Description:
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.
Birthday
January 15, 1971
Born In
Los Angeles, California, USA
Alternative names
Regina
Height
160 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Ian Alexander Sr. April 23, 1997 - 2007 (divorced)
Parents
Thomas King
Children
Ian Alexander Jr.
Trivia
She is the first African-American woman to direct a film selected for the Venice Film Festival.
Quotes
We know that's the bottom line: if money is made, the powers that be pay attention.
Nickname
Gina
Trademarks
Known for playing highly opinionated characters
