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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. When she was eight years old, she began dancing lessons. Van Nuys High School was where she was the class president and the chief cheerleader. She graduated from high school in the year 1980. Following graduation she entered the college process at Cal State Northridge. There she majored in radio and TV. After joining the L.A. Lakers cheerleaders, she became head cheerleader/choreographer after only a few months, eventually dropping out of college to dance and choreograph full-time. The Jacksons recruited her to choreograph the 1984 "Torture", their first of a series of films and videos she would choreograph. The first album she released was "Forever Your Girl" Her singing career took off. But the hit single "Straight Up" was a major hit and she's become a popular singer/dancer for years after. It was made easier by her stint on American Idol (2002-2004). Her father, Harry Abdul, is Sephardic J

Mary McDonnell

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Mary McDonnell, a two-time Oscar(r),-nominated actress, is best known for her performances on screen in both contemporary and historical roles. She has also had a long line of acting roles on stage and screen. Mary Eileen McDonnell was born on the 28th of April 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, a computer consultant Both from Irish origin. Born in Ithaca, New York, she graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) in Fredonia. She then attended drama school after which she was accepted into the Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). In the following two decades, she landed her breakthrough film role, in Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves (1990) in which she played "Stands with a Fist" who is a white woman who is raised by the Sioux Indians. For the role, she received her first Academy Award nomination. McDonnell has starred in the Lawrence Kasdan films Grand Canyon (1991), and Mumford (1999) with such experienced actors a

Paula Faris

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Paula Faris is an American journalist from America. She was previously the TV reporter for ABC News. She is well-known for her time as cohost of Good Morning America Weekend, from 2014 to 2018, and host of The View, 2015-2018. Before this, she co-anchored World News Now as well as America This Morning. After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. The position she held was in sales of radio stations due to the lack of television opportunities. After a year of working as a production assistant with WKEF/WRGT. She was then capable of reporting and anchoring at times. She was the weekend and weekday sports anchors for WCPO TV, Cincinnati, between 2002 and 2005. The contract was canceled and she was hired as a reporter and anchor for NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV, Chicago, from November 2005 until December 2011. She was employed by ABC News the news division in December 2011. The 2nd of January, 20

Markie Post

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Markie Post grew-up in Walnut Creek. She began her career as a film and TV producer, producing films such as "The New Card Sharks", (1978), and "Card Sharks" (1986). She went on to produce projects such as Double Dare (1976), and has appeared on many television shows such as E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001). Her most notable TV role was that of "Christine Sullivan" in Night Court (1984). She was featured in the show's 156 episodes, from 1984 to 1992. Daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet, and famous nuclear physical scientist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 - April 7, 2015). Two daughters, Katie Ross (born June 26 1987) and Daisy Ross (born on March 30 in 1990) were born in her second marriage to Michael A. Ross. Born in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California. Was a student at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California; she was an athlete. She received her Bachelor of Arts

Sarah Chalke

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Sarah Chalke was born in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke, and Doug Chalke are her parents. She is the middle child of two siblings, one older, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah made her acting debut in a TV-made movie, City Boy (1992). In 1993, shortly after her first film, she was a candidate for the role of "Becky" in the TV series Roseanne (1988). The show was in search of a replacement for Alicia Goranson, who left the show to pursue studies at college. Sarah completed her high school degree in 1995 and began filming the 1994-1995 Roseanne (1988) season. In 1994, Sarah co-starred in the film Ernest Goes to School (1994), along with Jim Varney. In 1996, Sarah appeared in two films: Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand Against Fear (1996) where she was a cheerleader who was named Krista Wilson. Sarah was asked to play in the 1998 show Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. This was one year after Roseanne (1988). It was based on the television mo

Lauren Ash

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Lauren Ash is a recent Second City Chicago Mainstage alumni. She is also an Second City Toronto Mainstage alumna and is one half of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She has twice won the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser. She also won the Best Comedic Play and 2006 Best Sketch Troupe Awards. She's appeared in various roles in the shows "Scare Tactics" and "Almost Heroes", as well. She was a regular on "The Ron James Show" and appeared in guest roles in "Call Me Fitz," “Cracked,""Bomb Girls," and "Lost Girl." Her television and film credits also include "Video on Trial," Hotbox and the Academy Award-nominated "Lars and the Real Girl." She also appears as Sam in the animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." Her wealth has increased significantly between 2019 and 2020. What is the amount Lauren Ash make at 37 years old? Lauren Ash's primary source of income comes

Paula Patton

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Paula Patton is the daughter of Joyce (Vanraden) Patton and Charles Patton. Her father is African-American, while her mother is caucasian and has German, English and Dutch ancestry. Her family lived right across from the 20th Century Fox lot when she was growing up , and she was a huge fan of movies since her earliest childhood. Her mother, who also loved good films, was a schoolteacher, and her father was a lawyer. Paula admitted that she tried to escape when she was an infant by "pretending" to appear to be someone different from herself. So it's not a surprise that she was a part of Hamilton Magnet Arts High School productions. Her favorite character was that of "Abigail" in "The Crucible". She continued her studies at the University of Southern California, where she completed a summer course in film. It was during this time that she was granted a three-month assignment to produce documentaries for PBS. As a result, she was able to serve as a produc

Amy Carlson

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Amy Carlson was raised in Glen Ellyn (Illinois) and was a part of her early years living in Chicago. Amy lived in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, until she graduated from junior college. The family also lived in the Middle East, where her parents, Bob (and Barb) taught at the American School. Amy has two sisters, Betsy and Lori, and a brother Joe. Amy has traveled extensively across Europe with her family , and independently. Her parents were teachers so they could enjoy every summer together in the campfire and travelling across the United States. In reality, they've spent time camping in every state other than Alaska. Amy went to Rwanda after the war in 1994 to aid relief efforts. Amy was a skilled actor in school plays and won writing contests. In high school, she excelled in athletics and was the first to participate in the ever 3200 meter relay for girls in the Illinois track. After sustaining an injury, she could return to theater and perform a variety of roles, including Lanford Wilso

Penelope Cruz Sanchez

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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). When she was a baby, she was already a fervent performer, re-enacting TV commercials for her family's amusement, but she ultimately decided to devote her energy to dancing. After nine years of classical ballet classes in Spain's National Conservatory she was able to continue her studies under the guidance by a range of well-known dancers. When she was 15 she realized her real calling when she bested more than 300 other girls in an audition by a talent agency. She was offered roles on Spanish TV and music videos. This brought her many performances, which opened the way to a future in the big screen. Cruz made her debut film in 1993's The Greek Labyrinth (The Greek Labyrinth). After that, she briefly was in Framed (1992), a Timothy Dalton thriller. The Oscar-winning Belle Epoque (1992) was her third film. In the film she played one of the four sisters seeking the affection

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich is an actress director, musician, and actor. She has directed a number of episodes of TV and film, including Chicago Med (2015) (211) and The Equalizer (221). She also served as the Co-EP/Producing Director for Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018) and is attached to direct two pilots in development. Milena was selected as one of eight directors in AFI's prestigious Directing Workshop for Women. Her short film and TV series proof-of-concept called Unspeakable with Laura Vandervoort and Jeff Kober has was screened at its World Premiere at SXSW and was awarded the Best Episodic Award at the Seattle International Film Festival and Best Pilot at the SoHo International Film Festival. The film she made in the short form Temporary (2017 produced by Milena Vandervoort) has been screened across the nation. It was awarded the title of Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival and Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest. The Director's Choice Award was also awarded at Sedo

Piper Perabo

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Piper Perabo has been nominated for a Golden Globe as a stage as well as a TV and film actor. She was born in Dallas and grew up in New Jersey. Coyote Ugly was her breakout role. She has been featured in a number of films since that time, including Christopher's "The Prestige" featuring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and "Because I Said So", with Diane Keaton, and "First Snow" with Guy Pearce. "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Imagine Me and You" films starring Steve Martin, "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Cheaper by the Dozen" films, "10th & Wolf" crime drama with a cast that also comprised Dennis Hopper and James Marsden. She was in the film with Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels in Rian Johnson's sci-fi action film "Looper.". Perabo was Annie Walker on USA Network's spy drama "Covert Affairs" for five seasons. After t

Ayelet Zurer

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Ayelet Zurer is among Israel's most acclaimed actresses. She was born in Tel Aviv, and first was noticed by Hollywood after she was cast by Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking part, playing Eric Bana's character's wife the Oscar(r) nominated film Munich (2005). Zurer is an American actress that has been featured in Studio films, including Sony Pictures' Vantage Point which starred Dennis Quaid (with William Hurt) Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive pieces alongside Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader’s Adam Resurrected alongside Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons opposite Tom Hanks. Darling Companion is an ensemble film by Lawrence Kasdan that features Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. Warner Bros. Man Of Steel alongside Russell Crow. Ewan McGregor was the director of Rodrigo Garcia, Last Days in the Desert. She was waiting for the release of The Last Knights, a film by Kazuaki Kiriya, opposite Clive Owen. Recently, she won the Gold Nymph Aw

Pollyanna McIntosh

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Pollyanna McIntosh was born in Portugal and Colombia, but she returned to Scotland when she began her career on the stage at The Edinburgh Festival. She relocated to London when she was 16 and immediately started to become involved in indie filmmaking. Her first paid gig was as a stoner on Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998). Also, she was an actress and a director in the theatre. Moving to Los Angeles in 2004 led to more theatre. She directed Anne Dudek (a regular star on Mad Men/Big Love (2006)) as and David Dayan Fisher (a regular character on 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to praises of awe. Her first US film role was "Stacy" who was a manipulative woman who was a born again Christian and born again Christian, in Headspace (2005). It was in the role of crazy "Thumper Wint" in the comedy Sex and Death 101 (2007) (Simon Baker and Winona Ryder) directed from Heathers (1988) writer Daniel Waters, that the reviewers began to be aware of her talent, citing an unbeatable bl

Paget Valerie Brewster

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Paget Valerie Brewster is an American voice actress, actor, and singer. She was first recognized for her role as Kathy on the fourth season of NBC sitcom Friends. Her breakout role was as Emily Prentiss, a Supervisory Special Agent on Criminal Minds. From 2006 until 2012, she was a guest on Criminal Minds regularly. She has been back to guest appearances since and has returned to Criminal Minds regularly in the year 2016. She also played Mr. Mumbles and Elise on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart in Community's final season, Birdgirl in Harvey Birdman Attorney at law, Sara Kingsley in Fox's Grandfathered and Donald Duck's twin sister Della on DuckTales 2017. This was the first animated appearance for the character. Brewster was born on the 10th of March 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster (nee Tew) was an official of the government, and her father, Galen Brewster, worked as an administrator in a school. Brewster was born in Massachusetts and then moved to New

Pom Klementieff

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Pom Klementieff (born 3 May 1986) is a French actress. She studied at the Cours Florent drama school, Paris. She has been in films such as Loup 2009, Sleepless Night 2011 and Hacker's Game 2015. She plays the Mantis character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (1999). Pom Klementieff was the child of a Korean mother, as well as an American-Russian father. Her father was a consul of Quebec City, Canada. Eugene Klementieff, a painter, was her grandfather. Because it sounds similar to the Korean words for "spring" or "tiger", her parents gave their daughter the name Pom. Klementieff lived in Canada for one year. Her family had travelled extensively as a result of her father's work. They resided in Japan as well as the Ivory Coast, before settling in France. Her father, who passed away from cancer at age 5, was her mother. Also, she was suffering from schizophrenia , a