Milla Jovovich
ActingKyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]Milla Jovovich (born December 17, 1975) is an American actress, supermodel, musician, and fashion designer of Serbian and Russian descent. She was born in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. In essence, she began in a number of science fiction and action films, for which the music channel VH1 called her "the reigning royal of strikes."She has appeared on the cover of more than a hundred magazines, and has also starred in films such as The Fifth Element (1997), Ultraviolet (2006), and the 'Resident Evil' franchise. Jovovich began modeling at eleven, when Richard Avedon featured her in Revlon's "Most Unforgettable Women in the World" advertisements, and she continued her career with other campaigns for L'Oréal cosmetics, Banana Republic, Christian Dior, Donna Karan, and Versace.In 1988, she had her first professional acting role in the television film The Night Train to Kathmandu, and later that year she appeared in her first feature film, Two Moon Junction. Following more small television appearances such as the "Fair Exchange" (1989) and a 1989 role as a French girl (she was 14 at the time then) on a Married with Children episode and film roles, she gained notoriety with the romance film Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991). She appeared in 1993's Dazed and Confused alongside Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey. Jovovich then acted alongside Bruce Willis in the science fiction film The Fifth Element (1997), and later played the title role in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). In 2002, she starred in the video game adaptation Resident Evil, which spawned five sequels: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016).In addition to her modelling and acting career, Jovovich released a music album, The Divine Comedy in 1994. She continues to release demos for other songs on her official website and contributes to film soundtracks as well; Jovovich has yet to release another album. In 2003, she and model Carmen Hawk created the clothing line Jovovich-Hawk, which ceased operations in early 2008. In its third season prior to its demise, the pieces could be found at Fred Segal in Los Angeles, Harvey Nichols, and over 50 stores around the world.
Matthew Modine
ActingLoma Linda, California, USAMatthew Modine, known for his compelling performances and distinctive presence, has carved a niche for himself in both film and television. Born on March 22, 1959, in Loma Linda, California, he ventured into the world of acting at a young age. His early career began on stage, where he honed his craft before transitioning to the big screen.
Modine's breakthrough came in the early 1980s with his role in Robert Altman's acclaimed film Streamers (1983), which earned him a shared Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. This pivotal moment opened the door to a series of notable projects that defined his career during the decade.
In 1984, he starred in Birdy, a film that explored deep themes of friendship and trauma, showcasing Modine's ability to tackle complex characters. His role as a young wrestler in Vision Quest (1985) further solidified his status as a talented lead actor, while his performance in Married to the Mob (1988) highlighted his versatility in a comedic role.
Perhaps one of Modine's most recognized performances came in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (1987), where he portrayed U.S. Marine James T.
D. B. Sweeney
ActingShoreham, Long Island, New York, USADaniel Bernard "D. B." Sweeney (born November 14, 1961) is an American actor. Some of his best-known roles include Jackie Willow in Francis Ford Coppola's Gardens of Stone (1987), Lt. Phil Lowenthal in Memphis Belle (1990), and Travis Walton in Fire in the Sky (1993). He also starred in The Cutting Edge (1992), Eight Men Out (1988), Dinosaur (2000), and Brother Bear (2003).
Don Harvey
ActingSt. Clair Shores, Michigan, USADon Patrick Harvey II is an American actor and voice actor. Harvey was born and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, the sixth of eight children. He started acting in high school. He did several shows before graduating and moving on to the University of Michigan where he studied English and Economics and did two years of classical ballet. He then attended the Yale School of Drama and received a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting.Harvey began appearing in films in the late '80s and has appeared in over 30 feature films. He had secondary roles in such high-profile productions as Casualties of War (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), and The Thin Red Line (1998), in addition to the made-for-cable feature Better Off Dead (1993). One of his more prominent screen roles was "Black Sox" conspirator Swede Risberg in John Sayles' Eight Men Out (1988). His television work includes starring performances on Miami Vice, NYPD Blue, The Pretender, Medium, and Numb3rs.Description above from the Wikipedia article Don Patrick Harvey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.