Actor/actress Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An American singer-songwriter, author, poet, and painter, who has been a major figure in popular mus

An American singer-songwriter, author, poet, and painter, who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. Much of Dylan's most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when he became an informal chronicler and a reluctant figurehead of American unrest. A number of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'",[2] became anthems of the civil rights movements. His most recent studio album, Modern Times, released on August 29, 2006, entered the U.S. album chart at number one, and that same year was named Album of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine.[3]

Was a major Argentine film actor and cinema icon of the classic era.Roberto Escalada began his caree

Was a major Argentine film actor and cinema icon of the classic era.Roberto Escalada began his career working on the radio and it was his voice that caught the attention of producers. On meeting him, film producers pleased by his physical appearance immediately put him in as a member of different movie casts.It was director Carlos Hugo Christensen who used Escalada to create a new masculine Latinamerican archetype in "Sapho, story of a passion", a melodramatic, film in which he starred as the lover of the older Mecha Ortiz and other films partnering Olga Zubarry.

Were pioneers in the art of miming in Argentina and in Latin America. In 1959 they both founded the

Were pioneers in the art of miming in Argentina and in Latin America. In 1959 they both founded the "Compañía Argentina de Mimos" (Argentine Mime Company) and toured around many countries in America and Europe. They later participated in the First International Pantomime Festival, which took place in Berlin in the year 1962, along with the most renowned mimes in the world (Marcel Marceau, Kabuki from Tokyo, etc.) Based on their success in this Festival they organized a long tour throughout Europe. At that time they had the opportunity to study in Paris with Etienne Decroux, the creator of 20th century miming. Throughout their long careers they have obtained innumberable national and international awards.

Was a Mexican Champ Car driver from Monterrey who competed briefly in the 2003 season and for all of

Was a Mexican Champ Car driver from Monterrey who competed briefly in the 2003 season and for all of 2004. In 2003 he made his debut in the race at St.Petersburg in Florida for Dale Coyne Racing failing to complete the race. His other appearance in 2003 was at home in Mexico City where he substituted for veteran Roberto Moreno scoring his 1st Champ Car points in 10th spot.

A transgender Italian actress and activist. She was born male and developed extremely feminine featu

A transgender Italian actress and activist. She was born male and developed extremely feminine features naturally. She considers herself an androgynous individual, rather than transsexual. She says that while she "was an apparently 'normal' boy growing up, at puberty she developed breasts and her body failed to masculinize like the other boys", which indicated an intersex condition. She felt that she was meant to be a woman, and changed her name accordingly.

An Argentine musician, journalist and television presenter.Pettinato's father, Roberto Sr., was a hi

An Argentine musician, journalist and television presenter.Pettinato's father, Roberto Sr., was a high-ranking corrections officer in the administration of Juan Perón. When a coup deposed Perón in 1955, he was accused of being involved in political repression and was driven out of the country together with his family. Roberto Jr. has maintained that leaving his childhood home in the dark is his earliest memory.Pettinato became involved in the Argentine rock scene of the late 1970s mostly as a journalist with the Expreso Imaginario monthly magazine, which he directed from 1980 until its demise in 1982. In parallel, he was the on-and-off saxophonist for the 1980s band Sumo, led by Anglo-Italian Luca Prodan.

Is an Academy Award-winning Italian actor, comedian, writer and director of film, theatre and televi

Is an Academy Award-winning Italian actor, comedian, writer and director of film, theatre and television.Benigni was born in Manciano, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy, the son of Isolina Papini, a fabric inspector, and Luigi Benigni, a bricklayer, carpenter,

Arcuri's mother entered her into the Miss Teen California Pageant when only 13 years old. This expos

Arcuri's mother entered her into the Miss Teen California Pageant when only 13 years old. This exposure was all the talent scouts needed and she soon signed on with Elite Model Management in Los Angeles, California. Advertising and magazine covers followed for such notables as Maybelline, Teen, Vogue, Glamour, Orange Coast, Muscle & Fitness, Shape Magazine, BusinessWeek, *Cover Models, and Cosmopolitan. In a few short years Robin's height, 5'6", caught up to her and while seeking new representation in New York she was told by Ford Modeling agency that she was too short to succeed in modeling. This didn't discourage Robin Arcuri as she was highly motivated and determined to work in most, if not all categories of modeling. With her love for fashion and with three substantial portfolios in hand,

Is a Filipino former "Child Wonder" known for his role as Robin.He is also the brother of Peter Aris

Is a Filipino former "Child Wonder" known for his role as Robin.He is also the brother of Peter Aristorenas who made their first and last movie together with their father in 1977 movie under Junar Production, Mga Anak ni Harabas.

A Canadian actress and comedian. Duke is most famous for her work on the NBC comedy series Saturday

A Canadian actress and comedian. Duke is most famous for her work on the NBC comedy series Saturday Night Live although in recent years her latest venture, Women Fully Clothed, a sketch comedy troupe she co-founded, has toured Canada with strong reviews and ticket sales. Duke also teaches comedy, as a faculty member at Humber College in Toronto, Canada, where she now resides.

Is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is also an impressionist, having performed his

Is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is also an impressionist, having performed his John Peel on The 11 O'Clock Show, for which he also wrote.Ince appeared in The Office as failed interviewee Stuart Foot, and was a support act on Ricky Ge

Is a French film actor and director.

Is a French film actor and director.

Is a Chinese actor working in the American movie industry. Usually appearing in martial arts films,

Is a Chinese actor working in the American movie industry. Usually appearing in martial arts films, he is most known for his portrayal of Liu Kang in the movie Mortal Kombat.

Is a German television actor.

Is a German television actor.

A New Zealand television and theatre actress. She has appeared in numerous New Zealand TV shows and

A New Zealand television and theatre actress. She has appeared in numerous New Zealand TV shows and has toured New Zealand with a number of theatre productions.Malcolm attended Ashburton College, and graduated from Toi Whakaari (New Zealand Drama School) in 1987. She won an International Actors Fellowship at the Globe Theatre in London for 2003.She is well known to New Zealanders from her role as Nurse Ellen Crozier in the television series Shortland Street. Other roles include the part of Morwen in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings.

Is an American film actor most known for his roles in independent horror films, especially that of "

Is an American film actor most known for his roles in independent horror films, especially that of "The Boy" in 2004's Shallow Ground.He has appeared in twelve films and in commercials and television programs and has leading roles in 1968: Tunnel Rats, Shallow Ground, Mortuary, and Triloquist.[1] He has acted opposite actors such as Minnie Driver, Jeremy Renner, Michael Angarano, Andy Dick, Dan Byrd, Rosanna Arquette, Denise Crosby, Patty McCormack, and John Savage.Marquette was born in Fremont, Michigan and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. He decided he wanted to become an actor after watching the soap opera All My Children with his grandmother during the summer days in Michigan.[

Was an American Academy Award-winning actor known for his intense performances in such films as In t

Was an American Academy Award-winning actor known for his intense performances in such films as In the Heat of the Night, Waterloo, On the Waterfront, and Doctor Zhivago.Steiger was born Rodney Stephen Steiger in Westhampton, New York, the son of Lorraine (née Driver) and Frederick Steiger, of French, Scottish, and German descent. Steiger was raised in the Lutheran religion. He never knew his father, a vaudevillian who had been part of a travelling song-and-dance team with Steiger's mother (who subsequently left show business). Steiger grew up with his alcoholic mother before running away from home at age sixteen to join the United States Navy during World War II, where he saw combat on destroyers in the Pacific. After the war, he returned to New Jersey and joined a drama group before studying drama full-time under Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan at The Actors Studio.

Is a Filipino actor and dancer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz. He is curr

Is a Filipino actor and dancer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz. He is currently in a relationship with actress Dianne Medina.Cruz currently is a member of ABS CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic.

Was an American comedian and actor, best known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect" and his

Was an American comedian and actor, best known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect" and his monologues on that theme.Fate intervened one Sunday night in New York, when The Ed Sullivan Show needed a last-minute replacement for another act. This live, weekly talent show, hosted by the very influential Sullivan, could make or break a show-business career. The middle-aged, husky Dangerfield, with his pessimistic monologue, was a contrast to the younger, trendier comics usually seen on the Sullivan show, and this alone gave him a novelty value. His success was assured when he told his very first "no respect" joke: "I don't get no respect. I played hide-and-seek, and they wouldn't even look for me”. Dangerfield would also tell conventional jokes in his act: "I grew up in a tough neighborhood. Tough neighborhood! Teachers would get notes from parents saying, 'Please excuse Johnny for the next 5 to 10 years!'" Dangerfield became the surprise hit of the show.

Is an Australian comedian

Is an Australian comedian

Better known as Rod Hull, was a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He

Better known as Rod Hull, was a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive arm-length puppet of such a bird. He died after falling from the roof of his house, whilst trying to adjust the TV aerial in order to get a better picture for a football match he was keen to see.

An Argentine actor who has appeared in film and television in Argentina between 1970 and 2003.In 197

An Argentine actor who has appeared in film and television in Argentina between 1970 and 2003.In 1971 he appeared in the musical Balada para un mochilero directed by Carlos Rinaldi which starred Jose Marrone.

Was an Argentine film actor of the classic era.Crespi began acting for film in 1939 and made over 30

Was an Argentine film actor of the classic era.Crespi began acting for film in 1939 and made over 30 film appearances between then and his retirement in 1972 in the film Autocine mon amour.

An Italian Argentine film actor.He has made over 85 film and TV appearances since 1958. More recentl

An Italian Argentine film actor.He has made over 85 film and TV appearances since 1958. More recently he has appeared in Argentine television dramas.

A comedian actor in the Philippines. Better known as the Philippine's "King of Comedy", his career h

A comedian actor in the Philippines. Better known as the Philippine's "King of Comedy", his career has spanned for more than 5 decades. He used the screen names Golay and Pidol under Sampaguita Pictures.He was raised by his parents Melencio Espinosa Quizon, a Chinese Filipino, and Salud de la Rosa Vera. He is currently living with his domestic partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. He has 18 children by five different women.[citation needed]