Friday, June 10, 2016 / by Sarah Hunter
Famous HollyWood Stars Born in Atlanta
Celebrities can be huge sources of pride for their home state, and the feeling is often mutual. It's definitely amazing to know that some famous actors and actresses once lived a simple childhood before they took their rollercoaster journey to Fame and Fortune.
Take a peek of our 5 Famous Hollywood Celebrities born in Atlanta
1. CHRIS TUCKER
Born August 31, 1972, in Atlanta, GA; son of Norris and Mary Tucker; children: Chris, Jr. Addresses: Manager: Tracy Kramer, Toltec Artists, 6353 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028.; Publicist: Samantha Mast, Rogers & Cowan Public Relations, 1888 Century Park East, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90067.
He is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is known for playing the role of Smokey in Friday and as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Tucker became a frequent stand up performer on Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s. He also appeared in Luc Besson's The Fifth Element.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Stand–up comedian, actor
Birth Details
August 31, 1972
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Read more:
http://www.filmreference.com/film/2/Chris-Tucker.html#ixzz48JPeAve0
http://www.allmovie.com/artist/Chris-Tucker-p114685
2. RAVEN SYMONE
Full name, Raven-Symone Christina Pearman; born December 10, 1985, in Atlanta, GA; daughter of Christopher and Monica (some sources say Lydia) Pearman. Addresses: Agent: ICM, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.; Publicist: Marleah Leslie & Associates PR, 8370 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 210,Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
She is known mononymously as Raven-Symoné, is an American actress, comedian, model, singer, songwriter, dancer, television producer and talk show host. She first appeared on television in 1989 on The Cosby Show as Olivia Kendall. She released her debut album, Here's to New Dreams in 1993; the single, "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of" charted number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100.The next album, Undeniable, was released on May 4, 1999. In 2015, Symoné joined the cast of the new hit primetime drama Empire in the recurring role of Olivia, the vengeful ex-wife of one of the main characters. She stars alongside Terrence Howard, Malik Yoba, and Taraji P. Henson. In June 2015, she joined the ABC panel show The View,after a period of guest-hosting.
Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, composer, singer
Birth Details
December 10, 1985
Atlanta, Georgia
Read more: http://www.filmreference.com/film/25/Raven.html#ixzz48JPqHSLf
3. CHLOE GRACE MORETZ
Chloë Grace Moretz was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Teri (Duke), a nurse, and McCoy Lee Moretz, a plastic surgeon. She has four brothers, all older. Her ancestry is mostly German and English. She is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2004 at the age of seven, and her first award nomination came the following year for The Amityville Horror. Her film credits include (500) Days of Summer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Carrie, If I Stay and The Equalizer. In 2010, Moretz provided the voice of Hit-Girl for Kick-Ass: The Game. Three years later, she reprised the role in Kick-Ass 2. In 2014, she performed in The Public Theatre's off-Broadway production of The Library in March and April.
Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, model
Birth Details
February 10, 1997
Atlanta, Georgia
Reference:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631269/bio?ref_=nmbio_ql_1
4. KANYE WEST
Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. He left college to pursue a musical career, producing tracks for Jay-Z while polishing his demo. He released The College Dropout in 2004. It sold 2.6 million copies and won Best Rap Album. His follow-up releases have been equally successful and West has become a celebrity famous for his outrageous and entertaining statements.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
hip-hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer,entrepreneur
Birth Details
June 8, 1977
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
5. RYAN SEACREST
Full name, Ryan John Seacrest; born December 24, 1974 (some sources cite 1976), in Atlanta, GA; son of Gary (an attorney) and Connie (a homemaker). Addresses: Agent: William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Publicist: Baker Winokur Ryder, 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Sixth Floor West, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. He is best known for hosting the talent competition show American Idol, as well as the syndicated countdown program American Top 40 and the KIIS-FM morning radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Host, television personality, radio personality
Birth Details
December 24, 1974
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Read more: http://www.filmreference.com/film/41/Ryan-Seacrest.html#ixzz48JSOSMow
In addition to our bucket list, We have Spike Lee (actor/director of Malcolm X ); Brittany Murphy (the late film actress in the film Clueless and 8 Mile); hip-hop duo OutKast rapper, Andre ; TV personality and one of the judges from "The Voice" , Cee Lo Green and a lot more.
Read more: http://www.biography.com/people/groups/birth-city-atlanta
In addition to our bucket list, We have Spike Lee (actor/director of Malcolm X ); Brittany Murphy (the late film actress in the film Clueless and 8 Mile); hip-hop duo OutKast rapper, Andre ; TV personality and one of the judges from "The Voice" , Cee Lo Green and a lot more.
Read more: http://www.biography.com/people/groups/birth-city-atlanta
