Biographies of Famous People

Ever wondered how Amber Heard rose to stardom? American actress Amber Heard was born in Austin, Texas, in April 1986. Her mother and father, an internet researcher and a contractor, raised their daughters among guns and Catholicism, but allowed their children to pursue and explore their own individual interests growing up.

Ever wondered how Chris Evans rose to stardom? Chris Evans was born in 1981 to an Irish-Italian catholic family in Boston, MA. He was raised in the Boston suburb of Sudbury, MA, where he first began as an actor. The summer after his junior year of high school, he moved to New York City where he attended the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute while interning at a casting agency.

Ever wondered how Chris Pratt rose to stardom? People everywhere can appreciate a rags to riches story: someone from a humble background works hard and eventually becomes rich and famous. However, the story is usually a bit more complicated than that. Sometimes being at the right place at the right time is enough to catapult someone into wealth and fame. Such is the case with actor Chris Pratt.

Ever wondered how Evangeline Lilly Rose to stardom? Young, beautiful, and incredibly talented, Evangeline Lilly is one of the hottest names in the entertainment industry. But unlike many of today’s most prominent celebrities, the down to earth Lilly never expected to find herself in such a visible position. In fact, she doesn’t even consider acting a passion;

Ever wondered how Harrison Ford rose to stardom? Harrison Ford was born to a Russian Jew mother and an Irish Catholic father in Chicago on July 13, 1942. The eldest of two brothers, Harrison grew up in a liberal household and was allowed to freely explore his interests, whether that be at a Baha’i temple or at the local movie theater.

Ever wondered how Jason Clarke rose to stardom? Jason Clarke is an Australian actor born on July 17th 1969. From a family of sheep shearers, he led a transient childhood as his father traveled the rural countryside for work. However, it quickly became evident that Jason, a budding intellectual, was not cut out for manual labor.

Ever wondered how Jennifer Lawrence rose to stardom? Jennifer Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990 in Louisville Kentucky. She was discovered by talent scouts in the spring of 2004 and has been acting ever since. Graduating from high school two years early, her first major role came as a cast member of the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, which aired from 2007-2009.

Ever wondered how Jordana Brewster rose to stardom? Jordana Brewster was born in Panama City, Panama on April 26,1980 to an American investment banker and a Brazilian Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. After moving to London and Rio de Janeiro, the Brewster family finally settled down in Manhattan when Jordana was 10.

Ever wondered how Kate Beckinsale rose to stardom? Kathrin Romary Beckinsale - better known as Kate – was almost certainly born to act. Born in London England in 1973, she was the child of actors. Her mother, Judy Loe, appeared in a plethora of British television series from the early 1970’s all the way to the late 90’s.

Ever wondered how Keira Knightley rose to stardom? Today Keira Knightley is one of the most in-demand and popular actresses in the world. Although her appearance does not fit within Hollywood notions, she has been in the lists of the most beautiful people on the planet more than once. In 2005 the young actress Keira Knightley topped a hundred of the sexiest actresses in the world.

Ever wondered how Aaron Eckhart rose to stardom? Aaron Eckhart is simply one of the brilliant actors to be found in Hollywood. When talking about Eckhart one would picture an incredibly handsome guy with a small dimple in the middle of his chin. He showed his interests in acting early on by taking part in school plays and by also following a major in Fine Arts at Brigham Young University.

Ever wondered how 50 Cent rose to stardom? Looking at 50 Cent’s career, one would hardly expect that the rapper’s impressive rise to stardom could have been cut short by an early life of crime and violence. As a musician, an actor, and a businessman, 50 Cent has consistently proven his instincts for choosing successful projects in which to involve himself.

Ever wondered how Owen Wilson rose to stardom? Owen Wilson’s family originally hailed from Massachusetts, USA, and is of Irish extraction. His father, Robert now operated a public television station in Dallas, Texas where Owen and his brothers were born and his mother Laura is a photographer. Robert also happened to work as an advertising executive. Owen is the second child of three.

Ever wondered how Rosie Huntington-Whiteley rose to stardom? Amazing blonde with a disarming and charming smile, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is already halfway to conquer summit of the Hollywood hills. Her British moderation and conservative nurture work fine in a perfect image of the young model, designer and actress: no scandals, no fights with producers, directors and colleagues

Ever wondered how Sean Penn rose to stardom? A little, but he imitates his favorite actor - Marlon Brando. The same rebel, like his idol had, in life and on a screen. He has a quarter of Russian and a quarter of Lithuanian on his father’s side, and he has Italian-Irish blood in his veins on his mother’s side.

Ever Wondered how Shailene Woodley rose to stardom? Shailene Woodley was born in Simi Valley, CA on November 15th 1991. Upon becoming a child model at the age of four, she went on to begin acting by the time she was five. After guest starring in a variety of different critically acclaimed prime time television shows, she went on to be featured in a handful of different made for TV movies.

Ever wondered how Sienna Miller rose to stardom? Born in New York City on December 28, 1981, Sienna Miller and her family moved across the sea to Britain when she was less than two years old. Following her parent’s divorce, she was sent to the Heathfield School in Berkshire, a prestigious girl’s boarding school that churned out artists, politicians, and English royalty.

Ever wondered how Terrence Howard rose to stardom? Terrence childhood has not being rosy. He went through a lot barrier before the masses could relate him as an achiever. He has lot of stigmatization from his peers as a result of diversity in the ethnicity of his parents which make him looks like a victim of segregation.

Ever wondered how Theo James rose to stardom? The actor known as Theo James was born Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis on December 16th, 1984. This makes his astrological sign Sagittarius. Individuals born under this sign are thought to be particularly charming and outgoing, both important traits for actors to possess. He is of Greek ancestry on his father’s side.

Ever wondered how Tom Hardy rose to stardom? At the age of 24, Hardy almost left his acting career for the sake of pleasures. The fear of completely losing control of oneself only stopped. He does not hide his past, frankly says in interviews even about the ugly facts of his biography. At first, it can serve as a good lesson for others too confident youths.

Ever wondered how Tyrese Gibson rose to stardom? Journeys are never easy. Some journeys have many hurdles, several adventures, a few mishaps and if you’re lucky – a little success. The journey of Tyrese Darnell Gibson has all of that and more. Many American superstars had humble beginnings. Many grew up in dangerous neighborhoods and had parents who were just short of Ward and June Cleaver.

Ever wondered how Zoe Saldana rose to stardom? Zoe Saldana was born in 1978 to a Puerto Rican mother and a Dominican Father. She was raised in Queens, NY with her two sisters. At the age of 9, her father passed away in a car accident. Nine months after the death, her mother decided to move the family to the Dominican Republic to live with grandparents.

Ever Wondered how Benicio Del Toro rose to stardom? The three most coveted awards in the American film industry are The Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards. In order for an actor to win all three in one year, the stars themselves must align. The actor must give a performance that is both stunningly original and brilliantly executed.

Ever wondered how Bradley Cooper rose to stardom? Bradley Cooper was born on January 5th, 1975 in the heart of Philadelphia, PA. The only son of an NBC affiliate and a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch, Bradley and his older sister Holly were raised in an old fashioned Irish-Italian household just outside of the city limits.

Ever wondered how Emile Hirsch rose to stardom? Emile Hirsch was born in California, Topanga, on Wednesday in 1985, March 13. He mostly has German origins, his mother's relatives had lived in Germany and England, and his father’s relatives were Prussian Jews. This is where his last name came from.