Jesse L. Martin, Actor
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The actor, Jesse L. Martin who enacts the role of Detective Ed Green on the acclaimed NBC crime drama Law & Order had won attention in his mid- and late 1990s performance as Tom Collins in the hit Broadway musical 'Rent' and Greg Butters in popular television show Ally McBeal. Martin continues to appear in Law & Order and is also involved with charitable work and sits on the board of trustees of the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Heath Ledger, Actor
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Australian actor Heath Ledger resisted the attempts of Hollywood to capitalize on his youthful good looks by typecasting him in similar lighthearted fare and hence rejected several scripts before accepting a role in the war drama, The Patriot. Ledger was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Oscar Award for his performance in the movie 'Brokeback Mountain' which also received widespread praise from critics.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Hounsou Djimon, actor
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Actor Djimon Hounsou's performance earned widespread praise and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. He improved his English by watching the Learning Channel and the Discovery channel on television and as soon as he felt comfortable with the language, he enrolled in acting classes.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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