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Daddy's Little Girls
''Daddy's Little Girls'' is a 2007 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, produced by Perry and Reuben Cannon, and starring Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett Jr., and Tracee Ellis Ross. It tells the story of a lawyer who helps a mechanic in a custody battle against his mean-spirited ex-wife over who will get custody of their daughters. ''Daddy's Little Girls'' was released on February 14, 2007 by Lions Gate Entertainment. This is the first of six films directed by Perry that he does not appear in (the other five being '' Acrimony'', ''For Colored Girls'', '' Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor'', '' Nobody's Fool'' and ''A Jazzman's Blues'') as well as the first of Perry's films to not be based on any of the filmmaker's stage plays. Plot In Edgewood, Atlanta, Monty James is a well-liked mechanic working for Willie, who dreams of owning his own shop. His three daughters, Sierra, Lauryn, and China, live with their maternal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969) is an American actor, filmmaker, and playwright. He is the creator and performer of Madea, Mabel "Madea" Simmons, a tough elderly woman, and also portrays her brother Joe Simmons and her nephew Brian Simmons. Perry's films vary in style from orthodox filmmaking techniques to filmed productions of live stage plays, many of which have been subsequently adapted into feature films. Madea's first appearance was in Perry's play ''I Can Do Bad All by Myself (play), I Can Do Bad All by Myself'' (1999) staged in Chicago. Perry wrote and produced many stage plays, which were at their successful peak in the 1990s and the 2000s. His breakthrough performance came in 2005 with the film ''Diary of a Mad Black Woman'', which he wrote and produced as an adaptation of his Diary of a Mad Black Woman (play), stage play of the same name. He also developed numerous television series, most notably ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne'', which ran for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanic
A mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who uses tools to build, maintain, or repair machinery, especially engines. Formerly, the term meant any member of the handicraft trades, but by the early 20th century, it had come to mean one who works with machinery. Duties Most mechanics specialize in a particular field, such as auto body mechanics, diesel mechanics, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, auto mechanics, bicycle mechanics, boiler mechanics, race car mechanics, aircraft mechanics, and other areas. There are also mobile mechanics who work on heavy equipment that will come to you if there is an issue that must be resolved at the location of the machine. A mechanic is typically certified by a trade association or regional government power. Mechanics may be separated into two classes based on the type of machines they work on, heavyweight and lightweight. Heavyweight work is on larger machines or heavy equipment, such as tractors, construction equipment, and trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Biscoe
Donna Biscoe (born September 30, 1955) is an American actress. Early years Biscoe was born in Fort Benning, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, the daughter of Mildred Skillern, a retired George Washington Carver High School (Columbus, Georgia), Carver High School English teacher. Biscoe attended Carver, then graduated from Kendrick High School in Columbus in 1973 and later graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Biscoe later went to Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York for six months. In the 1980s, a casting agent discovered Biscoe while she worked as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Career After returning to Atlanta, Biscoe began acting in plays, including playing Martin Luther King Jr.’s mother in ''A Boy King'' at the Atlanta Children’s Theater. In late 1980s, Biscoe also began appearing in supporting roles in film and television, including four appearances in ''In the Heat of the Night (TV series), In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Howell
Wanda Maria Howell is an American actress and singer. Life and career Howell was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She worked as jazz singer and made her film debut in ''The Color Purple'' (1985) and later began appearing in film and television. She lived in Okinawa, Japan is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It consists of three main island groups—the Okinawa Islands, the Sakishima Islands, and the Daitō Islands—spread across a maritime zone approximately 1,000 kilometers east to west ..., from 1995–2001. In the 2000s, Howell returned to United States and made guest appearances on television series such as ''Drop Dead Diva'', ''Army Wives'', ''The Game (U.S. TV series), The Game'', ''Necessary Roughness (TV series), Necessary Roughness'', and ''The Vampire Diaries'', and well co-starred in films include ''Daddy's Little Girls'' (2007), ''Mississippi Damned'' (2009), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Robinson (actor)
Craig Phillip Robinson (born October 25, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. The accolades he has received include nominations for five Screen Actors Guild Awards, an Independent Spirit Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award. Robinson is best known for portraying Darryl Philbin on ''The Office'' (2005–2013). He also portrayed Ray Heyworth on ''Mr. Robot'' (2016), LeVar "Freight Train" Brown on '' The Cleveland Show'' (2009–2013), and Doug "the Pontiac Bandit" Judy on ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' (2013–2021). He also frequently collaborates with Seth Rogen, including the films '' Pineapple Express'' (2008), '' Zack and Miri Make a Porno'' (2008), '' This Is the End'' (2013), and '' Sausage Party'' (2016). Robinson has appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including '' Hot Tub Time Machine'' (2010), '' Get On Up'' (2014), '' An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn'' (2018), and '' Dolemite Is My Name'' (2019), as well as voicing characters in films such as '' Shrek For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaVan Davis
LaVan Davis is an American actor who played the character Curtis Payne on Tyler Perry's TV shows '' House of Payne'' (2006–2012, 2020-present) and '' The Paynes'' (2018). Career Davis' acting career began in 2004 with his first role as Leroy in the film ''Mindbenders''. In 2005, he made a guest appearance in two episodes of ''Everybody Hates Chris'' as a preacher. The following year, Davis was cast as the cranky patriarch of the Payne family, Curtis Payne, in the TBS sitcom ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne''. Davis worked with Perry again in two of his feature films including ''Daddy's Little Girls'' in 2007 and '' Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns'' in 2008. In addition to his work in films and television, Davis has also appeared in the stage plays '' Why Did I Get Married?'' as Poppy, and ''Madea Goes to Jail ''Madea Goes to Jail'' is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, which was based on his 2006 play, and starring Perry, Derek Luke, Kes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juanita Jennings
Juanita Jennings (born September 12, 1952) is an American actress, known for her roles on television. Career Jennings won the 1994 CableACE Award for Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for her role in '' Laurel Avenue''. She guest-starred in many television series, including ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', ''Ellen'', ''Chicago Hope'', '' 7th Heaven'', ''Touched by an Angel'', ''The Practice'', ''Soul Food'' and '' Justified''. Her stage credits include playing Rose Maxson in South Coast Repertory's production of August Wilson's ''Fences''. Jennings may best known for her series regular role in the TBS sitcom '' Meet the Browns'' as Edna Barnes, which she starred from 2009 to 2011. She had a recurring roles in ''The Division'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' and most notable in Fox prime time soap opera ''Star'' from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, she had a recurring roles in USA Network legal drama '' Pearson'' and Oprah Winfrey Network drama ''David Makes Man ''David Makes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Anne McClain
China Anne McClain (born August 25, 1998) is an American actress and singer. McClain's career began when she was seven years old, portraying Alexis in the film ''The Gospel'' (2005), and then China James in ''Daddy's Little Girls'' (2007). She then received recognition for starring as Jazmine Payne in the television series ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne'' (2007–2012; 2020–present) and as Charlotte McKenzie in the film '' Grown Ups'' (2010) and its sequel ''Grown Ups 2'' (2013); and became internationally known for starring as Chyna Parks in the Disney Channel television series '' A.N.T. Farm'' (2011–2014), and as Uma in the Disney Channel films '' Descendants 2'' (2017), ''Descendants 3'' (2019), and '' Descendants: The Rise of Red'' (2024). She also voiced Freddie in '' Descendants: Wicked World''. In 2018, McClain began starring in The CW superhero series ''Black Lightning'' (2018–2021) as Jennifer Pierce / Lightning. She also reprised her character Jazmine Payne on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauryn McClain
Thriii (pronounced "three") is an American girl group that was formed in 2005 by the sisters China Anne McClain, Sierra McClain, and Lauryn McClain. The group was also known as 3mcclaingirls in 2005–2009, McClain Sisters in 2010–2014 and just McClain in 2014–2015. All three sisters starred in the film ''Daddy's Little Girls'' (2007), for which they released the single "Daddy's Girl". They signed with Hollywood Records in 2011 and were the opening act for Big Time Rush on their Better with U Tour in Houston, but left the record label in 2013 without having an album released. In June 2020 the group debuted with a new name, Thriii, and released their single "My Sanity". Early life Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994, Lauryn McClain was born on January 9, 1997, and China Anne McClain was born on August 25, 1998. All three sisters were born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. The sisters grew up watching Disney films and musical classics, and they come from an artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sierra McClain
Sierra Aylina McClain (born March 16, 1994) is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in ''Daddy's Little Girls'' (2007). She had her breakthrough as Nessa Parker in ''Empire'' (2016–2018), and is also best known for starring as Tanya Clifton in the television series '' Mindhunter'' (2019), and as Grace Ryder in '' 9-1-1: Lone Star'' (2020–2023). Her film roles have included starring as Tosha in the film '' Honey: Rise Up and Dance'' (2018), and as Carina in '' Shrink'' (2009). As a singer, she is best known as a member of her family pop/ R&B group, Thriii, with her sisters. Early life Sierra was born in Decatur, GA, the eldest daughter of father Michael and mother Shontell McClain. Michael is a music producer who produced Solange Knowles' debut album '' Solo Star'' (2002). Shontell (née Rucker) is a songwriter and former television screenwriter. Sierra has two younger sisters, actress/singers Lauryn (born January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassi Davis
Cassi Davis-Patton (born July 11, 1964) is an American actress best known for her role as Ella Payne on ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne'' and its spin-off series '' The Paynes''. She is also known as Aunt Bam in the ''Madea'' franchise since 2010. She has starred in several other productions under the direction of Tyler Perry. Life and career Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Davis attended Spelman College in Atlanta and majored in music. She left the college one credit short of graduation, because she was not allowed to perform religious music during her senior recital. Davis returned to Spelman in 2008 to complete her degree, graduating in November of that year. She has credited her devout, born-again Christian faith as the main reason behind her professional success. Davis' acting career began in 1988 with a supporting role in the Spike Lee comedy film ''School Daze''. Her early television credits include appearances on ''Living Single'', '' Married... with Children'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Sturgis
Gary Anthony Sturgis is an American actor, musician, writer, teacher and entrepreneur, known for his role as Bar Patron and other characters in the television series ''America's Most Wanted'', and for providing the voice of Ebon in the animated series ''Static Shock''. He is also known by the rap moniker of Illuminati, having successfully promoted a few albums on iTunes. Early life Sturgis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the second oldest son of four born to Abraham and Sarah Sturgis. He grew up in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended McDonogh Senior High School where he played piccolo and served as drum major for the band. After writing an essay for a class assignment expressing his love and desire for acting, a teacher invited him to a table read for a play, and Sturgis was cast as the understudy; later going on to play the lead role of ''A Raisin in the Sun''. Career Sturgis made his acting debut in the romantic thriller film '' The Big Easy'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
