Regina King

Regina King

54 · Born: Jan 15, 1971

Personal Details

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BornJan 15, 1971 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Thomas King
  • Gloria King
Relatives
  • Reina King (Sibling)

Biography

Regina King, a talented actress, was born in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, to a remarkable mother, Gloria, who dedicated her life to teaching special education, and a skilled father, Thomas King, who worked as an electrician, providing a strong foundation for her future success.

She embarked on her illustrious career in the television show "227" in 1985, marking the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry. This was followed by a notable role in the iconic film "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991, which further showcased her remarkable acting abilities.

Regina King's breakthrough performance came when she played the role of Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character's wife in the highly acclaimed film "Jerry Maguire" in 1996, earning her widespread recognition and admiration from a mainstream audience. Her impressive portrayal of the character added depth and emotion to the film, cementing her status as a talented actress.

In 1998, she co-starred alongside Will Smith in the action-packed film "Enemy of the State," playing the role of his character's wife, further solidifying her position as a respected and sought-after actress in Hollywood.

Career

2025
Caught Stealing
Caught Stealing as Detective Roman
2024
Shirley
Shirley as Shirley Chisholm
2021
Flag Day
Flag Day as U.S. Marshal Blake
2019
Watchmen
Watchmen as Angela Abar / Sister Night
2018
Seven Seconds
Seven Seconds as Latrice Butler
2016
The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day as Mom (voice)
2015
American Crime
American Crime as Aliyah Shadeed
The Leftovers
The Leftovers as Erika Murphy
2014
The Gabby Douglas Story
The Gabby Douglas Story as Natalie Hawkins
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue as Dynamite (voice)
Shameless
Shameless as Gail Johnson
2010
2009
Southland
Southland as Detective Lydia Adams
2008
Living Proof
Living Proof as Ellie Jackson
2007
This Christmas
This Christmas as Lisa Whitfield Moore
24
24 as Sandra Palmer
2006
The Ant Bully
The Ant Bully as Kreela (voice)
The Boondocks
The Boondocks as Huey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)
2004
Ray
Ray as Margie Hendricks
2003
Daddy Day Care
Daddy Day Care as Kim Hinton
2002
Turnaround
Turnaround as Rayne
Damaged Care
Damaged Care as Cheryl Griffith
Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith as Cynthia
2001
Down to Earth
Down to Earth as Sontee Jenkins
1999
Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young as Cecily Banks
Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire as Marcee Tidwell
1995
Friday
Friday as Dana
1993
1991
1989
227
227 as Brenda Jenkins
2020