Regina King

Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In July 2019, it was announced she would direct One Night in Miami based upon the play of the same name. The film premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2020, is the first film directed by an African-American woman.

About Regina King in brief

Summary Regina KingRegina Rene King is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of several awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four acting Primetime Emmy Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. King first gained attention for her role in the television series 227 from 1985 to 1990. She rose to prominence with roles in the films Friday and Jerry Maguire, and the crime television series Southland.

King has directed episodes for several television shows, including Scandal in 2015 and 2016 and This Is Us in 2017. In July 2019, it was announced she would direct One Night in Miami based upon the play of the same name. The film premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2020, is the first film directed by an African-American woman to be selected in the festival’s history. In 1997, King married Ian Alexander, but they divorced in 2007.