Hollywood

John Malkovich Then John Malkovich was born on December 9, 1953, in Christopher, Illinois, a small town in the southern part of the state. His parents, Joe Anne (née Choisser) and Daniel Leon Malkovich played significant roles in shaping his early life.  Joe Anne owned and operated the Benton Evening News (now Benton News) in […]

Willem Dafoe Then Willem Dafoe was born on July 22, 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S., into a family with strong ties to the medical field—his father was a surgeon and his mother was a nurse. As one of seven children, Dafoe grew up in a large, supportive family that allowed him to explore his interests. 

Jeff Goldblum Then Jeff Goldblum, born on October 22, 1952, in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, had a family background deeply rooted in both media and healthcare. His mother balanced her roles as a radio broadcaster and a manager of a kitchen appliance company.  Meanwhile, his father, who had initially trained in acting, transitioned to a career

William Shatner Then William Shatner, born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, embarked on a lifelong journey in acting that began during his youth. Starting as a child performer on radio programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Shatner showed early promise and passion for the art form.  This early exposure laid the foundation

Christopher Lloyd Then Christopher Lloyd, born on October 22, 1938, in Stamford, Connecticut, is the youngest of seven children, with four sisters and two brothers. His father, Samuel Lloyd, was an attorney, while his mother, Ruth, was a singer.  Lloyd’s maternal grandfather, Lewis Lapham, was a significant figure in the business world, being one of

Maggie Smith Then Maggie Smith, born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex, England, grew up in a family with diverse cultural backgrounds. Her mother, who worked as a secretary, was of Scottish descent, while her father, an Anglican, was a pathologist at the University of Oxford.  Smith was the youngest in her family, with

Judi Dench Then Judi Dench, born on December 9, 1934, in North Yorkshire, England, grew up in a family closely tied to the world of theater. Her father, Reginald, was a doctor who served as the resident physician for the Theatre Royal in York, while her mother, Eleanora, had an active role in the theater

Helen Mirren Then Helen Mirren, born on July 26, 1945, in Chiswick, London, has become one of the most respected and accomplished actresses in the world. The second of three children, she was born to Vasiliy Petrovich “Basil” Mironoff and Kathleen Rogers.  Mirren’s father, a talented viola player with the London Philharmonic, later shifted careers

Ian McKellen Then Ian McKellen, born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, Lancashire, England, has become one of the most revered actors of his generation. His early life was shaped by his family and the nurturing environment they provided.  His father, Denis Murray McKellen, was a lay preacher and civil engineer, and his mother, Margery

Michael Caine Then Michael Caine, born on March 14, 1933, in London, has carved out a legendary career spanning over six decades in film and theater. Raised in modest beginnings, Caine’s early life was shaped by the hardships of wartime London during World War II.  His father, Maurice Sr., worked as a fish market porter,