Regina Rene King is a highly acclaimed American actress and director known for her exceptional talent and contributions to the entertainment industry. Her remarkable work has earned her prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Time magazine recognized her global influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
January 15, 1971: Regina King is Born
On January 15, 1971, Regina Rene King was born in Los Angeles County, California.
1979: Regina King's Parents Divorce
Regina King's parents, Gloria Jean and Thomas Henry King Jr., divorced in 1979.
1985: Regina King's Acting Career Begins with "227"
Regina King started her acting journey in 1985 with the role of Brenda Jenkins in the television series "227".
1985: Regina King's Acting Debut in "227"
Regina King's acting career began in 1985 with her role as Brenda Jenkins in the television sitcom "227".
1988: Regina King Graduates from Westchester High School
Regina King graduated from Westchester High School in 1988.
1990: "227" Concludes
In 1990, the television series "227", featuring Regina King, came to an end.
1990: Conclusion of "227"
In 1990, the television series "227", featuring Regina King, came to an end.
1991: Regina King in "Boyz n the Hood"
In 1991, Regina King appeared in John Singleton's acclaimed film "Boyz n the Hood".
1993: Regina King in "Poetic Justice"
Regina King was featured in "Poetic Justice", another film by John Singleton, released in 1993.
1995: Regina King in "Friday"
Regina King was featured in the comedy film "Friday" in 1995.
1995: Regina King Stars in "Friday"
Regina King was featured in the popular comedy film "Friday" in 1995.
1996: Ian Alexander Jr. is Born
Ian Alexander Jr., son of Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr., was born in 1996.
1996: Regina King Stars in "Jerry Maguire"
In 1996, Regina King had a notable role as Marcee Tidwell in the hit romantic comedy "Jerry Maguire".
1997: Regina King Marries Ian Alexander Sr.
In 1997, Regina King married Ian Alexander Sr.
1998: Regina King's Role in "Enemy of the State" and NAACP Image Award Nomination
Regina King's performance in "Enemy of the State" in 1998 earned her her first NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.
1998: Regina King in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
Regina King was part of the cast of the film "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" in 1998.
2001: Regina King's Praised Performance in "Down to Earth"
Regina King received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Sontee Jenkins in the 2001 film "Down to Earth".
2001: Regina King Stars in "Down to Earth"
Regina King took on a lead role as Sontee Jenkins in the Chris and Paul Weitz comedy "Down to Earth" in 2001.
2003: Regina King in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde"
In 2003, Regina King was featured in the comedy sequel "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde".
2004: Regina King's Role in "Ray"
Regina King appeared in the biographical film "Ray", about the life of musician Ray Charles, in 2004.
2005: Regina King Joins "The Boondocks"
Beginning in 2005, Regina King lent her voice to the animated series "The Boondocks", voicing the characters Huey and Riley Freeman.
2005: Regina King in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" and "The Boondocks"
In 2005, Regina King appeared in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" and began voicing Huey and Riley Freeman in "The Boondocks".
2005: Regina King in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous"
Regina King was part of the cast in the action-comedy sequel "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous" released in 2005.
2007: Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. Divorce
Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. divorced in 2007.
2007: Regina King's Role in "24"
Regina King played Sandra Palmer in the sixth season of the television series "24" in 2007.
2009: Regina King Begins "Southland"
Regina King's role as Detective Lydia Adams in the police drama "Southland" commenced in 2009.
2009: Regina King Stars in "Southland"
Starting in 2009, Regina King took on the role of Detective Lydia Adams in the TNT police drama "Southland".
2010: Regina King Directs Jaheim Music Video
Regina King directed the music video for Jaheim's song "Finding My Way Back" in 2010.
2013: End of "Southland"
Regina King's time on "Southland" concluded in 2013.
2013: Regina King Joins "The Big Bang Theory"
Regina King joined the cast of "The Big Bang Theory" in 2013, playing Caltech HR manager Janine Davis.
2013: "Southland" Ends
Regina King's run as Detective Lydia Adams in "Southland" ended in 2013.
2014: End of "The Boondocks"
In 2014, Regina King's time voicing characters in "The Boondocks" concluded.
2014: Regina King in "The Strain" and "Shameless"
Regina King was cast in two television series in 2014: "The Strain" and "Shameless".
2015: Regina King's Role in "American Crime"
In 2015, Regina King joined the cast of ABC's "American Crime", playing three distinct roles.
2015: Regina King in "American Crime" and "The Leftovers"
In 2015, Regina King was featured in ABC's "American Crime" and starred in "The Leftovers", earning a Peabody Award for the latter.
2015: Regina King's Directorial Debut in Television
Regina King's foray into directing for television began in 2015.
2015: Regina King's Directorial Work Begins
Regina King's pursuit of directing and writing began in 2015, starting with episodes of "Being Mary Jane".
2016: Regina King Directs "Scandal", "The Catch", "Animal Kingdom", "This Is Us", and "Shameless"
In 2016, Regina King directed episodes for various television series, including "Scandal", "The Catch", "Animal Kingdom", "This Is Us", and "Shameless".
2016: Regina King Directs Episodes of "Scandal"
Regina King directed episodes for the television series "Scandal" in 2016.
2016: Regina King Wins Emmy Award for "American Crime"
Regina King received her second Primetime Emmy Award in 2016 for her performance in "American Crime".
2017: Regina King Directs "This Is Us" Episode
Regina King directed an episode of the television drama "This Is Us" in 2017.
2017: Regina King's Continued Directorial Work
Regina King's directorial work continued into 2017.
2017: Conclusion of "American Crime"
Regina King's involvement in the ABC anthology series "American Crime" concluded in 2017.
2018: Regina King Wins Academy Award for "If Beale Street Could Talk"
In 2018, Regina King achieved critical acclaim for her role in "If Beale Street Could Talk", earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2018: Regina King's Award-Winning Performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk"
Regina King's exceptional performance in the 2018 film "If Beale Street Could Talk" earned her widespread critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
July 2019: Regina King to Direct One Night in Miami...
In July 2019, it was announced that Regina King would direct the film adaptation of the play "One Night in Miami...".
2019: Regina King Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Time magazine recognized Regina King's impact by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2019: Regina King Stars in "Watchmen"
Regina King took on a significant role in the HBO limited series "Watchmen" in 2019.
September 7, 2020: One Night in Miami... Premieres at Venice Film Festival
On September 7, 2020, Regina King's directorial debut, "One Night in Miami...," premiered at the Venice Film Festival. This marked a historic moment as it was the first film directed by an African-American woman to be selected for the festival.
2020: Regina King Directs "One Night in Miami..."
Regina King made her feature film directorial debut with the drama "One Night in Miami..." in 2020.
May 2021: Regina King to Direct Bitter Root and A Man in Full
In May 2021, it was announced that Regina King would be directing two projects: "Bitter Root," a race-themed monster movie for Legendary Entertainment, and "A Man in Full," a television series for Netflix based on the Tom Wolfe novel.
October 2021: Regina King Stars in The Harder They Fall
In October 2021, Regina King starred in the Netflix American Western film "The Harder They Fall," directed by Jeymes Samuel. Her performance garnered her several awards, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
2021: Regina King Stars in "The Harder They Fall"
Regina King starred in the western film "The Harder They Fall" in 2021.
January 21, 2022: Ian Alexander Jr. Passes Away
On January 21, 2022, Regina King's son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide at the age of 26.
2024: Regina King Portrays Shirley Chisholm in Biopic
In 2024, Regina King took on the titular role in the biographical film "Shirley", portraying the life of Shirley Chisholm.
2024: Regina King and Reina King in "Shirley"
In the 2024 Netflix film "Shirley", Regina King starred alongside her younger sister Reina King.