Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter M

A legendary actor in the Malayalam film industry. He has also donned successfully the roles of a Fil

A legendary actor in the Malayalam film industry. He has also donned successfully the roles of a Film director, Film producer and at one time owned a film studio of his own.He started his career as a Hindi lecturer in Scott Christian College, Nagercoil.[2].Madhu also acted in Hindi film Saat Hindustani, which was the debut movie of the prominent Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. He acted as a Bengali in the film.

A French television contestant, actress and author of Iraqi origin, she is simply known as Kenza Bra

A French television contestant, actress and author of Iraqi origin, she is simply known as Kenza Braiga. She and her family left Iraq during the Gulf War, in February 1991, when she was only 14. She is author of "Un jour j'ai quitté Bagdad", which is about her escape from Iraq, it was released in April 2003.[1] She was made known in France by appearing on reality television show Loft Story. She starred as a host in French television series Boudoir, Le.

A Japanese actress and singer from Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan. She is a part of Sony Music Japa

A Japanese actress and singer from Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan. She is a part of Sony Music Japan.With this silverscreen debut, she received the "Kinema Junpou Award" (Best New Actress) and the 45th "Blue Ribbon Award" (Best Newcomer). Since then she has appeared in many hit films including "Odoru Daisousasen THE MOVIE 2" (2003 / director: Katsuyuki Motohiro), "Ren-ai Shosetsu" (2004 / director: Junichi Mori), and also made a voice appearance in the animated film "Steamboy" (2004 / director: Katsuhiro Otomo).

A Finnish child actress and singer, who played in theatre and released an album. She was the daughte

A Finnish child actress and singer, who played in theatre and released an album. She was the daughter of actor Jussi Lampi.Mandi appeared in the New Happy Theatre in Linnanmäki in summer 1999. She was known for her music video Miks kaikki kiusaa ("Why is everyone bullying?") and the related campaign to stop school bullying. She released one album, Pieni maailma (1998), featuring songs by Maki, Alex, and Vera from Aikakone, as well as Alex's wife Marja.Mandi appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest episode of Laulava Sydän ("Singing Heart"), performing the Eurovision song Pump Pump by Fredi. In 2004 she and her father appeared in the Turku Castle Theatre play Älä soita äidille ("Don't call mama").

A Filipino Matinee idol (born 1940-) of LVN Pictures of the 50's paired with another matinee idol Ne

A Filipino Matinee idol (born 1940-) of LVN Pictures of the 50's paired with another matinee idol Nenita Vidal.Their teaming was very popular during the mid 50s for movie hits such as Dalagita't Binatilyo and Banda Uno in 1955; Puppy Love in 1956; Medalyong Perlas, a Musical film in 1956; Phone Pal, Lelong Mong Panot and Troop 11, both in 1957.He later transferred to Sampaguita Picture

An American actress, currently starring as Ashley Davies on the television series South of Nowhere,

An American actress, currently starring as Ashley Davies on the television series South of Nowhere, as well as portraying the part of Misty in the web series Girltrash! with South of Nowhere co-stars Gabrielle Christian and Maeve Quinlan.Musgrave soon acquired attention from casting directors and talent agencies after her arrival in Hollywood.[1] Within a year, she appeared in the television shows CSI and Malcolm in the Middle.[1] Her big break came when she landed the role of Chelsea Benson on the daytime drama Days of our Lives, where she appeared on the series from 2004 to 2005.[1

An American actor of stage and screen and a tenor vocalist.[1][2] Patinkin is known for his roles in

An American actor of stage and screen and a tenor vocalist.[1][2] Patinkin is known for his roles in television series such as: Chicago Hope, Dead Like Me and the first two seasons of Criminal Minds. His film credits include The Princess Bride, Yentl, Men With Guns and Dick Tracy.

Was a famous Cuban actress, who performed the character Cachucha in perhaps the most remembered Cuba

Was a famous Cuban actress, who performed the character Cachucha in perhaps the most remembered Cuban comedy show of its era “Cachucha y Ramon” (1955-65 approx.). She later became a household name in Puerto Rico during the 70s as she became part of the cast in the show Los Garcia, a show considered by many to be among the best comedy shows in Puerto Rican TV history.

Is a German actor and singer.In 1976 the East German forbade Krug to work as an actor and singer bec

Is a German actor and singer.In 1976 the East German forbade Krug to work as an actor and singer because he contributed in protests against the deportation of Wolf Biermann. On April 20, 1977 he requested to leave the GDR and as soon as he got the approval he left the GDR and moved to Schöneberg in the West German part of Berlin.

Was a German actor and film producer. He was director of Sektion Panorama" at Internationales Filmfe

Was a German actor and film producer. He was director of Sektion Panorama" at Internationales Filmfestspiel Berlin. He was a co-founder of Internationales Forum des Jungen Films and founded the film company Edition Manfred Salzgeber.

Is a German actor.

Is a German actor.

A renowned Kutiyattam and Chakyar Koothu artist in Kerala state of south India. He is a nephew and d

A renowned Kutiyattam and Chakyar Koothu artist in Kerala state of south India. He is a nephew and disciple of legendary GuruNatyacharya Vidushakaratnam Padma Shri Mani Madhava Chakyar. He belongs to the great Mani Chakyar tradition of Koodiyattam and Chakyar koothu.He studied Chakyar Koothu and Koodiyattam in traditional way for more than 30 years under the direct guidance of Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar. He has studied Sanskrit and Natyasastra in traditional way. He holds a Master's degree in Sanskrit Literature as well. He used to be High School Sanskrit teacher at Kozhikkode.

Was a celebrated master performance artist[1] and Sanskrit scholar from Kerala, South India, conside

Was a celebrated master performance artist[1] and Sanskrit scholar from Kerala, South India, considered to be the greatest Chakyar Koothu and Koodiyattam (ancient Sanskrit drama theatre tradition) artist and authority of modern times.[2][3] He was considered as the authority of Abhinaya (the classical Indian acting style) and Natyasastra.Known as "the Emperor of Rasa-Abhinaya"[4], he had an exceptional ability to perform Rasa-Abhinaya[5]. His Netrabhinaya[6] was world famous and he had the ability to act only with eyes. He was well versed in all the traditional Koodiyattams and all the prabandhas used in Chakyar Koothu. He was able to explain the concepts, methods and practices of Koodiyattam and Chakyar Koothu in a clear and scientific way.

Even when she was at school, Manju showed extra ordinary talent in dance, and won many awards. She w

Even when she was at school, Manju showed extra ordinary talent in dance, and won many awards. She was conferred Kalathilakam in Kerala Youth Festival for 2 years.At the age of 15, she made her debut in the movie Sallapam (1996), co-starring actor Dileep, which became a big hit. Since then, she acted in around 20 Malayalam movies over a span of three years, most of which have been hits. She has won numerous awards and critical acclaim and was considered to be the top heroine of her period. She is still one of the most loved actresses in Malayalam. She has not acted in any other languages in her career. She was initially the first choice for the movie Alai Payuthey[1] by director Mani Ratnam, but was not able to do the movie because of date hassles and then her sudden marriage.

A Hindi film actor, known for playing offbeat and unconventional roles. He first shot into fame with

A Hindi film actor, known for playing offbeat and unconventional roles. He first shot into fame with his breakthrough role on Ram Gopal Varma's 1997 film, Satya.He started his career with a tele-serial aired on Doordarshan, Swaabhimaan. The same serial also brought Tyaagi-Ashutosh Rana and Rishab-Rohit Roy into limelight.Manoj appeared in several small roles in films like Droh Kaal (1994), and Bandit Queen (1994), before getting a big break in 1998 film Satya directed by Ram Gopal Varma. His performance as Bhiku Mhatre, won him several awards, as he portrayed the hotheaded and compassionate sides of this small-time gangster, with equal panache. Another important film where he played a dark character was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's film Aks in 2001, for which again he won many awards.

Was an Indian actor, director and producer. He was known and appreciated for playing comic roles in

Was an Indian actor, director and producer. He was known and appreciated for playing comic roles in Hindi films. He worked in over 300 Hindi films in a career spanning three decades.Mehmood was one of eight children born to actor and dancer Mumtaz Ali in Bombay. Mehmood had an elder sister and the remaining six siblings were younger to him. Mehmood started acting as a reluctant child actor in Bombay Talkies films like Kismet. Some of his early jobs before he started acting were driving, doing odd jobs, selling poultry. He worked as director P L Santoshi's driver (Later Santoshi's son Rajkumar Santoshi cast Mehmood in his venture Andaz Apna Apna). He was hired to teach table tennis to Meena Kumari in those days. He later married her sister Madhu.

Is a German model[1][2] and actress.[3] who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. S

Is a German model[1][2] and actress.[3] who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. She is the daughter of German architect Meinhard von Gerkan and a former girlfriend of American illusionist and stunt performer David Blaine.[4][5]

Was a Greek theatrical actor. He was the youngest of five children and his parents were Haralambos K

Was a Greek theatrical actor. He was the youngest of five children and his parents were Haralambos Katrakis and Irini Katraki. He moved to Athens when he was 10 because his father's work wasn't going well. His brother Giannis Katrakis emigrated to North America.He played soccer during his childhood and played for the Athinaikos football team among others.Along with actor/director Kostas Leloudas, he acted in his first movie To Lavaro tou '21 in 1928. He later performed in the Ethniko Theatro (the National Theatre) in 1931. During the 1930s, he continued acting in theatrical plays (he was friends with the maestro Dimitris Mitropoulos). He married Anna Lori at the age of 35.

Is a well-known Greek director, producer, writer and actor. His spouse is named Maria and they have

Is a well-known Greek director, producer, writer and actor. His spouse is named Maria and they have two children. He is a nephew of Irene Papas and first cousin of Aias Manthopoulos. He is an avid sailor and has won several regattas.

Was an Argentine film actor and musician of the classic era.Alcón began acting for film in 1937 and

Was an Argentine film actor and musician of the classic era.Alcón began acting for film in 1937 and made over 30 film appearances between then and his death in 1962. he appeared in films such as Almafuerte (1949) and Abuso de confianza in 1950.

Was a Filipino actor of early 1930s before the war struck in the City of Manila. Barbeyto made his f

Was a Filipino actor of early 1930s before the war struck in the City of Manila. Barbeyto made his first appearance in the silent movie Mary, I Love You in 1926.Barbeyto was born in Tondo, Manila, where he was raised by his parents, Inocencio Barbeyto and Catalina Costosa. He made two movies under Filippine Pictures, Ang Batang Tulisan with Mary Walter and Dalagang Silangan. He was one of the youngsters in 1939 movie Mga Anak ng Lansangan (Sons of the Street), Santa (Saint) under Majestic Pictures and his last movie before the war Mahal Pa Rin Kita (I Still Love You). Barbeyto returned doing mature roles in 1946 in the movies Tayug, Ang Batang Api, Siyudad sa Ilalim ng Lupa (City under the Ground),

Was a Filipino actor, director and producer. He made his first film, Mahiwagang Biyolin, in 1935 the

Was a Filipino actor, director and producer. He made his first film, Mahiwagang Biyolin, in 1935 then later signed a contract for LVN Pictures, where he made almost three dozen films, both as an actor and director. As an actor, he used the screen name Juan Urbano during the 1930s. He is the father of renowned television comedian Jun Urbano. He died in 1985.On December 26, 2007, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced the winners of the 25th anniversary presentation of the Luna Award before the actual awards night at the Club Filipino, San Juan City on December 27. ABS-CBN's Charo Santos-Concio and Solar Entertainment's Wilson Y. Tieng won the Manuel de Leon Award. The Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award will be given posthumously to Manuel Conde and Vic Silayan.[1]

An Italian actress and fashion model.At a very early age she was attracted to showbusiness, and she

An Italian actress and fashion model.At a very early age she was attracted to showbusiness, and she became a fashion model; in 1995 she played parts in soap operas and in her first movie , Black Holes directed by Pappi Corsicato; then she had a supporting role in Graduates directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni, which brought her to the attention of the moviegoing public. She continued acting in other movies and stage productions, such as A pretty story of a woman e Liolà at the side of Gianfranco Jannuzzo and under the direction of Gigi Proietti.

A Japanese actress. She was a popular U-15 idol from 1999; she was well known for her role as Imai A

A Japanese actress. She was a popular U-15 idol from 1999; she was well known for her role as Imai Akane in the drama Kids War. Before that, she had had parts in several other dramas from the age of five, but it wasn't until the debut of Kids War in 1999 that Japanese audiences took notice of Inoue. In 2005, she was cast as the star of Hana Yori Dango on TBS. Inoue played Makino Tsukushi in the live-action adaptation of the manga and anime, a lower middle-class girl who is trying to survive unnoticed in an elite high school full of playboys and rich snobs. A sequel to the 2005 drama, Hana Yori Dango 2, was aired in the winter 2007 season.

Was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. She is the mother of Mexican actor Luis Gati

Was an actress of telenovelas and the cinema of Mexico. She is the mother of Mexican actor Luis Gatica, the wife of Lucho Gatica, the niece of Puerto Rican actress Mapy Cortés, and the niece in law of Mexican actor Fernando Cortés. Mapita Cortés is also the cousin of famous Paquito Cordero, two years her junior.Mapita Cortés demonstrated desire to become an actress since she was a child. As she and her cousin grew, her cousin became a known personality in Puerto Rico. Mapita Cortés, however, tried her luck in Mexico, since her aunt had adopted her and was a celebrity there. Mapita Cortés took her last name from her uncle and aunt.