Awesome Biographies

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Snoop Dogg's Life

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr was born on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California. His three stage names are Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and more recently Snoop Lion. Broadus' parents are Vernall Varnado and Beverly Broadus, but Snoop Dogg was named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Sr. Snoop Dogg's debut album was entitled "Doggystyle" and was released in 1993. He made a special guest appearance on the "Big Time Rush" episode, "Big Time Christmas." Even though Calvin is a musician, he is also in some films and television shows. Broadus is alive and currently forty-one years old.

Snoop Dogg

Sacha Baron Cohen's Life

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen was born on October 13, 1971 in Hammersith in London, England. His parents are Daniella and Gerard Baron Cohen. Sacha is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and voice actor. Baron Cohen is a Cambridge University graduate. He influenced Will Ferrell and Sacha's influecnes are Rowan Atkinson, Peter Sellers, Monty Python, and Peter Cook. Since 2010, Baron Cohen has been married to Isla Fisher. Sacha is known for playing four fictional characters named Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Bruno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. He won an Outstanding Achievement Award while wearing his Ali G costume. Baron Cohen is alive and currently forty-one years old.

Justin Theroux's Life

Justin Paul Theroux was born on August 10, 1971 in the capital of the US, Washington DC. He is an actor, director, and screenwriter. Justin has starred in two of David Lynch's movies. Theroux's parents are Phyllis and Eugene Theroux. Since 2011, Jennifer Aniston has been his partner, and they are getting married. In 1993, Justin graduated from Bennington College with a B.A. in visual arts and drama. Theroux's brother is Marcel Theroux. His film debut was in "I Shot Andy Warhol." Justin Theroux has been announced to be the director of the 2014 film, "Zoolander 2." Theroux is alive, well, and currently forty-two years old.

Justin Theroux

Mark Wahlberg's Life

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born on June 5, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of nine children. His siblings are Arthur, Jim, Paul, Robert, Tracey, Michelle, Donnie, and Debbie, who died when she was 44 in 2003. Mark was a former rapper. He played the lead role in the 2012 R-rated movie "Ted" with a voice by Seth MacFarlane. When Wahlberg was thirteen, he became addicted to cocaine. When he was fifteen, Mark harassed a group of black school students by throwing rock and shouting racial epithets. The next year, Wahlberg approached a middle-aged Vietnamese man and knocked him unconscious with a large wooden stick. Mark ended up being arrested for forty-five days. He was a rapper for twelve years before quitting his musical career. Mark also starred in "Shooter" and "Max Payne" in 2007 and 2008. He is alive and currently forty-two years old.

Mark Wahlberg

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Chris Jericho's Life

Christopher Keith Irvine was born on November 9, 1970 in Manhasset, New York. He is an actor, director, and professional wrestler. Chris wears lifts, so in real life, he is five feet and ten inches tall, making him the shortest WWF champion ever. Jericho is the son of hockey player, Ted Irvine. Chris is originally from USA's neighbor, Canada. Irvine was voted "Manitoba's Sexiest Man" on the Canadian newspaper, "The Winnipeg Sun." Jericho is also known as Moongoose McQueen. That is his stage name when lead singing for the rock group entitled "Fozzy." Chris said that two of his favorite people to wrestle are Triple H and Chris Benoit. In spring 2011, he was on the US version of "Dancing with the Stars." His professional dance partner was Cheryl Burke. He was eliminated in the sixth week of competition. He is alive and currently forty-two years old. 

Chris Jericho

Ben Bailey's Life

Benjamin Ray Bailey was born on October 30, 1970 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is widely known for hosting the game show, "Cash Cab", on the Discovery Channel. He is a stand-up comedian in New York City, New York and has been since 1993. Ben has received Daytime Emmy nominations for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013. Bailey actually won them in 2010, 2011, and 2013. In winter of 2011-2012, he hosted "Who's Still Standing?" on NBC. The show had nine episodes before its cancellation. Benjamin is alive, well, and currently forty-two years old.

Ben Bailey

Matt Damon's Life

Matthew Paige Damon was born on October 8, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Matt's parents are Kent Damon and Nancy Carlsson-Paige. Damon enrolled in college at Harvard University. In Harvard, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck did a movie together. In 1996, Matt had to lose forty pounds for his role in "Courage Under Fire." When Damon was two years old, his parents divorced. When his baby nephew cries, he sings "Afternoon Delight" to him. Damon's uncle, George Brunstad, swam the English Channel at the age of seventy in fifteen hours and fifty-nine minutes. George holds the record for oldest person to swim the English Channel. Matt is married to Luciana Barroso. Damon is alive and currently forty-two years old.

Matt Damon

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Christopher Nolan's Life

Christopher Jonathan James Nolan was born on July 30, 1970 in London, United Kingdom. He is an English film producer, film director, and screenwriter. Christopher is widely known for "The Dark Knight" trilogy. Nolan has been director, producer, writer for nine films, three of them short films. His influences include Stanley Kubrick and Orson Welles. Christopher is married to Emma Thomas and has been since 1997. His favorite films include "Star Wars" and "Blade Runner." Christopher Nolan is alive, well, and as of now is forty-three years of age.

Christopher Jonathan James Nolan

Monday, August 12, 2013

Jay-Z's Life

Shawn Corey Carter was born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York. His mom is Gloria Carter, although his father abandoned the family. Jay-Z is an entrepreneur, rapper, and record producer. His associated acts include Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, and The Notorious B.I.G. In 2008, Carter married Beyonce Knowles. On January 7, 2012, Beyonce gave birth to a girl named Blue Ivy Carter. Shawn is the co-creator of the famous clothing line, Rocawear. Jay-Z was in the commercial, "Magna Carta Holy Grail", for Samsung. On Youtube, the video got about 470,000 views. Carter is alive, still rapping, and 43 years old.

Jay-Z

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Matthew McConaughey's Life

Matthew David McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas. His parents are Mary Kay McConaughey (nee McCabe) and James Donald McConaughey, who once played for the National Football League (NFL) team, the Green Bay Packers. Matthew began his acting career in 1991, appearing in commercials. In 2012, he married Camila Alves. They have three children. In 1990, McConaughey was arrested. He was at his home in Austin, Texas playing the bongos in the early morning. A neighbor complained and when the police went, they found cannabis. Matthew denied having the drug, leading to his arrest. He is, however, a great actor. Matthew is alive and currently 43 years old.

Matthew McConaughey

Zach Galifianakis' Life

Zachary Knight Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969. His parents are Mary Frances Galifianakis (nee Cashion) and Harry Galifianakis. Zach is an actor, stand-up comedian, and pianist. His uncle is Nick Galifianakis. In 2012, Zach married Quinn Lundberg. Galifianakis has made three appearances on "Reno 911!" playing "Frisbee." He has also been on many episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Zach is a frequent user of chewing tobacco. Galifianakis co-starred with Will Ferrell in the 2012 film, "The Campaign." He also plays Alan Garner in "The Hangover" movies. Zach is alive and currently 43 years old. 

Zach Galifianakis

Jack Black's Life

Thomas Jacob Black was born on August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California. His parents are Judith Black (nee Cohen) and Thomas William Black. Jack is widely known for voicing Po in the "Kung Fu Panda" movies and the "Kung Fu Panda" television show. With Kyle Gass, Black formed the comedic rock group, "Tenacious D", in 1994. Jack has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. On March 14, 2006, he married Tanya Haden, one of the daughters of Charlie Haden. Black starred in the 2006 film, "Nacho Libre." Jack is alive, well, and currently 43 years old.

Jack Black

Friday, August 9, 2013

Will Smith's Life

Willard Christopher Smith, Jr was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents are Caroline Smith and Willard Smith, Sr. Smith's popularity dramatically increased when he starred in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" which made its debut in 1990 and ended in 1996. He hosted the 2012 Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon on March 31. He is an actor, producer and rapper. He married Sheree Zampino in 1992 and they divorced in 1995. Two years later, Will married Jada Pinkett. They have three children, Trey, Jaden, and Willow. He received two Oscar nominations for "Ali" and "The Pursuit of Happyness." He is alive and forty-four years old.

Will Smith

Tony Hawk's Life

Anthony Frank Hawk was born on May 12, 1968 in Carlsbad, California. His parents are Nancy Hawk and Frank Peter Rupert Hawk. Born in Carlsbad, Tony was raised in San Diego. When Hawk was a young boy, he was described as hyperactive. As of early 2012, he is sponsored by Birdhouse, Independent, Quiksilver, Bones, and Nixon. In 1999, Tony was the first person to land the "900", a skateboarding trick. In June 2009, Hawk was invited to President Barack Obama's Father's Day celebration. He became a pro in 1982 when he was only fourteen years of age. Tony retired seventeen years later. His current height is six feet and three inches. Hawk is alive and currently forty-five years old.

Tony Hawk

Guy Fieri's Life

Guy Ferry was born on January 22, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the host of the US version of "Minute to Win It" until its cancellation on September 7, 2011. In June 2013, "Minute to Win It" came back and this time, Apolo Anton Ohno hosts. Guy won the second season of "The Next Food Network Star" in 2006. Two months later, his show, "Guy's Big Bite", premiered and is still on today. Fieri is the host of the Food Network television show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." It is also called "Triple-D." Guy is alive and forty-five years old.

Guy Fieri

LL Cool J's Life

James Todd Smith was born on January 14, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York. He is an entrepreneur, rapper, and actor. James is better known as LL Cool J, (By the way, it is short for Ladies Love Cool James). His associated acts include Dr. Dre, Ne-Yo, and Timbaland. LL Cool J is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl", and "Hey Lover." In 2013, Smith announced that because of his popular demand, he is running for mayor of Detroit. On August 22, 2012, James stopped an intruder who had planned to burglarize his house, but he was punched in the nose by LL Cool J. Smith is alive and currently forty-five years old.

LL Cool J

Jamie Foxx's Life

Eric Marlon Bishop was born on December 13, 1967 in Terrell, Texas. His parents are Louise Annette Talley Dixon and Darrell Bishop. In 2012, Jamie starred in "Django Unchained" which was released in theaters on Christmas. He is also a Grammy Award winning musician. Bishop will play the villain, Electro, in "The Amazing Spider-Man" which will be released in 2014. Bishop started playing the piano when he was five years old. When he was in second grade, he was so talented in telling jokes. His teacher even said that if they behave, Jamie would tell them a joke. So far, Jamie has been on only seven television shows. He is alive and currently 45 years old.

Jamie Foxx

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Steve Zahn's Life

Steven James Zahn was born on November 13, 1967 in Marshall, Minnesota. Steve played Marvin in "Daddy Day Care." He also played Frank Heffley in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie series. Since July 16, 1994, Zahn has been married to Robyn Peterman. They have a son and a daughter. Steve's father is a Lutheran minister. He was Tom Everett Scott's best man at his wedding. Zahn graduated from Cooper High School in New Hope, Minnesota. He was a Harvard University graduate. Steve is alive and currently forty-five years old.

Steve Zahn

Will Ferrell's Life

John William Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. In 1995, he became a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" and has been on every episode since. Ferrell lives in both Los Angeles, California and New York City, New York. His father is Lee Ferrell, who was a keyboardist and saxophonist for a long time in the band, "The Righteous Brothers." Will's celebrity impersonations include Alex Trebek, Jesse Ventura, Charlton Heston, Mark McGwire, George W. Bush, Janet Reno, Harry Caray, and James Lipton. Ferrell played Buddy in the 2003 film, "Elf." He is also known for "30 Rock" and "Conan." Will is alive and forty-six years old.

Will Ferrell

Tim McGraw's Life

Samuel Timothy McGraw was born on May 1, 1967 in Delhi, Louisiana. He is the only child of Elizabeth "Betty" Ann D'Agostino and Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw, Jr. Tim has produced albums for singer Jo Dee Messina. Tim has two sisters. He was salutatorian of his high school class in 1985. Tim didn't know who his dad was until he found his birth certificate which listed Frank McGraw, professional baseball player. His song, "Live Like You Were Dying," was a tribute to his dad's January 2004 death. Tim is married to Faith Hill and they have three children, all girls. Tim McGraw is alive and forty-six years old.

Tim McGraw

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Adam Sandler's Life

Adam Richard Sandler was born on September 9, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. He is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer. Adam is estimated to have a net worth of 300 million dollars. Sandler is known for being a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1991 to 1995. In 2003, he married Jacqueline Samantha Sandler (nee Titone). Sandler and Titone have two daughters named Sadie Madison Sandler and Sunny Madeline Sandler. Jacqueline usually is cast in Adam's movies such as "Hotel Transylvania", "Grown Ups", and "Grown Ups 2." Adam is alive and currently forty-six years old.

Adam Sandler

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Dean Cain's Life

Dean George Tanaka was born on July 31, 1966 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. His parents are Sharon Thomas and Roger Tanaka. Dean is of French-Canadian, Irish, Welsh, and Japanese descent. Cain is widely known for playing Clark Kent/Superman in "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." Among his classmates were Chad Lowe, Rob Lowe, and Charlie Sheen. Dean excelled in sports attending Santa Monica High School. Immediately after Cain graduated, he signed with the Buffalo Bills, a NFL team. But after a knee injury during training camp, Dean's football career was over. In 1997, he became engaged to Mindy McCready, but then they broke up the following year. Cain is alive and 47 years old.

Dean Cain

Saturday, August 3, 2013

John Cusack's Life

John Paul Cusack was born on June 28, 1966 in Evanston, Illinois. His parents are Ann Paula Cusack and Richard Cusack. His siblings are Ann, Joan, Bill, and Susie. He is Irish-American. He was a student at New York University for one year until he dropped out. John is the founder of New Crime Productions. Cusack is a supporter for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. He is an actor, film producer, and screenwriter. John has a house in Malibu, California and a house in Chicago, Illinois. In two movies, John played a limousine driver. Cusack is alive and currently 47 years old.

John Cusack

Michael Irvin's Life

Michael Jerome Irvin was born on March 5, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is best known for playing for the NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. Michael played from 1988 to 1999. His jersey number was 88 and he played wide receiver. Irvin was known as one of "The Triplets" along with Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. Michael competed in the ninth season of the US version of "Dancing with the Stars." His professional partner was Anna Demidova. They were eliminated before the dance-off in the seventh week. He was born in a family of seventeen children! Irvin is married to Sandy Harrell. Michael is alive and currently 47 years old.

Michael Irvin

Ben Stiller's Life

Benjamin Edward Stiller was born on November 30, 1965 in New York City, New York. His parents are Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. Ben has followed in his parents' footsteps. His sister is Amy Stiller. From 1999 to 2011, he was engaged to Christine Taylor. Stiller is a big fan of friend of Tom Cruise. On May 9, 2001, Ben appeared on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and walked away with $32,000 for Project ALS. His favorite actress is Diane Keaton. In fact, Ben even wrote an article about her in Premiere magazine in 1997. Stiller is a big fan of "Star Trek." He has his own TV show, "The Ben Stiller Show." Ben is alive and currently 47 years old.

Ben Stiller

Friday, August 2, 2013

Kevin James' Life

Kevin George Knipfing was born on April 26, 1965 in Mineola, New York. His parents are Janet and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr. Kevin's two siblings are Gary Knipfing (Gary Valentine) and Leslie Knipfing. James is of German ancestry. He graduated from Melville High School in 1983 where he was on the football team and the wrestling team. One of his wrestling teammates was Mick Foley. Kevin graduated from the State University of New York in Cortland. He played the lead roles in movies such as "Zookeeper" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." James is widely known for having played Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom, "The King of Queens" until its finale in 2007. James is alive and currently 48 years old.

Kevin James Actor Kevin James attends a photocall to promote the movie ...

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Robert Downey, Jr's Life

Robert John Downey, Jr was born on April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York. His parents are Robert Downey, Jr and Elsie Downey (née Ford). He is the youngest of two children. Robert made his screen debut at the age of five in his father's film, "Pound." He is known for playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in the "Iron Man" movies. In 1992, Downey, Jr married Deborah Falconer. Robert and Deborah divorced twelve years later in 2004. In the next year, he married Susan Downey (née Levin). Robert is an actor, producer, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and comedian that is still alive and is 48 years old.

Robert Downey Jr.