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Acting

Regina King

Born
Jan 15, 1971 · Age 55
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender
Female
Movie credits
50
TV credits
47
Directing credits
12
Also known as (1)
  • Regina Rene King

Biography

Regina Rene King (born January 15, 1971) is an American actress, director and producer. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. King first gained attention for starring in the television sitcom 227 (1985–1990). Her subsequent roles included the film Friday (1995), the animated series The Boondocks (2005–2014), and the crime television series Southland (2009–2013). She received four Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in the…