motion picture actors and actresses

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motion picture actors and actresses

Jet Li

2002
A biography of the Asian film star and martial arts master Jet Li, including action photographs and a listing of his films.

Jackie Chan

2002
The story of action film star Jackie Chan, from his childhood as an indentured servant to the Peking Opera Research Institute, through his struggles finding his own style in Hong Kong cinema, to fame and fortune in Hollywood.

Tom Cruise

2001
Chronicles the life of actor Tom Cruise up to early 2000, describing his rise to stardom and his feelings about raising a family in the public eye.

Christopher Reeve

2000
Discusses the personal life, acting career, tragic accident, and determination to recover of the actor known for his role as Superman and for his efforts on behalf of spinal cord injury victims.

Tom Cruise

1999
Follows the life and career of the popular actor, focusing on his struggle with dyslexia, his starring roles in such movies as "Risky Business," "Top Gun," and "Jerry Maguire," and his involvement in the Church of Scientology.

Drew Barrymore

2000
A biography of the young star of the movie "E.T." who survived her troubled early years and has gone on to become a successful actress and movie producer.

Tom Hanks

2000
A biography of the actor who won two consecutive Academy Awards for his roles in the films "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump.".

Leonardo DiCaprio

1999
A biography of the young actor who has built his career on roles in such films as "The Basketball Diaries, " "Romeo + Juliet, " and "Titanic.".

Ewan McGregor

2000
A biography of the Scottish-born actor who has become well-known in the United States because of his role in the recent popular movie, Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace.

Cameron Diaz

2001
A biography of the model-turned-actress who starred in "The Mask, " "My Best Friend's Wedding, " and "There's Something About Mary.".

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