Biography | Artist Actors Biography

Howie Michael Mandel II (born November 29, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian comedian and actor who came to national attention in the United States during a six-year stint on St. Elsewhere. He also did movies, including his role as the voice of Gizmo in the 1984 hit Gremlins, and the role of “Maurice” in the 1989 movie Little Monsters. (more…)

Baldwin was born in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, to Catholic parents Alexander Rae Baldwin II, a high school history teacher, drama club director and football coach, and Carol Newcomb Martineau. His brothers are Daniel, Stephen and William Baldwin, all of whom are actors; he also has two sisters, Jane and Elizabeth. The Baldwin siblings attended Alfred G. Berner High School in Nassau County. Alexander (Class of 1976) and Daniel (Class of 1979) played football there under Coach Bob Reifsnyder, a former All-American player for Navy who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an Oscar-nominated American actor. He is the eldest and most well-known of the “Baldwin brothers”.

Ferrera was born in Los Angeles, California to Honduran parents and was raised by her mother in the Woodland Hills, California. She started acting at age eight in school plays and community theater. Ferrera attends the University of Southern California, where she’s double-majoring in Theater and International Relations.

America Ferrera (born America Georgine Ferrera April 18, 1984) is an American actress. As of 2006, she stars in the ABC dramedy series, Ugly Betty.

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Aishwarya Rai (born November 1, 1973) is an Indian actress and former fashion model. She was awarded the Miss World title in 1994. Aishwarya Rai has also acted in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and English films.

Aishwarya Rai was born in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, to Krishnaraj Rai, a marine engineer, and Vrinda Rai, a writer. Her ancestors are from the Bunt community of Mangalore. Her family later relocated to Mumbai. Rai has one brother, Aditya Rai, who is three years older than she is. Aditya is in the merchant navy, and has also co-produced a film with Rai in the lead.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she moved with her parents to Westport, Connecticut when she was 2 years old. As a young child, Linda Blair began her career by modeling, then later started acting in commercials, including one for Gulden’s Mustard that ran for years. Blair had originally planned to become a doctor, but instead accepted a role in The Exorcist because money she would earn would allow her to pursue her interest in horsemanship, particularly show jumping. She was chosen over the very similar-looking Pamelyn Ferdin since the director wanted an unknown, and Miss Ferdin had already become quite visible following her performances in Star Trek, The Odd Couple, and Night Gallery.
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