Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter U

Was a French actor.He became prominent on the French stage at the Porte Saint-Martin theatre in 1900

Was a French actor.He became prominent on the French stage at the Porte Saint-Martin theatre in 1900, and the Variétés in 1901, and then became a member of the Comédie Française, but he resigned very soon in order to become director of the Renaissance, where he was principally associated with the actress Marthe Brands, who had also left the Comédie. Here he established his reputation, in a number of plays, as the greatest contemporary French actor in the drama of modern reality. He was the father of the actor, writer and director Sacha Guitry.

Uday Chopra is an Indian actor of Bollywood film. He is the son of Yash Chopra (director and produce

Uday Chopra is an Indian actor of Bollywood film. He is the son of Yash Chopra (director and producer) and brother of Aditya Chopra (director of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein) and producer. He has been assistant director on a number of his father's and brother's movies.He made his debut in the Yash Raj Films movie Mohabbatein. This film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and three other debutantes (Shamita Shetty, Preeti Jhangiani and Kim Sharma). There were two other male actors in Jimmy Shergill(debut movie "Maachis") and Jugal Hansraj(debut movie as an adult was "Aa Gale Lag Jaa") whose careers were relaunched with Mohabbaten.

An Indian model and actress. She is from the northeast Indian state of Assam.The green-eyed, 5'8" ac

An Indian model and actress. She is from the northeast Indian state of Assam.The green-eyed, 5'8" actress started her career in modeling, then made her jump into the Bollywood industry. She modeled for PepsiCo, Titan Watch and Nokia among other companies.Her first film was Paap directed by Pooja Bhatt. Her next film Zeher, which also starred Emraan Hashmi and Shamita Shetty, was her breakthrough role and she became a well known face in the industry

Uhm made her debut in the late 1990s, and after an early role in the Korean tokusatsu series Vector

Uhm made her debut in the late 1990s, and after an early role in the Korean tokusatsu series Vector Man, went on to appear in a number of films and television drama series. In 2004, she appeared alongside Han Suk-kyu and Lee Eun-ju in The Scarlet Letter, receiving a nomination for "Best Supporting Actress" at the 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards.[1 In 2005, Uhm played a leading role in Hong Sang-soo's Tale of Cinema, and was praised for giving an "engaging, emotionally nuanced dual performance" as fictional actress Choi Young-shil.[2] The film required her to perform her first nude scene, and she later remarked that, "After stripping in front of the camera, I felt that I could now take any role".[3]

One of South Korea's most successful female Korean pop artists. As an actress she is best known for

One of South Korea's most successful female Korean pop artists. As an actress she is best known for her roles in the films Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (which earned her a Best Actress Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards), All for Love and Princess Aurora. Actor Uhm Tae-woong is her younger brother. As a singer she is recognized as a 90s k-pop icon, and is one of the few Korean entertainers often referred to as a gay icon. Known as the "sexy queen" or as the "queen of charisma", Jung-hwa is signed with Trifecta Entertainment.

Was a prolific Argentine film actor, credited with over 80 appearances in film and countless others

Was a prolific Argentine film actor, credited with over 80 appearances in film and countless others in theatre and television from 1964 until his passing in 2008.Dumont first worked in Bunge y Born, Argentina's largest grain wholesaler and one of the principal grain conglomerates in the World. Later that year (1956), he made his first appearance on the stage, developing an affinity for the art that, for economic reasons, he postponed pursuing for several more years. After a modest career in sales, Dumont was given his first film role, a bit part in a 1964 comedy. The otherwise forgettable experience opened doors for him in Buenos Aires' vibrant theatre scene,

Is an Danish actress who has appeared in numerous films in her native Denmark as well as appearing i

Is an Danish actress who has appeared in numerous films in her native Denmark as well as appearing in the mini TV series Charlot og Charlotte.

Is a Finnish actress.She played the role of Lempi in the 1994 film Aapo.

Is a Finnish actress.She played the role of Lempi in the 1994 film Aapo.

Is a Danish film actress. She appeared in 19 films between 1953 and 1978.

Is a Danish film actress. She appeared in 19 films between 1953 and 1978.

Is a famous German actor, starring in many films spanning five decades.

Is a famous German actor, starring in many films spanning five decades.

Was a German film director, screenwriter, actor and media proprietor. Schamoni began as career as an

Was a German film director, screenwriter, actor and media proprietor. Schamoni began as career as an assistant director, among others for William Dieterle. He was a signatory of the Oberhausen Manifesto in 1962. His first feature film, Es, won five Deutsche Filmpreise. His 1967 film Alle Jahre wieder won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 17th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]

A Danish actor.His film debut was in 1994 in Nattevagten, (Nightwatch) directed by Ole Bornedal. Sin

A Danish actor.His film debut was in 1994 in Nattevagten, (Nightwatch) directed by Ole Bornedal. Since then a number of roles in, among others, Thomas Vinterberg's De største Helte (1996), Susanne Bier's Sekten (1997) and Anders Thomas Jensen's Flickering Lights (2000). The major breakthrough in his career came in the 1998 film Festen followed by an important role in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999) portraying the part of henchman Sasha Davidov. This established Thomsen as an international actor, famous outside his native Denmark. He also played a part in the 2002 English film Killing Me Softly, consolidating his status as a European actor.

Is a German actor and musician. Tukur spent his youth near Hanover where he finished his final secon

Is a German actor and musician. Tukur spent his youth near Hanover where he finished his final secondary-school examinations in 1977. He also achieved a high school degree in Boston (USA) during an exchange of students where he met his first wife, Amber Wood. With her, he had two daughters, Marlene and Lilian. While they were dating, he finished his time with the army and began to study German, English and History at Tübingen university. He worked as a musician to get some extra money.

Was a Danish film actor and musician. He appeared in 19 films between 1940 and 1966.

Was a Danish film actor and musician. He appeared in 19 films between 1940 and 1966.

Is a German actress.

Is a German actress.

Is a Filipino-Israeli actor, TV host, model, and former reality show contestant.Khouny had applied f

Is a Filipino-Israeli actor, TV host, model, and former reality show contestant.Khouny had applied for a new residential place in San Juan, Metro Manila before his stint that lasted all 112 days in the Pinoy Big Brother house. However, he only achieved Fourth Big Placer in the Big Night finale, garnering just 52,833 votes or 4.7% of the total votes.

Is an English actress and former dancer.Her first major screen role was in Cliff Richard's 1963 film

Is an English actress and former dancer.Her first major screen role was in Cliff Richard's 1963 film, Summer Holiday. A few years later, she made her big breakthrough in television comedy, playing Rita Rawlins, the married daughter of Alf Garnett in Till Death Us Do Part.

A Thai film and television actress and model. She was lead actress in Hormones or Pidtermyai Huajai

A Thai film and television actress and model. She was lead actress in Hormones or Pidtermyai Huajai Wawoon (literally, "Restless Hearts During School Break") in 2008.[2]Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Pattie has one elder brother, Anawat, and two elder sisters, Athichanun and Rastorn. She has Chinese ancestry. Pattie attended primary school at Sacred Heart Convent although she is Buddhist. During high school at Convent of the Infant Jesus, in Bangkok, her concentration was Business Chinese. Pattie was a cheerleader and class leader who enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities including sports. Her favorite sports are badminton and wakeboarding.[3]

A model and actor in Bollywood. Upen Patel was born and brought up in London, England. Patel was stu

A model and actor in Bollywood. Upen Patel was born and brought up in London, England. Patel was studying at University of Hertfordshire for his Computer Science degree, and became a part-time model. He has modelled for brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna.[1].He received the MTV Style Award, which led to many more endorsements including Tuscan Verve, Tommy Hilfiger, Provogue, D'damas Desire. He has campaigned for international brands like Wendell Rodrick, Vikram Phadnis and Westside.

A Kannada cinema director, actor and script writer. Born in a middle class family, Upendra started h

A Kannada cinema director, actor and script writer. Born in a middle class family, Upendra started his career off with film director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director. His first directorial venture was Tharle Nanmaga.In the late 90s he broke into the scene with the extremely violent Om, which also starred actual Bangalore gangsters. He followed this up with A, in which he starred. Upendra, his next film, starred Raveena Tandon, a popular Bollywood actress.His two films "A" and "Upendra" explore human emotions in a new dimension.

He was a famous Israeli film director, actor, and comedian prior to becoming a baal teshuva[1].He wa

He was a famous Israeli film director, actor, and comedian prior to becoming a baal teshuva[1].He was one of the most influential film-makers in Israeli cinema. Among his famous films: Hor Ba Levana (a hole in the moon), Metzitzim (peeping toms), and Einaim gdolot (big eyes).

An Indian Bollywood actress.Matondkar, who was early in her career known for her bold image, was ini

An Indian Bollywood actress.Matondkar, who was early in her career known for her bold image, was initially noted for her roles in films like Rangeela (1995) and Satya (1998). During the 90s, she has frequently been featured in the Indian media as a sex symbol.She subsequently went on to show her psychological acting abilities, and has delivered a range of critically acclaimed performances. She received various Best Villain nominations for her role as an obsessive lover in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), and won her first Filmfare Award under the Best Performer category for her portrayal of a ghost-possessed woman in Bhoot (2003)

Is a Golden Globe award-winning Swiss actress and a major sex symbol of the 1960s. She is best known

Is a Golden Globe award-winning Swiss actress and a major sex symbol of the 1960s. She is best known for her roles as two Bond girls: Honey Ryder in Dr. No and Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, the 1967 James Bond spoof.

Is a German actress born in Recklinghausen in 1935. Another foothold they had in broadcasting, film

Is a German actress born in Recklinghausen in 1935. Another foothold they had in broadcasting, film and television. Probably your first major appearance in front of the camera,she had 1960 in one of the first big blockbuster of the fledgling German television: Television in the five games on the beach of the green river Spree, which for a book by Hans Scholz was born, she was equally divided into two roles to see . In the third sequence, she played the girl Hannah, which is after the Battle of Kunersdorf to the injured soldiers will, in the fourth part of the "goat princess" Bärbel Kroll, which is nearing the end of World War II is a lovingly dying soldier (Peter Thom) endeavor. Until today it is in about 60 films and television playing in large and small rolls occurred, including in the television game visit to a small planet, Balthasar in traffic, the television series Derrick, Tatort, the multi-part Die Buddenbrooks (1979), and the feature film Pünktchen and Anton.

Is a German actress from Ulm. In 2001, Karven made international headlines when her four year-old so

Is a German actress from Ulm. In 2001, Karven made international headlines when her four year-old son, Daniel, drowned at a birthday party in the swimming pool of American musician Tommy Lee in Santa Monica. She is married and has two other children. She lived with her family for a few years in Florida and currently lives on the island of Majorca, Spain. As well as acting, Karven markets her own line of baby products and a maternity clothing range called "Bellybutton". Since 2004 she has promoted relaxation exercises called "Power Yoga", which often brings her back to the American West Coast, especially the region around Los Angeles.