Freedom Writers 2007 premiere
by mikeseravello-41380 | created - 17 Jul 2019 | updated - 18 Oct 2019 | PublicThursday January 4th, Regency Village Theatre 961 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1. Scott Glenn
Actor | The Hunt for Red October
Scott Glenn was born January 26, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Hope Elizabeth and Theodore Glenn, a salesman. As he grew up in Appalachia, his health was poor; he was bedridden for a year and doctors predicted he would limp for the rest of his life. During long periods of illness, Glenn was...
2. Efren Ramirez
Actor | Mad Families
Efren Ramirez has been working as a professional actor for many years. Initially, his career consisted of guest star appearances on television, as he appeared in diverse roles on "E.R.", "AMERICAN DAD", "JUDGING AMY", "THE DISTRICT", "MAD TV", and "SCRUBS."
However, it was his memorable portrayal of...
3. Richard LaGravenese
Writer | Freedom Writers
Richard LaGravenese was born on October 30, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Freedom Writers (2007), Paris, I Love You (2006) and Behind the Candelabra (2013). He is married to Ann Weiss. They have one child.
4. Brenda Song
Actress | Dollface
Brenda Song was born in Carmichael, California. Her father is Hmong and her mother is Thai-American. Brenda, her parents, and her younger brothers Timmy and Nathan now live in a suburb of Los Angeles.
Brenda was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
She ...
5. Jaclyn Ngan
Actress | Freedom Writers
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jackie made her acting debut at age 17 in the Paramount film Freedom Writers. She went to Fairfax Visual Arts Magnet High School where she participated in several after-school programs at Greenway Arts Theatre, located just next door to Fairfax High School. At ...
6. Vanetta Smith
Actress | Freedom Writers
Vanetta Smith is known for Freedom Writers (2007), The Shield (2002) and Henry Danger (2014).
7. Kristin Herrera
Actress | Freedom Writers
Kristin Herrera was born on February 21, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Freedom Writers (2007), Zoey 101 (2005) and General Hospital (1963).
8. David Foley
Actor | The Wrong Guy
Dave Foley dropped out of an alternative high school to do stand-up comedy. He met Kevin McDonald at an improv class and, while employed as movie ushers, they began working as a comedy team. In 1984 they merged with another team to form "The Kids in the Hall". Foley made his film debut at 22 as the...
9. Crissy Guerrero
Actress | The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
Crissy Guerrero is known for The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002), My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical (2021) and A Christmas Carol (2022). She has been married to David Foley since December 31, 2016. They have one child. She was previously married to David Foley.
10. Sally Kirkland
Actress | Anna
Sally Kirkland, Best Actress Oscar Nominee, Golden Globe winner, Independent Spirit Award winner, LA Film Critics Circle Award winner, and veteran of over 200 movies. Feisty, hard-working, famously liberal, with the trademark blonde hair, actress Sally Kirkland has certainly made an indelible mark ...
11. María Reyes
Actress | 90-60-90. Diario secreto de una adolescente
María Reyes is known for 90-60-90. Diario secreto de una adolescente (2009), Retazos del alma (2013) and Pixel Theory: La Caja de Pandora (2013).
12. Giovonnie Samuels
Actress | Freedom Writers
Giovonnie Samuels was born on November 13, 1985 in San Diego, California, USA. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Freedom Writers (2007), Bring It on: All or Nothing (2006) and Harbinger Down (2015).
13. Carol Schwartz
Make_up_department | Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Carol Schwartz is known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), Fast & Furious (2009) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).
14. April Hernandez Castillo
Actress | Freedom Writers
One of the most respected Latina actresses in Hollywood, April Hernandez-Castillo's personal life story is one of victory. Her feature film debut as Eva Benitez in the Image Award-nominated MTV film, Freedom Writers (2007), alongside Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank, put her in the ranks of some ...
15. Will.i.am
Actor | X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Will.i.am was born on March 15, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Rio (2011) and Rio 2 (2014).
16. Courtney Love
Actress | The People vs. Larry Flynt
The daughter of Grateful Dead devotee and first manager Hank Harrison and psychotherapist Linda Caroll, Courtney Love was born Courtney Michelle Harrison in San Francisco, California in 1964. Love spent her early years living in hippie communes in Oregon and at schools in Europe and New Zealand, ...
17. Billy Corgan
Soundtrack | Batman & Robin
Billy Corgan was born on March 17, 1967 in Elk Grove, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Batman & Robin (1997), Stigmata (1999) and Ransom (1996). He has been married to Chloe Mendel since September 16, 2023. They have two children. He was previously married to ...
18. Common
Actor | John Wick: Chapter 2
First known as a rapper who became one of the more prominent voices in hip-hop's new millennium renaissance, Common later transitioned into acting. He was born in Chicago, and is the son of educator Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines and Lonnie Lynn, an ABA basketball player turned youth counselor.
On October 6,...
19. Hunter Parrish
Actor | 17 Again
Hunter Parrish Tharp is an American actor and singer. He is known for playing the role of Silas Botwin in the Showtime series Weeds and for his performances in the Broadway productions of Godspell in the role of Jesus and Spring Awakening as Melchior. Parrish was born in Richmond.
20. Jeannie Ortega
Soundtrack | Step Up
Jeannie Ortega is a singer, writer and actress from New York City that signed her first major record deal with Hollywood Records at the age of 16. Ortega spent several years on the pop radio circuit. Her first single, "Crowded"yielded a Top 25 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was certified ...
21. Sumner Redstone
Self | Nightline Up Close
Viacom Chairman Sumner Murray Redstone was the multi-billionaire who was the leading shareholder of media conglomerate Viacom and CBS Corp.
He was born Sumner Murray Rothstein on May 27, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Michael Rothstein, created National Amusements, a chain of three ...
22. Danny DeVito
Actor | Matilda
Danny DeVito has amassed a formidable and versatile body of work as an actor, producer and director that spans the stage, television and film.
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. was born on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, New Jersey, to Italian-American parents. His mother, Julia (Moccello), was a homemaker. ...
23. Rhea Perlman
Actress | Cheers
Rhea Perlman was born on March 31, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Cheers (1982), Barbie (2023) and Matilda (1996). She has been married to Danny DeVito since January 28, 1982. They have three children.
24. Paula Fortunato
Paula Fortunato was born on May 15, 1962 in Toms River, New Jersey, USA. She is known for Des nouvelles du bon Dieu (1996). She was previously married to Sumner Redstone.
25. Mario
Actor | Freedom Writers
Mario is an American R&B singer who since his mid-teens has developed a convincingly strong career. Born and raised in Baltimore and now living in New Jersey, he was signed to the New York label 3rd Street/J Records, working with producer Clive Davis. After contributing to the soundtrack of Dr. ...
26. Nicole Ricca
Actress | A Miami Tail
Nicole Ricca was born on July 20, 1981 in Jamaica. She is an actress, known for A Miami Tail (2003) and Benji Brown: In Touch with Reality (2005).
27. Hilary Swank
Actress | Million Dollar Baby
Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman. Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and ...
28. Michael Shamberg
Producer | GATTACA
Michael Shamberg is a movie and TV producer and Advisor to BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. He was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award for producing Erin Brockovich and The Big Chill. His other film credits include the science-based movies Contagion and Gattaca. Shamberg was an Excecutive Producer ...
29. Stacey Sher
Producer | GATTACA
Stacey Sher was born on November 30, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Gattaca (1997), Erin Brockovich (2000) and Django Unchained (2012). She has been married to Kerry P. Brown since 2001. They have two children.
30. Patrick Dempsey
Actor | Grey's Anatomy
Patrick will next be seen in Eli Roth's new feature film THANKSGIVING as well as Michael Mann's new film, FERRARI, in which he stars opposite Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz. He was just seen starring in the Disney+ feature film and sequel to ENCHANTED, DISENCHANTED, opposite Amy Adams and most ...
31. Brad Grey
Producer | The Departed
Brad Grey was born on December 29, 1957 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Departed (2006), The Sopranos (1999) and The Larry Sanders Show (1992). He was married to Cassandra Huysentuyt and Jill Gutterson. He died on May 14, 2017 in Holmby Hills,...
32. Deance Wyatt
Actor | Freedom Writers
Deance Wyatt was born July 19, 1986 at Kaiser Hospital in Hollywood, California. As a child he showed unusual natural prowess in nearly every sport he tried and all forms of the performing arts. His mother was a single parent and plays a pivotal role in the optimism and enthusiasm Deance exhibits ...
33. Pamela Abdy
Producer | Garden State
As MGM’s Motion Picture Group President, producer and veteran film executive Pamela Abdy oversees development, production and post-production for all MGM and Orion films.
Most recently a Partner and Head of Film at Makeready, Abdy managed the creative team and all feature development, production and...
34. Mark Isham
Composer | Crash
From his days as one of the pioneering icons of electronic music to his current status as a world-renowned legendary film composer, Mark Isham continues to be one of the most prolific and provocative artists on the scene. His gift for creating unforgettable melodies and his love of fresh, ...
35. Gary Anthony Sturgis
Actor | Static Shock
Gary Anthony Sturgis is a New Orleans born actor/writer/director best-known for his portrayal of the villain in two of Tyler Perry's biggest hit films, "Diary of A Mad Black Woman" (as Jamison Jackson) and "Daddy's Little Girls" (as Joseph Woods). He also co-starred opposite Terrence Howard in "...
36. Gabriel Chavarria
Actor | War for the Planet of the Apes
Gabriel Chavarria most recently shot the lead in the USA Network/Syfy series "The Purge". Based on the franchise (about one day each year when murder and mayhem is legalized), Gabriel played "Miguel", a US Marine with a hard edge and a noble mission, prepared to face the senseless violence in the ...
37. Sergio Montalvo
Actor | Freedom Writers
Sergio Montalvo is known for Freedom Writers (2007), Misterioso asesinato en la universidad (2012) and Misterioso asesinato en las aulas (2012).
38. Gail Berman
Producer | Elvis
Gail Berman was born on August 17, 1956. She is a producer, known for Elvis (2022), Wednesday (2022) and Angel (1999). She is married to Bill Masters. They have two children.
39. Dre Bowie
Actor | One Nothing
DeAndre Dontay Bowie was born on January 26, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, to the proud parents Melvin Butler and Cheyenne Bowie. By the age of 5, he knew he had a passion for being an actor. Dre drew his inspiration from his favorite actor, Chris Tucker. Dre was cast in several plays 3000 ...
40. Van Toffler
Producer | Æon Flux
Van Toffler was born on December 5, 1958 in Staten Island, New York, USA. He is a producer and executive, known for Æon Flux (2005), Election (1999) and Varsity Blues (1999). He was previously married to Cheryl J. Brahen.
41. Dominic Daniel
Dominic Daniel, a Detroit native, began snatching up roles in movies and TV after being in L.A. for only a few months. After landing a Chevy Equinox Campaign the ball got rolling, giving Dominic a chance to demonstrate his skills on the small screen on shows like The Shield, The Loop, Animal ...
42. Imelda Staunton
Actress | Vera Drake
Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer from Archway, London. Her ancestry is primarily Irish. She has worked extensively in theater, and has won 4 Laurence Olivier Awards; 3 for leading roles and one for a supporting role. Her best known role in films has been the recurring villain ...
43. John Benjamin Hickey
Actor | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
John Benjamin Hickey was born on June 25, 1963 in Plano, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009).
44. Jason Finn
Actor | Freedom Writers
Jason Finn is known for Freedom Writers (2007), Falling Away (2012) and Mercy Street (2006).
45. Antonio García
Actor | Freedom Writers
Antonio García is known for Freedom Writers (2007), Elite (2018) and Amar en tiempos revueltos (2005).
46. Robert Wisdom
Actor | The Dark Knight Rises
Robert Wisdom graces each of his diverse screen roles with a powerful, profound and cool presence-- from his commercial hits to his bold and proactive performances in a variety of new features. He starred on HBO's The Wire, generating wide critical praise. Wisdom appeared in The Hawk is Dying at ...
47. Will Morales
Actor | Freedom Writers
Will Morales was born on February 7, 1977 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Freedom Writers (2007), John from Cincinnati (2007) and CSI: Miami (2002).
48. Ricardo Molina
Actor | My Dead Dad
Ricardo Molina is known for My Dead Dad (2021), Freedom Writers (2007) and Grey's Anatomy (2005).
49. Angela Alvarado
Actress | Showtime
Angela Alvarado was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was raised in Villalba, Puerto Rico until her parents moved the family to the South Bronx. She attended Arts High School in Newark NJ majoring in Visual Arts. She majored in Economics with a minor in Film at Hunter College. She began her career as...
50. Angela Sargeant
Actress | Freedom Writers
Angela Sargeant was born on November 21, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Freedom Writers (2007), The Shield (2002) and The Newsroom (2012).
51. Pat Carroll
Actress | The Little Mermaid
Actress and entertainer Pat Carroll played everything from chatterbox wives to wicked stepsisters on TV, and from Gertrude Stein to Shakespeare's Falstaff on stage. Even at 80 plus, the plucky comedienne showed no sign of stopping any time The riotous Pat Carroll was born in Shreveport, Louisiana ...
52. Chil Kong
Producer | The Mikado Project
Chil Kong is known for The Mikado Project (2010), The Gambler (2014) and Freedom Writers (2007). He has been married to Erin Quill since October 8, 2005.
53. Armand Jones
Actor | Freedom Writers
Armand Jones was born on August 20, 1987 in Carson, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Freedom Writers (2007). He died on March 17, 2006 in Anaheim, California, USA.
54. RZA
Soundtrack | The Man with the Iron Fists
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs better known by his stage name the RZA, is an American rapper, actor, filmmaker, and record producer. He is the DE factor leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, having produced most albums for the group and its respective members. He is a cousin of two other original ...
55. Jim Denault
Cinematographer | All the Way
Jim Denault is a cinematographer known for his work in feature films and television. He is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the American Society of Cinematographers. He received a BFA in Photographic Illustration from ...
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