What we like the most about Ben: His crazy sense of humor! Full Name: Benjamin Geza Affleck
Birthdate: August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California. Education: Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, University of Vermont; Occidental College.
At age 8: Appeared in PBS's The Voyage of Mimi
Awards: In 1998, Ben and childhood buddy Matt Damon won both a Golden Globe and Academy Award for their screenplay for Good Will Hunting.
Family: Ben's younger brother, Casey, is getting noticed as well, thanks to his work in two different Gus VanSant films - To Die For and Good Will Hunting. Ben's father is a drug rehabilitation counselor, and his mother is a teacher.
Gal Pal: Currently single; most recently dated Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Full name: Joseph Alberic Fiennes (pronounced: "fine").
What we like the most about Joe: Those deep brown eyes.
Birthdate: May 27, 1970, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Moved around a lot: When he was growing up.
Raised mostly: In West Cork, Ireland.
Left art school: And worked with the Young Vic Youth Theatre, before moving on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
First professional stage appearance: "The Woman In Black", followed by "A Month in the Country".
Afterwards: Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company for two seasons.
Film debut: Christopher in Bernardo Bertolucci's Stealing Beauty.
Siblings: Three brothers, two sisters, and a foster brother.
Famous older brother: Ralph Fiennes.
Little known yet extremely interesting fact: Has a twin brother, Jacob.
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His mother: Jini - died of breast cancer in 1993.
His father: Mark - worked on sheep farms in Australia and Texas, was a tenant farmer in England, and taught himself photography.
Nominated for: Best Actor, by the British Academy of Film & Television Arts, for his work in Shakespeare In Love.
Nominated for: Best Actor, Screen Actors Guild, for his work in Shakespeare In Love
Nominated for: Best Actor, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, for his work in Shakespeare In Love.
Named: Breakthrough Artist, by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, for his work in Shakespeare In Love and Elizabeth.
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What we like the most about Ethan: His insightfulness. Birthdate: November 6, 1970, in Austin, Texas. Born: To teenage parents who split up when he was still a toddler. Travelled the country for seven years with his free-spirited mom until she remarried and the family settled down in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. First screen appearance at the age of fourteen, with River Phoenix in Explorers. Education: Attended Carnegie-Mellon and New York University, although he was kicked out of class on the very first day. Left school: For a role in Peter Weir's Dead Poet's Society. Tried his hand at writing, with the publication of his first novel, The Hottest State. This novel was received by the media with lukewarm reviews, however, Ethan plans on continuing with his writing. Made headlines: In 1994, when he asked Julia Roberts to dance while in a club one night. (She was married to singer Lyle Lovett at the time). Co-founder (along with Robert Sean Leonard, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Josh Hamilton, and Frank Whaley), and artistic director of: Malaparte, a New York City theatre company. Has twice enrolled in New York University's English program, but film work has kept him from finishing his studies. |
Has been criticized by some in the acting community, who see his intellectualism as a farce. Reality Bites co-star Winona Ryder referred to Ethan by saying: "I know a lot of young actors who live in these dumps. They have their books scattered, and their mattress on the floor—and they're millionaires. That's fine. That's their way of living. But the reason they're doing it is they're ashamed. You just want to say, 'Don't live this way to show people that you're real and you're deep.'" Lost: Thirty pounds for his role in Alive. Directed the video for Stay (that song they never stopped playing on the radio a few years back), by good friend and former next door neighbor Lisa Loeb. Pay close attention and you can see Ethan's pet kitty in the video. Won the heart of the lovely Uma Thurman. The two were married in 1998, and have a daughter, Maya, born on July 8, 1998. Contact Information: Ethan Hawke |
What we like the most about Vince: His height - 6'5" to be exact!
Birthdate: March 28, 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Parents: Vernon (salesman), and Sharon (real estate agent, stockbroker) Vaughn.
Siblings: Two older sisters - Valerie and Victoria.
Childhood pets: Viking, Vero, and Vladimir - all dogs.
At age 5: His elementary school sent him to a psychiatrist, who recommended Ritalin for Vince's hyperactivity. His parents refused.
Education: Forest Lake High School - Graduated in 1988.
May or may not be dating Chasing Amy's Joey Lauren Adams. The two were, at one time, a rather visible couple.
Has a penchant for fighting.
Enjoys traditional country music, from such performers as Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, and Elvis.
When 8 years old, played Daddy Warbucks opposite a 12 year old Annie, in a musical theatre production of Annie.
Says his name results from his mother's penchant for double V's; hence both he and his sister's names. |
Got his big break in a Chevy commercial. After that, Vince was convinced that he was "money", although Hollywood soon humbled him.
Had many troubles making it to the big screen, although he did appear on shows such as China Beach and 21 Jump Street.
Ran for class president his senior year in high school (and won!), knowing that if he was elected, his high school would be forced to graduate him!
Breakthrough performance: Hyperactive yet loveable Trent in Swingers.
Named: One of Playgirl magazine's 10 Sexiest Men of 1998.
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