motion picture actors and actresses

A brief biography of actress Angelina Jolie, that chronicles her personal and professional life and career, along with her humanitarian efforts, achievements and awards.

A biography of Dorothy Dandridge, America's first African-American movie star, discussing her childhood in Cleveland, her Hollywood girlhood, her encounters with racism, and other details of her personal and professional life.

Chronicles the life and career of comedian and actor Richard Pryor, focusing on his childhood in Peoria, Illinois, and discussing what made him into the man he turned out to be.

Chronicles the life of Marilyn Monroe and discusses her childhood, her career, her love affairs, her marriage to Joe DiMaggio, and other related topics.

Comedian and Hollywood actor Kevin Hart discusses his traumatic early life, his career, and how he has been able to overcome the odds and become successful.

A biography of the Three Stooges, the screwball slapstick trio known for their eye-poking, headbopping, pie-throwing zaniness.

Traces the life and career of the actress who won the Oscar for the film "Monster's Ball.".

Learn how filmmakers have used their experiences in the city to influence how they make movies.

A biography of actor Matt Damon, discussing his youth in Massachusetts, his early decision to be an actor, the course of his career, his marriage and children, and his charitable work.

A memoir based on the author's one-woman show describes growing up with celebrity parents, her early success in "Star Wars," battle with addiction and mental illness, turbulent romances, role as a single mother, and struggle for recovery and healing.