Tim Robbins: From Teenage Theater to the Silver Screen

Tim Robbins, whose full name is Timothy Francis Robbins, is an American film actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He is also a musician and is known for his political activism. Robbins was born into a theatrical family on October 16, 1958 in West Covina,...

The Life and Career of Jai Courtney

Audiences may not know who actor Jai Courtney is right now, but they likely will very soon. With three high-profile films set to be released in 2013, he is about to show up on the cinematic map in a big way. The demand for his services has already increased, which is no...

The Many Starring Roles of Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson is well-known for his roles in "Lethal Weapon" and "Braveheart," as well as his role in the making and performance of "The Passion of the Christ." Many of his other films have seen Gibson play a variety of different leading roles, ranging from adventurous road ...

Mel Gibson: A Life in Words

Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, though he is known as an Australian actor by many. This is because his father Hutton, a brakeman on a railroad, injured himself on the job and won a big settlement from the company he worked...

Bruce Willis Star Bio

Bruce Willis is a German-born American actor, producer, and musician known for his comedic, dramatic, and action roles. He is best known for his role as John McClane in the "Die Hard" movies. Willis has appeared in over sixty films, including "Pulp Fiction" (1994), "12...

The Life and Career of Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick was born to actor James Broderick and occasional screenwriter and producer Patricia Broderick in New York City on March 21, 1962. As lovers of film and television, his parents encouraged him to pursue acting after his sports ambitions fizzled due to a...

Paul Newman's Classic Film Career

Known for his steely blue eyes, advocacy of numerous charities, and exceptional onscreen skills, Paul Newman cultivated a film career that made him one of the most renowned figures in Hollywood. Newman began his rise toward stardom in the 1950s, appearing in a number of...

Paul Newman's Biography

Paul Newman found fame in many different areas of endeavor, from being an actor and a director to being a racing driver and a humanitarian. Newman was also a very successful businessman, being the co-founder of Newman's Own. From his business profits, Newman had donated ...

Tim Allen Delights Fans in "The Santa Clause"

Tim Allen was once a raunchy stage comedian who gained fame when he dropped the dirty jokes and focused on his life as a husband and father. ABC, which experienced success in the past with comedians like Roseanne, noticed Allen and signed him to a production deal. The...

The Many Faces of Actor Daniel Day-Lewis

Actor Daniel Day-Lewis never takes the easy route when preparing for his films. He is notoriously picky about the parts that he chooses, and he often disappears from acting for long periods of time. His dedication to his craft was very evident when he actually took part in...

Justin Bieber wants to be a big movie star

Justin Bieber wants to expand horizons. Besides being a singer with numerous hits and mass youth idol, Justin wants to become an actor, not any actor but a great movie star.Make a documentary of his first world...

The Life and Career of Ron Perlman

Film and voice actor Ron Perlman was born on April 13, 1950, in New York. Perlman's mother was a city employee, while his father worked as a repairman and jazz drummer. Overall, Perlman has stated that he did not have a bad childhood, but as a child growing up in...

David Hasselhoff Winks at Career in "Piranha 3DD"

No one can ever accuse David Hasselhoff of refusing to have a little fun at his own expense. Even though his acting and singing career has waned since his heyday in the '80s and '90s, Hasselhoff has found ways to stay in the public eye. Most often, he's done this by...

The Life and Career of Zac Efron

Zachary David Alexander Efron was born on October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California. Efron began acting professionally as a teenager, and he quickly became known for his leading role in the Disney Channel "High School Musical" movies. Efron's father is an electrical ...

Addict or Bipolar? Examining the 'Passion' of Charlie Sheen

"Charlie Sheen's public meltdown–media blitz continues, with riveting interviews aired on morning shows on NBC and ABC; a volatile, rambling conversation streamed on TMZ.com; and a more restrained appearance on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight. Also on Monday, Feb. 28: Sheen...

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