Regina King's Biography
Regina Rene King is an American actress who started her career as a teenager, landing the role of Brenda, the daughter of the lead character in the sitcom "227" in 1985. Since then, she has appeared in over fifty film and television projects, earning numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and three Emmys.Early Life
The future film star was born on January 15, 1971, in Los Angeles. Her mother, Gloria, was a teacher, and her father, Thomas, was an electrician. In 1975, her sister Reina was born. Interestingly, both their names mean "queen": Regina in Latin and Reina in Spanish. In 1979, their parents separated.Early Roles
King decided on her career path early on and began studying acting. For a decade, actress Betty A. Bridges coached her, helping her hone skills in speech techniques, improvisation, body language, and other essentials for public performances. At 14, King made her television debut in the comedy series "227". Airing on NBC from 1985 to 1990, it ranked as the most successful sitcom featuring an African-American ensemble.Career Development
In 1996, two movies featuring the actress were released - "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and "Jerry Maguire." In the latter, her co-stars were Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr., with King playing the wife of Gooding Jr.'s character.King's next role was as Carla, the wife of the lead character Robert (Will Smith) in the 1998 thriller "Enemy of the State." That same year, she starred in the romantic drama "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and the adventure movie "Mighty Joe Young," alongside Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton.
Among the musical pieces in the film was his masterpiece "Hit The Road Jack," which featured a dialogue between an angry woman and a promiscuous man. King's character passionately performed the female part, deeply upset that her lover refused to leave his wife for her and their child. Her next cinematic role was as FBI Agent Sam in the comedic action film "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" alongside Sandra Bullock. Between 2005 and 2010, she lent her voice to animated films "The Boondocks" and "Ant Bully" in 2006. Later, she consistently appeared in multiple TV shows, including "Southland" from 2009 to 2013, where she portrayed Detective Lydia Adams and also served as a director. From 2013 to 2017, she had a recurring role in "The Big Bang Theory". In 2014, she appeared in the horror drama "The Strain" and the comedic drama "Shameless". Then, she joined the cast of the series "American Crime", recognized as an innovative drama that could compete with premium television projects. Alongside stars Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton, she brilliantly portrayed a member of the Nation of Islam, the sister of a murder suspect, earning an Emmy for her performance.I found very little information about Margie, so I mostly relied on the sound of her voice to understand who she was. But I feel like Margie was there with me when I played the part. The role chose me, and I chose the role. It's as if Margie spoke to me; I think I couldn't have played any other female role in the movie except for Margie's.
Parallel to this, she also starred as one of the main characters, Dr. Murphy, who led an emergency care center, in the psychological thriller "The Leftovers". For this role, she was nominated for "Critics' Choice" and "Gold Derby" awards in 2016. She shared the screen with actors Justin Theroux, Margaret Qualley, Liv Tyler, and Scott Glenn.
In 2021, Regina King appeared in two projects: the Netflix western "The Harder They Fall" and the crime drama "Flag Day."Angela wears different masks, just like all of us. We behave differently depending on situations in our lives, and Angela is a fitting and thoughtful representation of this. Throughout high school, I constantly wore different «masks,» adapting my behavior based on who I was with. I didn't have one set group of friends, so on Mondays, I'd hang out with skaters and on Tuesdays with the stoners. I always had to adapt.
Regina King's Personal Life
The popular actress is not married. Unofficially, she previously dated Curtis Baldwin, her co-star in the show "227," and later, professional basketball player Quentin Richardson.From 1997 to 2007, she was married to Ian Alexander, who held a VP position at Warner Bros.Records and later became a music producer.
Ian Alexander Jr. took his own life in early 2022, just days after turning 26. Regina didn't publicize the reasons but simply asked the media to respect her tragedy.
Regina King Now
In 2024, the biographical drama "Shirley" is expected to be released, dedicated to Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run for US President (in 1972). Four years prior, she became the first Black congresswoman. Regina King proudly portrays Chisholm, stating, "Shirley Chisholm's fearless determination has inspired many of us, and we hope this film will inspire many future generations."
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