Actors who go by their initials

1. CCH Pounder

The CCH stands for Carol Christine Hilaria, her birth name. Most of her characters are enriched with positive attributes -- strength, confidence, integrity, strong-mindedness -- and it is a testament to the abilities of this four-time Emmy nominated actress that she continues on such a high plane ...

2. W. Earl Brown

Actor | Deadwood

As a rule, W. Earl Brown does not usually speak of himself in the third-person, however the Internet Movie Database will not accept biographical information written in the first person, therefore:

W Earl Brown was born and raised in western Kentucky. Realizing early in life that he had an aversion ...

3. D.W. Moffett

Actor | Stealing Beauty

A native of the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, D.W. Moffett never gave a thought to acting until after he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in International Relations. While he went to work at Chicago's Continental Bank, he also enrolled in an acting class to broaden his artistic ...

4. J.E. Freeman

Actor | Alien Resurrection

J.E. Freeman was born on February 2, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Alien: Resurrection (1997), Miller's Crossing (1990) and Patriot Games (1992). He died on August 9, 2014 in San Francisco, California, USA.

5. K Callan

Actress | Knives Out

Born in Dallas, Texas, K Callan's first professional job was at the Margo Jones Theatre. She first gained national attention as Peter Boyle's mousy wife in the legendary Joe (1970). Her career includes film, television and theater. Other memorable films include American Gigolo (1980) and A Touch of...

6. J.T. Walsh

Actor | Breakdown

J.T. Walsh was born on September 28, 1943 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Breakdown (1997), Sling Blade (1996) and Needful Things (1993). He was married to Susan West. He died on February 27, 1998 in La Mesa, California, USA.

7. M. Emmet Walsh

Actor | Blood Simple

Wonderfully talented, heavyset character actor (from New York, but regularly playing Southerners) M. Emmet Walsh has made a solid career of playing corrupt cops, deadly crooks, and zany comedic roles since the early 1970s.

Michael Emmet Walsh was born in Ogdensburg, to Agnes Katharine (Sullivan) and...

8. L.Q. Jones

Actor | The Edge

This tall, sandy-haired, mustachioed actor from Texas, born Justus McQueen, adopted the name of the character he portrayed in his first film, Battle Cry (1955). Jones, with his craggy, gaunt looks, first appeared in minor character roles in plenty of WWII films including The Young Lions (1958), The...

9. A Martinez

Actor | Longmire

A Martinez was born in Glendale, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Longmire (2012), Dark Winds (2022) and Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024). He has been married to Leslie Bryans since July 17, 1982. They have three children. He was previously married to Mare Winningham.

10. J. Madison Wright

Actress | Earth 2

Jessica Madison Wright was born in Cincinnati on July 29th 1984, the eldest of four children. A pretty youngster who enjoyed dressing up and was very much a 'girlie' child, Madison began modeling at the age of five. Her interest in modeling and acting - something she shared with her younger sister ...

11. D. David Morin

Actor | The Kissing Booth 2

D. David Morin was born and raised in Hollywood, California. He took Rita Wilson (Mrs. Tom Hanks) to his Senior Prom at Hollywood High. His father, Volney F. Morin, graduated Harvard law school and moved to California to work at Technicolor. His mother, Marjory Morin, was also an actress. His aunt,...

12. J.A. Preston

Actor | A Few Good Men

James Allen Preston was born in Washington, District of Columbia, USA on November 13, 1932. He attended public schools in the nation's capital and earned a track scholarship to a college in North Carolina. J. A. married Merilyn Alsop in 1957. His acting career accelerated to recurring TV series ...

13. JD Pardo

Actor | Road House

Jorge Daniel Pardo is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in F9 (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series Mayans M.C. (2018). Pardo was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, his father is from Argentina and his mother from El ...

14. JD McCrary

Actor | The Lion King

Jaydon McCrary (born July 18, 2007) is an American singer, dancer and actor. He is currently starring in The Paynes as Kenny Payne on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He starred in 2019's The Lion King as the voice of young Simba. He is signed to Hollywood Records and released his first extended play ...

15. JD Smith

Actor | Rabbit Hole

JD Smith is known for Rabbit Hole (2023), Reacher (2022) and The Boys (2019).

16. M.C. Gainey

Actor | Club Dread

M.C. Gainey was born on January 18, 1948 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Club Dread (2004), Wild Hogs (2007) and The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). He has been married to Kim since May 2, 2002.

17. R.G. Armstrong

Actor | Predator

A golden career was reflected in his name. Robert Golden Armstrong ("Bob" to his friends) was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 7, 1917. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there, he was frequently performing on stage with the Carolina Playmakers. After graduating,...

18. JJ Feild

Actor | Captain America: The First Avenger

JJ Feild was born on April 1, 1978 in Boulder, Colorado, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Centurion (2010) and Austenland (2013).

19. JJ Snyder

Actress | 2 Broke Girls

JJ Snyder is an actress and producer, known for 2 Broke Girls (2011), On the Red Carpet (2010) and America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988).

20. E.G. Marshall

Actor | 12 Angry Men

With over 150 Film and TV appearances to his credit, E. G. Marshall was arguably most well known as the imperturbable Juror No. 4 in the Sidney Lumet legal drama 12 Angry Men (1957).

Some of his stand-out performances are in Creepshow (1982), Christmas Vacation (1989), and Nixon (1995).

Marshall ...

21. R.D. Call

Actor | Last Man Standing

R.D. Call was an American actor, best known for his roles in films directed by Walter Hill. He was born and raised in Utah and attended the Utah State University and Weber State University. Call moved to Los Angeles in 1976 and began training with Lee Strasberg. His first role was in Barnaby Jones ...

22. J.K. Simmons

Actor | Whiplash

J.K. Simmons is an American actor.

He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music teacher. He attended the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; University of Montana, Missoula, MT (BA in Music).

He had ...

23. JB Blanc

Actor | Barry

JB was born in Paris, France to an English mother and a French father. He moved with his mother to Yorkshire, England at the age of four, where he was raised and attended school, eventually graduating from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1990.

He worked extensively in theater in Britain ...

24. JB Tadena

Actor | Kung Fu

JB Tadena was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Kung Fu (2021), The Cleaning Lady (2022) and Firebuds (2022).

25. GG Townson

Actress | Sacrifice

GG Townson is a Los Angeles native born into an entertainment legacy. Her grandfather, Ronald Townson, was a founding member of the iconic 1960's vocal group The 5th Dimension, known for their timeless hits like "Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" and "Up, Up and Away." Inspired by her family's ...

26. G.D. Spradlin

Actor | Ed Wood

G.D. Spradlin was born on August 31, 1920 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Ed Wood (1994), Apocalypse Now (1979) and The Godfather Part II (1974). He was married to Frances Hewitt Hendrickson and Nell Ethelyn Hulsizer. He died on July 24, 2011 in San Luis ...

27. R.H. Thomson

Actor | Chloe

Thomson was born 1947 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He studied at the University of Toronto, Ontario, the National Theatre School and in England. He is now one of the Canada's leading film, television and stage actors. R.H. Thomson has played lead roles in many of the country's major venues including ...

28. B.B. King

Actor | Blues Brothers 2000

Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 - May 14, 2015), known professionally as B.B. King, was an American blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending, shimmering vibrato and staccato picking that influenced many ...

29. BD Wong

Actor | Jurassic Park

BD Wong was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He made his Broadway debut in "M. Butterfly." He is the only actor to be honored with the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theater World Award for the same performance. He starred in the ...

30. BP Major

Actor | Major Minors

BP Major is known for Major Minors (2020), Frost/Nixon (2008) and Danikas Dreamhouse (2021).

31. JR Bourne

Actor | Mayans M.C.

JR Bourne was born on April 8, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and executive, known for Mayans M.C. (2018), Miracle Desert (2019) and Teen Wolf (2011).

32. J. D. McCarthy

Actor | Infidelity

J. D. McCarthy is known for Infidelity (2020) and I Got This 2 (2020).

33. JP Karliak

Actor | The Boss Baby: Back in Business

Voiceover actor, activist, and snappy dresser, JP is the founder and president of Queer Vox, a non-profit training academy and community for LGBTQIA+ voice talent that advocates for authentic and equitable casting opportunities. Also a political junkie, JP and voiceover pal Courtenay Taylor are ...

34. JP Vanderloo

Actor | Wish You Well

JP Vanderloo has used his opportunities in acting to develop an aptitude to empathize and connect with people. Through each of his roles, he has cultivated a strong communications ability, and is very comfortable in performing and appearing publicly. He takes great pride in creating a character ...

35. J.P. Manoux

Actor | Phil of the Future

J.P. Manoux grew up in Santa Barbara, California, the oldest of seven. He was involved in children's theater and took tap dance lessons before attending Thacher School in Ojai, California. As college applications approached, Manoux's drama teacher recommended the undergraduate theater department at...

36. J.G. Hertzler

Actor | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

J.G. Hertzler was born on March 18, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Zorro (1990) and BioShock (2007).

37. J.G. Devlin

Actor | Far and Away

J.G. Devlin was born on October 8, 1907 in Belfast, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], UK. He was an actor, known for Far and Away (1992), Bread (1986) and Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959). He was married to Veen. He died on October 17, 1991 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

38. JM Martinez

Actor | Laklak: Kapag may alak may balak

JM Martinez is known for Laklak: Kapag may alak may balak (2018), Don Filipo (2021) and Tsikboy (2013).

39. JM Ibañez

Actor | Crazy Beautiful You

JM Ibañez is known for Crazy Beautiful You (2015), I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila! (2012) and Biktima (2012).

40. JT Neal

Actor | Pivoting

JT Neal was born in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Pivoting (2022), Bless This Mess (2019) and Life in a Year (2020).

41. RR Enriquez

Actress | Reputasyon

RR Enriquez is known for Reputasyon (2011), Mana po (2011) and Boystown (2009).

42. RD Robb

Actor | A Christmas Story

RD Robb is a lifelong television, film & theatre actor, writer, producer & director who currently runs the production arm of Station3 Entertainment. He is known for his acting roles in films like the classic "A Christmas Story" and sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas", "The Brady Bunch Movie" & "...

43. RJ Mitte

Actor | Breaking Bad

In 2006 R.J. Mitte moved to Hollywood, California, with his family to support the foray of his sister, actress Lacianne Carriere, into print and commercial work. For fun, Mitte began training with Los Angeles talent manager Addison K. Witt in Sherman Oaks, Cal. And though many of the actors in the ...

44. RJ Cyler

Actor | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

RJ Cyler, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, was born Ronald Cyler II, the youngest of three boys. RJ has always been an entertainer in some way or form. At the age of 12, he started a dance team with his older brother. In January 2012, RJ heard a commercial for open auditions in the Jacksonville ...

45. RJ Fetherstonhaugh

Actor | 21 Thunder

RJ Fetherstonhaugh is known for 21 Thunder (2017), Hello Destroyer (2016) and Wayward Pines (2015).

46. RJ Walker

Actor | Atlanta

Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, RJ went from a humble actor/dancer/choreographer, traveling around the Midwest and Southern region training and teaching various dance workshops, to making his mark as a professional actor in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta & London. His 10+ years of acting ...

47. Rj Wayne

Actor | Do Not Disturb

Rj Wayne is known for Do Not Disturb (2024), The Takedown (2022) and Bloodride (2020).

48. R.J. Williams

Producer | Young Hollywood

Born and raised in Southern California, RJ Williams is the Founder and CEO of the media company Young Hollywood, operating an international network of digital channels, a fully integrated studio, and an in-house creative services agency. Started in 2007 by Williams, Young Hollywood has rapidly ...

49. LL Cool J

Actor | Deep Blue Sea

L.L. Cool J was born James Todd Smith in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffith and James Louis Smith, Jr.

Todd, as he was called, did not have a very happy childhood. At the age of four, he saw his mother and grandfather shot by his own father. After they recovered from their ...

50. KT Tunstall

Actress | KT Tunstall: If Only

KT Tunstall enchants audiences and engages with every song, and that's why she continues to resonate not only among fans but throughout pop culture at large. Scotland born and now Los Angeles based, KT Tunstall emerged with her 2004 classic debut Eye to the Telescope, spawning such international ...

51. Kt Baldassaro

Actress | Girl in the Basement

Kt Baldassaro was born on April 23, 1985 in Bayside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Girl in the Basement (2015), Killing Brooke (2012) and The Devil's Nightmare (2012). She has been married to Scott Tundermann since May 25, 2014.

52. K.D. Aubert

Actress | Friday After Next

Model & Actress KD Aubert started her modeling career with LA Models in 2001. As a runway model working overseas, she soon ventured into print modeling with Elite models (LA) where she was thrust into major campaigns. Soon after KD entered into the world of commercials where again, she was lucky ...

53. k.d. lang

Soundtrack | Twister

k.d. lang was born on November 2, 1961 in Consort, Alberta, Canada. She is an actress and composer, known for Twister (1996), Salmonberries (1991) and Dick Tracy (1990).

54. CB Ferrari

Actress | Punching the Clown

Although she was born in the heart of Hollywood, CB Spencer hadn't considered pursuing acting professionally until it began to pursue her. While working in downtown Los Angeles at a landmark hotel, the leggy blond was discovered walking across the lobby's marble floor, and immediately was cast in a...

55. C.S. Lee

Actor | East New York

C.S. Lee has been creating memorable characters for the screen for the past 20 years. Known mainly as a character actor for his in depth roles and commitment to story he has continued to create characters that have long lasting impressions. He's been on many hit shows including Chuck, Fresh Off The...

56. C. Thomas Howell

Actor | The Outsiders

After an eye-catching performance in the teen coming-of-age epic The Outsiders (1983), ex-child rodeo star C. Thomas Howell was a promising young actor in the mid-1980s.

Christopher Thomas Howell was born in Los Angeles to Candice (Webb) and Chris Howell (a professional bull rider turned stuntman). ...

57. Ej Peterson

Actress | Line Sisters

Erika Peterson born April 5, professionally known by her stage name EJ Peterson, is an American actress, dancer and entertainer. Born in Trenton NJ, EJ began acting in local theater programs through her school, but made her film debut once she moved to Georgia.

EJ was born to Mary Hicks (nee McGee) ...

58. EJ Jallorina

Actor | Mamu: And a Mother Too

EJ Jallorina was born on November 12, 1993 in the Philippines. He is an actor, known for Mamu: And a Mother Too (2018), Walang hanggan (2012) and Pintada (2012).

59. E.J. Peaker

Actress | Hello, Dolly!

E.J. (short for Edra Jean) portrayed the role of Minnie Fay in the motion picture Hello, Dolly! (1969). Originally from Oklahoma, E.J. had numerous experience in high school plays, and studied drama at the University of New Mexico as well as experiencing Drama training in Vienna. She also played ...

60. JC Chasez

Music_department | Drumline

Joshua Scott Chasez (pronounced 'Shaw-say') was born on August 8, 1976 in Bowie, Maryland. As a child, he was extremely shy, but when a friend bet him $20 to enter a talent show with two girls, he won the contest and soon realized he had a knack for performing and that he really enjoyed singing. In...

61. J.C. MacKenzie

Actor | October Faction

J.C. MacKenzie was a student at Concordia University when he saw his first play. Within two years, he was accepted at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

He has made over 150 appearances in films and television, and on stage. He is best known for his role as "Ludlow" in Martin Scorsese's ...

62. J.C. Montgomery

Actor | The Producers

J.C. Montgomery is known for The Producers (2005), FBI (2018) and The Blacklist (2013).

63. JC Mantala

Actor | Ipaglaban mo

JC Mantala is known for Ipaglaban mo (2014).

64. G.W. Bailey

Actor | Police Academy

George William Bailey was born on August 27, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas. Although Bailey started college at Lamar University in Beaumont, he eventually transferred to Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He did not complete his studies. He worked at local theater companies during the mid 1960s until ...