Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter K

A Japanese model and actress.Koyuki was born in Zama, Kanagawa-ken. She started her model career in

A Japanese model and actress.Koyuki was born in Zama, Kanagawa-ken. She started her model career in 1995 and has since starred in various Japanese dramas, TV and magazine ad campaigns and films. She frequently appears in Japanese print and television marketing campaigns for electronics company Panasonic. Her first, and to date only, international film was The Last Samurai where she played Taka, the wife of a Samurai slain by the character played by Tom Cruise, Nathan Algren. She will be in the upcoming Blood: The Last Vampire live-action starring Jun Ji-Hyun

A Bengali actor, singer and music composer and teacher born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is probabl

A Bengali actor, singer and music composer and teacher born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is probably more known for being Manna Dey's uncle and mentor. He was S.D. Burman's first musical teacher and mentor. He worked for New Theatres in Kolkata until 1940. He got blind as a result of looking at the sun while flying kites as a child. Dey sang and composed music for movies from 1932 till 1946. He did also act in movies in the same period. Dey used to travel from Calcutta to Bombay (Mumbai) to take part in movies. In 1942 he moved to Bombay. Dey quit movies in 1946 after both his music and singing started lacking his previous quality. Dey died as a bachelor in Kolkata in 1962.

Jayan started his career with acting in minor roles. His first film was Shapamoksham (1974). Jayan g

Jayan started his career with acting in minor roles. His first film was Shapamoksham (1974). Jayan got his first major break with Thacholi Ambu (1978) in which he acted as a co-hero. What made Jayan a superstar was his negative hero role in Sarapanjaram (1979). He catapulted to fame riding on Machismo roles that endeared him to the masses, and he established himself as one of the most popular Malayalam film actors of his time. He is also touted as the first action hero in Malayalam cinema.

A Thai-American pop singer and actor. He is member of the Thai pop band Pru. His film roles include

A Thai-American pop singer and actor. He is member of the Thai pop band Pru. His film roles include Bangkok Loco, The Adventure of Iron Pussy and 13 Beloved.In 2001 he formed the band Pru with his older brother, guitarist-producer Kamol "Sukie" Sukosol. The band releases records on BEC-TERO's Bakery Music label, distributed through BMG Sony Music Entertainment (Thailand). Pru received the favorite band (Thailand) award at the 2002 MTV Asia Awards.

Is a Finnish actress.She is most famous for her appearances in movies Jadesoturi (Jade Warrior; Finl

Is a Finnish actress.She is most famous for her appearances in movies Jadesoturi (Jade Warrior; Finland-China 2006) and Suden vuosi (The Year of the Wolf; Finland 2007). She is also played in Finnish television series like Suojelijat (Guardians; 2007) and Uutishuone (Newsroom, 2009).

Is a Filipino actress.In 2008, she was one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN via Star Magic Bat

Is a Filipino actress.In 2008, she was one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN via Star Magic Batch 15. The same year she got her first TV role in the teen drama Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2.In 2009, she played a minor role in the TV series Totoy Bato. The show stars Robin Padilla, who is distant relative of Krista.[1] She then became a cast regular on the third season of Lokomoko High.

She is a Filipina Batang Artista (Kid actress). Currently on the Goin' Bulilit fansite, she and MFDL

She is a Filipina Batang Artista (Kid actress). Currently on the Goin' Bulilit fansite, she and MFDL castmate Eliza Pineda, are "graduates" since they started Maria Flordeluna in February of 2007 and ended June of the same year.

An American actress.Alderson is recognized by most for her role as Starr Manning on the ABC soap ope

An American actress.Alderson is recognized by most for her role as Starr Manning on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live, a role she has played since 1998. Her younger brother Eddie Alderson also stars on the hit ABC soap as Matthew Buchanan. Before One Life to Live, Alderson played Molly in a Broadway production of Annie.Alderson received the Soap Opera Digest Award 2005 Favorite Teen for her work in One Life to Live.

She has received a Satellite Award and Saturn Award, and has been nominated for a Television Critics

She has received a Satellite Award and Saturn Award, and has been nominated for a Television Critics Association Award and Teen Choice Award.Though her first film role was an uncredited appearance in Polish Wedding, Bell previously acted in stage and musical productions. In 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. After re-locating to Los Angeles, Bell landed various television guest appearances and small film parts, before she gained notability for starring as the title role on the critically acclaimed television show Veronica Mars from September 2004 to May 2007

Whose most visible work is as a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL). She is a member of The Gro

Whose most visible work is as a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL). She is a member of The Groundlings,[2][3] and also appeared in the first season of Spike TV's The Joe Schmo Show.Wiig debuted after the start of SNL's 31st season on November 12, 2005.[3] In Wiig's first sketch, she played the wife of Jason Sudeikis; the two accidentally pick up an escaped murderer (Jason Lee), unwittingly giving the murderer carte blanche to break into their home and violate their blind niece.

An American film and television actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the films Panic

An American film and television actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the films Panic Room, Catch That Kid, Speak, Zathura, The Messengers, In the Land of Women, and the critically acclaimed Into the Wild. She recently finished filming Twilight, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer.Stewart's first role was a short, nonspeaking part in the Disney Channel TV production The Thirteenth Year.[4] She subsequently appeared in the independent film The Safety of Objects where she played the tomboy daughter of a troubled single mother (Patricia Clarkson). Stewart had a role in the major Hollywood film Panic Room, playing the sullen, diabetic daughter of a divorced mother (Jodie Foster). While the film received mixed reviews, Stewart garnered positive notices for the role.

Is a Finnish actress, who has acted in many TV shows and movies. She also has a long career in theat

Is a Finnish actress, who has acted in many TV shows and movies. She also has a long career in theater and she is a renowned cabaret artist.In 2006 Elstelä was one of the competitors in Dancing with the Stars television series. She and her partner Marko Keränen were ranked seconds, right after Tomi Metsäketo and Sanna Hirvaskari.

Is a Finnish actress.Halttu began her career in acting in 1991 appearing recently in the 2006 film S

Is a Finnish actress.Halttu began her career in acting in 1991 appearing recently in the 2006 film Saippuaprinssi in which she worked with actors such as Mikko Leppilampi, Pamela Tola and Teijo Eloranta.

A Canadian actress, born in Kitchener, Ontario. She graduated with Honours BFA from Ryerson Theatre

A Canadian actress, born in Kitchener, Ontario. She graduated with Honours BFA from Ryerson Theatre School at Ryerson University, Toronto, in 1997.

An American actress. She is mostly known for being the singing voice of Tasha on the Backyardigans.

An American actress. She is mostly known for being the singing voice of Tasha on the Backyardigans. She has had guest roles on Saturday Night Live, As The World Turns, and Gilmore Girls. On Broadway, she has been Molly in Annie, Young Cosette and Young Eponine in Les Miserables, Annie in Annie. Off Broadway, she has been Mary in The Secret Garden, Pearl in The Scarlet Letter, Sarah Crew in A Little Princess.Kristin also volunteers at many charity events such as Kids with a Cause, Kids helping Kids Charity, Children's Hope International Coalition, Make a Wish Foundation, and more. She currently lives in North Hollywood, California.

Is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles on the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemo

Is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles on the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont and on the American television series Smallville in which she stars as Lana Lang. Kreuk (pronounced /'kru?k/) was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her father, Peter Kreuk, is of Dutch descent; her mother, Deanna Che, is of Chinese descent, but was born in Indonesia; her maternal grandmother was born in Jamaica of Chinese descent. Both parents are landscape architects.

She is also of Dominican descent from her mother's side. She was born in Los Angeles, California and

She is also of Dominican descent from her mother's side. She was born in Los Angeles, California and has two older brothers, named Ryan and Justin.Herrera has a long list of acting credits. She has been acting in commercials since she was six. Her first TV role was in a phone service commercial. Other roles include Eleena on NYPD Blue, Aimee Varga on The Division, Sophie on The Bernie Mac Show, Katie on 7th Heaven and Frederika in ER. She is best known for playing Dana Cruz for all of Season 1 of Nickelodeon's TV show Zoey 101. She also co-starred in feature film Freedom Writers opposite Hilary Swank.

Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a number of f

Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a number of films with her husband, director Veit Harlan. During World War II she acted in several works of Nazi propaganda, including the anti-semitic historical mel

Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a number of f

Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a number of films with her husband, director Veit Harlan. During World War II she acted in several works of Nazi propaganda, including the anti-semitic historical melodrama Jud Süß. Due to her tendency to commit suicide by drowning in those films, she earned the nickname Reichswasserleiche (Water Corpse of the Reich). After the war Söderbaum became a noted fashion photographer. In 1983 she wrote an autobiography Nichts bleibt immer so. Her last film was with Hugh Grant in the thriller Night Train to Venice in 1994.

Was a Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a numbe

Was a Swedish-born German film actress, producer and photographer. From 1935, she starred in a number of films with her husband, director Veit Harlan. During World War II she acted in several works of Nazi propaganda, including the anti-semitic historical melodrama Jud Süß. Due to her tendency to commit suicide by drowning in those films, she earned the nickname Reichswasserleiche (Water Corpse of the Reich). After the war Söderbaum became a noted fashion photographer. In 1983 she wrote an autobiography Nichts bleibt immer so. Her last film was with Hugh Grant in the thriller Night Train to Venice in 1994.

Is a Swedish actress. Wayborn was born Britt-Inger Johansson in Nybro, Sweden. She was Miss Sweden i

Is a Swedish actress. Wayborn was born Britt-Inger Johansson in Nybro, Sweden. She was Miss Sweden in 1970 and was a semi-finalist in the Miss Universe pageant that same year and also crowned as Miss Scandinavia. She is probably better known for her role as Magda in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy.

Is a Filipina actresses. She has acted in soap operas on television like Pangako Sa 'Yo, Sana'y Wala

Is a Filipina actresses. She has acted in soap operas on television like Pangako Sa 'Yo, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, Gulong ng Palad, Prinsesa ng Banyera and a Komiks series Nasaan Ka Maruja. She is also a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

A Filipino Film and Television actor, model and TV host.Agoncillo joined the talent cast of ABS-CBN.

A Filipino Film and Television actor, model and TV host.Agoncillo joined the talent cast of ABS-CBN. He is most memorable for playing the love interest of Judy Ann Santos in the television soap opera Krystala. He again appeared with Santos in the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. He received best actor nominations from different award-giving bodies for his portrayal of a confused newly-wed husband in this film. He will be doing a new movie with Judy Ann Santos called Mr. Housewife.

He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and in 2001 he became the first

He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and in 2001 he became the first person to win six gold medals in one World Championship.[1] In total, Thorpe has won eleven World Championship golds, the second-highest number of any swimmer.[2] Thorpe was the first person to have been named World Swimmer of the Year four times by Swimming World Magazine,[3][4] and was the Australian swimmer of the year from 1999 to 2003. His athletic achievements made him one of Australia's most popular athletes, with his philanthropy and clean image earning him further recognition as the Young Australian of the Year in 2000.[2]

Was a Polish actress.a Catholic mother, Katarzyna Sawicka-Feldman, an opera singer and a Jewish fath

Was a Polish actress.a Catholic mother, Katarzyna Sawicka-Feldman, an opera singer and a Jewish father, Ferdynand Feldman, an actor, Krystyna Feldman starred in theatre productions there until 1944, and later in Lódz, Szczecin, Opole, and Kraków. Since 1983, she performed at the Teatr Nowy in Poznan.Feldman made her film debut in Celuloza (1953), directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. Her career continued with various supporting roles. She was best known for a male role of an elderly disabled painter Nikifor in Mój Nikifor, for which she won the award for best actress in 2004 at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia and numerous awards at other festivals in the world. She also appeared as the grandmother in the TV sitcom, Swiat wedlug Kiepskich.