Regina King Net Worth, Husband, Kids, Age, Wiki, Bio

Introduction

Regina Rene King is an acclaimed American actress and director who has won an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. She is known for roles in films like Jerry Maguire, Ray, If Beale Street Could Talk, and her TV work on shows like Southland and American Crime.

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Bio/Wiki

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Full NameRegina Rene King
Also Known AsRegina King
Profession(s)Actress, Director
Date of BirthJanuary 15, 1971
Age52 years old (As of 2023)
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Ancestry & HeritageAfrican-American

Physical Stats

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Height5′ 3″ (160 cm)
Weight63 kg (139 lbs)
Body Measurements35-28-36 in
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Regina King at Footprint ceremony

Family & Relationships

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ParentsGloria and Thomas King
SiblingsActress Reina King (sister)
RelationshipSingle
ChildrenSon Ian Alexander Jr. (b. 1996)

Education & Early Life

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SchoolingAttended Westchester High School, Los Angeles
Early LifeGrew up in View Park-Windsor Hills neighborhood of LA
Early InfluencesInspired by actresses like Cicely Tyson, Diane Carroll

Career

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DebutAppeared in sitcom 227 (1985-90), Film debut in Boyz n the Hood (1991)
BreakthroughCritically praised role in Jerry Maguire (1996)
Significant WorksRay (2004), If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Watchmen (2019)
Awards & NominationsAcademy Award (2019), 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award
FilmographyJerry Maguire, Enemy of the State, Ray, Miss Congeniality 2, If Beale Street Could Talk
TV ShowsSouthland, American Crime, The Boondocks, Watchmen
Regina King waving at fans

Net Worth & Assets

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Net Worth$16 million
PropertiesHomes in Los Angeles, California
InvestmentsEarning from films and brand endorsements

Trivia & Miscellaneous

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Hobbies & InterestsCooking, tennis, baseball
PhilanthropyAmbassador for Stand Up To Cancer, supports LGBTQ+ rights
Public ImageRegarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation
Notable InterviewsNPR’s Fresh Air, The View, Variety’s Actors on Actors
Quotes“I guess I gravitate towards strong women because I grew up with such strong women.”
Regina King wearing black outfit

Social Media & Online Presence

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Instagram Handle@iamreginaking
Twitter Handle@ReginaKing

Legacy & Influence

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AchievementsOne of few to win Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe for acting
MentorshipMentored young talent through her production company
LegacyOpened doors for black actresses in Hollywood, inspired young African-American girls

King made history by becoming only the second Black actress to win the Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, Tony). Through her production company, she has mentored up-and-coming talent. Her legacy is paving the way for greater representation of Black artists in Hollywood.