Regina King
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1971-01-15
    • Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Regina Rene King, 레지나 킹, رجینا کینگ

Regina King

Regina King, born on January 15, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, is a highly esteemed and versatile American actress, director, and producer. Her career began in television as a teenager on the popular sitcom 227, and she successfully transitioned into film with roles in iconic movies directed by John Singleton, such as Boyz n the Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993), and Higher Learning (1995). Her mainstream recognition grew with her memorable performance as Marcee Tidwell, the wife of Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character, in the blockbuster Jerry Maguire (1996).Over the decades, King has consistently delivered powerful performances, earning her numerous accolades. She is a four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for her roles in the anthology series American Crime, the miniseries Seven Seconds, and the acclaimed limited series Watchmen. Her greatest acting achievement came in 2019 when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her moving performance in Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk. King is also an accomplished voice actress, having voiced both Huey and Riley Freeman on the animated series The Boondocks.Beyond acting, King has established herself as a respected director. After directing episodes for several television series, including Scandal and This Is Us, she made her feature film directorial debut with the critically praised One Night in Miami (2020), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director.

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