Born and raised in Los Angeles, Regina King made her silver screen debut in John Singelton’s “Boyz n the Hood�?and collaborated with Singleton again in “Poetic Justice�?and “Higher Learning.�?With additional roles in “Friday�?and “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,�?the definite turning point in King’s career came in 1997 when she starred opposite Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, and Tom Cruise in “Jerry Maguire.�?Her performance led to starring roles in “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,�?“Enemy of the State,�?“Mighty Joe Young,�?“Down to Earth,�?“A Cinderella Story,�?“Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,�?“Daddy Day Care�?and “Miss Congeniality 2�?opposite Sandra Bullock.

With numerous film credits, King has been consistent in showcasing her dynamic range for dramatic and comedic material. She received critical praise for her performance in the Oscar-nominated film “Ray.�?/P>

King made her television debut in �?27�?and has since made many television appearances, including “If These Walls Could Talk 2,�?“Leap of Faith�?and “The Boondocks�?as “Riley�?and “Huey.�?

King lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 9-year-old son.