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Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando Valley, California. She started taking dance classes at the age of eight. Van Nuys High School was her high school. She was also the top cheerleader and the senior class president. Her high school graduation was in 1980. After graduation she enrolled in college 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. She was recruited by The Jacksons to choreograph their 1984 "Torture" video, the first in a long list of movies and videos she would choreograph. After her debut album "Forever Your Girl", her singing career began to take off. The single "Straight Up" was a massive success and she has been a wildly successful performer/singer ever after. This was made possible by her stint on American Idol (2002-2004). Her father (Harry Abdu

Mary McDonnell is a two-time Oscar(r)-nominated actress, who is well-known for her character roles in both period and present-day screen roles, and an extensive history of screen and stage roles. Mary Eileen McDonnell is a Pennsylvania-born actress. She was the daughter of Eileen (Mundy), an American computer consultant from Ireland, and John McDonnell. Raised in Ithaca, New York, she graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) in Fredonia. She went on to drama school, and was then accepted into Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). A decade later she scored her first major film role, in Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves (1990) in which she played "Stands with a Fist" she was a white girl born to the Sioux Indians. The role was so well-loved that she was awarded her first Academy Award nomination. McDonnell's credits in films include the Lawrence Kasdan films Grand Canyon (1991) and Mumford (1999) (opposite such experienced actors as Robert Redford, Sid

Paula Faris is an American journalist from America. She previously worked as an anchor for TV on ABC News. She is well-known for her role as co-host of Good Morning America Weekend, 2014-2018, as well as host of The View, 2015-2018. The show was co-hosted by her prior co-anchors America This Morning and World News Now. After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. Due to limited TV opportunities the company employed her in radio sales. Then she was able to work for an entire year as a production assistant for WKEF/WRGT. Later, she would occasionally anchor and report. She was the weekend and weekday sports anchors for WCPO TV, Cincinnati, from 2002 until 2005. Her contract was terminated and she was hired as a reporter and anchor for NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV, Chicago, from November 2005 to December 2011. She was recruited by ABC News the news division in December of 2011. She first made an

Markie Post grew up in Walnut Creek, California and began her career in film and TV shows like Card Sharks (1978) and "The New Card Sharks" (1986) and then went on to make such shows as Double Dare (1976) and has made appearances on such programs on television like 1st to Die (2003), E! True Hollywood Story (1996), Electra Woman (2001) and Dyna Girl (2001). She is perhaps most famous for her performance in "Christine Sullivan" who was the Night Court star (1984). From 1984 to 1992 , she played in 156 episodes. Daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet, and noted nuclear physical scientist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 - April 7 15th, 2015). Alongside her second husband Michael A. Ross, she had two children: Katie Ross (born June 26 1986) and Daisy Ross (30 March 1990). Born in Palo Alto, California and was raised in Walnut Creek. She was an athlete at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California. She received her Bachelor of Arts at Lewis & Cl

Sarah Chalke was conceived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke is her mother and Doug Chalke are her father. Sarah is the middle of two siblings: one older, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah made her acting debut with City Boy (1992), the first television-produced film made by TV. After her first movie she auditioned for the role of Becky on Roseanne (1988) in 1993. Following the time that Alicia Goranson left the show to go to college the show was in search for someone to replace her. Sarah graduated from highschool in 1995, and was involved in the production of Roseanne (1988) from 1994 to 1995. Sarah also starred with Jim Varney (1994) in Ernest Goes to School (1994). Sarah was also in Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand against Fear(1996). In these films she played the character of Krista Wilson who was the cheerleader. Sarah was also invited to star in a television series called Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) which was a year after Roseanne

Lauren Ash is a recent participant in the Second City Chicago Mainstage. She is also an alumna of the Second City Toronto Mainstage and is part of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She's a twice Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Female Improviser and has also won for the award for the most outstanding Comedic Play in 2008 and Best Sketch Troupe in 2006. She's played various roles in "Scare Tactics" and the Canadian TV show, "Almost Heroes." She was an actor on "The Ron James Show" in addition to guest roles in "Call Me Fitz," "Cracked," and "Bomb Girls." She was also featured in "Video on Trial,"" Hotbox, and the Academy Award-nominated movie "Lars and the Real Girl." She also plays Sam in animated Canadian show "The Dating Guy." In the years 2019 and 2020, her net worth has risen dramatically. What is Lauren Ash's net worth today at 37? Lauren Ash is a successful Actre

Paula Patton was the daughter of Joyce (Vanraden), and Charles Patton. Her father is African American and her mother is caucasian. She is of German, English, Dutch and English family ancestry. When she was a young girl, her family lived right next to the 20th Century Fox lot. She was a huge movie buff from the time she was a child. Her mom was a teacher , and her father worked as an attorney. Paula stated that she had tried to escape when she was a young girl through "pretending" to appear to be someone different from herself. Therefore, it's no 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 course in film. The program was a success, and she was awarded a three-month assignment to make documentaries for PBS. As a result, she was able to work as a production assistant in

Amy Carlson was born in Glen Ellyn in Illinois and was raised in Chicago. Amy resided in GlenEllyn in Illinois until she graduated from junior college. The family also resided in the Middle East, where her parents, Bob (and Barb) taught at American School. Amy is the oldest of three siblings: Betsy, Lori, and brother Joe. Amy has traveled all over Europe both with her family and alone. Her parents were teachers so they had the opportunity to spend their summers camping together and travel all across the United States. In actuality, they've camp in every state with the exception of Alaska. Amy was also in Rwanda after the 1994 war to aid relief efforts. Amy was a gifted actor in school productions and was a winner of writing contests. She was a talented athlete during high school, and was a participant in the very first 3200-meter relay at the Illinois girls track. After suffering an injury, Amy returned to school and performed in a variety of roles on the stage, starting with Lanfo

Penelope Cruz Sanchez was born in Madrid to Eduardo Cruz, a retailer, and Encarna Sanchez, hairdresser. When she was a young girl she was already an avid performer who would recreate commercials on TV for her parents' amusement. However, she chose to focus her energies on dancing. She continued to train alongside a group of highly respected dancers after spending 9 years studying classical ballet at Spain's National Conservatory. She realized her passion at the age of 15 after she defeated over 300 contestants in an audition for an agency for talent. The resultant contract secured her numerous roles on Spanish television shows as well as music videos, which in turn led to a career on the big screen. Cruz made her film debut with The Greek Labyrinth (1993). (The Greek Labyrinth). After that she appeared in a brief scene in Framed (1992) by Timothy Dalton. Her third film, Belle Epoque (1992) was an Oscar-winning film in which she was one of the four sisters seeking to win the lov

Milena Govich is a producer, actor actress, musician, and actor who has directed a number of episodes of TV that include The Equalizer (2021), Chicago Med (2015), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Chicago Fire (2012) and Chicago Fire (2012), among others. Milena served as the Co-EP/Producing Director of Dick Wolf's CBS show FBI (2018) and is currently working on two pilots. Milena was among eight women selected by AFI's highly regarded Directing Workshop for Women. She also took part in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors program. Her short film and TV series proof-of-concept , Unspeakable which starred Laura Vandervoort and Jeff Kober has was screened at its World Premiere at SXSW and won the Best Episodic Award at the Seattle International Film Festival and Best Pilot at SoHo International Film Festival. Her short film Temporary (2017) has been screened across the nation and was awarded the Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest

Piper Perabo has been nominated for an Golden Globe as a stage as well as a TV and film actor. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in New Jersey, she graduated with a summa cum Laude degree from Ohio University. In 2000 she was cast in the role of a breakout character in Coyote Ugly. Since then she has been featured in films such as Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" with Diane Keaton and "First Snow" with Guy Pearce, "Cheaper by the Dozen" films with Steve Martin, "Imagine Me and"Imagine Me & You" with Lena Heady and Matthew Goode and the crime drama "10th and Wolf" featuring an ensemble cast which included James Marsden and Dennis Hopper. Perabo starred alongside Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels in Rian Johnson's sci-fi action film "Looper.". On TV, Perabo was a part of Annie Walker in all 5 seasons

Ayelet Zurer, one of Israel's most beloved actresses, is a special lady. Her birthplace is in Tel Aviv and was first noticed by Hollywood when Steven Spielberg cast her in her first English-speaking role as Eric Bana’s wife in Munich (2005). Since her arrival in the United States, Zurer has appeared in Studio films like Sony Pictures' Vantage Point with Dennis Quaid and William Hurt, Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Pieces opposite Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected opposite Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons is opposite Tom Hanks. Darling companion with Lawrence Kasdan with Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline as well as Warner Bros. Man Of Steel with Russell Crow. Russell Crow, is Ron Howard. Ewan McGregor was her filming partner in Rodrigo Garcia's The Last Days in Desert. She also waited patiently for The Last Knights to be released by Kazuaki Kriya Kazuaki Kriya, the Japanese director. For her role as Hostages as the lead actres

Pollyanna McIntosh was a child in Portugal and Colombia before returning to her birthplace of Scotland in Scotland, where she was born. It was here that she first began to perform on stage in The Edinburgh Festival. When she was 16, she left for London and soon became involved in independent filmmaking (her first paid gig was as stoner in Irvine Wales's The Acid House (1998)) and theatre acting, both as an actor and director. After moving to Los Angeles in 2004 led to more stage work. She directed Anne Dudek (a regular star on Mad Men/Big Love (2006)) as in addition to David Dayan Fisher (a regular character in 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to great reviews. Her first US movie role was as "Stacy", the manipulative birthed Christian who appeared 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 created by Heathers (1988) writer Daniel Waters, that the critics started to become awa

Pom Klementieff, a French actress was born on May 3, 1986. She was a student at the Cours Florent drama academy in Paris. Her roles include Loup (2009) as well as Sleepless Night (2011). She is the voice of Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. (2017). Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Avengers: Endgame (2019). Pom Klementieff was raised in Quebec City to a Korean father and a French-Russian wife. He was consul for the French government. Her father was a painter Eugene Klementieff. Pom was her nickname because it sounds similar to the Korean words "spring" and 'tiger" in Korean. Klementieff lived for a year in Canada prior to moving her family frequently because of her father's occupation. They resided in Japan as well as the Ivory Coast, before settling in France. Klementieff lost her father to cancer around the age of five. Her mother was also diagnosed with schizophrenia. Klementieff was raised in France by her aunt and pat