
QUICK FACTS
Born:January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse:Jennifer Esposito (m. 2006-2007)
Children:Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper
Education:The New School (2000), Georgetown University, Germantown Academy, Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, Villanova University
Zodiac Sign:Capricorn
Height:6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Biography
Bradley Cooper’s career began in 1999 with a guest role in the television series Sex and the City and he made his movie debut two years later in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer.
Cooper first gained attention as Will Tippin in the spy-action television show Alias (2001-2006), and achieved minor success with a supporting role in the comedy film Wedding Crashers(2005). His breakthrough role came in 2009 with The Hangover which spawned two sequels in 2011 and 2013. Cooper found greater success with Limitless (2011), the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook (2012), the black comedy American Hustle(2013) and the war biopic American Sniper (2014), which he also produced.
In 2014, he portrayed Joseph Merrick in the Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, garnering a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. That year, he also began voicing Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy. In 2018, Cooper produced, wrote and directed his first film with the musical romance A Star Is Born, in which he also starred, for which he gained three Oscar nominations. He also contributed to its US Billboard 200 number one soundtrack. Its lead single “Shallow” topped the charts in over twenty countries and earned him a Grammy Award.
Bradley Cooper has been nominated for many awards including seven Academy Awards and a Tony Award, and has won a Grammy Award and a BAFTA Award and in 2014 became the tenth actor to receive an Oscar nomination in three consecutive years. Cooper appeared in Forbes Celebrity 100 on two occasions and Time’s list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. His films have grossed $7.8 billion worldwide and he was named one of the world’s highest paid actors for three years. Bradley supports several organizations that help people fight cancer.
Dan Aykroyd, born Daniel Edward Aykroyd is a Canadian-American Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian Writer, Musician and Filmmaker.
Dan Aykroyd
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Born:July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Canada
Spouse:Donna Dixon (m. 1983)
Children:Danielle Aykroyd, Stella Irene August Aykroyd, Belle King Aykroyd
Education:Carleton University, Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Height:6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Biography
Dan Aykroyd was an original member of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” on Saturday Night Live (1975-1979) during which he co-created the Blues Brothers from a sketch he performed with John Belushi which turned into an actual touring performance band and the 1980 musical comedy film, The Blues Brothers. Aykroyd also conceived and starred in the hit movie Ghostbusters (1984) which spawned an entire media franchise.
In 1990, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy. He starred in his own sitcom, Soul Man (1997-1988) and is also a businessman, having co-founded the House of Blues chain of music venues and the Crystal Head Vodka brand.
