Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An American comedian and actor.Lewis began performing stand-up comedy in the 1970s. He worked as a c

An American comedian and actor.Lewis began performing stand-up comedy in the 1970s. He worked as a copywriter for an ad agency by day, while honing his stand-up act at night. The ad agency was named Contemporary Graphics (no longer exists) and was located above Lovey's pizzeria in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.Lewis gained popularity in the 1980s with numerous appearances on Late Night with David Letterman and his own television specials on HBO. He has starred in the ABC sitcom Anything But Love which ran for four seasons. He co-starred with Don Rickles on the short-lived Daddy Dearest.

Is an American actor who has appeared on The Sopranos and many other films, video games, and televis

Is an American actor who has appeared on The Sopranos and many other films, video games, and television shows.He was also on Hannah Montana.

Is an American actor and former male fashion model known for portraying John Shaft in the film Shaft

Is an American actor and former male fashion model known for portraying John Shaft in the film Shaft (1971) and in its two sequels, Shaft's Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).Roundtree was a leading man in early 1970s Blaxploitation films. He also played a role in the 1977 television series Roots (TV miniseries), in the role of the slave Sam Bennett. Prior to becoming an actor, he was a football player and a model

An Emmy Award-winning American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on the NBC televisio

An Emmy Award-winning American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on the NBC television drama The West Wing, a role for which received an Emmy Award. Schiff also made his directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode entitled "Talking Points."

Also known as Dick Simmons, was an American film actor.Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he started his f

Also known as Dick Simmons, was an American film actor.Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he started his film acting career in 1937. Many of his roles would be uncredited through 1942, which ironically included an uncredited role in the film The Yukon Patrol, which would later be important as it would lead to his best known starring role. Starting in 1943 he began appearing in credited roles, beginning with his appearance in The Youngest Profession, starring Virginia Weidler. From 1943 through 1949 he would appear in seventeen films, of which seven were uncredited.

Was a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning Irish actor, singer-songwriter, thea

Was a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning Irish actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer. He appeared on stage and in many films, and is perhaps best known for his roles as King Arthur in Camelot (1967), as Oliver Cromwell in Cromwell (1970) and for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), his last film. He also played a British aristocrat and prisoner in A Man Called Horse (1970), and a gunfighter in the Clint Eastwood directed western Unforgiven (1992).

Is an Academy Award-winning American actor, known for a number of film, television and theater roles

Is an Academy Award-winning American actor, known for a number of film, television and theater roles, such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Thomas was born Richard Earl Thomas in New York City, the son of Richard Thomas (born circa 1925) an

Thomas was born Richard Earl Thomas in New York City, the son of Richard Thomas (born circa 1925) and the former Barbara Fallis. His parents were each dancers with the New York City Ballet and owned the New York School of Ballet. He attended the Collegiate School in Manhattan.He soon began his television career. In 1959, he appeared in the presentation of Ibsen's A Doll's House with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer, and Hume Cronyn. He then began acting in daytime TV,

Is a Golden Globe- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. A prototypical leading man

Is a Golden Globe- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. A prototypical leading man of romantic and dramatic films, he first became famous during the 1980s, and has since managed to retain his status.

Is an American actor, presenter and entertainer, with a career spanning 5 decades. He is best known

Is an American actor, presenter and entertainer, with a career spanning 5 decades. He is best known for his starring roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis: Murder.

Was an iconic American actor of films, stage, radio and television. He was nominated for an Academy

Was an iconic American actor of films, stage, radio and television. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Tommy Udo in his debut film, Kiss of Death.

Is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, in character roles r

Is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, in character roles ranging from the coroner "Painless" Kumagai in 1990's Presumed Innocent to Mister Sparkle on an episode of The Simpsons.

A Canadian voice-over artist and character actor who does the voice of Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Co

A Canadian voice-over artist and character actor who does the voice of Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Country and other film roles. Richard also provided the voice of Gail from the Dino Crisis video game and is also known for playing T-Bear from the Blood Brothers film. He also did the sounds for Gail in the Dino coliseum unlockable mini-game, but that was uncredited. Richard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1971.

A Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level. She currently appear

A Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level. She currently appears on several GMA Network shows like Boys Nxt Door and SOP Rules. As of September 1, 2007, Rich Asuncion is a Regal Films contract star.[1].Among Starstruck Batch 3 kids, Rich Asuncion easily towers over the rest of the female gang. And it’s not only because of her height—there’s a certain glow in her eyes that, if kindled to a passionate fire, could serve her in good stead when, say, Katrina Halili decides to retire. A diamond in the rough an FHM shoot can cut to a shiny gem.[2]

Is a Filipino singer and actress. She is married to Filipino singer Dingdong Avanzado. The couple ha

Is a Filipino singer and actress. She is married to Filipino singer Dingdong Avanzado. The couple has a daughter named Jayda.Jessa Zaragoza is tagged in Philippine show business as the "Jukebox Queen" and the "Phenomenal Diva" due to the phenomenal success of her song "Bakit Pa?" from her debut album "Just Can't Help Feelin'," which reached sextuple platinum just months after its release in 1996. The hit song also spawned a movie of the same title starring herself, Diether Ocampo, and Troy Montero, and directed by noted Filipino director Jose Javier Reyes. The album was ultimately awarded a Diamond Record Award by the PARI (Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.).

Is a German television and movie actor.

Is a German television and movie actor.

He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Coach Carter, Biker Boyz, Pulse, and Roll Bounce

He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Coach Carter, Biker Boyz, Pulse, and Roll Bounce.Gonzalez started his acting career in New York where he landed a small role in the made for television movie Thicker Than Blood (1998) as Sanchez. In 1999, he made his feature movie debut as Ricky in the movie Mambo Cafe, which was released in the year 2000. He followed that by participating in the film Prince of Central Park (2000) before heading for Los Angeles, California.[1In Hollywood, he landed a small part as a gangbanger in the 2001 film Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. His reputation as an actor started to grow with the roles of Rudy Bonilla in The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid and as the sex-crazed Primo in the 2003 movie Biker Boyz. In 2005, he played the role of Timo Cruz in the movie Coach Carter. Rick also appeared in Twista's video Hope,

A Canadian comedian, and writer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterl

A Canadian comedian, and writer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo. From 1975 until 1979, he worked as a presenter at the Ontario Science Centre. In 1979, he helped found the Toronto-based comedy troupe The Frantics. They were heard on their CBC Radio show Frantic Times and their short-lived television series, Four on the Floor. He can be seen as Bill on The Red Green Show

Is a German actor, comedian, author and dubber of Armenian-Romanian roots.[1] He is famous for his c

Is a German actor, comedian, author and dubber of Armenian-Romanian roots.[1] He is famous for his cooperation with Michael Herbig, which led to many popular movie comedies and parodies, e.g. Manitou's Shoe. Kavanian's parents and grandparents immigrated from Bucharest, Romania to Munich in the 1950s.[2] As a child he learned to speak Romanian from his parents, Armenian from his grandmother and learn German and English in school.[3][4]

Was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.

Was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.

Is a Filipino actor.[1] He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of

Is a Filipino actor.[1] He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao and is seen on GMA Network.

Is an English comedian, author, actor, director, producer, screenwriter and former pop musician. Ger

Is an English comedian, author, actor, director, producer, screenwriter and former pop musician. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his ground-breaking television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-dire

Was the first housemate evicted from the 12 housemates of Pinoy Big Brother (season 1).Prior to ente

Was the first housemate evicted from the 12 housemates of Pinoy Big Brother (season 1).Prior to entering the house, Rico was a singer in Japan. He was the first housemate evicted, on his 21st day in Pinoy Big Brother's house. Among the violations that put him automatically into nomination were jumping into the pool while still wearing his lapel microphone and accidentally causing a pan to catch a flame, setting off the fire alarm.

An American child actor. Ridge is best known for his roles in Walk the Line (as young Johnny Cash),i

An American child actor. Ridge is best known for his roles in Walk the Line (as young Johnny Cash),in a thriller Baby Blues in 2008 and the 2005 version of Bad News Bears. Also in film which hit the hallmark channel Pictures of Hollis Woods.He has also appeared in a couple of episodes of Desperate Housewives, as Perry Farrell, the paper boy of Wisteria Lane. Other appearances in television shows include guest roles in Cold Case, CSI and Drake & Josh. He has also appeared as young Dean Winchester in the CW tv series Supernatural.Along with his Walk the Line co-star Hailey Anne Nelson, Ridge endorsed a vegan cookbook for children by PETA.

Rie Miyazawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised by her mother. Since her debut at age eleven in an

Rie Miyazawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised by her mother. Since her debut at age eleven in an advertisement for Kit Kat, she has many films, television shows, commercials, stage appearances and photo books to her credit. She starred in the children's comedy Bokura no Nanokakan Senso (AKA Seven Days' War) and Tokyo Elevator Girl. Rie made her J-pop debut on 15 September 1989.