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Regina King’s Biography, Net Worth, Pics And Wallpapers

November 13, 2019 by Nathaniel Leave a Comment

In today’s post, we will be talking about one of the rising stars in Hollywood, Academy Award winner Regina King. How did the African-American actress become famous? Who is she married to? Does she have children? Let’s not keep you waiting, here is our article on Regina King’s net worth, career, private life and family.

Table of Contents

  • Regina King’s Family and Early Years
  • A Look at Regina King’s Career History and Background
  • What is Regina King’s Net Worth?
  • Regina King’s Relationships and Personal Life
  • Regina King’s Complete Filmography
    • Films
    • T.V.
  • F.A.Q. About Regina King
    • Is Regina King related to Martin Luther King?
    • What is Regina King known for?
    • What did Regina King win?

Regina King’s Family and Early Years

American actress Regina Rene King was born in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1971, to Gloria and Thomas King. She has a younger sister, former American actress Reina King. 

Regina grew up in View Park-Windsor Hills. She graduated high school from Westchester High School in 1988. She attended University of Southern California.

A Look at Regina King’s Career History and Background

The career of American actress Regina King started in 1985 when she played the role of Brenda Jenkins in the sitcom, 227. She played the role until the show’s end in 1990. 

She then went on to play in a number of films, including Boyz n the Hood, Friday, and A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, among others. Regina King gained fame when she played the role of Marcee Tidwell in the romantic comedy Jerry Maguire, opposite Tom Cruise, Renee Zellwegger, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

From her portrayal in Jerry Maguire, Regina King continued to land herself roles in popular films such as Enemy of the State, Mighty Joe Young, A Cinderella Story, and Ray. 

Aside from starring in films, Regina King also appeared in various TV shows including 24, The Big Bang Theory, and American Crime.

In 2019, Regina King plays the lead role in HBO superhero drama, Watchmen. She plays the character Angela Abar AKA Sister Night. The show was released on October 20, 2019.

You can check out Regina King’s complete filmography below.

 

What is Regina King’s Net Worth?

As of 2019, American actress Regina King’s net worth is estimated to be at $12 million. Her primary source of income is her acting career. 

Regina King’s Relationships and Personal Life

American actress Regina King was married to Ian Alexander Sr. from 1997 to 2007. They have a son, Ian Alexander Jr., who was born on January 19, 1996. 

Regina King also dated American actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 2011 to 2013. 

Regina King’s Complete Filmography

Films

Boyz n the Hood – 1991

Poetic Justice – 1993

Higher Learning – 1995

Friday – 1995

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate – 1996

Jerry Maguire – 1996

Rituals – 1998

How Stella Got Her Groove Back – 1998

Enemy of the State – 1998

Mighty Joe Young – 1998

Love and Action in Chicago – 1999

Down to Earth – 2001

Truth Be Told – 2002

Daddy Day Care – 2003

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde – 2003

A Cinderella Story – 2004

Ray – 2004

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous – 2005

The Ant Bully – 2006

Year of the Dog – 2007

This Christmas – 2007

Our Family Wedding – 2010

Let the Church Say Amen – 2013

Planes: Fire & Rescue – 2014

If Beale Street Could Talk – 2018

T.V.

227 – 1985–1990

Northern Exposure – 1994

New York Undercover – 1994

Living Single – 1995

Where the Truth Lies – 1999

If These Walls Could Talk 2 – 2000

Leap of Faith – 2002

Damaged Care – 2002

The Boondocks – 2005–2014

Women in Law – 2006

24 – 2007

Living Proof – 2008

Southland – 2009–2013

RuPaul’s Drag Race – 2012

The Big Bang Theory – 2013–2014, 2017, 2019

The Strain – 2014

Shameless – 2014

The Gabby Douglas Story – 2014

American Crime – 2015–2017

The Leftovers – 2015–2017

Seven Seconds – 2018

Watchmen – 2019–present

 

F.A.Q. About Regina King

Is Regina King related to Martin Luther King?

No, American actress Regina King is not related to Martin Luther King, Jr. She is the daughter of special education teacher Gloria and electrician Thomas King. Her sister, Reina King, used to be an actress like her.

What is Regina King known for?

Regina King is best known for her performance as Brenda Jenkins in the 1980s sitcom, 227. She is also known for her award-winning performance in If Beale Street Could Talk and her critically-acclaimed role in Jerry Maguire.

What did Regina King win?

Regina King won the 2019 Oscar and Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in If Beale Street Could Talk. She has also won the Emmy Awards’ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie in 2015, 2016, and 2018. She has also won BET Awards’ Best Actress in a Film award in 2005. She has a lot of other nominations and wins aside from these.

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