List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in Louisiana, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Louisiana, as in some cases Louisiana may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Louisiana then your city's claim to fame might be that the actors and actresses listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in Louisiana, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.
List items include Peyton Manning, Reese Witherspoon and many additional items as well.
This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Louisiana?" and "Which famous actors were born in Louisiana?"- Adam Joseph Duhe Jr. (born November 27, 1955) is a former American football Defensive End/Linebacker who played eight seasons for the Miami Dolphins from 1977 to 1984 in the National Football League (NFL). Duhe played college football at Louisiana State University and was drafted in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He was the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in his rookie year. He was a one-time Pro Bowler, in 1984.He switched from Defensive End to Inside Linebacker in 1980. In the 1982 AFC Championship game, Duhe intercepted Richard Todd three times as the Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 14-0. He returned the third interception 35 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal Miami's trip to Super Bowl XVII.
- Films Acted In: Everybody's All-American
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Aaron Joseph Neville (born January 24, 1941) is an American R&B and soul vocalist and musician. He has had four platinum albums and four Top 10 hits in the United States, including three that went to #1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. His debut single, from 1966, was #1 on the Soul chart for five weeks. He has also recorded with his brothers Art, Charles and Cyril as The Neville Brothers and is the father of singer/keyboards player Ivan Neville. Neville is of mixed African-American, Caucasian, and Native American (Choctaw) heritage.
- Films Acted In: Everybody's All-American, Zandalee, WOW Gospel 2004, Gospel Visions: Vol. 2, Cooking with B. Smith and Friends: Main Dishes
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Ivan Neville, Jason Neville
Adam Nee
Age: 43Adam Nee is an actor.- Films Acted In: Kiss Me Again, Some of the Parts, The Last Romantic, Able Danger, South of Heaven
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Adella Gautier
Age: 76Adella Gautier is an actress.- Films Acted In: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, Vipaka, Waking Madison, The Monkey's Paw
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Adrian Colon is an actor.
- Films Acted In: All the King's Men, Eagle Eye, The Shiftling
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Alois Maxwell "Al" Hirt (November 7, 1922 – April 27, 1999) was an American trumpeter and bandleader. He is best remembered for his million-selling recordings of "Java" and the accompanying album Honey in the Horn (1963), and for the theme music to The Green Hornet. His nicknames included "Jumbo" and "The Round Mound of Sound". Colin Escott, an author of musician biographies, wrote that RCA Victor Records, for which Hirt had recorded most of his best-selling recordings and for which he had spent much of his professional recording career, had dubbed him with another moniker: "The King." Hirt was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in November 2009.
- Films Acted In: Rome Adventure, Fanfare for a Death Scene
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'1"
- Al McKay (born February 2, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and former member of the American soul/funk/rock/pop band Earth, Wind & Fire, and a recipient of six Grammy Awards. McKay now leads his own group which started life as Al McKay's L.A. All Stars, with former EWF members Johnny Graham, Fred White (younger brother of EWF founders Maurice White and Verdine White), Andrew Woolfolk and Rahmlee Michael Davis and Michael Harris of the former Phenix Horns. In 2001, the group released an album entitled Al Dente through the Japanese label Videoarts Music. A live album (Live At Mt. Fuji Jazzfestival 2002) followed in 2003 on the same record label. Both releases are available only as imports.McKay's first professional gig was as a guitarist for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue at the age of 18. Throughout most of the 1970s and 1980s, McKay was hired for numerous studio sessions from different artists and produced/composed for various projects, including George Semper, Brenton Wood & Al McKay Productions, United Soul Association (Sticky Boom Boom Too Cold - 1972 / Epic, Prophesy, Mr. Woods Records), The Temptations (Truly for You – 1984 / Motown), A Taste of Honey (Ladies of the Eighties – 1982 / Capitol), and Finis Henderson (Finis – 1982 / Motown), among many others. His instructional video for Star Licks Productions appeared on VHS in the mid-1980s. With a re-designed video sleeve, it was re-issued on VHS during the 1990s. He now performs with his band, The Al McKay Allstars, performing a show called The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience, and tours along the major jazz festivals in the world with this 13-piece ensemble. There is also a live DVD (Live In Kaunas Jazz 2004) from this project, which was filmed in Eastern Europe. It was released on the Lithuanian label Rhythm Records.McKay is a left-handed guitar player.
- Films Acted In: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Sturdy, Broad-shouldered Alan Autry was a former Green Bay Packer who decided, after three years of Sunday tackles, to go into acting, and has since put together a career that has included eight seasons on "In the Heat of the Night" (NBC, 1987-92; CBS, 1992-94) as Bubba Skinner, the police captain resistant to change. His character became more prominent as the series progressed and other actors fell by the wayside and he continued the portrayal into 1995 in the series of TV- movies NBC produced with the original cast.
- Films Acted In: North Dallas Forty, Brewster's Millions, Popeye, Amazing Grace and Chuck, The Legend of Jake Kincaid
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'3"
- Parents: Verna Brown, Carl Autry
- Children: Austin Autry, Lauren Autry, Heather Autry
- Amanda Christian Amaya-Shaw (born August 2, 1990) is an American Cajun fiddler, singer, and actress from Mandeville, Louisiana.
- Films Acted In: Hurricane on the Bayou
- Birthplace: Boston, USA, Massachusetts
- Nationality: United States of America
- Alan Donnes is an actor, comedian, film producer and screenwriter.
- Films Acted In: Dirty Movie
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Albert H. Bongard IV
Age: 48Albert H. Bongard IV is an actor.- Films Acted In: My Own Love Song, Alabama Moon
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Alex Boling is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Alone with Her, Steam, Pride, Remember To Breathe
- Birthplace: Lake Charles, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Alex E. Burns is an actor.
- Films Acted In: The Terminal, The Comebacks, Little Black Book, Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Ali Germaine Landry (born July 21, 1973) is an American actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 1996. She played Rita Lefleur on the UPN sitcom Eve and was the Doritos Girl in a 1998 Super Bowl commercial. In 1998, she was named by People magazine as one of 50 most beautiful people in the world.
- Films Acted In: Bella, Little Boy, Outta Time, Who's Your Daddy?, Crescendo I
- Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'8"
- Children: Estela Ines Monteverde, Valentin Francesco Monteverde, Marcelo Alejandro Monteverde
Alicia Morton
Age: 37Alicia Morton (born April 29, 1987) is an American former actress and singer best known for playing Annie in the 1999 remake.- Films Acted In: Annie, Odd Girl Out, The Thirst, Miracle Run, Dodson's Journey
- Birthplace: Gonzales, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Jon Morton, Kathy Morton
- Allen Daviau, A.S.C. (born June 14, 1942) is an American cinematographer. He has been nominated and won numerous awards, including 5 Oscar nominations and 2 BAFTA nominations, winning 1 BAFTA award.
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Amanda Jelks
Age: 37Amanda Renee Jelks (born October 9, 1986) is an American actress. She was born in Hammond, Louisiana to Rodney Jelks, Sr. and Melissa Miller.- Films Acted In: Scary Movie 5, Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
- Birthplace: USA, Hammond, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Rodney Jelks, Sr., Melissa Miller
Amber Hall
Age: 40Amber Hall is an actor.- Films Acted In: Drillbit Taylor
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Amita Balla is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Screw Cupid
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Amy Brassette is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Little Chenier, Maggie, Emmanuelle 2000: Emmanuelle Pie, Pretty Cool, Pawnshop Chronicles
- Birthplace: Lake Charles, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Amy LaVere, born Amy Fant, is an American singer, songwriter, upright bass player and actress based in Memphis, Tennessee. Her music is classified as Americana, combining a blend of classic country, gypsy jazz, and southern soul. She has released three albums on Memphis label Archer Records, and has acting credits in motion pictures.
- Films Acted In: Black Snake Moan, A Fine Step
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Andrew Buchler is a film producer and an actor.
- Films Acted In: American Violet, Dirty Movie
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements is an actor.- Films Acted In: Bikini Spring Break
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Beau Jocque (born Andrus Espre; November 1, 1953 – September 10, 1999) was a Louisiana French Creole zydeco musician and songwriter active in the 1990s. Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles into zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by the Hi-Rollers, he became one of the top dance-hall acts of his musical decade. He wrote, recorded and performed many songs in both Louisiana French and Louisiana Creole languages, as well as in English, primarily on the Rounder Records label.
- Birthplace: USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Andy Fitzgerald
Age: 47Andy Fitzgerald is an actor.- Films Acted In: The Sex Monster
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Andy Golden
Age: 30Andy Golden is an actor.- Films Acted In: The Pool Boys
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Angela Kinsey first became known to millions when she was cast as uptight accountant Angela Martin on the hit NBC sitcom "The Office" (2005-2013). Armed with formidable acting chops as well as writing talents, the petite comedienne spent nearly a decade on comedy stages prior to her big break, performing with some of Hollywood's most renowned improv and sketch comedy troupes.
- Films Acted In: License to Wed, Struck by Lightning, Furry Vengeance, Tripping Forward
- Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'0"
- Children: Isabel Ruby Lieberstein
- Angelena Swords is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Legendary, Shadow People, Revenge of the Bridesmaids, Ticking Clock
- Birthplace: USA, Patterson, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Mexican-American actor and singer Angélica Maria was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to an American father and a Mexican mother. She moved to Mexico City at age 5, following her parents' divorce and it was there she started her acting career. Maria was awarded the Ariel award, which recognizes the best of Mexican cinema, at just 6 years old, showing a promising future early on. She would go on to also act in telenovelas, musicals and "lucha libre" movies, earning the nickname of Mexico's sweetheart. After starring in enough musicals, Maria recorded her first album, which would eventually lead to her becoming one of the biggest stars in Latin America in the 1970s. In the next decade, she started recording in English and would eventually establish her own recording company. One of the most prolific artists of her time, Maria has since appeared in "The House of Flowers: The Movie" (2021) and television shows such as "Graves" (MGM+, 2016-18), "The Lincoln Lawyer" (Netflix, 2022- ), and "Criminal Code" (Netflix, 2023-24).
- Films Acted In: Corazón salvaje, El Cuerpazo Del Delito, 5 of Chocolate and 1 of Strawberry, The Absentee, Sea of Dreams
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
- Parents: Arnold Federic Hartman, Angélica Ortiz
- Children: Angélica Vale
- Anita Gordon was an actress.
- Films Acted In: Fun and Fancy Free, Paint Your Wagon, Disney Learning Adventures: Mickey and the Beanstalk
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Nino Candido
Ann Mills
Age: 44Ann Mills is an actress.- Films Acted In: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Blob, 102 Dalmatians
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Anna Margaret (born June 12, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her work on the soundtrack of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Starstruck.
- Films Acted In: B.T.K.
- Birthplace: Lecompte, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Amy Collins
Annie Doiron
Age: 35Annie Doiron is an actor.- Films Acted In: Battleship, So Undercover
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Annie Ryan
Age: 77Annie Ryan, is a stage and screen actor, model, singer, and vocal coach. She is the CEO of AR Vocal Coach in Toronto, Canada.- Films Acted In: Police Academy 3: Back in Training, Goodbye Supermom
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Antawn Cortez Jamison (; born June 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the Director Of Pro Personnel for the Washington Wizards. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, being named national player of the year in 1998. He was selected by the Toronto Raptors as the fourth overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft, then traded to the Golden State Warriors for former Tar Heel teammate Vince Carter. Named to the NBA All-Rookie Team with the Warriors, Jamison was a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2004. He was a member of the United States national team in 2006. Upon retiring, he worked as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet and as a team scout, working for the Lakers from 2017 before being hired by the Wizards as their director of pro personnel in 2019.
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'9"
- Parents: Albert Jamison, Kathy Jamison
- Children: Kathryn Elizabeth Jamison, Rucker Jamison, Antawn Jamison Jr., Alexis Jamison
Anthony Gangi
Age: 37Anthony Gangi is an actor.- Films Acted In: Just My Luck, Vampire Bats, Oil Storm
- Birthplace: USA, Metairie, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Anthony Laciura (born September 27, 1951) is an American operatic tenor, noted for his abilities as a comprimario, and actor. Born in New Orleans, he studied voice there with Charles Paddock, also the teacher of Ticho Parly.
- Films Acted In: The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini: Tosca, The Longest Week, Puccini: La Fanciulla Del West
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anthony Mackie has etched a powerful impression in the world of acting. He emerged from the rich cultural backdrop of his hometown, honing his craft at the renowned Juilliard School. A true artist, Mackie's career spans across theater, film, and television, showcasing his versatile talent and cementing his place in Hollywood. Mackie's breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film 8 Mile, where he shared the screen with rap icon Eminem. However, it was his portrayal of Sgt. J.T. Sanborn in The Hurt Locker that earned him international recognition. The film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, showcased Mackie's ability to convey raw emotion and intensity. His filmography also includes noteworthy performances in Half Nelson, Million Dollar Baby, and The Adjustment Bureau. However, it is arguably his role as Sam Wilson, or Falcon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has brought Mackie into the limelight. Introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, his character quickly became a fan favorite. This led to appearances in several blockbuster hits including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. Displaying a unique blend of heroism, vulnerability, and humor, Mackie's Falcon embodies the complexities of modern superheroes. His commitment to the character culminated in the series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, where he took center stage, further proving his prowess as a leading actor.
- Films Acted In: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Million Dollar Baby, The Hurt Locker, 8 Mile, We Are Marshall
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'10"
- Parents: Willie Mackie, Sr., Martha Mackie
- Anthony Michael Frederick is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Monster's Ball, Primary Colors, Seeking Justice, The East, Contraband
- Birthplace: Covington, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Antonio Christina is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Iron Man, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Go Go Reject
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Aonika Laurent
Age: 53Aonika Laurent is an actress.- Films Acted In: Fantastic Four, High Freakquency, Black Jaq
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Luc Laurent Thomas, Lola Jolie Thomas
Arianne Binnings
Age: 55Arianne Binnings is an actress.- Films Acted In: Hurricane Season
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Ariel Welch
Age: 39Ariel Welch is an actress.- Films Acted In: The Big Green
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Arletta Duncan
Dec. at 70 (1914-1985)Arletta Duncan (31 December 1914 – 28 October 1985), was an American actress. She appeared in 11 films between 1931 and 1937. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and died in Santa Ana, California.- Films Acted In: The Gallant Fool
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Arron Shiver is an actor who appeared in "3:10 to Yuma," "Boardwalk Empire," and "The Book of Eli."
- Films Acted In: 3:10 to Yuma, The Book of Eli, Fright Night, The Men Who Stare at Goats, 21 Grams
- Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist from New Orleans. Neville was a staple of the New Orleans music scene for over five decades. He was the founder of the funk band The Meters whose musical style set the tone of New Orleans funk, a co-founder of the rock-soul-jazz band The Neville Brothers, and he later formed the spinoff group The Funky Meters. He performed on many recordings by notable artists from New Orleans and elsewhere, including Labelle (on "Lady Marmalade"), Paul McCartney, Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John and Professor Longhair. He was the recipient of three Grammy awards.
- Films Acted In: Funky Meters: Live from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Arthel Neville, Ian Neville
- Arturo Gil is an American actor who has appeared in many films, television programs, and commercials including Spaceballs, Monkeybone, The Fantasticks, Dirty Work, The Man Show, The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas, Silent Tongue, and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. He has dwarfism.
- Films Acted In: Role Models, Dirty Work, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Leprechaun 2, The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 3'5"
Ashley Elizabeth Hebert
Age: 39Ashley Elizabeth Hebert is an actress.- Films Acted In: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, Flypaper, Video Girl, Mirrors 2, Ticking Clock
- Birthplace: Lafayette, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Ashley Grishby
Ashley Grishby is an actress.- Films Acted In: Video Girl, Wolvesbayne, Quantum Apocalypse
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Ashley Nicole Hudson
Age: 40Ashley Nicole Hudson is an actress and a stunt performer.- Films Acted In: Factory Girl, The American Standards
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- A true-blue Southern girl, Ashley McCall Scott began her career as a model. With her blonde All-American looks, she segued smoothly into acting, getting parts on high profile series like "Birds of Prey" (The WB, 2002-03) and "Dark Angel" (Fox, 2000-02), before landing her breakout role as Emily Sullivan on the post-nuclear holocaust drama, "Jericho" (CBS, 2006-08).
- Films Acted In: A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Just Friends, The Kingdom, Walking Tall, Into the Blue
- Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'8"
Ashley Welch
Age: 39Ashley Welch is an actress.- Films Acted In: The Big Green
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Ashlynn Ross
Age: 35Ashlynn Ross is an actress.- Films Acted In: The Last Exorcism Part II, Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
- Birthplace: USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Aspen Steib
Aspen Steib is an actress.- Films Acted In: New Year's Eve, The Paperboy, Stolen, Restless City
- Birthplace: USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Azure Parsons
Age: 39Azure Parsons is an actress.- Films Acted In: Paradise, Camera Obscura, Dark Places
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Christopher Noel Dorsey (born September 3, 1980), better known by his stage name B.G. (short for "Baby Gangsta"), is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his music career signing to Cash Money Records in 1995, with Lil Wayne (then known as Baby D.) as half of the duo The B.G.'z. Both, along with rappers Juvenile and Turk, collectively formed the group, the Hot Boys in 1997. B.G. released several solo albums for Cash Money, including the platinum-selling Chopper City in the Ghetto in 1999. In 2001, he resigned from Cash Money Records and created his own label, Chopper City Records.
- Films Acted In: Video Girl, Jae Millz: Politics as Usual, New Orleans Exposed: Before and After Katrina, Cash Money Records: Platinum Hits
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- B.J. Crosby is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Smokey Joe's Café
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Lawrence Cennett, (born August 28, 1983) better known by his stage name Baby Boy da Prince, is a rapper from New Orleans. His rap career began at the age of 16 opening for No Limit Records in his hometown. He was first signed to the Take Fo' Records label in 2002, with his debut album "Like Dat". The name "Baby Boy" was given to him by his manager Melvin and he has always called himself "Da Prince". Baby Boy da Prince is the brother of rappers Choppa and Brittany Ni'Cole (Lil' Brittany).
- Films Acted In: Hip Hop Raw & Uncut Concert Series: Episode 1
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Albany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist known for his 15-year tenure with Duke Ellington. He also played tenor saxophone.
- Films Acted In: Black and Tan
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Carmen de Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is an American actress, dancer and choreographer.
- Films Acted In: Big Daddy, The Hours, Demetrius and the Gladiators, Odds Against Tomorrow, Carmen & Geoffrey
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Leo Anthony Lamont
- If you have ever referred to character actor Barry Shabaka Henley as "that guy," you wouldn't be alone. But rather than a stab at his B-list status, this is a testament to his numerous projects and wide variety of roles since debuting on screen in the 1988 comedy "Nincompoop." Henley is most often recognized as the smooth-talking jazz trumpeter in Michael Mann's "Collateral" opposite Tom Cruise, as well as his other supporting roles in Mann-directed films including "Miami Vice" and "Ali." He is also a frequent player on television, with recurring roles in the super-powered drama "Heroes," the sci-fi show "FlashForward," and HBO's short-lived drama "Luck."
- Films Acted In: Rush Hour, Ali, Collateral, The Terminal, Patch Adams
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'2"
- Bartine Burkett Zane (February 9, 1898 – May 20, 1994) was an American film actress, best recalled for her silent comedies and her late-in-life appearances in sitcoms and TV commercials. Among her earliest co-stars and friends were Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, and Stan Laurel.Burkett appeared in nearly sixty silent films before retiring upon her 1928 marriage. In 1973, five years after her husband's death, she returned to acting, appearing in three films and a number of television programs and advertisements. She was born in Robeline, Louisiana and died in Burbank, California.
- Films Acted In: Galaxina, The Devil and Max Devlin, The High Sign, Her Ambition, Hickory Hiram
- Birthplace: USA, Robeline, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Beau Brasso is an actor and stunt performer.
- Films Acted In: 21 Jump Street, Battle: Los Angeles, Battleship, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Beautiful Creatures
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'10"
- Parents: Katherine Petry, Aaron Brasseaux
- Beau Holden is an actor, stunt performer and a former police officer.
- Films Acted In: Any Given Sunday, The Fast and the Furious, Traffic, The Rookie, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
- Birthplace: USA, Bogalusa, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Ben Guillory (born Bennet Guillory on November 7, 1949 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American actor and theatre producer and director.
- Films Acted In: Daddy's Little Girls, Blue Demon, The Harimaya Bridge, Open Fire, Champion Killer
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Ben Michael Sheets (born July 18, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. Sheets is a four-time MLB All-Star (2001, 2004, 2007, and 2008). He won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
- Films Acted In: MLB Superstars Show You Their Game
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'0"
- Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869 – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy. Turpin worked with notable performers such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, and was a part of the Mack Sennett studio team. He is believed to have been the first filmed "victim" of the pie in the face gag. When sound came to films, Turpin chose to retire, having invested profitably in real estate, although he did do occasional cameos.
- Films Acted In: His New Job, The Champion, The Law of the Wild, A Night Out, Hollywood on Parade
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'4"
Benjamin Jaffe
Age: 53Benjamin Jaffe is a member of the musical group, Preservation Hall Jazz Band.- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Sandra Jaffe, Allan Jaffe
- Actor Benjamin Mouton appeared on the big screen many times over the course of his Hollywood career. Mouton started off his acting career mostly in film roles, appearing in the Rebecca De Mornay remake "And God Created Woman" (1988), "Sister, Sister" (1988) and the drama "Flatliners" (1990) with Kiefer Sutherland. He also appeared in "Whore" (1991) and the Michael Douglas smash hit action picture "Basic Instinct" (1992). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "L.A. Law" (NBC, 1986-1994). His film career continued throughout the nineties in productions like the drama "Falling Down" (1993) with Michael Douglas, the suspenseful adaptation "The Puppet Masters" (1994) with Donald Sutherland and the Daryl Hannah thriller "The Tie That Binds" (1995). He also appeared in the Matthew McConaughey box office smash dramatic adaptation "A Time to Kill" (1996). He also played parts in television during these years, including roles in "ER" (NBC, 1994-2009) and "Profiler" (1996-2000). More recently, he continued to act in the dramatic adaptation "The Whole Wide World" (1996) with Vincent D'Onofrio, "Dirty Rice" (1998) and the Patricia Clarkson romance "All the Real Girls" (2003). He also appeared in "Passionada" (2003). He also worked in television during these years, including roles in "Alias" (ABC, 2001-06) and "Medium" (2004-2011). Most recently, Mouton acted in "Jolene" (2010) with Jessica Chastain.
- Films Acted In: Basic Instinct, A Time to Kill, Falling Down, Flatliners, All the Real Girls
- Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Benjamin Riley is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Inception, The Break-Up, Dance Flick, Pop Skull, Cherry
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Bernard Johnson was an actor.
- Films Acted In: Monster's Ball, Seeking Justice, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, A Love Song for Bobby Long, Da Game of Life
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an African-American gospel singer. Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and later appeared in night clubs, on Broadway and in 1962 on both The Ed Sullivan Show and The Dinah Shore Show. Griffin performed briefly with "Queen of Gospel" Albertina Walker and The Caravans in 1953-1954 but spent most of her career as a solo artist. While often compared to Mahalia Jackson, Griffin had a lighter contralto that allowed her to achieve more vocal pyrotechnics — holding a note for long periods of time, continuing a song for as long as twenty minutes and ranging through three octaves.
- Films Acted In: Together Brothers
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Big Mike is a nickname of:
- Films Acted In: Rap-a-Lot: Greatest Hits: Vol. 1, Rap-a-Lot: Greatest Hits: Vol. 2
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- William Malcolm Dickey (June 6, 1907 – November 12, 1993) was an American professional baseball catcher and manager. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for 19 seasons. Dickey managed the Yankees as a player-manager in 1946 in his last season as a player. Dickey played for the Yankees from 1928 through 1943. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Dickey returned to the Yankees in 1946 as a player and manager. He retired after the 1946 season, but returned in 1949 as a coach, where he taught Yogi Berra the finer points of catching. During Dickey's playing career, the Yankees went to the World Series nine times, winning eight championships. He was named to 11 All-Star Games. As a manager and coach, the Yankees won another six World Series titles. Dickey was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954.
- Films Acted In: The Pride of the Yankees
- Birthplace: Bastrop, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Bill Holliday
Dec. at 51 (1933-1984)Bill Holliday was an actor.- Films Acted In: The Toy, Tightrope, Alvarez Kelly, Pretty Baby
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Bill Russell, born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934, is an iconic figure in the world of professional basketball. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most celebrated athletes of his time is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite facing racial discrimination while growing up in the southern part of the United States, Russell used these experiences as a driving force to succeed, turning adversity into a source of motivation. Russell's talent for basketball started to shine during his time at McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. His prowess on the court only continued to grow at the University of San Francisco, where he led the team to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956. Russell's collegiate success set the stage for an illustrious career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1956, marking the beginning of a 13-year career that would see him win an astounding 11 NBA championships, earning him five MVP awards and 12 All-Star selections. Beyond his impressive record on the court, Russell's impact extends to his off-court activities as well. He became the first African American coach in the history of the NBA in 1966, setting a precedent for future generations. His advocacy for civil rights and social justice has been just as influential as his basketball career, demonstrating his commitment to equality and fairness. The legacy of Bill Russell is not only about his remarkable athletic achievements, but also about his unwavering dedication to social change and progress.
- Films Acted In: College Basketball's 10 Greatest Teams, Your Best Shot, NBA: Kevin Garnett
- Birthplace: West Monroe, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'9"
- Children: Karen Russell, William Russell Jr., Jacob Russell
- Billy Slaughter is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Battleship, Click, Colombiana, The Final Destination, The Campaign
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Blake Nelson Boyd
Age: 53Blake Nelson Boyd, commonly known as Blake Boyd, (born October 1, 1970) is an American film actor, comedian, and visual artist who lives and works in New Orleans and London. Boyd was mentored by Andres Serrano and Andy Warhol Factory manager Billy Name in the 1990s. Boyd's visual art takes many different forms of expression including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, video and installation.- Films Acted In: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, A Little Bit of Heaven
- Birthplace: Slidell, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Blanche Gillespie
Blanche Gillespie was an actress.- Films Acted In: The Masked Rider
- Birthplace: USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Charles W. Gillespie
- Blayne Nutron Weaver (born April 9, 1976) is an American actor, voice actor, writer director and producer, born in Bossier City, Louisiana.
- Films Acted In: The Lion King 1½, Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse, Manic, Return to Never Land, The FP
- Birthplace: USA, Bossier City, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Benjamin "Bob" Clark (August 5, 1939 – April 4, 2007) was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer best known for directing and writing the script with Jean Shepherd to the 1983 Christmas film A Christmas Story. Although he worked primarily in the United States, from 1973 to 1983 he worked in Canada and was responsible for some of the most successful films in Canadian film history such as Black Christmas (1974), Murder by Decree (1979), Tribute (1980), and Porky's (1981).
- Films Acted In: A Christmas Story, Black Christmas, My Neighbor's Daughter, ClarkWORLD
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Ariel Clark, Michael Clark
- Robert Garnell Kaufman (April 18, 1925 – January 12, 1986) was an American Beat poet and surrealist as well as a jazz performance artist and satirist. In France, where his poetry had a large following, he was known as the "black American Rimbaud."
- Films Acted In: The Flower Thief
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Antoinette Victoria Marie Kaufman, Parker Kaufman
- Bobbie Jean Brown (born October 7, 1969), sometimes credited as Bobbie Brown-Lane, is an American actress, model and former beauty pageant contestant. She appeared in the video for Warrant's glam metal anthem "Cherry Pie" and the cover of the album of the same name.
- Films Acted In: Last Action Hero, Cool as Ice, Kounterfeit
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'8"
- Children: Taylar Jayne Lane
Bobby King
Age: 80Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B and soul singer. He formed a singing duo with Terry Evans in the early 1970s. Since 1973, King has sung on most Ry Cooder albums. He was also the lead backing vocalist in Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch tour band of 1992-93. The duo also undertook recording sessions with Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Harrison Kerle and Boz Scaggs. He has also released two solo albums, Bobby King and Love in the Fire, and two albums with Terry Evans, Live and Let Live! and Rhythm, Blues, Soul & Grooves. Lou Reed selected 'Live and Let Live! as one of his 'picks of 1989'.- Films Acted In: Crossroads
- Birthplace: Lake Charles, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Bobby Rush
Age: 83Bobby Rush (born November 10, 1933) is a Grammy Award-winning American blues musician, composer and singer. His style incorporates elements of blues, rap and funk. Rush has won twelve Blues Music Awards and in 2017, at the age of 83, he won his first Grammy Award for the album Porcupine Meat. He is inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame.- Films Acted In: Bobby Blue Bland: Live on Beale Street, Last of the Mississippi Jukes, Bobby Rush: Live at Ground Zero Blues Club
- Birthplace: USA, Homer, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Patricia "Boots" Mallory (October 22, 1913 – December 1, 1958) was an American film actress, dancer, and model.
- Films Acted In: Powdersmoke Range, Here's Flash Casey, The Wolf Dog, Hello, Sister!
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Jill Cagney, William Cagney
Brady Blade
Age: 59Brady L Blade Jr. (born 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American rock, pop and country drummer, record producer and composer, who currently resides in Stockholm Sweden. He is the son of Dorothy and Pastor Brady Blade Sr. (Pastor of the Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana). His brother is jazz drummer Brian Blade.Having learned to play drums in both high school and as part of his father's church, Brady initially sought out a career in business, focusing on the music industry. This led to A&R roles at several major record labels, before ultimately becoming manager to the Brand New Heavies. He has played as part of Emmylou Harris's band, Spyboy, Steve Earle and the Dukes, Dave Matthews & Friends, and with Buddy & Julie Miller.- Films Acted In: Emmylou Harris: Spyboy Live
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brandi Coleman is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Battle: Los Angeles, Glory Road, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Queen Sized, Love
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Brandi-Alisa Bates
Age: 43Brandi-Alisa Bates is an actress.- Films Acted In: Glory Road
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Brandon Bailey
Brandon Bailey is an actor.- Films Acted In: Notorious
- Birthplace: USA, Alexandria, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brandon Barrera is an actor and film producer.
- Films Acted In: The FP, Weather Girl, Deep Dark Canyon, 6 Month Rule, Outside Sales
- Birthplace: USA, Bossier City, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
Brandon Boogie B Montrell
Brandon "Boogie B" Montrell was a comedian and actor He was known for Into the Park (2022), Greed (2012), and Comedy Bad Boys 2020 (2020), and was a regular at the Ha Ha Comedy Club in Los Angeles.- Films Acted In: Master P's Hood Stars of Comedy: Vol. 1
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: American
Brandon Ellison
Age: 44Brandon Ellison is an american actor an special effect technician.- Films Acted In: Monster Mutt
- Birthplace: Lake Charles, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brandon Hammond is a former child actor who appeared in a string of high-profile projects in the 1990s. Hammond's first film role was in Menace II Society where he played the younger version of the main character Caine. He followed this up with major roles in Strange Days, Waiting to Exhale, The Fan, and Mars Attacks!, usually playing the son of one of the main characters. He also appeared in Space Jam playing Michael Jordan as a child. His most well-known role is that of Ahmad in the film Soul Food. He had a recurring role on the TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as Anthony. He simultaneously starred in the short-lived sitcom The Gregory Hines Show as Hines' son. His last role to date was in the 2002 Showtime film Our America.
- Films Acted In: Mars Attacks!, Space Jam, Menace II Society, Strange Days, Soul Food
- Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brandon Olive is an actor and a television producer.
- Films Acted In: A Perfect Getaway, Factory Girl, Deal, The Staircase Murders, Knuckle Draggers
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brandy Scott is an actress.
- Films Acted In: Last Holiday, Hatchet, Shooting Gallery
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- The son of a jazz singer and a music professor born into a family of noted jazz musicians, Branford Marsalis grew up always around instruments, leading him to the Berklee College of Music in his late teens. Before he was done with school, he started touring with Art Blakey playing saxophone. That experience led to more work in the early 1980s with a legion of acclaimed jazz musicians including Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie. In this time, he put out his first solo album, Scenes in the City, and was a part of a variety of other projects, with his high-profile work on Sting's debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles making him nearly as well-known as his elder brother Wynton Marsalis. 1986 saw Marsalis' first Grammy nomination for his third album Royal Garden Blues. In 1990, Marsalis played live with the Grateful Dead in what became a legendary improvised performance. He was the bandleader for the first three years of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC 1992-2014) before ceding the bandleader chair to guitarist Kevin Eubanks; the same year, he won his first Grammy award for I Heard You Twice the First Time. For a few years, he headed up the band Buckshot LeFonque, which combined jazz and rock for a unique sound. However, by the late '90s, Marsalis focused more on classically inspired works, eschewing rock accents for large symphonic orchestras. He was a regular nominee at the Grammys, earning two more wins over a span of two decades. In 2010, his work on the music for the revival of the play Fences earned him a Tony nomination.
- Films Acted In: Throw Momma from the Train, Mo' Better Blues, School Daze, Eve's Bayou, Bring on the Night
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Dolores Marsalis
- Brea Cola is a film actress.
- Films Acted In: Miss Congeniality, Prince of Broadway, Desert Rain, Bronx Paradise
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Lydia Kimble Wright, Peter Cola
- Brenda Sykes is an American actress who appeared in "Honky," "Black Gunn," and "The Baby Maker."
- Films Acted In: Cleopatra Jones, Mandingo, Skin Game, Drum, Getting Straight
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'4"
- Children: Gia Scott-Heron
- Breon Pugh is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Pitch Perfect, The Great Debaters, Factory Girl, Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous
- Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'6"
- Brett Lapeyrouse is an actor.
- Films Acted In: 21 Jump Street, That's What I Am
- Birthplace: USA, Houma, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'6"
- Brett A. Weaver (born November 16, 1966 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American voice actor working with ADV Films, Funimation, OkaTron 5000, and Sentai Filmworks. He is known for his roles in the English-language dubs of anime series. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, cartoonist and graphic novelist E.K. Weaver. Weaver got his start in radio before providing anime voice-over roles with ADV Films. He was also a member of a theatre group with fellow ADV alumni Chris Patton, Laura Chapman, Christine Auten, and Amanda Winn Lee.
- Films Acted In: Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time, Gunsmith Cats: Bulletproof, Ruin Explorers, Kimera: Vol. 1
- Birthplace: Lafayette, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brian Edwards is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Glory Road, Big Momma's House 2
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968) is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Southwestern Louisiana where he was a quarterback. Mitchell is considered one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history.Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He is currently second on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards, behind Jerry Rice. He is also first all-time for combined yardage for a non-wide receiver. His 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history, behind Devin Hester, and his nine punt return touchdowns are third behind Eric Metcalf with 10, and Hester with 14. Mitchell was ranked the second greatest specialist in NFL history by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Return Aces.
- Films Acted In: 12 in a Box, Call Me Claus, The Raven, Ruby's Bucket of Blood
- Birthplace: Fort Polk, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'10"
Brian Nolen
Age: 43Brian Nolen is an actor.- Films Acted In: Grandma's Boy
- Birthplace: USA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brian Palermo is a film actor.
- Films Acted In: The Social Network, Thank You for Smoking, Kicking & Screaming, Daddy Day Care, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
Brian Treitler
Age: 47Brian Treitler is a film actor.- Films Acted In: Tranny Trainer
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brittney Marie Alger is an American actress and model.
- Films Acted In: 21 Jump Street, Pitch Perfect, Broken City, So Undercover, 13 Sins
- Birthplace: Westlake, Ohio, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Brock Vincent Kelly is an American actor.
- Films Acted In: Pitch Perfect, Costa Rican Summer, First Strike, Faded Memories
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'11"
- Bruce McKinnon is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Lawless, Living Proof, That Evening Sun, The Wronged Man, Christy: Return to Cutter Gap
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Bryan Batt (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor best known for his role in the AMC series Mad Men as Salvatore Romano, an art director for the Sterling Cooper agency. Primarily a theater actor, he has had a number of starring roles in movies and television as well. His performance in the musical adaptation of Saturday Night Fever earned him one of New York City's more unusual honors, a caricature at Sardi's.
- Films Acted In: 12 Years a Slave, Funny People, Jeffrey, The Last of Robin Hood, Sam
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Gayle Batt
- Bryan James Kitto is an actor.
- Films Acted In: Big Momma's House 2, Labou, Pizza My Heart
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Bryan Christopher Williams (born Bryan Christopher Brooks; February 15, 1969), known by his stage name Birdman (also known as Baby), is an American rapper, record executive and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and public face of Cash Money Records which he founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1992. Birdman released his eponymous debut album in 2002, and has gone on to release four solo studio albums in total. Aside from his solo career, he is also a member of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers, along with producer Mannie Fresh. Along with his solo work and numerous releases with the Big Tymers, Birdman has released a collaboration album and numerous tracks with fellow rapper and ward Lil Wayne, whom he discovered and took under his wing at age nine. Birdman has also made his name by contributing to the making of YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires), a combination of the former's "Cash Money" and Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment imprint under the label. Birdman has also founded the project and hip hop supergroup Rich Gang, bringing attention to artists such as Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan.
- Films Acted In: Beauty Shop, Murder City: Home of the Birdman & Lil' Wayne, Cash Money Records: Platinum Hits, Hoodz: Lil Wayne: The Best Rapper Alive
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'10"
- Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American television journalist and sportscaster, best known for his 15 years as co-host of NBC's Today. He is the younger brother of sportscaster Greg Gumbel. Since 1995, he has hosted HBO's acclaimed investigative series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which has been rated as "flat out TV's best sports program" by the Los Angeles Times. It won a Peabody Award in 2012.Gumbel was hired by NBC Sports in the fall of 1975 as co-host of its National Football League pre-game show GrandStand with Jack Buck. From 1975 until January 1982 (when he left to do The Today Show), he hosted numerous sporting events for NBC including Major League Baseball, college basketball and the National Football League. He returned to sportscasting for NBC when he hosted the prime time coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics from Seoul and the PGA Tour in 1990. NBC News made Gumbel the principal anchor of Today beginning September 27, 1982, and broadcast from Vietnam, Vatican City, Europe, South America, and much of the United States followed between 1984 and 1989. Gumbel's work on Today earned him several Emmys and a large fanbase. He is the third longest serving co-host of Today, after former hosts Matt Lauer and Katie Couric. He stepped down from the show on January 3, 1997, after 15 years. Gumbel moved to CBS, where he hosted various shows before becoming co-host of the network's morning show The Early Show on November 1, 1999. Gumbel was hosting The Early Show on the morning of September 11, 2001. He was the first to announce the September 11 attacks to CBS viewers. Gumbel left CBS and The Early Show on May 17, 2002.
- Films Acted In: Heaven Can Wait, The Weather Man, Arthur Ashe: Citizen of the World, An American Thanksgiving, Life Below the Line: The World Poverty Crisis
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 5'8"
- Parents: Richard Dunbar Gumbel, Rhea Alice Gumbel
- Children: Jillian Beth Gumbel, Bradley Christopher Gumbel
- Stanley Joseph Dural, Jr. (November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016), better known by his stage name Buckwheat Zydeco, was an American accordionist and zydeco musician. He was one of the few zydeco artists to achieve mainstream success. His music group was formally billed as Buckwheat Zydeco and Ils Sont Partis Band, but they often performed as merely Buckwheat Zydeco. The New York Times said: “Stanley ‘Buckwheat’ Dural leads one of the best bands in America. A down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a fine-tuned sense of dynamics…propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances.” USA Today called him “a zydeco trailblazer.” Buckwheat Zydeco performed with a large number of famous musicians from Eric Clapton (with whom he also recorded) and U2 to the Boston Pops. The band performed at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics to a worldwide audience of three billion people. Buckwheat performed for President Clinton twice, celebrating both of his inaugurations. The band appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, The Today Show, MTV, NBC News, CBS Morning News, National Public Radio’s Mountain Stage, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
- Films Acted In: Neville Brothers: Tell It Like It Is
- Birthplace: Lafayette, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Buddy Guy, born George Guy in 1936, is a renowned figure in the world of blues. Originating from Lettsworth, Louisiana, his musical journey began at an early age, inspired by the likes of Lightnin' Slim and Guitar Slim. His distinct style of Chicago Blues has been instrumental in shaping the music landscape, with its vibrant blend of traditional and modern elements. Over the course of his career, Guy has been lauded for his electrifying performances, emotive vocals, and innovative guitar techniques. The trajectory of Guy's career took a significant turn when he moved to Chicago in 1957, where he began working with Muddy Waters as a house guitarist at Chess Records. This period was a defining one for Guy, imprinting an indelible mark on his music. His collaborations with legendary artists such as Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf further propelled his reputation. However, it was his partnership with harmonica player Junior Wells that resulted in some of the most impactful work of his career, creating a dynamism which continues to resonate in blues music today. Guy's contribution to music has been recognized with numerous accolities, including seven Grammy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. Notably, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, a testament to his enduring influence. Beyond his personal achievements, Guy's legacy lies in the inspiration he provided to future generations of musicians. Artists such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan have all cited Buddy Guy as a significant influence in their music, underlining his pivotal role in the evolution of blues and rock music.
- Films Acted In: Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, In the Electric Mist, Festival Express, A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, 10 Days Out (Blues From the Backroads)
- Birthplace: USA, Lettsworth, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Parents: Isabell Guy, Sam Guy
- Children: Shawnna
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Age: 79- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Corey Miller (born March 9, 1971), better known by his stage name C-Murder, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and author. He initially gained fame in the mid-1990s as a part of his brother Master P's label No Limit Records, primarily as a member of the label's supergroup, TRU. Miller went on to release several solo albums of his own through the label including 1998's platinum Life or Death. C-Murder has released nine albums altogether on six different labels, No Limit Records, TRU Records, Koch Records, Asylum Records, RBC Records and Venti Uno. In 2002, Miller was arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas, and was sentenced to life in prison on August 14, 2009. Miller is currently serving his sentence in the Louisiana State Penitentiary.Controversy surrounding witnesses involved in Miller's trial came to light in 2018 when two key witnesses recanted their statements, claiming they had been pressured into testifying against Miller by authorities. Miller maintains his innocence, and both he and his brother have called for a new trial numerous times.
- Films Acted In: Hot Boyz, I Got the Hook Up, Undisputed, I'm Bout It, MP da Last Don
- Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Height: 6'3"
- C. C. Adcock (born Charles Clinton Adcock, 1971, Lafayette, Louisiana) is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and blues rock musician, noted for his cajun, zydeco, electric blues and swamp pop-influenced sound and for his efforts to preserve and promote swamp pop music. He's also a Grammy-nominated music and film producer and film and TV composer.
- Films Acted In: The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
- Birthplace: Lafayette, USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
C.C. Courtney
C.C. Courtney is an actor, presenter, writer and an acting teacher.- Films Acted In: Pretty Baby
- Birthplace: USA, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Children: Silver Courtney, Kat Courtney
