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Halle Maria Berry

Updated: 2006-03-14 11:47

Biography:
Birth name £ºHalle Maria Berry
Date of birth (location)£º14 August 1966£¬Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Height £º5' 7" (1.70 m)
Spouse £ºEric Ben¨¦t (24 January 2001 - 3 January 2005) (divorced)
Justice, David (31 December 1992 - 24 June 1997) (divorced)
Mini biography £ºHalle Berry was born on August 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA to African American father Jerome Berry, a former hospital attendant, and Caucasian mother Judith Berry, a retired psychiatric nurse. Halle also has an older sister named Heidi. Halle first came into the spotlight at 17 years old when she won the Miss Teen All-American Pageant, representing the state of Ohio in 1985 and a year later in 1986 when she was the first runner-up in the Miss USA Pageant. After participating in the pageant, Halle became a model. It eventually led to her first weekly TV series, 1989's "Living Dolls" (1989), where she soon gained a reputation for her on set tenacity, preferring to "live" her roles and remaining in character even when the cameras stopped rolling.

It paid off though when she reportedly refused to bathe for several days before starting work on her role as a crack addict in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991) because the role provided her big screen breakthrough. The following year, she was cast as Eddie Murphy's love interest in Boomerang (1992), one of the few times that Murphy was evenly matched on screen. In 1994, Berry gained a youthful following for her performance as sexy secretary Sharon Stone in The Flintstones (1994). She next had a highly publicized costarring role with Jessica Lange in the adoption drama Losing Isaiah (1995).

Though the movie received mixed reviews, Berry didn't let that slow her down, and continued down her path to superstardom. In 1998, she received critical success when she starred as a street smart young woman who takes up with a struggling politician in Warren Beatty's Bulworth (1998). The following year she won even greater acclaim for her role as actress Dorothy Dandridge in made-for-cable's Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV), for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Movie/Mini-Series. In 2000, she received box office success in X-Men (2000) in which she played Storm, a mutant who has the ability to control the weather.


Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
1. Perfect Stranger (2006) (filming)
2. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) (post-production) .... Ororo Munroe/Storm
... aka X3 (USA: promotional abbreviation) .
3. Robots (2005) (voice) .... Cappy
... aka Robots: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version) .
4. Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) (TV) .... Janie Starks .
5. Catwoman (2004) .... Patience Phillips/Catwoman .
6. "Pulse"
- Episode #1.18 (2004) TV Episode .
7. Gothika (2003) .... Miranda Grey .
8. "Saturday Night Live"
... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: original title)
... aka SNL
... aka SNL 25 (USA: new title)
... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: new title)
- Episode #29.3 (2003) TV Episode .... Host .
9. X2 (2003) .... Storm/Ororo Munroe
... aka X-Men 2 (Singapore: English title) (USA: working title)
... aka X-2 (USA: poster title)
... aka X-Men 2: X-Men United (USA: promotional title)
... aka X2: X-Men United (USA: promotional title) .
10. Die Another Day (2002) .... Jinx
... aka D.A.D. (USA: promotional abbreviation) .
11. Monster's Ball (2001) .... Leticia Musgrove
... aka Bal du monstre, Le (Canada: French title) .
12. Swordfish (2001) .... Ginger Knowles .
13. X-Men (2000) .... Ororo Munroe/Storm
... aka X-Men 1.5 (USA: DVD title) .
14. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV) .... Dorothy Dandridge .
15. Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) .... Zola Taylor .
16. Bulworth (1998) .... Nina .
17. "Frasier"
- Room Service (1998) TV Episode (voice) .... Betsy .
18. The Wedding (1998) (TV) .... Shelby Coles
... aka Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Wedding .
19. "Mad TV"
- Episode #3.12 (1998) TV Episode .... Host .
20. B*A*P*S (1997) .... Nisi
... aka B.A.P.S. .
21. The Rich Man's Wife (1996) .... Josie Potenza .
22. Race the Sun (1996) .... Miss Sandra Beecher .
23. Executive Decision (1996) .... Jean, Flight Attendant .
24. Losing Isaiah (1995) .... Khaila Richards .
25. Solomon & Sheba (1995) (TV) .... Nikhaule/Queen Sheba .
26. The Flintstones (1994) .... Sharon Stone .
27. The Program (1993) .... Autumn Haley .
28. Father Hood (1993) .... Kathleen Mercer
... aka Desperado
... aka Honor Among Thieves
... aka Mike Hardy
29. "Queen" (1993) (mini) TV Series .... Queen
... aka Alex Haley's Queen .
30. Boomerang (1992) .... Angela Lewis .
31. "Knots Landing" (1979) TV Series .... Debbie Porter (1991) .
32. The Last Boy Scout (1991) .... Cory .
33. Strictly Business (1991) .... Natalie .
34. Jungle Fever (1991) .... Vivian .
35. "A Different World"
- Love, Hillman-Style (1991) TV Episode .... Jaclyn .
36. "They Came from Outer Space"
- Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (1991) TV Episode .... Rene .
37. "Amen"
- Unforgettable (1991) TV Episode .... Claire.
38. "Living Dolls" (1989) TV Series .... Emily Franklin (1989).


Producer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)
1. Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV) (executive producer) .
2. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV) (executive producer) .
Miscellaneous Crew - filmography
1. The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2' (2003) (V) (special thanks)
... aka The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men (USA) .
Herself - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)
"Coraz¨®n de..."
- Episode dated 25 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself .
The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini-Series or Made for TV Movie, Outstanding Made for TV Movie/Presenter .
"Tavis Smiley"
- Episode dated 28 July 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself .
BET Awards 2005 (2005) (TV) .... Herself .
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '05 (2005) (TV) .... Herself .
"Good Morning America"
- Episode dated 4 March 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself .
Assembling 'Robots': The Magic, the Music, & the Comedy (2005) (TV) .... Herself .
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee"
... aka Live with Regis (USA: new title)
... aka Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title)
- Episode dated 4 March 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself .
"The Oprah Winfrey Show"
... aka Oprah (USA: short title)
- Episode dated 2 March 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 25 May 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 1 February 2002 (2002) TV Episode .... Herself .
"HBO First Look"
- Robots (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
- Catwoman (2004) TV Episode .... Herself
- Swordfish (2001) TV Episode .... Herself .
The Making of 'Robots' (2005) (V) .... Herself .
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Art Direction .
"Good Day Live"
- Episode dated 22 February 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself .
The Many Faces of Catwoman (2005) (V) .... Herself .
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Film Clip from "Finding Neverland" .
Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (2005) (TV) .... Herself .
"4Pop"
- P?rst?kerroin voittaa aina (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
52 Most Irresistible Women (2004) (TV) .... Herself .
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
- Episode dated 23 July 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
2004 MTV Movie Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter .
John Travolta: The Inside Story (2004) (TV) .... Herself .
"Rove Live"
- Episode #5.9 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
"T4"
- Episode dated 4 April 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
"GMTV"
- Episode dated 2 April 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
"This Morning"
... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
- Episode dated 29 March 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Richard & Judy"
- Episode dated 25 March 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself .
The Making of 'Catwoman' (2004) (V) (also archive footage) (uncredited) .... Herself .
"Tinseltown TV"
... aka Tinseltown.TV (USA: promotional title)
- Episode dated 27 December 2003 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Style Star"
- Halle Berry (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Punk'd"
- Episode #2.5 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
- Episode dated 13 November 2003 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 21 December 2001 (2001) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Extra"
... aka Extra: The Entertainment Magazine (USA)
- Episode dated 10 October 2003 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
Inside 'Die Another Day' (2003) (V) .... Herself .
Spike Lee's '25th Hour': The Evolution of an American Filmmaker (2003) (V) .... Herself .
Women on Top: Hollywood and Power (2003) (TV) .... Herself .
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Actor/Past winner .
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003) (TV) .... Herself
... aka 1st Annual TV Land Awards (USA: short title) .
34th NAACP Image Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself .
Hollywood Celebrates Denzel Washington: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003) (TV) .... Herself .
"Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway"
- Episode #2.8 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
X-Men Production Scrapbook (2003) (V) .... Herself .
X-Factor: The Look of 'X-Men' (2003) (V) .... Herself .
The Uncanny Suspects (2003) (V) .... Herself .
"A&E Biography"
- Peter Boyle (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
- John Travolta (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Motion Picture [Drama] .
James Bond: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn"
... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
- Episode dated 26 November 2002 (2002) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Mad TV"
- Episode #8.7 (2002) TV Episode .... Herself .
Premiere Bond: Die Another Day (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
"Revealed with Jules Asner"
- Halle Berry (2002) TV Episode .... Herself .
Bond Girls Are Forever (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
Essence Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
2002 ABC World Stunt Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
"Leute heute"
- Episode dated 17 April 2002 (2002) TV Episode .... Herself
- Oscar Special (2002) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Seitenblicke" .
- Oscars 2002 (2002) TV Episode .... Herself
The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role/Presenter: Best Sound & Best Sound Effects Editing
The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
"The Bernie Mac Show"
- Handle Your Business (2002) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Herself .
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself .
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show"
- Episode dated 5 December 2001 (2001) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 1 June 2000 (2000) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 20 March 1997 (1997) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 11 September 1996 (1996) TV Episode .... Herself
The Concert for New York City (2001) (TV) .... Herself ..
"Mundo VIP"
- Show no275 (2001) TV Episode .... Herself .
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Herself .
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself - Presenter: song 'My Funny Friend and Me' .
32nd NAACP Image Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself .
Great Streets: The Champs Elysees with Halle Barry (2001) (TV) .... Herself .
Welcome to Hollywood (2000) .... Herself .
2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter .
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself .
31st NAACP Image Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself.
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1999) (TV) .... Herself .
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV) .... Herself .
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) (TV) .... Herself .
Intimate Portrait: Halle Berry (1998) (TV) .... Herself .
Girl 6 (1996) .... Herself .
"Martin"
- Where the Party At (1996) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Dennis Miller Live"
- Race Issues in America (1995) TV Episode .... Herself .
1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV) .
"A Century of Women" (1994) (mini) TV Series .
"Late Show with David Letterman"
... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
- Episode dated 14 January 1994 (1994) TV Episode .... Herself .
"Hollywood Women" (1994) (mini) TV Series .... Herself .
"The Word"
- Episode #3.19 (1993) TV Episode .... Herself .
CB4 (1993) .... Herself .
MTV Video Music Awards 1992 (1992) (TV) .... Herself .
"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- Episode dated 27 November 1991 (1991) TV Episode .... Herself.


Archive Footage
1. "Coraz¨®n de..."
- Episode dated 16 January 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... Herself .
2. "The Greatest Canadian" (2004) (mini) .... Herself .
3. 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV) .... Herself - #83: Halle Berry: Accidents Will Happen .
4. "Celebrities Uncensored" - Episode #1.15 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
5. Christmas from Hollywood (2003) (V) .... Herself .
6. MTV Europe Music Awards 2003 (2003) (TV) .... Jinx .
7. Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) (TV) .
8. 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) (TV) .... Herself .
9. "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons" (2003) (mini) .... Herself .
10. "Love Chain" - Halle Berry (2003) TV Episode .... Herself .
11. De Superman ¨¤ Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-h¨¦ros (2002) (V) .... Storm .
12. Headliners & Legends: Halle Berry (2001) (TV) .... Herself .