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Full Name: Michael Donovan Mitchell (sometimes credited as Mike "Mitch" Mitchell)
Date of Birth: October 6, 1982 (age 41)
Place of Birth: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer
Known for:
Co-founder and member of the sketch comedy group The Birthday Boys: Known for their surreal and absurdist humor, performing live shows and creating online content.
Playing Randy Monahan on the Netflix series "Love" (2016-2018): A supporting role in this romantic comedy series.
Voice acting: Lending his voice to animated characters like "Cowan" in Amazon's "The Tomorrow War" (2021).
Podcast co-host: Co-hosting the popular fast-food review podcast "Doughboys" with fellow comedian Nick Wiger.
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Graduated from Ithaca College in 2005.
Began his career performing improv and sketch comedy in Chicago.
Co-founded The Birthday Boys in 2009, achieving success with live shows and online content.
Expanded into acting and voice acting in recent years.
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Full Name: Ronny Xin Yi Chieng (钱信伊)
Date of Birth: November 21, 1985 (age 38)
Place of Birth: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Nationality: Malaysian (previously held Australian citizenship)
Occupation: Comedian, Actor
Known for:
Senior Correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show (2015-present): Bringing his unique comedic perspective and observational humor to the show.
Star of the Australian sitcom "Ronny Chieng: International Student" (2016): Co-created and starred in this series based on his own experiences as an international student in Australia.
Roles in films:"Crazy Rich Asians" (2018)
"Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021)
"Bliss" (2021)
Stand-up comedy: Performing internationally with sold-out tours.
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Grew up in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States.
Holds a dual degree in Law and Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Began performing stand-up comedy in his final year of university.
Won several awards for his comedy, including the "Best Newcomer Award" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2012).
Known for his sharp wit, observational humor, and willingness to tackle controversial topics.
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Full Name: Lori Tan Chinn
Date of Birth: July 7, 1948 (age 75)
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, Comedian
Known for:
Recurring role as Mei Chang in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" (2013-2019)
Starring as Awkwafina's grandmother in the Comedy Central series "Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens" (2020-present)
Prolific career in theatre, film, and television with appearances in numerous productions, including:Films: "Mickey Blue Eyes," "She-Devil," "Final Recipe," "Joy Ride"
TV shows: "Chloe and Theo," "Miss D," "The Guitar," "Year of the Fish"
Broadway: "Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen"
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Of Hoisan Chinese descent
Began her acting career in New York City in the 1960s, initially focusing on theatre
Member of the Katherine Dunham Company, a renowned modern dance troupe
Notable for her comedic timing and versatility, portraying a wide range of characters
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Full Name: Ke Huy Quan (also known as Jonathan Ke Quan)
Date of Birth: August 20, 1971 (age 52)
Place of Birth: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nationality: Vietnamese, American
Occupation: Actor, Stunt choreographer
Known for:
Child acting roles in 1980s films like:Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
Data in "The Goonies"
Recent critically acclaimed performance as Waymond Wang in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022)Earned nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards
Stunt choreography work in films like "X-Men" and "Jumanji"
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Fled Vietnam with his family as refugees and settled in the United States.
Began acting career at a young age, discovered by director Steven Spielberg.
After his child acting career, he transitioned to working behind the scenes in stunts and choreography due to limited opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood.
Recently returned to acting with "Everything Everywhere All at Once," experiencing a career resurgence and critical acclaim.
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Full Name: Viola Davis
Date of Birth: August 11, 1965 (age 58)
Place of Birth: Saint Matthews, South Carolina, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Known for:
Award-winning performances in film, television, and theatre, including:Film: "Doubt," "The Help," "Fences" (Academy Award winner), "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Television: "How to Get Away with Murder" (Primetime Emmy Award winner)
Theatre: "King Hedley II," "Fences" (Tony Award winner)
Becoming the first black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (Emmy, Tony, and Oscar) and the first EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner of color.
Being a highly respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry, known for her powerful and nuanced portrayals.
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Grew up in Central Falls, Rhode Island, facing poverty and adversity.
Developed a passion for acting in school and through community programs.
Graduated from Rhode Island College and Juilliard School.
Began her career in theatre, then transitioned to film and television.
Is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
Founded JuVee Productions, a production company dedicated to developing stories that champion diverse voices.
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Full Name: Nora Lum
Stage Name: Awkwafina
Date of Birth: June 2, 1988 (age 35)
Place of Birth: Stony Brook, New York, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, Rapper, Comedian
Known for:
Rising to fame through her viral rap song "My Vag" in 2012
Starring in movies like "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018), "The Farewell" (2019), and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (2021)
Winning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for "The Farewell"
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Graduated from State University of New York at Albany with a degree in English literature
Began her career creating comedy videos and music on YouTube
Known for her rapid-fire delivery and comedic timing
Achieved success in music with releases like the albums "Yellow Ranger" (2014) and "In Fina We Trust" (2018)
Voiced animated characters in films like "The Little Mermaid" (2023)
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Full Name: Bryan Lee Cranston
Date of Birth: March 7, 1956 (age 68)
Place of Birth: Hollywood, California, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, Filmmaker, Writer
Known for:
Portraying Walter White in the AMC series "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013)
Playing Hal in the Fox sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006)
Receiving numerous awards including six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Golden Globes
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Raised around show business with parents who were struggling actors
Began acting in commercials and theatre productions while young
Experienced success on stage before transitioning to television and film
Founded his own production company, Moonshot Entertainment
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Full Name: James Hong
Date of Birth: February 22, 1929 (age 95)
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Known for:
Prolific character actor with over 600 film and television credits
Roles in movies like "Big Trouble in Little China," "Blade Runner," and "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
Founder of the East-West Players, the oldest Asian American theater company in Los Angeles
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Earned a degree in civil engineering before pursuing acting
Served in the Korean War and briefly entertained troops
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022
Married to Susan Hong with one daughter, April Hong
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Real Name: Thomas Jacob Black
Born: August 28, 1969 (Santa Monica, California, USA)
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Musician (Singer, Songwriter)
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar
Years Active: 1982 - Present
Family:
Spouse: Tanya Haden (m. 2006)
Children: Thomas Samuel Black, Julian Black
Awards:
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
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Full Name: Dustin Lee Hoffman
Date of Birth: August 8, 1937 (age 86)
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, Director
Known for:
Playing antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters
Roles in films like "Midnight Cowboy," "Tootsie," "Rain Man," and "Kramer vs. Kramer"
Winning two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards
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Began acting at age 19 after dropping out of music studies
One of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood
Married to Lisa Hoffman since 1980
Has six children
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