Regina King

Regina King is an American actress and director who rose to prominence in television before establishing herself in film.

She won an Academy Award for *If Beale Street Could Talk* (2018) and multiple Emmy Awards for roles in *American Crime* and *Watchmen*.

Her directing work includes *One Night in Miami* (2020).

awards

Emmy

Television industry accolade

winner · ceremony · statuette · red carpet · primetime · outstanding · best supporting actress · lead actress · supporting role · guest star

acting

performance

Carrying out a task

scene · monologue · screen · Hollywood · filmography · talent · cast · leading lady · thespian · range

directing

filmmaker

One who makes movies

storytelling · feature · adaptation · ensemble cast · framing · narrative · creative control · producer · shot composition · collaboration

influence

trailblazer

First to forge ahead

advocate · activist · mentor · icon · groundbreaking · representation · Black excellence · inspirational · leader · philanthropist

Opposites
critical acclaim vs commercial schlock

Regina KingRob Schneider

Larry the Cable Guy · Steven Seagal · Adam Sandler · Kirk Cameron · Kevin James

progressive black storytelling vs regressive racial representation

Regina KingCandace Owens

dramatic acting gravitas vs lightweight entertainment

Regina KingParis Hilton

Kim Kardashian · Snooki

Family

king, kings, kingly, kingship, kingdom, kinghood, queenly, queen, queens

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G