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After leaving “SNL,” Rock became more involved in directing and writing movies and did voice work for the popular animated franchise “Madagascar.” Rock was also the executive producer and narrator of the popular TV show “Everybody Hates Chris” which was based on Rock’s school days. Most recently, Rock produced the new TV series “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell” which premiered in 2012. He has been listed among the top 10 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central and the U.K.’s Channel 4. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Halle Berry ThenBefore entering the film industry, Berry took part in several beauty pageants and was even the first runner-up for Miss USA in 1986. Her first movie appearance was in “Jungle Fever,” but it was the 1992 romantic comedy film “Boomerang” that kick-started Berry’s acting career. The film was an immediate success and raked in an outstanding $131 million worldwide. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Halle Berry NowBerry’s career has skyrocketed and she’s been in several blockbusters such as “The Flintstones,” “X-Men,” “Die Another Day,” and most recently, “Cloud Atlas.” Berry is one of the highest-paid and most respected actresses in Hollywood. She has also been nominated for (and won) several awards for her films. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Queen Latifah Th...Dana Elaine Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, was first discovered and signed by Tommy Boy Music. She released her first rap album, “Wrath of My Madness” in 1988. Latifah's film career began in 1992 with the films “House Party 2” and “Jungle Fever,” but it was the Fox TV series “Living Single” which made her really successful. Although Latifah gained a lot of recognition in the 1990s, her role in "Chicago" helped her rise to stardom. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Queen Latifah No...After her success in "Chicago," Latifah took part in movies such as "Hairspray," and "Life Support." Both movies received international praise. Latifah's most recent movie was "Joyful Noise," released in 2012. Latifah has also talked about working on another hip-hop album. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Samuel L. Jackso...After being involved with the Civil Rights Movement as a young man, Samuel L. Jackson switched his college major to drama and appeared both on stage and screen. Following struggles with alcohol and drugs and a stint in rehab, Jackson found success with the movie “Jungle Fever,” alongside Halle Berry and Queen Latifah. The film was well received by critics and Jackson was presented with a special Supporting Actor award at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Samuel L. Jackso...Jackson has been in over 100 films which have led to multiple awards throughout his career, and since 2011, he is the highest-grossing actor of all time. His commercial hits have been movies like “Die Hard,” “Unbreakable,” and “Iron Man.” His latest movie, “Django Unchained,” was released on December 25th, 2012 and has already attracted international attention. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Chris Rock ThenChris Rock was first noticed for his stand-up comedy when Eddie Murphy saw his act at a nightclub. Murphy mentored Rock and helped him land his first movie, “Beverly Hills Cop II.” In 1990, Rock was selected as a cast member for the hit TV comedy show, “Saturday Night Live,” and that led to many more movie roles and international recognition. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Chris Rock NowAfter leaving “SNL,” Rock became more involved in directing and writing movies and did voice work for the popular animated franchise “Madagascar.” Rock was also the executive producer and narrator of the popular TV show “Everybody Hates Chris” which was based on Rock’s school days. Most recently, Rock produced the new TV series “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell” which premiered in 2012. He has been listed among the top 10 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central and the U.K.’s Channel 4. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Will Smith ThenAfter high school, Will Smith decided to pursue his rapping career under the name of “The Fresh Prince.” He achieved little fame, but Smith’s career kick-started when he got signed for the sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The series ran successfully for six years and since then, Smith has become an international icon. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Will Smith NowSince his TV show, Smith has been nominated for several awards and has won four Grammys, in addition to starring in blockbusters like “Men in Black,” “Pursuit of Happyness” and “I Am Legend.” Smith is also the only actor in history to have eight successive films which opened at number 1 in the box office, and also grossed over $100 million. In total, his films have grossed about $6 billion in the global box office. Most recently, Smith appeared in “Men in Black III” and he has been working on a new studio album. His latest film, “After Earth” is set to release in 2013. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Jada Pinkett Smi...Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett started her acting career by moving to L.A. and staying with producer LaVern Whitt, a family friend, who introduced her to actors and helped her find an agent. She received several guest roles on TV shows in the early 1990s, and finally got a role in the comedy film, “A Low Down Dirty Shame.” However, Jada gained major recognition in the 1996 movie “The Nutty Professor” alongside co-star Eddie Murphy. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Jada Pinkett Smi...Since Jada’s career took off, she also formed the metal band called “Wicked Wisdom” in 2002. The band has opened for several tours like Britney Spears’ concerts in Europe in 2004. She has also starred in over 20 different films of various genres, including “Scream 2,” “The Matrix” franchise, and the “Madagascar" franchise. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Morgan Freeman T...Morgan Freeman’s acting career began in 1971 with his first film, “Who Says I Can’t Ride a Rainbow?” However, it was Freeman’s role in the soap opera “Another World” and the kids’ TV show “The Electric Company” that thrust him into the spotlight. Freeman eventually went onto much bigger movie roles like “Driving Miss Daisy.” In 1997, Freeman founded the film production company Revelations Entertainment with Lori McCreary. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Morgan Freeman N...After being nominated three times for an Academy Award, Freeman finally took home an Oscar for his role in “Million Dollar Baby.” He has been in many other big films like “Bruce Almighty,” “March of the Penguins,” and “The Dark Knight” franchise. Freeman has also done a lot of work on Broadway, and he is now working on the film “Charlotte Doyle” which is currently in production. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Eddie Murphy The...Eddie Murphy first gained fame as a regular on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1980s. He was one of the personalities who helped revive the show after its first big slump. Murphy’s first movie, 1982's “48 Hrs.” became a major hit. Murphy is also a musician, and his song "The Boys are Back in Town" was used in the movie "48 Hrs." His career then took off, and he starred in other hits like “Beverly Hills Cop” and "The Nutty Professor." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Eddie Murphy NowMurphy has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for several of his movies, and won a Golden Globe for his performance in “Dreamgirls.” He has also done some voice acting, most famously in the “Shrek” franchise. His latest movie, “Tower Heist,” was released in 2011 to good reviews. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Whoopi Goldberg ...Whoopi Goldberg has become one of the most influential actresses in her generation. Her first role onscreen was in 1981 in “Citizen: I’m Not Losing My Mind, I’m Giving It Away.” Her breakthrough film was “The Color Purple” which was released in 1985. She won a Golden Globe for her role in the movie, and since then she has been in several blockbusters. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Whoopi Goldberg ...Goldberg has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards, and she is one of the very few actresses who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony award. From acting in films such as “Sister Act,” to co-producing the TV show “Hollywood Squares,” Goldberg has truly become an incredibly accomplished actress. Since 2007, she has been the moderator of the talk show “The View.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Cuba Gooding, Jr...Cuba Gooding, Jr. initially studied Japanese martial arts before he started his acting career. In the 1980s, he appeared in many TV shows merely as a guest star, but his first major appearance was in the 1991 movie “Boyz n the Hood.” The movie was a major hit, and led to many other movie roles such as “Lightning Jack” and “Men of Honor.” Gooding also received an Oscar in 1996 for his role in "Jerry Maguire." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Cuba Gooding, Jr...After a series of successful films in the 1990s, Gooding was also a part of many films that were not hits like “Boat Trip” and “Daddy Day Camp.” He also co-produced his first movie, “A Murder of Crows.” Since then, Gooding has acted in several films that were released direct-to-DVD. One of his more recent movies that appeared in theater was “Red Tails” but it received very mixed reviews. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Gabrielle Union ...Gabrielle Union initially started modeling after college to help pay off her loans. She then focused on her acting career by appearing in very minor roles. Union finally gained some exposure in 2000 by landing a role as a cheerleader in “Bring It On.” The movie helped her receive a role in the TV drama “City of Angels.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Gabrielle Union ...In 2012, Union was a part of the romantic comedies “Good Deeds” and “Think Like A Man,” both of which were hits. She is also the main character in the BET TV show “Being Mary Jane.” Union recently appeared in the documentary “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women” which premiered in October of 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Angela Bassett T...Angela Basset landed her first role in 1985 in the movie “Doubletake,” however her claim to fame was the 1991 flick “Boyz n the Hood,” alongside co-star Cuba Gooding, Jr. Since then, Bassett has become well known for portraying roles of biographical women in African-American culture. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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Angela Bassett N...Bassett has won several awards and like many actors, she has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. In October 2011, Bassett starred in the Broadway play "The Mountaintop" with Samuel L. Jackson, to much critical acclaim. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff
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