Biographies - Actors and Filmmakers
Biographical info on actors, including film credits, educational history, and other personal facts.
Liam Aiken
Info on the young star of "Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Info on the young star of "Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Joe Anderson
The scoop on one of the stars of "Across the Universe."
The scoop on one of the stars of "Across the Universe."
Christian Bale
Christian Bale began his career in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun."
Christian Bale began his career in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun."
Javier Bardem
Two-time Academy Award nominee began acting at the age of 4.
Two-time Academy Award nominee began acting at the age of 4.
Ben Barnes
Stage actor Ben Barnes won the lead role of Prince Caspian in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."
Stage actor Ben Barnes won the lead role of Prince Caspian in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."
Justin Bartha
Info on young actor Justin Bartha from "National Treasure."
Info on young actor Justin Bartha from "National Treasure."
Jason Behr
Behr gained a young adult following after starring in "Roswell."
Behr gained a young adult following after starring in "Roswell."
Gael Garcia Bernal
Info on this critically acclaimed young actor.
Info on this critically acclaimed young actor.
Paul Bettany
Married to Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly is a multi-talented actor who can easily play comedy or drama.
Married to Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly is a multi-talented actor who can easily play comedy or drama.
Jason Biggs
Jason Biggs will probably never live down his 'Pie Guy' label.
Jason Biggs will probably never live down his 'Pie Guy' label.
Orlando Bloom
Heartthrob Orlando Bloom found fame playing an elf.
Heartthrob Orlando Bloom found fame playing an elf.
Marc Blucas
Made a name for himself as Sarah Michelle Gellar's love interest for a season on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Made a name for himself as Sarah Michelle Gellar's love interest for a season on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Callum Blue
Info on British actor Callum Blue from "Princess Diaries 2" and "Dead Like Me."
Info on British actor Callum Blue from "Princess Diaries 2" and "Dead Like Me."
Trevor Blumas
Trevor Blumas added his name to Walt Disney's growing list of teen heartthrobs with his appearance in "Ice Princess."
Trevor Blumas added his name to Walt Disney's growing list of teen heartthrobs with his appearance in "Ice Princess."
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody entered the Oscar history book for his starring role in "The Pianist."
Adrien Brody entered the Oscar history book for his starring role in "The Pianist."
Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler's charming women in films such as "Phantom of the Opera" and "Dracula 2000."
Gerard Butler's charming women in films such as "Phantom of the Opera" and "Dracula 2000."
Steve Carell
Info on an actor's who has been called one of America's funniest men.
Info on an actor's who has been called one of America's funniest men.
Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel played Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's controversial - and profitable - movie, "The Passion of The Christ."
Jim Caviezel played Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's controversial - and profitable - movie, "The Passion of The Christ."
Michael Cera
The scoop on the Canadian actor who seems to specialize in nerdy characters.
The scoop on the Canadian actor who seems to specialize in nerdy characters.
Justin Chatwin
Justin Chatwin plays Tom Cruise's son in the sci-fi epic, "War of the Worlds."
Justin Chatwin plays Tom Cruise's son in the sci-fi epic, "War of the Worlds."
Michael Chiklis
Biography of actor Michael Chiklis, the star of "The Shield" and "Fantastic Four."
Biography of actor Michael Chiklis, the star of "The Shield" and "Fantastic Four."
Hayden Christensen
Hayden Christensen gained a huge following of fans after being cast in "Star Wars."
Hayden Christensen gained a huge following of fans after being cast in "Star Wars."
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper's big break came in "Wedding Crashers" with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
Bradley Cooper's big break came in "Wedding Crashers" with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
John Corbett
Info on actor John Corbett from "Raise Your Voice" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Info on actor John Corbett from "Raise Your Voice" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Daniel Craig
Info on the man who's now Bond - Daniel Craig.
Info on the man who's now Bond - Daniel Craig.
Hugh Dancy
Info on British actor Hugh Dancy, the star of "Ella Enchanted" and "King Arthur."
Info on British actor Hugh Dancy, the star of "Ella Enchanted" and "King Arthur."
Johnny Depp
His wild youth now in the past, Depp's talent as an actor is now the primary focus of articles.
His wild youth now in the past, Depp's talent as an actor is now the primary focus of articles.
Leonardo DiCaprio
One of the most talented actors of his generation, DiCaprio was nominated for an Academy Award at age 19.
One of the most talented actors of his generation, DiCaprio was nominated for an Academy Award at age 19.
Vin Diesel
Action star Vin Diesel is a twin who comes from New York and loves video games.
Action star Vin Diesel is a twin who comes from New York and loves video games.
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs' role that got him noticed was in "How Stella Got Her Grove Back."
Taye Diggs' role that got him noticed was in "How Stella Got Her Grove Back."
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel originally wanted to be a dentist...
Josh Duhamel originally wanted to be a dentist...
Aaron Eckhart
Northern California native spreads himself between films and work on the stage.
Northern California native spreads himself between films and work on the stage.
Zac Efron
"High School Musical" hottie's always been interested in singing, dancing, and acting.
"High School Musical" hottie's always been interested in singing, dancing, and acting.
Chris Evans
He helped send up teen movies in "Not Another Teen Movie" and went on to star in the superhero flick, "Fantastic Four."
He helped send up teen movies in "Not Another Teen Movie" and went on to star in the superhero flick, "Fantastic Four."
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell mixes a fine set of acting chops with a Hollywood bad boy image.
Colin Farrell mixes a fine set of acting chops with a Hollywood bad boy image.
Jamie Foxx
Transitioning from comedy to drama, Jamie Foxx took on the tough role of playing Ray Charles in "Ray."
Transitioning from comedy to drama, Jamie Foxx took on the tough role of playing Ray Charles in "Ray."
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling picked up an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in "Half Nelson."
Ryan Gosling picked up an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in "Half Nelson."
Rupert Grint
Facts on the actor who plays Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movies.
Facts on the actor who plays Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movies.
Ioan Gruffudd
Biography of actor Ioan Gruffudd from "Fantastic Four" and "King Arthur."
Biography of actor Ioan Gruffudd from "Fantastic Four" and "King Arthur."
Jake Gyllenhaal
Info on Jake Gyllenhaal, the star of "Donnie Darko" and "Jarhead."
Info on Jake Gyllenhaal, the star of "Donnie Darko" and "Jarhead."
Cole Hauser
The son of actor Wings Hauser's breakthrough role was in "White Oleander," opposite Robin Wright Penn.
The son of actor Wings Hauser's breakthrough role was in "White Oleander," opposite Robin Wright Penn.
Garrett Hedlund
Garrett Hedlund made his feature film debut in "Troy" playing Brad Pitt's young cousin.
Garrett Hedlund made his feature film debut in "Troy" playing Brad Pitt's young cousin.
Martin Henderson
New Zealand heartthrob Martin Henderson's big break came with "The Ring."
New Zealand heartthrob Martin Henderson's big break came with "The Ring."
Jay Hernandez
Biography of actor Jay Hernandez from "Friday Night Lights" and "The Rookie."
Biography of actor Jay Hernandez from "Friday Night Lights" and "The Rookie."
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman gained worldwide fame by donning long hair and claws for "X-Men."
Hugh Jackman gained worldwide fame by donning long hair and claws for "X-Men."
Oliver James
News on the young British actor who stole hearts in "What a Girl Wants."
News on the young British actor who stole hearts in "What a Girl Wants."
Tom Jane
The star of "The Punisher" personal facts and film credits.
The star of "The Punisher" personal facts and film credits.
Taylor Kitsch
The Canadian actor made a name for himself on the TV series "Friday Night Lights," but he's also proven he can take on roles in major studio films.
The Canadian actor made a name for himself on the TV series "Friday Night Lights," but he's also proven he can take on roles in major studio films.
Ashton Kutcher
A busy romantic life doesn't keep Ashton Kutcher from starring roles on TV and in feature films.
A busy romantic life doesn't keep Ashton Kutcher from starring roles on TV and in feature films.
Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf made a name for himself starring in the Disney movie, "Holes."
Shia LaBeouf made a name for himself starring in the Disney movie, "Holes."
Frank Langella
Biography of actor Frank Langella who burst into the international scene as Dracula.
Biography of actor Frank Langella who burst into the international scene as Dracula.
Taylor Lautner
Lautner's just as into sports as he is acting.
Lautner's just as into sports as he is acting.
Jude Law
Handsome and talented, Jude Law balances indie films with mainstream work.
Handsome and talented, Jude Law balances indie films with mainstream work.
Jet Li
When Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat decided to try their luck in Hollywood, they opted for film roles that played off the personas they had created in their native Hong Kong. But when Jet Li decided to make the move to Hollywood, he boldly turned his back on the squeaky clean hero that audiences in Asia had come to love.
When Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat decided to try their luck in Hollywood, they opted for film roles that played off the personas they had created in their native Hong Kong. But when Jet Li decided to make the move to Hollywood, he boldly turned his back on the squeaky clean hero that audiences in Asia had come to love.
Heath Ledger
News on Australian actor Heath Ledger, the star of "Brokeback Mountain" and "Casanova."
News on Australian actor Heath Ledger, the star of "Brokeback Mountain" and "Casanova."
Jared Leto
Jared Leto broke a lot of hearts as the angst-ridden love of Claire Danes' life in "My So-Called Life."
Jared Leto broke a lot of hearts as the angst-ridden love of Claire Danes' life in "My So-Called Life."
Diego Luna
The scoop on actor/producer Diego Luna.
The scoop on actor/producer Diego Luna.
Luke Mably
Luke Mably made his debut as a heartthrob in the romantic comedy, "The Prince & Me."
Luke Mably made his debut as a heartthrob in the romantic comedy, "The Prince & Me."
Gabriel Macht
Info on actor Gabriel Macht from "A Love Song for Bobby Long."
Info on actor Gabriel Macht from "A Love Song for Bobby Long."
Tobey Maguire
Info on the star of the "Spider-Man" movie series.
Info on the star of the "Spider-Man" movie series.
Olivier Martinez
French actor Olivier Martinez comes from a family of boxers.
French actor Olivier Martinez comes from a family of boxers.
Matthew McConaughey
From romantic comedies to action adventure films, McConaughey's pretty much worked in all genres of film.
From romantic comedies to action adventure films, McConaughey's pretty much worked in all genres of film.
Julian McMahon
Info on Australian actor Julian McMahon, the star of "Nip/Tuck" and the villain in "Fantastic Four."
Info on Australian actor Julian McMahon, the star of "Nip/Tuck" and the villain in "Fantastic Four."
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen's fame increased after starring as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Viggo Mortensen's fame increased after starring as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
William Moseley
Biography of actor William Moseley from "The Chronicles of Narnia" movie franchise.
Biography of actor William Moseley from "The Chronicles of Narnia" movie franchise.
Stephen Moyer
Women have fallen in love with Stephen Moyer as Vampire Bill in "True Blood" opposite Anna Paquin.
Women have fallen in love with Stephen Moyer as Vampire Bill in "True Blood" opposite Anna Paquin.
Cillian Murphy
Info on Irish actor Cillian Murphy who gained a following after starring in "28 Days Later."
Info on Irish actor Cillian Murphy who gained a following after starring in "28 Days Later."
Clive Owen
Clive Owen gained recognition with his role in "Croupier."
Clive Owen gained recognition with his role in "Croupier."
Jared Padalecki
Short bio on "New York Minute" co-star, Jared Padalecki.
Short bio on "New York Minute" co-star, Jared Padalecki.
Guy Pearce
Born in England, raised in Australia, Guy Pearce really got noticed after starring in "Memento."
Born in England, raised in Australia, Guy Pearce really got noticed after starring in "Memento."
Kal Penn
Info on comedic actor Kal Penn, the star of "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle."
Info on comedic actor Kal Penn, the star of "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle."
Sean Penn
Info on outspoken actor Sean Penn.
Info on outspoken actor Sean Penn.
Joaquin Phoenix
Personal facts and movie credits for the notoriously publicity-shy actor, Joaquin Phoenix.
Personal facts and movie credits for the notoriously publicity-shy actor, Joaquin Phoenix.
Chris Pine
Son of "CHiPS" actor Robert Pine, Chris plays one of Anne Hathaway's love interests in "Princess Diaries 2."
Son of "CHiPS" actor Robert Pine, Chris plays one of Anne Hathaway's love interests in "Princess Diaries 2."
Freddie Prinze Jr.
News on Freddie Prinze Jr., son of actor/comedian Freddie Prinze and husband to Sarah Michelle Gellar.
News on Freddie Prinze Jr., son of actor/comedian Freddie Prinze and husband to Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Daniel Radcliffe
Find out about the young star of the "Harry Potter" films.
Find out about the young star of the "Harry Potter" films.
Keanu Reeves
From "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" to "The Matrix" triology, Reeves' unafraid to take on roles that critics don't get.
From "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" to "The Matrix" triology, Reeves' unafraid to take on roles that critics don't get.
Ryan Reynolds
"Van Wilder" star Ryan Reynolds hails from Canada and is busy tackling other genres besides comedy.
"Van Wilder" star Ryan Reynolds hails from Canada and is busy tackling other genres besides comedy.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
He made a mark in the glam rock film, "Velvet Goldmine," co-starring Ewan McGregor and Christian Bale.
He made a mark in the glam rock film, "Velvet Goldmine," co-starring Ewan McGregor and Christian Bale.
Mickey Rourke
Boxer, brawler, actor...Mickey Rourke experienced a career resurgence in 2008 with his starring role in "The Wrestler."
Boxer, brawler, actor...Mickey Rourke experienced a career resurgence in 2008 with his starring role in "The Wrestler."
Mark Ruffalo
Critically acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo balances indies and big budget films.
Critically acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo balances indies and big budget films.
Riley Smith
Brief bio on the young actor who plays Ashley Olsen's love interest in "New York Minute."
Brief bio on the young actor who plays Ashley Olsen's love interest in "New York Minute."
Steve Strait
Info on actor/musician Steve Strait who made his feature film debut in the Disney movie, "Sky High."
Info on actor/musician Steve Strait who made his feature film debut in the Disney movie, "Sky High."
Alexander Skarsgard
The son of actor Stellan Skarsgard, Alexander's earning American fans with his starring roles in two HBO shows.
The son of actor Stellan Skarsgard, Alexander's earning American fans with his starring roles in two HBO shows.
Jim Sturgess
Jim Sturgess' breakthrough came with his starring role in "Across the Universe."
Jim Sturgess' breakthrough came with his starring role in "Across the Universe."
Jeremy Sumpter
Jeremy Sumpter's fame rose with his role in "Peter Pan."
Jeremy Sumpter's fame rose with his role in "Peter Pan."
Kiefer Sutherland
Info on actor Kiefer Sutherland, the star of the TV series "24" and feature films including "Lost Boys" and "The Sentinel."
Info on actor Kiefer Sutherland, the star of the TV series "24" and feature films including "Lost Boys" and "The Sentinel."
Michael Vartan
Michael Vartan got the attention of females with his starring role in "Never Been Kissed."
Michael Vartan got the attention of females with his starring role in "Never Been Kissed."
Goran Visnjic
Info on actor Goran Visnjic from "ER" and "Elektra."
Info on actor Goran Visnjic from "ER" and "Elektra."
Paul Walker
Short bio on actor Paul Walker from "2 Fast 2 Furious."
Short bio on actor Paul Walker from "2 Fast 2 Furious."
David Wenham
David Wenham gained recognition with his role as Faramir in "Lord of the Rings."
David Wenham gained recognition with his role as Faramir in "Lord of the Rings."
Dominic West
Info on actor Dominic West, the star of "The Forgotten" and TV's "The Wire."
Info on actor Dominic West, the star of "The Forgotten" and TV's "The Wire."
Luke Wilson
Actor and writer, Luke Wilson made a name for himself with "Bottle Rocket."
Actor and writer, Luke Wilson made a name for himself with "Bottle Rocket."
Patrick Wilson
A double threat - Patrick Wilson can sing as well as he can act.
A double threat - Patrick Wilson can sing as well as he can act.
Sam Worthington
2009 is Sam Worthington's year.
2009 is Sam Worthington's year.
Anton Yelchin
2009 might just be the year that defines Anton Yelchin's career.
2009 might just be the year that defines Anton Yelchin's career.