Hollywood

Henry Winkler Then Henry Winkler, born on October 30, 1945, in Manhattan, New York City, is an iconic figure in American entertainment. Raised by his mother, Ilse Anna Marie (née Hadra), a homemaker, and his father, Harry Irving Winkler, a lumber import-exporter, Henry grew up in a family of German Jewish immigrants.  His parents fled […]

Alan Alda Then Alan Alda, born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, in New York City, grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His father, Robert Alda, was a notable singer and actor originally named Alfonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D’Abruzzo.  Robert adopted the stage name Robert Alda by combining the

Ron Howard Then Ron Howard, born on March 1, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, emerged from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His parents, Jean Speegle Howard and Rance Howard laid the groundwork for his future success.  Jean was an actress, while Rance worked as a director, writer, and actor, exposing Ron to the

Sigourney Weaver Then Sigourney Weaver, born Susan Alexandra Weaver on October 8, 1949, in New York City, entered the world amidst a backdrop of media prominence. Her father, Sylvester “Pat” Weaver, was a notable figure in television history, having served as president of NBC during the 1950s, a time marked by significant growth and innovation

Mel Gibson Then Mel Gibson, born Mel Colmcille Gerard Gibson on January 3, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, emerged from a large family as the sixth of eleven children. His parents, Anne Patricia Reilly and writer Hutton Gibson influenced his early life significantly.  Anne passed away in 1990, and Hutton lived a long life until

Danny Glover Then Danny Glover was born on July 22, 1946, in San Francisco, California. He is the son of Carrie Hunley and James Glover, both of whom worked as postal workers and were actively involved in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  This early exposure to civil rights activism likely

Samuel L. Jackson Then Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was raised under the strict guidance of his grandmother. His mother, Elizabeth, joined them when Jackson was ten years old, which marked a significant moment in his upbringing.  Growing up, Jackson

Viola Davis Then Viola Davis, Born on August 11th, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, emerged as a powerhouse talent in Hollywood, overcoming humble beginnings to become one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation. Raised in poverty in Rhode Island, Davis found solace and inspiration in the world of cinema, immersing herself in

LL Cool J Then LL Cool J, Born on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York,  whose real name is James Todd Smith, experienced significant adversity early in life. His childhood was marked by a series of traumatic events that would shape his outlook and drive his ambition in the years to

Lucy Liu Then Lucy Liu, born on December 2, 1968, in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, had a culturally rich upbringing that laid the foundation for her diverse talents. Raised in a neighborhood brimming with various cultures, Lucy’s early years were shaped by her parents’ backgrounds—her father, a biochemist, and her mother, a civil engineer,