Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a French actress.She was born in Paris, and made her first appearance on the stage at the age of

Was a French actress.She was born in Paris, and made her first appearance on the stage at the age of five. It was not until 1820, when she began her seven years' connexion with the recently founded Gymnase, that she won her triumphs in soubrette and "breeches" parts, which came to be known as "Dejazets." From 1828 she played at the Théatre des Nouveautés for three years, then at the Théâtre des Variétés, and finally became manager, with her son, of the Folies, which was renamed the Théâtre Dejazet.

A Brazilian film and theater actor. His accomplishments during his life earned him the nickname, "Lo

A Brazilian film and theater actor. His accomplishments during his life earned him the nickname, "Lord of the Stage."[1],Autran made the jump to professional theater during the late 1940s. He performed in his first professional play in 1949.[1] This led him to further roles in stage, screen and television. Throughout his long career, Autran appeared in more than 90 stage productions, six telenovelas and nine films.[1] He had one of his most acclaimed film roles in Glauber Rocha's Earth Entranced (Terra em Transe), in 1967.[1]

Is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality

Is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently Paolo Avelino has a relationship with LJ Reyes whom Avelino is the father of LJ's son whom LJ is 6 months pregnant & they prepare to gave birth when LJ is in the U.S.

Was a Serbian actor, known as one of the most recognisable faces of former Yugoslav cinema.Pavle Vuj

Was a Serbian actor, known as one of the most recognisable faces of former Yugoslav cinema.Pavle Vujisic was born in Belgrade. He studied law and worked as a journalist for Radio Belgrade before getting a small role in 1950 film Cudotvorni mac. After that

Is a Polish TV and film actor. He also leads a music band "Cochise".

Is a Polish TV and film actor. He also leads a music band "Cochise".

Is an actor who made his professional debut in 1956.He trained at London's Webber Douglas Academy of

Is an actor who made his professional debut in 1956.He trained at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art beginning when he was 17 years old. After attending the Academy he worked in repertory, small touring companies that rehearsed and performed a new play each week. In 1958 he was signed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Vega made her television debut in the Spanish TV series, Menudo es mi padre, which starred pint-size

Vega made her television debut in the Spanish TV series, Menudo es mi padre, which starred pint-sized rumba singer El Fary. After appearing in two other series in 1997 - Mas que amigos and teen drama Compa±eros - she went on to grace the silver screen in 1999 in Zapping. The same year she also had a minor role in the David Menkes movie I Will Survive (SobrevivirT) alongside Emma Sußrez, Juan Diego Botto and a cameo from Boy George.She made her big break in 7 Vidas, also in 1999. The series was billed as a Spanish Friends and went on to become one of the country's best-loved domestic sitcoms. Vega played Laura, a perky Andalusian girl who had come to stay with David,

Was an American actress, most famous for her failed marriage to New York real estate mogul, Edward W

Was an American actress, most famous for her failed marriage to New York real estate mogul, Edward West "Daddy" Browning. On her sixteenth birthday, mere weeks after meeting the 51 year-old Edward Browning, Peaches and "Daddy" were wed. Peaches Brownings' manager Marvin Welt (1883-1953) was one of the first theatrical agents to demand a percentage of total ticket sales for some of his clients.

Was a Mexican actor of the Cinema of Mexico and Hollywood.When Armendáriz finished his studies, h

Was a Mexican actor of the Cinema of Mexico and Hollywood.When Armendáriz finished his studies, he moved to Mexico where he worked for the railroad, as a tour guide and as a journalist for the bilingual magazine México Real. He was discovered by film director Miguel Zacarías when Armendáriz recited the monologue from Hamlet to an American tourist. He obtained his first role in a movie at the age of 22 and after that he made many films in Mexico, the United States, France, Italy and England. He received a Silver Ariel Award in 1948 in the category of Best Actor for his role in La Perla and another in 1952 for El Rebozo de Soledad. In 1947, he was the recipient of a Special Ariel for his works.

Was an Argentine actor born in Carmen, Santa Fe.

Was an Argentine actor born in Carmen, Santa Fe.

A telenovela actor who has gained international fame, both in South America and other parts of the w

A telenovela actor who has gained international fame, both in South America and other parts of the world. Cernadas is considered a teen idol in Argentina; many teenaged girls there follow his career.Cernadas was convinced by a show business insider that he should change his name, so he chose Segundo to be his artistic first name. He chose the name to honor his favorite fictitious person, the main character in a book "Don Segundo Sombra".Pablo Ponce, a well known Argentine acting instructor, was Cernadas' first professional acting teacher. Soon after, Cernadas was accepted by one of Argentina's top show business academies.

Was a Spanish born Argentine film actor of the 1940s and 1950s.Although born in Madrid he moved to A

Was a Spanish born Argentine film actor of the 1940s and 1950s.Although born in Madrid he moved to Argentina as a young man and began acting in film in 1938. He made some 20 film appearances but his career was at its peak in the mid to late 1940s, with Lopez appearing in Albéniz in 1946 and A sangre fría in 1947 in which he starred alongside Tito Alonso and Amelia Bence.

Was a Danish screenwriter, actor, film director and producer. He wrote for 42 films between 1940 and

Was a Danish screenwriter, actor, film director and producer. He wrote for 42 films between 1940 and 1976. He also appeared in 23 films between 1939 and 1978.

Is an Estonian actor and author. Sauter made his literary debut in 1988 in the Estonian magazine Vik

Is an Estonian actor and author. Sauter made his literary debut in 1988 in the Estonian magazine Vikerkaar (Rainbow). He sent in a brief prose piece for one-time publication. The editor of the magazine recalls it as "trash", but truly likeable.

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Ja

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Jamshid Ahangarani.

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Ja

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Jamshid Ahangarani.

Was an Academy Award-winning American cinema and theater actress.Born in Canton, Ohio, Garner's moth

Was an Academy Award-winning American cinema and theater actress.Born in Canton, Ohio, Garner's mother pushed her into the limelight, and entered her in talent quests while Garner was still a child. By 1938 she had made her first film appearance and over the next few years appeared in several more films including Jane Eyre (1944) and The Keys of the Kingdom (1944). She reached the height of her success at the age of 13 in

Was an American jazz and popular music singer and songwriter and Academy Award-nominated actress. Sh

Was an American jazz and popular music singer and songwriter and Academy Award-nominated actress. She was born Norma Deloris Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota. Widely recognized as one of the most important musical influences of the 20th century, Lee has been cited as a mentor to such diverse artists as Bobby Darin, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, Madonna, k.d. lang, Elvis Costello, Dusty Springfield, Dr. John, and numerous others. As a songwriter, she collaborated with her late husband Dave Barbour, Sonny Burke, Victor Young, Francis Lai, Dave Grusin, John Chiodini, and Duke Ellington who stated, "If I'm the Duke, then Peggy's the Queen." As an actress, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Pete Kelly's Blues. Peggy Lee had a contralto singing range.

An American actress and socialite. She is best known for her portrayal of hip young detective Julie

An American actress and socialite. She is best known for her portrayal of hip young detective Julie Barnes in the late 1960s early 1970s television show The Mod Squad and conflicted waitress Norma Jennings from the 1990s television drama Twin Peaks.In 1962, Lipton signed with the Ford Model Agency and enjoyed a successful career. In 1964 her family moved to Los Angeles and Lipton signed a contract with Universal Pictures the same year. She made her debut on The John Forsythe Show in 1965.

An Iranian actor. He was born on 10 August 1974 in Tehran.Bazeghi was born on 10 August 1974 in Tehr

An Iranian actor. He was born on 10 August 1974 in Tehran.Bazeghi was born on 10 August 1974 in Tehran, Iran. He is the second child of a family of five, with an origin from the Northern part of Iran, Lahijan. During his childhood, due to his father’s job, he moved and lived in different cities which gave him a lot of experience for his future. After the Islamic revolution, when he was only four years old, his family moved to Rasht. During Iran’s war with Iraq because his father became one of the guardians to defend southern sea borders of Iran, his family moved to Boushehr. After the war and his family’s return to Tehran, Pejman got accepted in the University of Lahijan and moved there to continue his education in the field of Mining engineering. It was there he got interested in cinema and acting.

Is an actor and the artistic director of Lilla Teatern in Helsinki since 2005.[citation needed] He g

Is an actor and the artistic director of Lilla Teatern in Helsinki since 2005.[citation needed] He grew up in Vaasa on the Finnish west coast. In 1997 he was admitted to the Theater Academy of Finland and he graduated in 2001. The same year he graduated he starred in the movie Drakarna över Helsingfors (English title: Kites over Helsinki) and in 2004 he had a role in Lapsia ja Aikuisia (English title: Producing Adults).

An actor best known for his role in the award-winning film Pelle the Conqueror.

An actor best known for his role in the award-winning film Pelle the Conqueror.

An American actor best known for his role as Dan Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl.Ba

An American actor best known for his role as Dan Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl.Badgley's first credit was voice work for the video game Mario Golf 64 in 1999 although he claims to have never played it himself. He followed this in 2000 with voice work on Mario Tennis 64. His first screen acting credit was on an episode of Will & Grace. He followed this up with appearances on shows such as Daddio, The Brothers Garcia and What I Like About You, among others.He also appears in John Tucker Must Die playing Scott Tucker. In its opening weekend, the film grossed a total of $14.3 million, ranking third in the U.S. box office results for that weekend. As of November 2, the film has grossed $41 million domestically.

Jillette, the larger, talkative half of Penn & Teller, was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He bec

Jillette, the larger, talkative half of Penn & Teller, was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He became disenchanted with traditional illusionist acts that presented the craft as authentic magic, such as The Amazing Kreskin on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. At age eighteen, he saw a show by illusionist James Randi, and became enamored of his approach to magic that openly acknowledged deception as entertainment rather than a mysterious supernatural power

Is an American Golden Globe-nominated actress, producer and director. She was the first woman to dir

Is an American Golden Globe-nominated actress, producer and director. She was the first woman to direct two films that grossed over $100 million each (Big and A League of Their Own).Marshall first gained prominence as a television actress with a recurring guest role on The Odd Couple from 1971 - 1975. She then played the role of the wise-cracking brewery worker Laverne De Fazio in the popular TV sitcom Laverne and Shirley from 1976 - 1983.