Chris Rock Research Paper

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was born in December 1, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois. He was an American stand-up comedian, and also an actor. All his teachers was considered him as a class clown when he was in school and he was a community theater actor in his teens, Pryor became a successful stand-up comedian, television writer and movie actor, starring in films like Stir Crazy and Greased Lightning. Richard Pryor got a rough start during his early life because His mother was reportedly worked as a prostitute and his father was a bartender and also a boxer who served in the military during World War II. Richard pryor parents got married when he was 3 years old, but his parents marriage didn’t last for long because they got divorced

His real name is Christopher Robert Evans, but he goes, but Chris to sort. Chris was born on June 13, 1981 in Boston, Massachusett, he grew up in a catholic home. Graduate from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, he attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. After attending Film school, he became an actor, he played in many different movies some of which are not popular but others are very well known. Probably the most 2 popular movies that he has starred in would be Captain America, and he played the Human Torch on Fantastic 4 (“Chris Evans”). He didn't really want to play Captain America, but decided to anyway. Originally he wanted to become a Painter, he is addicted to Tattoos which probably indicates the love he has for art. He is very dedicated to charity, he has 3 charities that he donates to all the time, he uses the super bowl to raise money for his 3 charities. Just a little fun fact about Chris, he knows everything word to “The Little Mermaid”. There are many more facts or things you may have to say about Chris Evans but there is only so much one person can know about him, I have talked about who Chris Evans

Who was Johnny Cash? He was one of the most influential musicians in our history. Johnny cash wrote roughly over 800 songs. His first single was “Hey Porter” in 1955 after that he made decades of songs.

Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer who is associated with a number of popular screen projects . Bill Cosby was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on July 12 1937, to Anna and William Cosby. Bill Cosby full name is William Henry Cosby Jr. Bill is the oldest out of his four brothers.

I chose Keith Urban because he continues to ‘rewrite the rules of contemporary country music. By embracing drum loops and elements of Top 40 pop, Urban wrote songs that appealed to a wide audience’ - Andrew Leahey, unknown. He has an incredible passion for music, uses it in a way to express his thought and makes it his own. Keith Urban is a grammy-winning country musician and songwriter. Urban was born on the 26th of October, 1967, in Whangarei New Zealand.

He then joined the cast of the Second City Theatre where he was then discovered by Lorne Michaels who was the producer for Saturday Night Live. Once the producer of SNL saw Chris the rest was history. I chose Chris Farley as my third favorite actor because he was undoubtedly one of my favorite comedians. Growing up I would watch Saturday Night live and love to see him perform because he was so funny. He was funny in the movies he starred in with Adam Sandler and although his life was cut short due to addiction, his contribution to comedy has not been

The Rock attended University of Miami. There he was a defensive tackle winning them a National Football Championship in 1991. Dewayne then played Canadian football where he was injured, which he had to occupy the sidelines and was cut in 1995. So with football no longer an option in his career, The Rock decided to follow in his grandfathers, and father’s footsteps, and join the wrestling world.

Number One: He Knows the Secret to Avoiding Tabloid Disaster. Kid Rock says the secret to avoiding any snafu you make that ends up on a tabloid is to just wait it out. He said, "...I realized, I just wait 24 hours - that's all you gotta do. And then they're on to somebody else who f***ed up." Well said, Kid

Many people do not realize what it means to be a musician, much less a famous musician. You need to be smart, talented and charasmatic. Dave grohl has achieved all three of these things. He has completed the goals of many young men, including myself. Dave has been in many successful bands and written and performed multiple hit songs. Dave Grohl Has many admirable attributes but considering my time constraints, I will only touch a few of them.

Later on, he hooked up with Becky White, they soon have 2 daughters that also have their parts in the music business. Last of all, after him and Becky split up, he and Mary Jane Thomas get together and have 2 children of their own, Katherine and Samuel. In 2007 the pair soon split up and have had their ways, but have reconciled.

He grew up inspired by many music groups from the UK. Chris Martin went to the University of London to study Ancient World Studies, and that is where he met his future bandmates. Chris Martin became famous in 2000, when there album “Parachutes” came out with a popular hit, “Yellow”.

He then moved to the big city to film. Playing his role as “Chuck” on the series Gossip Girls made his career as an actor. He was contacted to show up to casting calls or has offers to play roles without even auditioning.

Every time Johnny Cash would step out in front of a crowd he would greet his millions of followers with the same line: “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. He would be greeted with roars, hollers, and cheers whenever he was seen. Cash influenced a generation and blended music genres to bring the country together. Known as The Man in Black, for it was the only color he would wear after 1957 (Streissguth 80). Cash through his more than 50 year career had thirteen number 1 hits (Macnie). Johnny Cash evolved country music and became a quintessential American hero, admired and adored by millions.

Kurt Donald Cobain was born February 20th, 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington. Son of Wendy Elizabeth and Donald Leland Cobain, Cobain was born in Grays Harbor Hospital. Ever since Kurt was a young boy, he has always had an interest in music as he started singing at 2 years old. At age four, he was writing songs, singing, and playing the piano. He was also listening to rock and roll at this age such as “The Beatles” or “The Ramones”. Cobain’s parents divorced at the age of nine and both of the adults remarried shortly after. Kurt has said in interviews that this had a very dramatic effect on him, even going as far as changing his personality. He had always dreamed of that perfect family, and since his parents decision stopped that from happening - he held a grudge.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a famous actor and film producer. He starting acting at a young age, beginning with commercials and television shows, and eventually getting into the film business. He has been very successful and has been nominated and won many awards. DiCaprio’s career continues to flourish.