Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An Indian movie actor, who acted in Bollywood films and was one of the most successful actors in the

An Indian movie actor, who acted in Bollywood films and was one of the most successful actors in the 1960s and 1970s. He also produced several films in the 1980s starring his son Kumar Gaurav.Rajendra Kumar made his debut in the 1950 film Jogan in which he starred opposite Dilip Kumar and Nargis. He was then shot to fame in the blockbuster hit Mother India in 1957 in which he played Nargis's son. His first major success as a romantic leading man was in Vijay Bhatt's musical superhit Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959), co-starring Ameeta.

Is an Indian Bollywood thespian and laureate of the Dada Saheb Phalke Legend Golden Actor Award, bes

Is an Indian Bollywood thespian and laureate of the Dada Saheb Phalke Legend Golden Actor Award, bestowed on him in 2008. He has also served a five year tenure as MP in the Indian parliament (1991-1996).

Is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in the Tamil film industry. Rajnikanth's mas

Is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in the Tamil film industry. Rajnikanth's mass popularity and appeal is largely drawn from his mannerisms and stylized delivery of dialogue. He was reportedly paid Rs. 26 crores (about USD 6.25 Million) for his latest blockbuster Sivaji[3], making him the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan.

An Indian film actor, producer, director and a member of the famous Kapoor Family.He had a short sti

An Indian film actor, producer, director and a member of the famous Kapoor Family.He had a short stint in the Hindi film industry, acting in only 13 films. He was not as successful as his other brothers Randhir and Rishi, but he is noted for his role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) starring opposite Mandakini which was one of the biggest hits of the year. He acted in a string of other unsuccessful films and made his last film appearance in Zimmedaar which released in 1990. He then turned to producing and directing. He produced Henna (1991) which was directed by his brother Randhir and then made his directorial debut with PremGranth (1996) which starred his brother Rishi and Madhuri Dixit

An Indian actor who is known for his eccentric comedy. He belongs to the Shahjahanpur district of Ut

An Indian actor who is known for his eccentric comedy. He belongs to the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. He has a good fan base in India.In 2005 he played the leading role and wrote the screenplay for the film Main, Mere Patni Aur Woh which got him positive reviews. He also got acclaim for his comic roles in movies like Hungama, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Malamaal Weekly and Chup Chup Ke.

A producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films. He is a member of the famous Roshan film f

A producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films. He is a member of the famous Roshan film family; his father was the legendary Bollywood music director Roshan and his brother, Rajesh Roshan, is also a music director. Rakesh himself is married to film actress Pinky Roshan who is a daughter of noted Hindi film director J. Om Prakash, and Rakesh's son, Hrithik Roshan, is currently one of the most popular and sought-after actors in the industry. He is known for directing films with the title always beginning with "K".

Is a German actor. He debuted as the crude sailor "Frenssen" in the Academy Award nominated 1981 fil

Is a German actor. He debuted as the crude sailor "Frenssen" in the Academy Award nominated 1981 film Das Boot and frequently appeared in German TV series. He played main roles in German films such as Bang Boom Bang (1999), Fußball ist unser Leben (1999) or Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht (2002).

Is a German actor and TV-moderator. Morgenstern works in theatre, films, and in German TV. Morgenste

Is a German actor and TV-moderator. Morgenstern works in theatre, films, and in German TV. Morgenstern has one daughter and lives since 1995 together with his friend Oliver.

A film actor. He is the son of actor Chiranjeevi and Surekha. His uncles(father's brothers), Nagendr

A film actor. He is the son of actor Chiranjeevi and Surekha. His uncles(father's brothers), Nagendra Babu is a film producer and a film actor, his youngest uncle, Pawan Kalyan is also a Telugu film actor. He is also the cousin of actor Allu Arjun. He has an elder sister Sushmita and a younger sister, Sreeja.

His major career success has been Kasamh Se on Zee TV produced by Ekta Kapoor and Ghar Ek Mandir, al

His major career success has been Kasamh Se on Zee TV produced by Ekta Kapoor and Ghar Ek Mandir, also produced by Ekta Kapoor, Ghar Ek Mandir finished its last season last year.A friend who has helped Ram to success is Ekta Kapoor, by casting him in roles in two TV programmes.He studied in Sherwood, Nainital. He acted in plays in college and wanted to pursue a career in drama, so he went abroad and studied acting. Ram also appeared as an extra and had a small part in the movie Monsoon Wedding. He choose Stanislovsky School of Method Acting in America, graduated from acting school and came back to India.

An influential Israeli rock singer.Rami Fortis (normally known just as "Fortis") is of Iraqi and Ita

An influential Israeli rock singer.Rami Fortis (normally known just as "Fortis") is of Iraqi and Italian origin. He is considered one of Israel most influential rock singers. He served in the 1973 Yom Kippur war and was highly influenced by his experiences at the front. He began his musical career in 1975 as a lighting-man in the shows of the Tamuz band.

Is an American actor[1] of Egyptian descent. He played Kenny in the Fox network sitcom The War at Ho

Is an American actor[1] of Egyptian descent. He played Kenny in the Fox network sitcom The War at Home. He also guest starred in an episode of Medium, an episode of Gilmore Girls, and two episodes of Over There. Malek appeared as the pharaoh Ahkmenrah in

A Filipino actor who was known for villain roles and played in numerous movies under his home studio

A Filipino actor who was known for villain roles and played in numerous movies under his home studio Premiere Productions. He made his first movie, Suwail, in 1949.

Is a Filipino actor, a former contract actor of GMA Network known on his role as Ramon Salcedo on 20

Is a Filipino actor, a former contract actor of GMA Network known on his role as Ramon Salcedo on 2008 remake TV series called Kaputol ng Isang Awit co-starred by Glaiza de Castro, Lovi Poe, and Marky Cielo. At present, Jolo is being managed by the ABS-CBN network. He is the son of action star Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.

Was an American actor. He has starred in many films and many TV shows.His well known role was on the

Was an American actor. He has starred in many films and many TV shows.His well known role was on the short lived 1981 TV series Bret Maverick. Bieri starred in many TV movies as well. His movie roles range from Badlands, The Sicilian, The Grasshopper, which was his first film, Grandview, U.S.A., and Reds.

Is former actor and former Senator of the Philippines.In his initial showbiz entry, the young Ramon

Is former actor and former Senator of the Philippines.In his initial showbiz entry, the young Ramon Revilla was cast only in bit roles which was not enough for him so he left the movies to become head of the Secret Service Unit of the Bureau of Customs in 1965.Like the tough guy he was, he returned to showbiz on his own terms, creating his own film production, Imus Productions, for him to star in. Together with wife Azucena, they ran the film outfit with Revilla writing and directing his films.

Was a Filipino film actor best known for his leading roles in local martial arts films and action mo

Was a Filipino film actor best known for his leading roles in local martial arts films and action movies of the 1970s. He was popularly dubbed as the "Bruce Lee of the Philippines".[1][2]From his stage performances, he was contracted in 1969 to star as a mainstay of the ABS-CBN gag show Super Laff-In. Zamora's most popular stock character in the show was a military-clad figure that bore an unmistakable physical resemblance to Adolf Hitler, who spoke in bastardized German and spouted catchphrases such as "Isprakenheit".[2] The role won him the "Best Actor Citizen's Award for Television".[2][3]

A successful multilingual actress in commercial Indian cinema. She has over 200 films to her credit.

A successful multilingual actress in commercial Indian cinema. She has over 200 films to her credit. She also holds a rare record of acting in five languages, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. She has played such diverse roles as a glam-doll, a caring wife, a devoted mom, an arrogant vamp and even a goddess.The south Indian actress has a long career spanning over two decades and 200+ films to her credit. She has portrayed a wide range of roles from that of an innocent village belle to a hip and happening female.

An Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.Kapoor made his debut in November 2007 with Sanjay L

An Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.Kapoor made his debut in November 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya opposite newcomer Sonam Kapoor. The film failed to do well at the box office,[2] though he received many positive reviews for his portrayal of the lovesick singer, Ranbir Raj. Critic, Taran Adarsh commented, "Ranbir Kapoor is supremely talented, no two opinions on that. Yes, he looks handsome, but what you carry home is the sincerity in his performance. If that's the [high] level of performance in his debut film, this lad will only make the Kapoor clan proud in years to come. It's a 10 on 10 for this debutante.

Was an Indian actor, producer and director of Bollywood movies.[1] He is part of the famous Kapoor f

Was an Indian actor, producer and director of Bollywood movies.[1] He is part of the famous Kapoor family and is the son of Prithviraj Kapoor, and Rama Kapoor, grandson of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor and great-grandson of Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor.Raj Kapoor began his career as a clapper boy assisting Kidar Sharma. At age eleven, he appeared in films for the first time, in the 1935 film Inquilab. After acting in several other films the next 12 years, Raj Kapoor's big break came with the lead role in Neel Kamal (1947) opposite Madhubala in her first role as a leading lady. In 1948, at the age of twenty-four, he established his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest film director of his time

Is an American actor who has starred in film and on television.Howard was born Harold Rance Beckenho

Is an American actor who has starred in film and on television.Howard was born Harold Rance Beckenholdt in Oklahoma, the son of Ethel Cleo (née Tomlin) and Engel Beckenholdt. He married Jean Speegle Howard in Burbank, California in 1949. Their children are actor/director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard. He is also the grandfather of actress Bryce Dallas Howard.

An American actor.Batinkoff made his television debut in a 1974 commercial, after an agent spotted h

An American actor.Batinkoff made his television debut in a 1974 commercial, after an agent spotted him at a toy store. He appeared in several made-for-television films in the 1980s, such as The Stepford Children, before being cast opposite teen startlet Molly Ringwald in the 1988 comedy, For Keeps.[3] In the early 1990s, Batinkoff had roles in several widely released films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Player, School Ties (all released 1992) and 1995's Higher Learning

Is an Academy Award nominated American actor and comedian.In a career that spans over 30 years, he h

Is an Academy Award nominated American actor and comedian.In a career that spans over 30 years, he has appeared in over 90 movies. Peter Bogdanovich discovered him when Quaid was a student at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas

A Bollywood actor, producer and director. His nickname is Daboo.Randhir Kapoor made his acting and d

A Bollywood actor, producer and director. His nickname is Daboo.Randhir Kapoor made his acting and directorial debut with Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971) which also starred his wife, father and grandfather. The film was produced under the R.K banner and was an average success.[1]. After his debut, he scored with two successful movies, the first with Jaya Bachchan in the film Jawani Diwani (1972)[2] which also included the hit song Jaane Jaan. This movie was one of the biggest hits of that year and was applauded because of the music and performances. The other success, also released in the same year, was Raampur Ka Lakshman[3], with Shatrughan Sinha and Rekha, and directed by Manmohan Desai, with music by the legendary R.D. Burman. In 1975 he directed and starred alongside his father once again in Dharam Karam which was a failure at the box office.

Was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 35 films between 1927 and 1974.

Was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 35 films between 1927 and 1974.