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Regina King(I)

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Regina King
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Regina King was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gloria, a special education teacher, and Thomas King, an electrician. She began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character's wife in Jerry Maguire (1996). She co-starred in Enemy of the State (1998) as Will Smith's character's wife.
BornJanuary 15, 1971
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BornJanuary 15, 1971
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 86 wins & 120 nominations total

    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen

    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen

    Regina King, director of One Night in Miami, and stars Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir share the first time they saw themselves reflected on screen. They dive deep into the actors and roles that inspired them, and what they hope audiences will take away from their ground-breaking film.
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    Known for

    Jamie Foxx in Ray (2004)
    Ray
    7.7
    • Margie Hendricks
    • 2004
    Stephan James and KiKi Layne in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
    If Beale Street Could Talk
    7.1
    • Sharon Rivers
    • 2018
    Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005)
    Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous
    5.2
    • Sam Fuller
    • 2005
    The Harder They Fall (2021)
    The Harder They Fall
    6.6
    • Trudy Smith
    • 2021

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Caught Stealing
      • Roman
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • Children of Blood and Bone
      • Queen Nehanda (rumored)
      • In Production
      • 2027



    • Regina King in Shirley (2024)
      Shirley
      6.2
      • Shirley Chisholm
      • 2024
    • The Harder They Fall (2021)
      The Harder They Fall
      6.6
      • Trudy Smith
      • 2021
    • Flag Day (2021)
      Flag Day
      5.5
      • U.S. Marshal Blake
      • 2021
    • Regina King in Watchmen (2019)
      Watchmen
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Angela Abar
      • Sister Night
      • 2019
    • Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Melissa Rauch, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
      The Big Bang Theory
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Janine Davis
      • 2013–2019
    • Stephan James and KiKi Layne in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
      If Beale Street Could Talk
      7.1
      • Sharon Rivers
      • 2018
    • Clare-Hope Ashitey in Seven Seconds (2018)
      Seven Seconds
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Latrice Butler
      • 2018
    • The Adventures of Hooligan Squad in World War III
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Colonel Rah
      • 2017
    • American Crime (2015)
      American Crime
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Kimara Walters
      • Terri LaCroix
      • Aliyah Shadeed
      • 2015–2017
    • Justin Theroux in The Leftovers (2014)
      The Leftovers
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Erika Murphy
      • 2015–2017
    • The Snowy Day (2016)
      The Snowy Day
      7.4
      TV Short
      • Mom (voice)
      • 2016
    • Pariah
      8.8
      TV Movie
      • Karen
      • 2015
    • Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
      Planes: Fire & Rescue
      6.9
      Video Game
      • Dynamite (voice)
      • 2014
    • The Strain (2014)
      The Strain
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Ruby Wain
      • 2014
    • Teri Hatcher, Ed Harris, Caroline Aaron, Ned Beatty, Hal Holbrook, Mr. T, John Ratzenberger, Brad Garrett, Kathy Griffin, Elton John, Stacy Keach, Regina King, Sarah McLachlan, Jerry Stiller, Carlos Alazraqui, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Curtis Armstrong, Rene Auberjonois, Ferrell Barron, Michael Beattie, Julie Bowen, Bryan Callen, Cedric The Entertainer, Dane Cook, Barry Corbin, Walt Dohrn, Dale Dye, Corri English, Erik Estrada, Bobs Gannaway, John Michael Higgins, Danny Mann, Masasa Moyo, Anne Meara, Mike Mitchell, Brent Musburger, Kevin Michael Richardson, Steve Schirripa, Wes Studi, Fred Tatasciore, Patrick Warburton, Aron Warner, Fred Willard, Christopher Knights, Brad Paisley, Kari Wahlgren, Kate Micucci, Danny Pardo, Matt Jones, Melissa Sturm, and Kristen Phaneuf in Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
      Planes: Fire & Rescue
      5.9
      • Dynamite (voice)
      • 2014

    Producer



    • The Comedown
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone in Forever (2025)
      Forever
      7.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Jeff Daniels in A Man in Full (2024)
      A Man in Full
      6.5
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Regina King in Shirley (2024)
      Shirley
      6.2
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in One Night in Miami... (2020)
      One Night in Miami...
      7.1
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • The Finest (2018)
      The Finest
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Story of a Village (2014)
      Story of a Village
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Side by Side: The Story of the 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone (2007)
      Side by Side: The Story of the 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone
      9.2
      Short
      • co-executive producer
      • 2007
    • Craig Sheffer, Regina King, and Blair Underwood in Turnaround (2002)
      Turnaround
      4.4
      • producer
      • 2002

    Director



    • Bitter Root
      • Director
      • Pre-production



    • Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone in Forever (2025)
      Forever
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2025
    • Jeff Daniels in A Man in Full (2024)
      A Man in Full
      6.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in One Night in Miami... (2020)
      One Night in Miami...
      7.1
      • Director
      • 2020
    • The Finest (2018)
      The Finest
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
      Insecure
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Freddie Highmore in The Good Doctor (2017)
      The Good Doctor
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • William H. Macy, Steve Howey, Cameron Monaghan, Shanola Hampton, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, and Emma Kenney in Shameless (2011)
      Shameless
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2017
    • Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
      This Is Us
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Kylie Bunbury in Pitch (2016)
      Pitch
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Merle Dandridge, and Yolanda Robinson in Greenleaf (2016)
      Greenleaf
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Animal Kingdom (2016)
      Animal Kingdom
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Mireille Enos and Peter Krause in The Catch (2016)
      The Catch
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
      Scandal
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015–2016
    • Gabrielle Union in Being Mary Jane (2013)
      Being Mary Jane
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Story of a Village (2014)
      Story of a Village
      • Director
      • 2014

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    Regina King | Career Retrospective
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    Regina King | Career Retrospective
    'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances
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    'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances
    'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances
    Clip 4:22
    'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances
    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen
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    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Clip 1:59
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
    Clip 1:54
    Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
    What to Watch to Inspire Your Cosplay
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    What to Watch to Inspire Your Cosplay

    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Alternative name
      • Regina
    • Height
      • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
    • Born
      • January 15, 1971
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Ian Alexander Sr.April 23, 1997 - 2007 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Ian Alexander Jr.
    • Parents
        Thomas King
    • Relatives
      • Reina King(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Voice over for Procter & Gamble's Always television advertisement
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 7 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      She is the first African-American woman to direct a film selected for the Venice Film Festival.
    • Quotes
      We know that's the bottom line: if money is made, the powers that be pay attention.
    • Trademark
        Known for playing highly opinionated characters
    • Nickname
      • Gina

    FAQ

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    • How old is Regina King?
      54 years old
    • When was Regina King born?
      January 15, 1971
    • Where was Regina King born?
      Los Angeles, California, USA
    • What is Regina King's birth name?
      Regina Rene King
    • How tall is Regina King?
      5 feet 3 inches, or 1.60 meters

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