History of Regina King in Timeline

Regina King is a highly acclaimed American actress, director, and producer recognized for her extensive and successful career. She has earned numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. In 2019, Time magazine acknowledged her impact and influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people globally.

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January 15, 1971: Regina King's Birth

On January 15, 1971, Regina Rene King was born in Los Angeles County, California.

1979: Parents' Divorce

In 1979, Regina King's parents divorced.

1985: Began Acting Career in 227

In 1985, Regina King began her professional acting career as Brenda Jenkins on the television series 227.

1985: Starred in 227

In 1985, Regina King gained initial recognition for her role in the television sitcom 227.

1988: Graduated High School

In 1988, Regina King graduated from Westchester High School.

1990: 227 Ended

In 1990, Regina King's role as Brenda Jenkins ended with the conclusion of the television series 227.

1991: Boyz n the Hood

In 1991, Regina King played a supporting role in the drama film Boyz n the Hood.

1993: Poetic Justice

In 1993, Regina King had a supporting role in the drama film Poetic Justice.

1995: Acted in Friday

In 1995, Regina King appeared in the film Friday.

1996: Birth of Ian Alexander Jr.

In 1996, Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. had their son, Ian Alexander Jr.

1997: Married Ian Alexander Sr.

In 1997, Regina King married Ian Alexander Sr.

1998: How Stella Got Her Groove Back

In 1998, Regina King had a supporting role in the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

1998: Cast in Enemy of the State

In 1998, Regina King was cast in Tony Scott's film Enemy of the State and received her first NAACP Image Awards nomination.

2001: Down to Earth

In 2001, Regina King played Sontee Jenkins in Down to Earth, receiving praise from critics.

2003: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

In 2003, Regina King played a supporting role in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.

2004: Ray

In 2004, Regina King played a supporting role in the film Ray.

2005: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous

In 2005, Regina King appeared in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous.

2005: Voiced in The Boondocks

In 2005, Regina King began her voice acting role in the animated series The Boondocks.

2005: Cast in Miss Congeniality 2

In 2005, Regina King was cast in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous and began voicing characters in The Boondocks.

2007: Divorced Ian Alexander Sr.

In 2007, Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. divorced.

2007: Acted in 24

In 2007, Regina King played Sandra Palmer in season six of the television series 24 and acted in films Year of the Dog and This Christmas.

2009: Played Detective Adams in Southland

In 2009, Regina King began playing Detective Lydia Adams in the TNT police drama Southland.

2009: Acted in Southland

In 2009, Regina King began starring in the crime television series Southland.

2010: Directed Jaheim Music Video

In 2010, Regina King directed the music video for Jaheim's song "Finding My Way Back".

2013: Played Detective Adams in Southland

In 2013, Regina King concluded her role as Detective Lydia Adams in the TNT police drama Southland.

2013: Guest role in The Big Bang Theory

In 2013, Regina King played Caltech HR manager Janine Davis in the television series The Big Bang Theory.

2013: Southland Ended

In 2013, the crime television series Southland, starring Regina King, concluded.

2014: Cast in The Strain and Shameless

In 2014, Regina King was cast in two television series, The Strain and Shameless.

2014: The Boondocks Ended

In 2014, the animated series The Boondocks, featuring the voice acting of Regina King, ended.

2015: Cast Member on American Crime

In 2015, Regina King became a cast member on ABC's American Crime.

2015: Began Directing Being Mary Jane

In 2015, Regina King began directing episodes of the drama series Being Mary Jane.

2015: Directed Scandal

In 2015, Regina King directed episodes for the television show Scandal.

2016: Directed Scandal Episodes

In 2016, Regina King continued directing episodes for Scandal.

2016: Directed Episodes of Television Series

In 2016, Regina King directed two episodes of Scandal and single episodes of other series.

2016: Won Emmy for American Crime

In 2016, Regina King won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie for her role in American Crime.

2017: Directed Episodes of Television Series

In 2017, Regina King directed episodes for several television series, including This Is Us.

2017: Directed This Is Us

In 2017, Regina King directed episodes of This Is Us.

2017: American Crime Ended

In 2017, the ABC anthology series American Crime, featuring Regina King, concluded.

2018: Academy Award for Beale Street

In 2018, Regina King received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk.

2018: Emmy and Awards for Acting

In 2018, Regina King won her third Primetime Emmy Award for Seven Seconds and garnered critical acclaim, the Golden Globe Award, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk.