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Halle Berry
Becoming the first Black woman to win the leading-actress Oscar.
Monster’s Ball · Storm in X-Men
- Born
- 14 August 1966
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry is an American actor and filmmaker whose career includes drama, action and superhero films. Her Oscar-winning performance in Monster’s Ball marked a historic first in the award’s leading-actress category.
Early life
Cleveland upbringing
Was raised primarily by her mother after her parents separated.
Pageant beginnings
Competed in beauty contests and worked as a model before pursuing acting.
Career
- 1989–1991
Screen beginnings
Moved from television into films including Jungle Fever.
- 1990s
Leading roles
Built a career across romantic comedy, drama and television movies.
- 2000s
International franchises
Played Storm in X-Men and Jinx in Die Another Day.
- 2020
Directing debut
Directed and starred in the mixed-martial-arts drama Bruised.
Selected work
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Played the pioneering Hollywood performer in a television biography.
Monster’s Ball
Portrayed a grieving woman in a drama about racism and loss.
X-Men films
Played the weather-controlling mutant Storm.
Beyond work
Family
Has two children and has advocated stronger protection from intrusive photography for children of public figures.
Advocacy
Supported organisations working with survivors of domestic violence.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Photo: Harald Krichel. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
