Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter O

When Odalys was 13, she arrived in Miami, where she began a career in modeling. In 1991, she was cas

When Odalys was 13, she arrived in Miami, where she began a career in modeling. In 1991, she was cast to host Noche de Gigantes (Night of the Giants) by Univision, alongside Don Francisco. Garcia and Don Francisco became friends during the two years she was in the show, and she started to become famous to Hispanic audiences.Soon, she was chosen to host De Pelicula, a Saturday afternoon movies show. But her biggest break came in 1993, when she was chosen to participate in Lente Loco (Crazy Lens), as Pupu Pir·, a show that was like a Spanish version of Candid Camera. Lente Loco became a big hit among Univision's target audiences, and Odalys' fame went off the roof. Within years,

Is an African-American singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter, and a human rights activist, often re

Is an African-American singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter, and a human rights activist, often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement." Her musical repertoire consists largely of American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals. An important figure in the American folk music revival of the 1950s and '60s, she was a formative influence on dozens of artists, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Janis Joplin.

Was an Allied heroine of World War II.Churchill's operation in France was betrayed by a double agent

Was an Allied heroine of World War II.Churchill's operation in France was betrayed by a double agent, and Odette and Churchill were arrested on 16 April 1943 and imprisoned. Under torture by the Gestapo at Fresnes prison in Paris, Odette stuck to her cover story that Churchill was the nephew of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and that she was Peter's wife. The hope was that in this way their treatment would be mitigated.

Was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills. He was noted as a

Was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills. He was noted as a serious as well as comic actor[1].Oduvil Unnikrishnan debuted the film industry in the late 1970's with a role in Darshanam, directed by P.N. Menon. His second film was Chenda, directed by A. Vincent. His early notable roles were that of a mahout in Guruvayur Kesavan, directed by Bharathan and as Subbaiyer in Sarapanjaram, directed by Hariharan[4]. He earned public recognition through various character roles in films directed by Thoppil Bhasi, Hariharan and Sathyan Anthikkad. He has acted in more than 400 films. His memorable roles include those in Nizhalkuthu, Kathapurushan,

Is a comedian, actor and show business news reporter. He is popularly known as "Pekto" through the l

Is a comedian, actor and show business news reporter. He is popularly known as "Pekto" through the long-running and now-defunct TV show Palibhasa Lalake.Pekto, as he was more popularly known by TV viewers of the long-running comedy show "Palibhasa Lalake", has gone a long way from being an ordinary fan whose only desire was just to get close to his favorite stars. “Gusto ko lang sila makita sa personal kaya lagi ako nagpupunta sa studio”, Ogie recalls. But fate took its own course and paved the way for Ogie to follow a successful career in movie writing. “At first I was just assisting Ate Cristy Fermin sa Mariposa Publications.

A Japanese actor, who gained a rise in popularity by starring in the hit TV drama, Hana Yori Dango,

A Japanese actor, who gained a rise in popularity by starring in the hit TV drama, Hana Yori Dango, and its sequel. His most recent role in TV drama is in Binbo Danshi as Kazumi Koyama, the lead role. He also won an award for his movie Crows Zero.Shun made his way into the acting industry because he was an avid admirer of Yuki Uchida, a popular Japanese idol in the 1990s. He wished to meet her, and he joined theater and acting classes to do so. He admits he didn't really like theater or the acting classes, but somehow, his ambition to meet his idol -- and the pretty girls in his class -- kept on driving him. Now, Shun says acting is his life and wouldn't want it any other way.

An actress, a model and a former racequeen. She made her debut in 2000 by winning the first Cyber Ra

An actress, a model and a former racequeen. She made her debut in 2000 by winning the first Cyber Race Queen Contest. She became famous as a race queen among people. She recently made an appearance in the TV series, Alone in Love (????), with Son Ye Jin and Gam Wu-seong. Her current acting role is in the mini-series, "Mr. Goodbye," as a doctor involved in a love triangle with Ahn Jae Wook and Lee Bo Young.

Is a Cuban chef and more recently, a writer, best known for being the first husband of actress/singe

Is a Cuban chef and more recently, a writer, best known for being the first husband of actress/singer, Jennifer Lopez. They were married on February 22, 1997 and divorced in January 1998.

A Japanese actress. She has made over 150 films in her career including such classics as Miyamoto Mu

A Japanese actress. She has made over 150 films in her career including such classics as Miyamoto Musashi and Ako Roshi. She was born in 1935 and joined Toei Studios under her stage name in 1955. She quickly became very popular and was referred to as Toei's "Princess" from the many roles she played as a heroine.

A Japanese actress. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 1998 Yokohama Film Festival.[1]

A Japanese actress. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 1998 Yokohama Film Festival.[1]

Is a Turkish-German actor.

Is a Turkish-German actor.

Was a Danish actor, director, producer, film censor and one of Denmark and Germany's biggest stars o

Was a Danish actor, director, producer, film censor and one of Denmark and Germany's biggest stars of the silent film era.[1] His leading role in the 1913 Danish classic Atlantis made his face recognizable to movie fans. His role as the mad-scientist monster in the German Homunculus film series earned him status as a top Matinee idol in Europe.[1] In his later years, Fønss became politically active by directing two films for Denmark's Socialdemokratiske Parti (Social Democracy Party).[

Is a British actor and writer.He wrote and appeared in the film The Corpse (released in the United S

Is a British actor and writer.He wrote and appeared in the film The Corpse (released in the United States as Crucible of Horror), starring Michael Gough, and wrote The Johnstown Monster. He also wote the screenplay for a film version of Bernard Taylor's The Godsend. His wife Gabrielle Beaumont directed the film.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 64 films between 1937 and 1988.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 64 films between 1937 and 1988.

Was a Finnish film actor.Ahonen first appeared in film in 1954 and made many appearances in Finnish

Was a Finnish film actor.Ahonen first appeared in film in 1954 and made many appearances in Finnish film between then and 1997 appearing in films such as the Rauni Mollberg historical film Aika hyvä ihmiseksi in 1977. He has also appeared in many films by Spede Pasanen. Ahonen was a 170 cm.

Was a Czech film and theatre actor, director, composer, dramaturg and singer. He is considered one o

Was a Czech film and theatre actor, director, composer, dramaturg and singer. He is considered one of the greatest actors of the Czech cinema in the first half of the 20th century.[1]His father Antonín Nový, a member of the Prague Fire Brigade, wanted him to become a typographer, but Oldrich showed passion for theatre from a young age. He was supported by his uncle Miloš Nový, a well-known actor of the National Theatre in Prague.[2] In 1916 Nový became involved with the amateur theatre group "Remeslnická beseda" and he also appeared in the popular cabaret "U labute". A year later he performed in the "Varieté" in Karlín.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 65 films between 1937 and 1976.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 65 films between 1937 and 1976.

Is a former Danish child actor of the 1950s and 1960s.

Is a former Danish child actor of the 1950s and 1960s.

Is a Polish actor born in Poland, best known for playing villains and criminals like in Blue Streak

Is a Polish actor born in Poland, best known for playing villains and criminals like in Blue Streak and in Home Alone 3. He also appears in many Law and Order episodes.

A Russian-American actress and singer who is perhaps best known for co-starring in High School Music

A Russian-American actress and singer who is perhaps best known for co-starring in High School Musical and High School Musical 2 as Kelsi Neilsen, and she is set to star alongside Jessica Simpson in Major Movie Star. Rulin will also be appearing together with Billy Ray Cyrus in the new drama Flying By. Rulin is also set to reprise her role as Kelsi Nielsen in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.In addition to her role in High School Musical and High School Musical 2, her other credits include the Disney Channel Original Movies Halloweentown High, The Poof Point and Hounded

A retired Argentine film actress. Born in Parque de los Patricios, she is a fan of Huracan, a famous

A retired Argentine film actress. Born in Parque de los Patricios, she is a fan of Huracan, a famous soccer team in Buenos Aires. She made almost 80 appearances in film between 1943 and 1997 spanning 6 decades of Argentine cinema.She began her career at Lumiton studios in 1943 in Safo directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen. Her rise to fame occurred with the adaptation of the novel Frau Elsie by Arthur Schnitzler called The Naked Angel in 1946 which catipulted her to fame. The film was released in 1946 and was a major success because it was the first time an Argentine actress dared to appear half naked in a film.In 1962 she appeared in A hierro muere with Alberto de Mendoza.Throughout her life, she won many awards for her successful career such as the Martin Fierro (twice) and Condor de Plata.

Was an Argentine actress of the 1940s and 1950s. She first appeared in film in 1929 but it wasn't un

Was an Argentine actress of the 1940s and 1950s. She first appeared in film in 1929 but it wasn't until ten years later that her career took off in Argentine cinema.She appeared in over 20 films appearing in films such as Adán y la serpiente in 1946 alongside actors such as Olga Zubarry and Albert de Mendoza.

Was an Austrian stage and motion picture actress who appeared nearly 200 films during her career in

Was an Austrian stage and motion picture actress who appeared nearly 200 films during her career in the film industry.Olga Engl was privately educated in an single sex monastery and began her acting career at the Prague Conservatory. In August 1887 she made her stage debute as Bertha in the play Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua in her hometown.In 1888 she moved to the city of Danzig and performed in the theater from 1889 to 1892 then briefly moved to Berlin. From 1892 to 1895 she performed with the court theater in Munich and from 1895 to 1897 in Hamburg at the Thalia Theater, and from 1897 in Hanover.

Is a Ukrainian model and actress. She was born in Berdyansk on November 14, 1979 and was discovered

Is a Ukrainian model and actress. She was born in Berdyansk on November 14, 1979 and was discovered by a female model scout while on vacation in Moscow at the age of thirteen. She began her film career in France in 2005. While studying French, Olga marrie

Was a Czech actress and writer. She was a daughter of writer, journalist and playwright Karel Schein

Was a Czech actress and writer. She was a daughter of writer, journalist and playwright Karel Scheinpflug. In 1935, she married the writer Karel Capek.Scheinpflugová started her acting career at a young age, as a student of gymnasium in Slaný. From 1917 she studied at the business school in Prague and concurrently she privately studied dramatic art with Marie Hübnerová.[1] In 1920 she was engaged in the Švanda Theatre and two years later she became a member of the City Theatre in Prague-Královské Vinohrady. In 1920 she met and befriended Karel Capek.[2]