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Regina King(I)

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  • Director
  • Producer
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Regina King
Take a closer look at the various roles Regina King has played throughout her acting career.
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Regina King | Career Retrospective
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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
    • 83 wins & 113 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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Regina King in Ray (2004)
Regina King in Ray (2004)
Regina King in Ray (2004)
Regina King, Clifton Powell, and Bokeem Woodbine in Ray (2004)
Jamie Foxx and Regina King in Ray (2004)
Regina King, Renee Wilson, and Kimberly J. Ardison in Ray (2004)
Regina King and Zazie Beetz in The Harder They Fall (2021)
Regina King, Idris Elba, and LaKeith Stanfield in The Harder They Fall (2021)
Regina King, Idris Elba, and LaKeith Stanfield in The Harder They Fall (2021)
Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz in The Harder They Fall (2021)
Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz in The Harder They Fall (2021)
Regina King, Idris Elba, LaKeith Stanfield, and Trudy Smith in The Harder They Fall (2021)

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
The Harder They Fall (2021)
The Harder They Fall
6.6
  • Trudy Smith
  • 2021
Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005)
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous
5.1
  • Sam Fuller
  • 2005

Credits

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Actress

  • Shirley
    • Shirley Chisholm
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • The Harder They Fall (2021)
    The Harder They Fall
    • Trudy Smith
    • 2021
  • Sean Penn and Dylan Penn in Flag Day (2021)
    Flag Day
    • U.S. Marshal Blake
    • 2021
  • Regina King in Watchmen (2019)
    Watchmen
    • Angela Abar
    • Sister Night
    • TV Mini Series
    • 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
    • Janine Davis
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2019
  • Stephan James and KiKi Layne in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
    If Beale Street Could Talk
    • Sharon Rivers
    • 2018
  • Clare-Hope Ashitey in Seven Seconds (2018)
    Seven Seconds
    • Latrice Butler
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • The Adventures of Hooligan Squad in World War III
    • Colonel Rah
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • American Crime (2015)
    American Crime
    • Terri LaCroix
    • Aliyah Shadeed
    • Kimara Walters
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2017
  • Justin Theroux in The Leftovers (2014)
    The Leftovers
    • Erika Murphy
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2017
  • The Snowy Day (2016)
    The Snowy Day
    • Mom (voice)
    • TV Short
    • 2016
  • Pariah
    • Karen
    • TV Movie
    • 2015
  • Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
    Planes: Fire & Rescue
    • Dynamite (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2014
  • The Strain (2014)
    The Strain
    • Ruby Wain
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
    Planes: Fire & Rescue
    • Dynamite (voice)
    • 2014
  • The Boondocks (2005)
    The Boondocks
    • Riley Freeman
    • Huey Freeman (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2014

Director

  • A Man in Full
    • Director
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Bitter Root
    • Director
    • Pre-production
  • Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in One Night in Miami... (2020)
    One Night in Miami...
    • Director
    • 2020
  • The Finest (2018)
    The Finest
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2018
  • Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
    Insecure
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Freddie Highmore in The Good Doctor (2017)
    The Good Doctor
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • William H. Macy, Steve Howey, Cameron Monaghan, Shanola Hampton, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, and Emma Kenney in Shameless (2011)
    Shameless
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • This Is Us (2016)
    This Is Us
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Kylie Bunbury in Pitch (2016)
    Pitch
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Merle Dandridge, and Yolanda Robinson in Greenleaf (2016)
    Greenleaf
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Animal Kingdom (2016)
    Animal Kingdom
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Mireille Enos and Peter Krause in The Catch (2016)
    The Catch
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
    Scandal
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2016
  • Gabrielle Union in Being Mary Jane (2013)
    Being Mary Jane
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Story of a Village (2014)
    Story of a Village
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Steve Harris, Lela Rochon, and Naturi Naughton in Let the Church Say Amen (2013)
    Let the Church Say Amen
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2013
  • Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael Cudlitz, and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
    Southland
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2013

Producer

  • Shirley
    • producer
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • A Man in Full
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • The Comedown
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in One Night in Miami... (2020)
    One Night in Miami...
    • executive producer
    • 2020
  • The Finest (2018)
    The Finest
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 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
    • co-executive producer
    • Short
    • 2007
  • Craig Sheffer, Regina King, and Blair Underwood in Turnaround (2002)
    Turnaround
    • producer
    • 2002
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos83

Regina King on Actors' Soapboxes and Empty Emmy Seats
Full Episode 8:37
Regina King on Actors' Soapboxes and Empty Emmy Seats
Regina King | Career Retrospective
Clip 1:44
Regina King | Career Retrospective
'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
Clip 8:10
'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
Clip 2:42
What to Watch to Inspire Your Cosplay
"Watchmen" Star Regina King Shares Her Thoughts on a Potential Second Season
Clip 1:24
"Watchmen" Star Regina King Shares Her Thoughts on a Potential Second Season
What BAFTA, SAG, & DGA Wins Predict for the 2020 Oscars
Clip 4:30
What BAFTA, SAG, & DGA Wins Predict for the 2020 Oscars
What We Know About "Watchmen" ... So Far
Clip 3:19
What We Know About "Watchmen" ... So Far
"You Towed My Car" from Our Family Wedding
Clip 0:47
"You Towed My Car" from Our Family Wedding
"We're Getting Married" from Our Family Wedding
Clip 0:44
"We're Getting Married" from Our Family Wedding

Personal details

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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
    • 6 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Both she and her sister Reina King's first names are translations of the word "Queen": Regina's is Latin and Reina King's is Spanish. So that means that both sisters are essentially named "Queen King.".
  • 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

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