Halle Berry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 14, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Halle Berry's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Monster's Ball' (2001), roles in the 'X-Men' film series, 'Die Another Day,' and 'Catwoman.' |
Intro
Halle Berry is an American actress and former model, best known for her award-winning performances in film and television. She gained international fame for her role in 'Monster's Ball,' for which she became the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Early Life & Background
Halle Berry was born to Judith Ann, a psychiatric nurse, and Jerome Jesse Berry, a hospital attendant. She was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Berry attended Bedford High School and later studied at Cuyahoga Community College. Before acting, she competed in beauty pageants and was a runner-up in the Miss USA pageant in 1986.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Monster's Ball' (2002)
- Starred as Storm in the 'X-Men' film series (2000–2014)
- Played the Bond girl Jinx in 'Die Another Day' (2002)
- Starred in 'Catwoman' (2004)
- Won a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe for the television film 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge' (1999)
Trivia
- First African-American woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
- Before becoming an actress, Berry was a fashion model and beauty queen.
- She is also known for her advocacy for diabetes awareness, as she has Type 1 diabetes.
FAQs
People also ask
Halle Berry is 59 years old.
Halle Berry was born the 14 August 1966.
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 14th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 14, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 became the first U.S. spacecraft to orbit the Moon, capturing detailed photographs of potential Apollo landing sites.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1966 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful
- #1 UK song: With A Girl Like You by Troggs
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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