Baby Boy 2001 premiere
by MikeSeravello-233-985397 | created - 26 Aug 2018 | updated - 28 Aug 2018 | PublicThursday June 21st, Century Plaza Cinemas 2040 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
1. Tyrese Gibson
Actor | Baby Boy
Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born December 30, 1978 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, where he was raised. He is an R&B singer, songwriter, actor, author, television producer and model. He is well known for his actor role as Roman Pearce in the The Fast and Furious movie franchise. Other popular ...
2. Snoop Dogg
Actor | Training Day
Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor.
His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 ...
3. Ving Rhames
Actor | Pulp Fiction
Strikingly featured and muscular American actor Ving Rhames was born Irving Rameses Rhames in Harlem, New York, to Reather, a homemaker, and Ernest Rhames, an auto mechanic. A good student, Ving entered the New York High School of Performing Arts, where he discovered his love of acting. He studied ...
4. A.J. Johnson
Actress | House Party
A.J. Johnson was born on September 3, 1963 in Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for House Party (1990), Baby Boy (2001) and Dying Young (1991).
5. Taraji P. Henson
Actress | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career in guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in Baby Boy (2001). She played a prostitute in Hustle & Flow (2005), for which she received a ...
6. Tamara Bass
Actress | Baby Boy
Tamara Bass was born in Syracuse, New York, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Baby Boy (2001), If Not Now, When? (2019) and All That Matters (2015).
7. Omar Gooding
Actor | Baby Boy
Gooding is best known for appearing in hit television shows such as Deadwood, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., Family Time, Barbershop, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, Playmakers, Smart Guy, and Wild & Crazy Kids. On the big screen, he received critical acclaim for his role as ...
8. John Singleton
Writer | Boyz n the Hood
Son of Danny Singleton, a mortgage broker, and Sheila Ward, a pharmaceutical company sales executive, and raised in separate households by his unmarried parents, John Singleton attended the Film Writing Program at USC, after graduating from high school in 1986. While studying there, he won three ...
9. Dwight Williams
Assistant_director | New Jack City
Dwight Williams is known for New Jack City (1991), Hustle & Flow (2005) and Friday (1995).
10. Ruth E. Carter
Costume_designer | Black Panther
Ms. Carter won 2 Oscars for Costume Design for Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, making history as the first African-American in that category. She also made history being the first African-American woman to win multiple Oscars in any category. A 4-time Academy Award nominee also for Malcolm X and...
11. Bruce Cannon
Editor | Boyz n the Hood
Bruce Cannon is known for Boyz n the Hood (1991), Abduction (2011) and Four Brothers (2005).
12. Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds
Soundtrack | Ghostbusters II
Kenneth Brian Edmonds better known by his stage name Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy Awards. He was ranked number 20 on NME's 50 of The Greatest Producers Ever list.
13. Bill Bellamy
Writer | Bill Bellamy: I Want My Life Back
1 brother (deceased) - per TV series "UnSung Hollywood - Bill Bellamy" (S3 Ep7)
Recently aired on TVOne as a repeat on 11/16/2016, It's a Documentary show which details archival film footage and personal, revealing interviews, about the lives and careers of some of the world's most highly talented ...
14. Halle Berry
Actress | Catwoman
Halle Maria Berry was born Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Oakwood, Ohio to Judith Ann Berry (née Hawkins), a psychiatric nurse & Jerome Jesse Berry, a hospital attendant. Her father was African-American and her mother is of mostly English and German descent. ...
15. Dean Cain
Actor | God's Not Dead
Dean Cain was born Dean George Tanaka in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to actress Sharon Thomas Cain and Roger Tanaka. His mother married his adoptive father, director Christopher Cain, when Dean was three. Though he grew up in Malibu and attended Santa Monica High School, his career plans favored ...
16. Battlecat
Soundtrack | Baby Boy
Battlecat is known for Baby Boy (2001), Save the Last Dance (2001) and Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001).
17. Cedric Ceballos
Actor | Space Jam
Cedric Ceballos was born on August 2, 1969 in Maui, Hawaii, USA. He is an actor, known for Space Jam (1996), Eddie (1996) and Jimi (1995).
18. Cedric The Entertainer
Actor | Barbershop
Cedric the Entertainer is an African-American comedian and actor known for being one of the Original Kings of Comedy. He is also known for his roles in the Barbershop trilogy, the Madagascar trilogy, The Steve Harvey Show, Ice Age, Planes, The Soul Man and The Neighborhood. He has had three ...
19. Morris Chestnut
Actor | Kick-Ass 2
A tall, handsome, and versatile American actor, Morris Chestnut was born in Cerritos, California, to Shirley (Wynn) and Morris Chestnut, Sr. He first came to be recognized by moviegoers starring as Ricky in Boyz n the Hood (1991), a role where he played a high school running back using his football...
20. Taye Diggs
Actor | House on Haunted Hill
Taye Diggs was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was raised in Rochester, New York. He is the son of Marcia (Berry), a teacher and actress, and Andre Young, a visual artist. When he was a child, his mother married Jeffries Diggs, whose surname Taye took. He received a BFA degree in musical theater ...
21. Adele Givens
Actress | The Players Club
Adele Givens was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is known for The Players Club (1998), Beauty Shop (2005) and Martin (1992).
22. Pam Grier
Actress | Jackie Brown
Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, NC, one of four children of Gwendolyn Sylvia (Samuels), a nurse, and Clarence Ransom Grier Jr., an Air Force mechanic. Pam has been a major African-American star from the early 1970s. Her career started in 1971, when Roger Corman of New World Pictures launched ...
23. Robert Griffith
Producer | Ride or Die
Building a legacy is no small task even for the most accomplished individuals. Robert Griffith's quest to the NFL has been both unconventional and rocky at times but with hard word, gritty determination and perseverance he has made his peers stand up and take notice.
Griffith, a 6' 0" 200lb hard ...
24. Ron Harper
Actor | Pearl Harbor
Born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania--a small town just east of Pittsburgh--Ron Harper became valedictorian of his senior class and won an academic scholarship to Princeton University, where he supplemented his academic studies by appearing in a number of plays and musical comedies. He earned a ...
25. Steve Harvey
Producer | The Steve Harvey Show
Broderick Stephen Harvey, Sr. is an American television host, actor, writer, producer, and comedian. He hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, the Miss Universe competition, Family Feud Africa, and the arbitration-based court comedy Judge Steve Harvey.
Harvey began ...
26. Evander Holyfield
Actor | Summer of Sam
Evander Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiser-weight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight ...
27. D.L. Hughley
Actor | Inspector Gadget
Hughley is the second of four children. His father was an airline maintenance worker and his mother was a homemaker.
He grew up in L.A.'s South Central where he was a member of the Bloods gang after getting kicked out of high school. However, he turned his life around after a cousin was shot. He ...
28. Ice Cube
Soundtrack | Friday
Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles, to Doris (Benjamin), a custodian and hospital clerk, and Hosea Jackson, a UCLA groundskeeper. He first came to public notice as a singer and songwriter with the controversial and influential band N.W.A. His compositions with that group included many ...
29. Magic Johnson
Producer | Obsessed
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Obsessed (2009), Dead Tone (2007) and Hair Show (2004). He has been married to Cookie Johnson since September 14, 1991. They have two children.
30. Roy Jones Jr.
Actor | The Matrix Reloaded
Roy Levesta Jones Jr. is an American former professional boxer, commentator, and trainer who holds dual American and Russian citizenship. He competed in boxing from 1989 to 2018, and held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, ...
31. Bernie Mac
Actor | The Bernie Mac Show
Bernard Jeffrey McCollough was born in 1957 in Chicago, the son of Mary McCullough and Jeffery Harrison. He grew up in the city, in a rougher neighborhood than most others, with a large family living under one roof. This situation provided him with a great insight into his comedy, as his family, ...
32. Christopher M Mills
Producer | Black Poker Stars Invitational
33. Kenya Moore
Actress | I Know Who Killed Me
Kenya Moore was born on January 24, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for I Know Who Killed Me (2007), Dolls of Voodoo (2013) and Life Twirls On (2015). She was previously married to Marc Daly.
34. Elise Neal
Actress | Hustle & Flow
Elise Neal was born in Memphis, Tennessee and began dancing at age six. She credits her success to her mother, Arletha Neal, who always supported her and drove her to many talent shows and recitals. After moving to New York and quickly booking many off-Broadway shows and musical revivals, she ...
35. Shaquille O'Neal
Actor | Steel
Shaquille O'Neal is a retired professional American basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA on TNT. He is considered one of the greatest players in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. He was one of the tallest and heaviest players ever. O'Neal ...
36. Gervase Peterson
Actor | Jersey Justice
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Gervase faced loss as a young adult when his father was killed in an automobile accident. His mother became the main provider and greatest influence for Gervase, his 2 brothers and sister. This unexpected loss motivated him to realize the importance of making each day ...
37. Shaun Robertson
Director | Tempus Adolpha
Shaun Robertson is known for Tempus Adolpha (2010), Darth Joseph and His Most Impressive Technicolour Dreamcoat (2011) and Kung Fu Window Cleaner (2011). He has been married to Patrycja since November 2012.
38. Raphael Saadiq
Soundtrack | Mudbound
Raphael Saadiq was born on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Mudbound (2017), Insecure (2016) and Abduction (2011).
39. Sisqó
Actor | Get Over It
This distinctive silver-haired singer established his performing credentials as a founding member of highly successful urban R&B quartet Dru Hill, who enjoyed transatlantic hits in the late 90s with singles such as 'How Deep Is Your Love' and 'These Are The Times'. The four members of Dru Hill set ...
40. Kerr Smith
Actor | Final Destination
Kerr Smith was born in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Barbara (Hess) and Rick Smith. He has a younger sister, Alison. Kerr graduated from Henderson High School in 1990 and then went on to attend the University of Vermont, graduating with a degree in Business Administration (Accounting ...
41. George Tillman Jr.
Producer | The Hate U Give
After seeing the films, COOLEY HIGH and TAXI DRIVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin native George Tillman, Jr. became inspired to make films of his own. In 1994, George wrote and directed his first feature film, SCENES FOR THE SOUL. It was shot entirely in Chicago, using local talent and resources. The film,...
42. Robert Townsend
Producer | Hollywood Shuffle
Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World." With over 30 years in the business, ...
43. Aisha Tyler
Actress | Archer
Aisha Tyler is an award-winning director, actor, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster and activist. She is an Emmy-winning television host and multiple award-winning voice actor for Archer (2009).
Aisha's feature directorial debut, Axis (2017), was shot in just seven days on ...
44. Countess Vaughn
Actress | Moesha
Countess Danielle Vaughn was born August 8, 1978 in Idabel, Oklahoma, a small town of approximately 7500 people. She was born to Sandra & Leo Vaughn who taught in the local schools. Very early Countess established herself as a young singer with a dynamic voice. In 1988, she sang her way to stardom ...
45. Denzel Washington
Actor | Fences
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. was born on December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, Lennis, from Georgia, and a Pentecostal minister father, Denzel Washington, Sr., from Virginia. After graduating from high school, Denzel enrolled at ...
46. Chris Webber
Actor | Uncle Drew
Chris Webber is an American former professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former number one overall NBA draftee. As a collegiate athlete, he was a first-team All-American and led the Michigan Wolverines...
47. Dorian Wilson
Actor | Flowerpot
Dorian Wilson is known for Flowerpot (2023), The First Family (2012) and Kimmie's Kitchen (2013).
48. Tracey Cherelle Jones
Actress | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Actress, writer, artist, designer, and TV personality, Tracey Cherelle Jones is the epitome of a contemporary renaissance woman. Tracey began acting at the tender age of 8 years old after nailing her very first audition, a national McDonald's commercial. This inspired her, and she went on to do ...
49. Wendy Raquel Robinson
Actress | The Game
Wendy Raquel Robinson was born July 25, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. She is of African-American and Native American descent. Robinson is a cum laude graduate of Howard University of the School of Fine Arts and received her B.F.A. in drama. She's appeared in several plays, such as "The Vagina ...
50. Guy Torry
Actor | American History X
Guy Torry is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. Known as "Torry" by college friends, Guy attended Southeast Missouri State University, the alma mater of fellow comedian and St. Louisan, Cedric The Entertainer. His comic genius was evident to fellow students during these college years. Guy often held ...
51. Tanya Wright
Actress | Butterfly Rising
TANYA WRIGHT BIO Tanya is a two time winner of the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Award, Best Acting Ensemble for her portrayal of Crystal Burset in Orange is the New Black. She appears as NSA Adviser of the United Staes in Season 5 (2018) of CBS' Madame Secretary and starred for 7 seasons as Deputy ...
52. Kym Whitley
Actress | Rango
Kym Whitley was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Khartoum, Sudan (Africa). Kym knew she was blessed with the gift to make people laugh, after a chance encounter with Redd Foxx, who told her "she had the Comedic Goods". Kym began living her dream as a stand up comedian in Hollywood. Kym Whitley...
53. Lorna Wells
Costume_department | Muppets Tonight
Lorna Wells is known for Muppets Tonight (1996) and City Guys (1997).
54. Ladonna Hughley
Producer | Colored My Mind
Ladonna Hughley is known for Colored My Mind (2013) and Black Love (2017). She has been married to D.L. Hughley since February 22, 1986. They have three children.
55. Kaylan Bolton
Actor | Baby Boy
Kaylan Bolton was born on June 9, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Baby Boy (2001), Monk (2002) and Miss Match (2003).
56. Kylan Bolton
Actor | Baby Boy
Kylan Bolton was born on June 9, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Baby Boy (2001), Miss Match (2003) and Lift Off (2010).
57. Julie Benz
Actress | Dexter
Julie Benz was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on May 1, 1972. Julie's father is a Pittsburgh surgeon and her mother is a figure skater. The family settled in nearby Murrysville, when Julie was two, and she started ice skating at age three. She competed in the 1988 U.S. Championships in ...
58. Cuba Gooding
Soundtrack | Sudden Death
Cuba Gooding was born on April 27, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Sudden Death (1985), Thank God It's Friday (1978) and Children of the Struggle (1999). He was married to Shirley Sullivan and Gail Barbara Harris. He died on April 20, 2017 in Woodland Hills, ...
59. Angell Conwell
Actress | The Young and the Restless
Moving from Orangeburg, South Carolina to the states capital, Columbia at the age of 2, Angell Conwell began her journey in entertainment at a very young age. After winning numerous awards locally and in the surrounding states of Georgia and North Carolina, she signed with Wilhelmina's Kids Division...
60. Mo'Nique
Actress | Precious
Mo'Nique received a standing ovation when she stepped on stage for the first time in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, giving her confidence to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. After numerous stand-up performances, she took a leap forward with one of the starring roles in The Parkers (...
61. Adrienne Johnson
Actress | Only
Adrienne Louis Johnson is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She started acting in church and school at a very young age. Her acting continued throughout high school and college, mostly theatrical productions. She and her husband moved to Georgia in 2015. Her passion for acting was reignited in ...
62. Lawrence Bender
Producer | Pulp Fiction
Lawrence Bender is a movie producer working in the entertainment industry for 20 years. He helped produce Hollywood films like Reservoir Dogs (1992), Good Will Hunting (1997), Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django (2012). Lawrence won 6 Academy Awards with 29 nominations including 3 Best Picture ...
63. Mablean Ephriam
Actress | Madea's Family Reunion
Mablean Ephriam was born on April 23, 1949 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). She was previously married to Cassuis Paxton.
64. Larry 'Jazz' Anthony
Soundtrack | Like Mike 2: Streetball
Jazz (born Larry Eugene Anthony, Jr. on April 23, 1977 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American R&B singer. He is best known as a member of the successful R&B group Dru Hill, serving as second lead singer for the group.
During Dru Hill's 1999 - 2002 hiatus, Jazz recorded a traditional R&B solo...
65. Derek Fisher
Actor | The Fix
Derek Fisher was born on August 9, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for The Fix (2019), Arli$$ (1996) and The Jamie Foxx Show (1996). He was previously married to Candace Fisher.
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