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Actor and Television Host; "Steve Harvey Show" and "Family Feud"

Steve Harvey is an Emmy Award winning TV personality, talk show host, actor and comedian. He currently serves as host of two popular TV shows for which he won Emmy…

Actor, Best Known for Playing the Principal in Long-Running NBC Sitcom "Saved by the Bell"

Dennis Haskins is best known for his portrayal of the beloved and iconic Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell" for it's entire 11 year run on NBC's Saturday morning…

Actor and Producer, Best Known for Role in "Napoleon Dynamite"

Jon Heder starred as the title character in Napoleon Dynamite, one of the biggest cult comedy film in years. Even more inspiring than the film is the story of its…

Actor and Comedian; Known for His Roles in "The Office" & "The Hangover" Trilogy

For years, Ed Helms worked in the comedy trenches as a stand-up comedian which led to regular spots at NYC's top comedy clubs. His television credits include Comedy Centrals Premium…

Stage and Television Actress

Valerie Harper began her career as a teenager dancing with the corps de ballet at New York's Radio City Music Hall during its spectacular heyday. She performed in numerous Broadway…

Award Winning TV & Film Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author, Youth and Education Advocate

Hill Harper is an award-winning actor, best-selling author, and philanthropist. Harper starred on the CBS TV drama CSI: NY from 2004 to 2013. As of March 2013, he joined the…

Renowned Comedian and Actor; Known for "Think Like A Man" and his Comedy Release "Laugh at My Pain"

Kevin Hart exploded onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedic actors in both television and film; and he’s making history. He has acted in films like 2012's…

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Outspoken Advocate for Mental Health Programs

Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley has established herself as an enduring star on stage, in five television series, countless television movies, and more than a dozen feature films. One…

Actor who played reoccurring roles in "Heroes" and "Lost". Will appear in "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens."

Greg Grunberg is a television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman on the NBC television series Heroes (2006-2010). Other notable roles include the characters…

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist

Bryant Gumbel joined CBS News in 1997, having previously worked for NBC for nearly 25 years, serving as anchor of The Today Show for an unprecedented tenure of 15 years.…

Arsenio Hall is most famous for his stand-up comedy and for his talk show

If you ask different people where they first saw Arsenio Hall, you'd probably get a number of different answers. But, it was the success of his Emmy Award-winning late-night talk…

Comedian, Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author Longest Running Cast Member of SNL

A regular member of “The Not Ready For Prime Time Players Company” on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2009, the longest tenure of any cast member in show history.…

Relationship and Health Advice. Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, shares free relationship advice, dating tips and health solutions for common ailments

John Gray is the leading relationship expert in the world. His relationship and health books have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages. His groundbreaking book, Men Are…

Actress; Best Known for Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown"

Pam Grier came to fame in the early 1970s, after starring in a string of successful blaxploitation films, and has since remained in the public spotlight, appearing in a large…

Comedian and Actor

Eddie Griffin, a popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene…

Acclaimed Actor, Humanitarian & Leading Social Activist

Actor, director, producer, and political activist Danny Glover has also become known for his community activism and philanthropic work. A San Francisco native, Glover trained at the Black Actors’ Workshop…

Actor, Producer, Director & Award-Winning Comedian

Donald Glover is an actor, producer, director, award-winning comedian and writer, and Grammy-nominated artist. This past year Glover appeared in Ridley Scott’s The Martian opposite Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain…

Award-Winning Actress, Comedian and Co-host of ABC's "The View"

Whoopi Goldberg became one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy (Whoopi Goldberg, 1985), the Academy Award (Ghost, 1991), the Golden Globe (The Color Purple,…

Academy Award-Winning Actor Known for his Roles in "Jerry Maguire," "American Gangster," "The Butler" & "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson"

Cuba Gooding Jr. is best known for his Oscar winning portrayal of the charmingly arrogant professional football player, Rod Tidwell, in Jerry Maguire. Starring opposite Tom Cruise in the Cameron…

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster

Hard-hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, direct: these are some of the words used to describe the style and approach of Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon. Known for his stellar interaction with…

Stand-Up Comedian and Actress Known for Roles in Shows Like "The Hughleys," "Moesha" and "The Parkers"

Comedian Adele Givens made her professional stand-up debut at the Regal Theater in Chicago. Since that day comedian Adele Givens has not ceased to amaze her fans and peers alike.…

Actress, Stand-Up Comedian and Writer

Actress/Comedienne/Activist Janeane Garofalo has been consistently working in film and television since she got her start in 1992. This winter she completed the film "Stay," with Ewan McGregor and Naomi…

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor and Professional Poker Player. He has appeared in numerous television and film roles

A versatile-voiced man well-known for his Emmy winning role as Ray Romano's brother on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett was the first 100,000 dollar grand champion winner…

Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Infamous Storyteller

Larry Gatlin’s talent has brought him many rewards: international fame, a Grammy, a truckload of #1 songs, a starring role on Broadway and two films. The oldest of the three…

Award-Winning Actor and Musician, Known for "Django Unchained" and "Ray"

Despite being in the entertainment business for only a short time, Jamie Foxx has already proven himself an accomplished performer in film, television and music.

Former NBA Player, Known as "Cool" for his Flashy Style

New York icon and basketball legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier returns to MSG for his 21st season behind the microphone, first in radio, and then on TV. The Hall of Fame…

Actor and Humanitarian

Morgan Freeman earned his first Academy Award nomination for his chilling performance as a homicidal pimp in the drama Street Smart, which also brought him the LA, N.Y., and National…

Comedian & Actor Best Known for "The Hangover" & "Birdman"

Star of hit movie, The Hangover and Bridman, Zach Galifianakis an American comedian and actor, known for numerous film and television appearances including his own Comedy Central Presents special. Galifianakis…

Award-Winning Actor Known for his roles of “Morpheus” in the Matrix trilogy

Laurence Fishburne has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in Film, Television and Theatre having worked in over 70 projects in all performance mediums. He is not only an actor,…

Actress, Comedian and Author

Fannie Flagg’s career started in the fifth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play entitled The Whoopee Girls, and she has not stopped since. At age…

Musician and Member of the Hip-Hop Group Public Enemy; TV Personality

Flavor Flav is an hip-hop artist known for his work with Public Enemy, a hip-hop group that also included Chuck D, Norman Rogers (Terminator X) and Richard Griffin (Professor Griff).…

Actress, Motivational Speaker & Activist

Jane Fonda was born in New York City, the daughter of Henry Fonda and Frances Seymour Fonda. She attended the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, and Vassar College.…

Award-Winning Actor, Author, Producer and Advocacy

Michael Fox loved hockey and dreamed of a career in the National Hockey League.

Actress, Author & Television Producer; Best Known For Her Roles in "Independence Day" & "Kill Bill Volume 1"

Vivica A. Fox keeps busy! She is set to shoot the sequel Independence Day in May of this year. with You can catch Fox in the film Chocolate City releasing…

Comedian; TV Personality; Host of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"

Jeff Foxworthy is a comedian, television and radio personality and author. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which also comprises Larry the Cable…

Grammy Award Winning Hip Hop Artist, Record Producer and Entrepreneur

Lupe Fiasco, Hip-hop music, once a platform for creative expression and friendly competition, has, sadly, become a popularity contest. With record sales down and ringtone dollars up, rookies searching for…

Actress and Advocate of Social and Humanitarian Causes

Morgan Fairchild is a superb performer, but there's more to this talented actress than meets the eye.  In addition to her accomplishments as an actress, Morgan is an outspoken and…

Grammy-Nominated Pop Vocalist, Composer & Arranger

Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His…

Actress, Singer and Playwright. She has been a Broadway star for more than four decades, earning four Tony Award nominations

Tovah Feldshuh most recently stopped the show as the trapeze-swinging Berthe in the Tony Award-winning musical revival of Pippin on Broadway.  Last season, she played Lady Politic in the acclaimed…

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Latina Activist and Entrepreneur

Five-time Emmy award winning journalist, producer, film maker and Latin media marketing entrepreneur, Giselle Fernandez is currently the creator and host of the award winning on line interview series, "Big…

Award-Winning Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer; Known for "30 Rock," "Mean Girls," "SNL"

Tina Fey is an Award-Winning Television and Film Actress. She completed a seven-season run as the executive producer, head writer, and star of three-time Emmy Award-winning comedy series 30 Rock.…

Emmy Award-Winning Actor and Philanthropist

Award-Winning actor Hector Elizondo has a successful career spanning 40 years that includes film, television, theater and radio. In 1997, Elizondo won the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor…

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Film Producer, Writer and Rapper; Known for "Next Friday"

Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors toe emerge in the Hollywood scene…

Grammy Award-Winning Latin Musician

Long before Ricky Martin or Jennifer Lopez topped the charts, Gloria Estefan was infusing Latin American rhythms into pop music with over 50 platinum-selling albums and the support of worldwide…

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Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, "Chips"

Erik Estrada has captured the hearts of millions of fans world-wide as a result of his six year run starring as highway patrol officer Frank Poncherello in the highly successful…

Golden Globe Winning Actress and Author

Actress Linda Evans has personified beauty and grace to American television viewers for over five decades, from her role as Audra Barkley, a daughter of the Old West on The…

Actor/Director

A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Charles S. Dutton has a career spanning theater, television, and film, and is one of the few actors to earn Tony, Emmy,…

Star on MTV's "Girl Code" & Host of MTV's Comedy Series "Money From Strangers" and "Numbnuts"

Jeff Dye stars in NBC’s new eclectic comedy adventure series “Better Late Than Never.”  This exciting project will follow the travel of Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George…

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Singer, Writer, Musician and Voice Artist

With a dynamic energy and an almost tangible onstage presence, Dean Edwards remains one of the comedy worlds most in demand performers across the globe. Armed with a razor sharp…

Award-Winning Actor, Director, DJ & Producer

Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba showcases his creative versatility both on-screen in television and film as well as behind the camera as a producer and director. He continues to captivate…