Lang Lang

langlangWHO | HONOREE     Lang Lang

EMCEE                       Steve Nissen, President &
CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS     Dickon Stainer, President & CEO of Global Classics & Jazz,
and UMG Executive Vice President Michele Anthony

WHAT                         Dedication of the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                       7044 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE              The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 10, at 11:30 am PT at 7044 Hollywood Boulevard. Lang Lang received his star in the category of Live Performance.  Dickon Stainer, President & CEO of Global Classics & Jazz, and UMG Executive Vice President Michele Anthony joined emcee Steve Nissen as speakers.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE 

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Lang Lang’s outstanding contributions to the world of classical music and celebrate his extraordinary talent with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”  stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang has sold millions of albums worldwide, topping classical charts and achieving simultaneous mainstream success. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine, during the past decade, he has performed for such dignitaries as President Barack Obama, Pope Francis, and the late Queen Elizabeth II, as well as giving sold-out concerts with all of the world’s top orchestras and conductors. Lang Lang has also reached vast television audiences by performing at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and with artists such as Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock at various editions of the Grammy Awards. In April 2020, he took part in the

One World: Together At Home concert, which was broadcast on major television networks and streamed online multiple global platforms.

The scale of Lang Lang’s musical achievements is mirrored by his tireless commitment to charitable causes, most notably through the Lang Lang International Music Foundation and Keys of Inspiration®. Both a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and a UN Messenger of Peace, he has inspired over 40 million children to learn the piano and has developed hugely successful educational programs.

Lang Lang’s recent albums, 2019’s The Piano Book, 2020’s Goldberg Variations , and 2022’s The Disney Book, were runaway international bestsellers. His new album Lang Lang-Saint-Saëns was released in March 2024 and presents a treasure trove of musical discoveries: Saint-Saëns features Lang Lang’s wife, pianist Gina Alice, The Gewandhausorchester and Andres Nelsons The album also features the Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, continuing Lang Lang’s heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to young audiences.

Lang Lang won an army of new fans in 2023 as one of the judges on The Piano, a heartwarming talent show broadcast by Channel 4 in the UK. One of the most influential classical musicians in the world, Lang Lang has over 20 million social media followers. Everything the pianist does is underpinned by his belief that “music makes life better – it heals, unites and inspires, and it makes us better people.”

 

Charles Fox

charlesfoxWHO | HONOREE   Charles Fox

EMCEE                       Steve Nissen, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

GUEST SPEAKERS   Paul Williams and a surprise guest

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,777th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6752 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Musician’s Institute

WATCH LIVE            The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

Award-winning songwriter Charles Fox was honored with the 2,777th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, April 5, at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. Fox received his star in the category of Recording. Paul Williams and a surprise guest joined emcee Steve Nissen as speakers.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Charles Fox’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable, and it is the honor of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to immortalize his legacy on the iconic Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “His star will be located in front of the Musician’s Institute and just a few feet away from his late friends: Composer Jerry Goldsmith and Songwriter Hal David!” added Martinez.

Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, composer, conductor and pianist, Charles Fox, composed the music for more than 100 films, including the classics, Barbarella, Nine To Five and Goodbye Columbus, and theme songs for many iconic TV series including Happy Days; Laverne & Shirley; Love, American Style; Wonder Woman and The Love Boat, as well as “ABC Wide World of Sports” and Monday Night Football.

Twice nominated for an Oscar and a two-time Emmy winner, Fox also wrote the Grammy Award-winning song, “Killing Me Softly with His Song” as well as Jim Croce’s, “I Got A Name” and Barry Manilow’s, “Ready To Take A Chance Again”, among other hits.

Fox has composed numerous symphonic concert and chamber music works as well as ballets for the San Francisco Ballet, the Dance Theater of Harlem and the Smuin Ballet which recently premiered his, Salsa Till Dawn and the forthcoming revival of his Zorro ballet.

The documentary of his life and music entitled, “Killing Me Softly with his Songs,” is being released on April 2 and Fox will be performing a concert of his music from the film at Vibrato Jazz Club on April 11.

His original manuscripts for his scores and songs are part of the permanent collection of the CHARLES FOX LETTERS in the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.

Charles Fox is dedicated to music education and giving back to the community and his music community.  Every year for over a decade, Charles Fox produced an annual concert benefiting the Fulfillment Fund, an organization that mentors and provides yearly scholarships for 2,000 high school and college students in economically challenged areas of Los Angeles. The concerts, entitled, “The Songs of our Lives” featured legendary songwriters of the second half of the 20th century performing their own songs.  Some of the legendary songwriters who appeared in the concerts include Burt Bacharach, Jeff Barry, Carole Bayer Sager, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Stephen Bishop, Bob Crewe, David Crosby, Hal David, Mac Davis, Lamont Dozier, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, David Foster, Norman Gimbel, Leiber & Stoller, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Sergio Mendes, Neil Sedaka, Richard Sherman, Paul Williams and Bill Withers.

Additionally, Charles Fox endowed a yearly scholarship in musical composition to La Guardia High School of the Arts, NYC.

He has also given Master Classes in music composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston and NYU in New York.   He is an Ambassador for The Society of Composers & Lyricists.

 

Martha Reeves

marthareevesWHO | HONOREE  Martha Reeves        

GUEST SPEAKERS  Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, William “Mickey” Stevenson, and Stevie Wonder

EMCEE                    Angelique Jackson, Variety Senior Entertainment Correspondent

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,776thth star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Wednesday, March 27, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   7080 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE          The event was live streamed exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

Performer Martha Reeves was honored on March 27, with the 2,776th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was unveiled at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard. Reeves was awarded her star in the category of Recording. Speakers joining emcee Angelique Jackson were Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, William “Mickey” Stevenson, and Stevie Wonder.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted globally iconic ceremonies for decades.  Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“We are very proud to honor Martha Reeves with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is wonderful to see that her legacy and contributions to the music world will be recognized” stated Walk of Fame Producer, Ana Martinez. “Being a Motown great, it is fitting that her star will be on the strip where many iconic Motown acts such as: The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and The Miracles have also been honored with their own stars!” added Martinez.

Martha Reeves has made her imprint in the history books and in pop culture for her string of hit Motown songs in the 1960’s and early 1970’s including such hits as “Dancing in the Street,” “My Baby Loves Me”, “Come and Get These Memories”, “Nowhere to Run”, “Quick Sand”, “(Love is Like a) Heatwave,” “Jimmy Mack” and “Bless You,”  Martha was front and center as the lead singer of the legendary Motown girl group, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.

During the 1970’s and 1980’s Martha recorded as a solo artist releasing a handful of critically acclaimed albums on the MCA, Fantasy, Phonarama and ARISTA labels.  Her first solo album in 1974, the self-titled classic was produced by legendary record producer, Richard Perry.

While born in Alabama, Reeves moved to Detroit with her family as a baby and has become a fixture in the Motor City.  She even served as an elected councilwoman for the city from 2005 to 2009.  In 2007 she fought to rename the road in front of Hitsville USA on West Grand Blvd. (Now the Motown Museum) Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard after Motown’s founder.

Martha continues to perform concerts and club dates both solo and with the Vandellas (currently her sisters, Lois and Delphine).  Martha and the Vandellas were Grammy nominated in 1964 for Best R&B Performance for their hit, “Heat Wave”.  In 1999, “Dancing in the Street” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.  She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and is also the recipient of the Dinah Washington Award, a Rhythm n’ Blues Foundation Pioneer Award, a Black Woman in Publishing Legends Award, and has been inducted in the Alabama Soul, Rock and Roll and Vocal Group Hall of Fame.  Martha Reeves and the Vandellas are listed among Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Immortal Artists of all time.

2023 marked Martha’s 60th anniversary of her first two albums with Motown both from 1963, “Come and Get These Memories” and “Heat Wave”.

Reeves has been actively involved in charity work with the Shriners and Boys Town, demonstrating her dedication to making a positive impact on the community through her philanthropic endeavors.

 

                                                                

Dr. Dre

drdreWHO | HONOREE   Dr. Dre

EMCEE                       Radio personality and Walk of Famer Big Boy

GUEST SPEAKERS   Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Iovine

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6840 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Jimmy Kimmel Studios

WATCH LIVE The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

 

Dr. Dre was honored with the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:30 am PT at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard. Dre received his star in the category of Recording.  Snoop Dogg and music impresario Jimmy Iovine joined emcee Big Boy as speakers.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture. As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has continuously pushed boundaries and set new standards for excellence. It is with great pride that we honor his incredible career and extraordinary impact by awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame. “Dr. Dre’s star will serve as a lasting symbol of his immense talent and enduring legacy in the world of music, “stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “What is special regarding the location chosen for Dr. Dre’s star is that it will be next to the star of his long-time friend Snoop Dogg!,” added Martinez.

Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, founder, and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dr. Dre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. Shortly after, he co-founded the revolutionary group N.W.A. N.W.A became the fifth hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2016) and the group were recently honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2024). The Compton, California native embarked on his solo career in 1992 when he released his solo debut album The Chronic, which has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance (“Let Me Ride”).

Dr. Dre launched Aftermath Entertainment in 1996, where over the years he discovered hip-hop superstars such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson .Paak. Jimmy Iovine and Dre established Beats Electronics in 2006 and later launched Beats Music – Apple acquired both in 2014. In 2017, HBO released a four-part documentary, The Defiant Ones, chronicling the life and relationship of Iovine and Dre throughout the years and how they have shaped some of the more exciting moments in pop culture. Among many other accolades, Dr. Dre won a GRAMMY and an Emmy for The Defiant Ones.

In 2013 the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation was funded and established. In 2022, they expanded their efforts to the Los Angeles Unified School District opening the Iovine and Young Center (IYC) Integrated Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (IDTE) Magnet, a new high school that will offer students grounding in the same cutting-edge curriculum.

Dre donated 10 million dollars to Compton High School for the school’s new performing arts center which broke ground In 2022. The facility is named the “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center,” according to the Compton Unified School District.

In 2022, Dr. Dre collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar on the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at Sofi Stadium, which took home three Emmys including a win for Outstanding Variety Special, the one and only time the Super Bowl halftime show has won an Emmy in that category.

In 2023, the Recording Academy and Black Music Collective created the inaugural Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to celebrate his trailblazing achievements in music.

This past February, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg launched Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, the first ready-to-drink product from their new premium spirits company. The brand will be announcing more offerings in the future.

Lenny Kravitz

lennykravitzWHO | HONOREE  Lenny Kravitz                         

EMCEE                    On-Air Host, Sports and Entertainment Sibley Scoles

GUEST SPEAKERS  Zoë Kravitz and Denzel Washington

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,774th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Tuesday, March 12, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   1750 N. Vine Street in front of the historic Capitol Records Tower

WATCH LIVE          The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

 

Lenny Kravitz was honored with the 2,774th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 11:30 am PT at 1750 N. Vine Street, in front of the historic Capitol Records Tower.  Kravitz received his star in the category of Recording.  Joining emcee Sibley Scoles were Zoë Kravitz and Denzel Washington.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“With this star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lenny Kravitz’s contributions to the entertainment industry will be forever immortalized and celebrated. It serves as a testament to his exceptional talent, dedication, and significant impact on popular culture,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ”Lenny continues to inspire aspiring musicians and entertainers, and this recognition from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is truly well-deserved,” added Martinez.

Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three-decade-plus musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards.

Lenny Kravitz was recently honored with the “Music Icon Award” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and was also nominated as a 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was recently recognized by the CFDA with their “Fashion Icon Award” for his role as not only one of rock’s most esteemed musicians but also a major fashion influence.

In 2023, Kravitz debuted the anthemic “Road To Freedom,” a song he wrote, performed, and produced specifically for the much-buzzed-about Netflix film, Rustin. The track, which can be heard HERE, plays over the film’s end title credits. In conjunction with the release of the song, Kravitz secured a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Original Song – Motion Picture”, a Critics Choice Award nomination for “Best Song”, and the Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for “Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film” for the soul-stirring anthem.

In addition to his eleven albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica, and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book that showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty’s Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre.

This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.

Lenny Kravitz is set to release his highly anticipated new studio album, Blue Electric Light, on May 24, 2024.

Truly a consistent light, Kravitz also works diligently to spread good internationally through his Let Love Rule Foundation. Let Love Rule Foundation has a longstanding partnership with Glo Good Foundation to bring free dental care clinics and education to the underserved in The Bahamas.  They have also dedicated support to providing Bahamians suffering from food insecurity during the pandemic as well as rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Kravitz’s steadfast activism has also included partnerships with UN Human Rights, UNICEF, MusiCares, and Global Citizen.

 
www.lennykravitz.com
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Eugene Levy

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WHO | HONOREE  Eugene Levy  

EMCEE                    Steve Nissen, President & CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS  Catherine O’Hara and Sarah Levy

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,773rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Friday, March 8, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   7080 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE          The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

 

Actor Eugene Levy was honored with the 2,773rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:30 am PT at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard. Levy received his star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Steve Nissen as speakers were actresses Catherine O’Hara and Sarah Levy.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“We are very excited to welcome Eugene Levy to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to his artistic achievements, Eugene has displayed exceptional dedication to his craft and has become a beloved figure in the industry. His professionalism and genuine passion for his work have garnered him the respect and admiration of his peers, and of course his millions of fans!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Eugene Levy is an Emmy®-winning actor, producer, and writer, who is best known for his work on the record-breaking comedy series “Schitt’s Creek.” The role of Noah Levenstein in the American Pie franchise cemented his reputation as America’s favorite dad, while the box office success of his films, such as Bringing Down The House, Cheaper By the Dozen 2, and Father Of The Bride Part II, have established him as one of Hollywood’s most popular comedic actors.

Currently, Levy serves as host and executive producer of “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy” for Apple TV+, a non-scripted series that follows Levy as he visits some of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing destinations, making new friends and uncovering hidden local gems. After a successful first season, “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy” was renewed for Season 2 and will premiere on March 8th globally on Apple TV+.

In 2013, Levy and his son Daniel co-created “Schitt’s Creek,” a beloved television series for CBC/Pop, in which he also starred and executive-produced. The single-cam, character-driven comedy also starred an ensemble cast including Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, and Chris Elliott.

At the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, the series received nine Emmy wins for its sixth and final season, becoming the most-awarded comedy series in a single year. Levy personally won two Emmys that year for Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Comedy Series. The show broke major records that night for being the first comedy or drama series to sweep all four acting categories and received the most wins for a comedy series in its final season. Levy and his son were also the first father-son pair ever to win Emmys in the same year.

“Schitt’s Creek” has received countless nominations and award wins to date, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series, a Producers Guild Award for the Danny Thomas  Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy, two consecutive GLAAD Media  Awards for Best Comedy, two Critics Choice Awards including Best Comedy Series, two TCA Awards including Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, a Costume Design Guild Award for Excellence in  Contemporary Television, and 21 total Emmy nominations with nine wins. At the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, Levy also won Lead Actor in a Comedy and Best Comedy, alongside his other executive producers. From the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Levy also received the prestigious Legacy Award, along with co-star and long-time collaborator Catherine O’Hara. Levy previously won two Emmys for his writing on SCTV. 

Levy is also widely known for his work partnering with Christopher Guest. He earned critical acclaim for co-writing and co-starring in Best In Show, Waiting For Guffman, For Your Consideration, and A Mighty Wind, which garnered him a New York Film Critics Circle Award and a Grammy Award. He has also been nominated for and won countless awards for many of his films, including Splash, Armed and Dangerous, Multiplicity, Club Paradise, and Serendipity.

Levy is a Member of the Order of Canada and a recipient of The Governor General’s Performing Arts Award – the foremost Canadian honor for excellence in the performing arts.

Levy has been an outspoken and active member in the community by supporting several charities and foundations such as Food Banks Canada and Feeding America which helped provide food during the COVID-19 crisis. He has also raised funds for the Palisades YMCA for scholarships and community youth projects. He has been honored by The Creative Community For Peace and also has been honored with the fifth annual Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award.

Mark Ruffalo
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Mark Ruffalo Photo by Jeff Vespa/@portraits

Mark Ruffalo

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Mark Ruffalo
Photo by Jeff Vespa/@portraits

WHO | HONOREE  Mark Ruffalo              

EMCEE                    Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS  Actor Tim McNeil, Director David Fincher, and Actress Jennifer Garner

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,772nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Thursday, February 8, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   6777 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Stella Adler Academy of Acting

WATCH LIVE          The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

Actor Mark Ruffalo was honored with the 2,772nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:30 am PT at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard. Ruffalo received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Steve Nissen as speakers are actor Tim McNeil, director David Fincher, and actress Jennifer Garner.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Mark Ruffalo is a remarkable talent with an unwavering dedication to his craft. He has captivated audiences worldwide through his performances,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are proud to honor him and place his star in front of the Stella Adler Acting Academy where he trained to become one of our finest actors!” added Martinez.

Emmy® winner and four-time Academy Award® nominee Mark Ruffalo is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, easily moving between stage and screen. He has worked with directors including Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann, Spike Jonze, David Fincher, Fernando Meirelles, and Michel Gondry.

Ruffalo can currently be seen starring in Yorgos Lanthimos and Searchlight Pictures’ “Poor Things,” for which he just received an Oscar nomination, and in the Netflix limited-series “All the Light We Cannot See”, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller. Up next, he will star in Warner Bros and Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi drama “Mickey 17,” alongside Toni Collette and Robert Pattinson.

In 2023, Ruffalo reprised the character of Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the “She Hulk” Marvel series for Disney+.

In 2019, he was seen reprising his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in “Avengers: Endgame,” the grand conclusion to Marvel Studios’ Avengers franchise, spanning twenty-two films. Previously, he starred in “Avengers: Infinity War,” which grossed $1.6 Billion worldwide and was the biggest worldwide film opening since 2002. In 2016, he was seen in “Thor: Ragnarok” and starred on Broadway in Arthur Miller’s “The Price” and in 2015, he appeared in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the hit sequel to “Marvel’s The Avengers.”

He was nominated for three Academy Awards within five years for his performances in “The Kids Are All Right,” Bennett Miller’s “Foxcatcher,” and Thomas McCarthy’s “Spotlight,”whose theme won The Boston Globethe 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service as well as the Oscars® for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 2016 Academy Awards®. The cast of the film was awarded the Screen Actors Guild® Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Ruffalo’s other film credits include: “Infinitely Polar Bear,” “Thanks for Sharing,” “Now You See Me,” “Shutter Island,” “We Don’t Live Here Anymore,” “Zodiac,” “The Brothers Bloom,” “Collateral,” “13 Going on 30,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “In The Cut,” “Just Like Heaven,” “Reservation Road,” “All the King’s Men,” “What Doesn’t Kill You,” “My Life Without Me,” “The Last Castle,” “Windtalkers,” “Committed,” “Ride With the Devil,” “Studio 54,” “Safe Men,” “The Last Big Thing,”   “Begin Again,” and many more.

Ruffalo advocates for addressing climate change and increasing renewable energy. Ruffalo helped launch The Solutions Project in 2012 as part of his mission to share science, business, and culture that demonstrates the feasibility of renewable energy. A regular contributor to the Guardian and Huffington Post, Ruffalo has received the Global Green Millennium Award for Environmental Leadership and the Meera Gandhi Giving Back Foundation Award. He was named one of Time Magazine’s People Who Mattered in 2011and received The Big Fish Award from Riverkeeper in 2013.

Garrett Morris

garrettmorrisWHO | HONOREE  Garrett Morris                       

EMCEE                    Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS  Actress Tichina Arnold and Director/Producer Oz Scott

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,771st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Thursday, February 1st, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   6411 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood

WATCH LIVE          The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

 

Actor Garrett Morris was honored with the 2,771st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:30 am PT at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard. Morris received his star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Steve Nissen as speakers were actress Tichina Arnold and director/producer Oz Scott.

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Garrett Morris is a true entertainment icon and is ready for Prime Time on the Walk of Fame! He joins other SNL stars who are Walk of Famers, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, and Gilda Radner,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are so happy to honor him on February 1st which is his 87th birthday and the 136th birthday of our beloved Hollywood!” added Martinez.

Television legend Garrett Morris was born in New Orleans and raised by his Baptist Minister grandfather, Thomas Phillips and his loving grandmother, Gertrude Phillips. He spent his childhood singing in the church choir and eventually trained at the Julliard School of Music. His first professional break was performing with the Harry Belafonte Singers, with whom he remained for ten years. During this time, Morris branched out into acting, appearing in both Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals including “Porgy and Bess,” “Show Boat,” “Finian’s Rainbow,” “Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death,” “The Great White Hope,” and “The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummer.”

Having most recently been a series regular on CBS’s “2 Broke Girls,” Morris is beloved by generations of TV watchers as one of Saturday Night Live’s original “Not Ready for Prime Time Players,” along with Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, and Gilda Radner. He was present at the creation of television’s longest-running, most famous live sketch comedy program, and is remembered to this day for such characters as Chico Escuela, the Dominican baseball player whose catchphrase, “Baseball has been berry berry good to me,” entered popular culture, as well as performing in “News for the Hard of Hearing” and his outrageous and dead-on impersonations of Idi Amin, James Brown, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Marley, and Muhammad Ali.

Morris’s performances in such TV comedies as “Martin,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and “The Wayans Brothers” are presently playing daily in syndication, and Morris continues to be recognized for appearances on “Married with Children,” “Family Guy” and “The Jeffersons.”

His other television credits also include the animated series, “Fairfax,” NBC’s “Grand Crew,” and the Netflix limited series, “Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” Other television credits include roles on “This is Us,” “Scandal,” “Station 19,” “According To Jim,” “Justice League,” “The Hughleys,” “Noah’s Arc,” “All Of Us,” and “Shameless.”

Morris first broke onto the big screen in the 1970’s with small roles in Carl Reiner’s “Where’s Poppa?” and Sidney Lumet’s “The Anderson Tapes.” His other credits include an impressive array of film including “Jackpot,” “Connecting Dots,” “The Salon,” “Frank,” “Cooley High,” “Who’s Your Caddy?,” “Comeback,” “Bedridden,” “Sonny Dreamweaver,” “Pickin’ & Grinnin’,” “Valley Of The Sun,” “Pawn Shop,” and Marvel’s “Ant-Man” as an acknowledgement of his originating the role on “Saturday Night Live.”

Most people don’t realize that when Morris first appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” he had already had a 17-year career in the entertainment industry as singer and arranger with Harry Belafonte, as an actor in Off-Broadway plays and musicals, as a playwright with two successful productions, as a civil rights activist who played an important role in the desegregation of Actor’s Equity and was part of the Black Arts Theater movement with poet and playwright Amiri Baraka.

Morris resides in Los Angeles where he owns and operates The LA Blues & Comedy Club. In 2007 he was honored by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his work and contributions to the Black community.

 

PHOTO CREDIT: STRONG BLACK LEGENDS

Charlie Wilson

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WHO | HONOREE     Charlie Wilson

EMCEE                       Music producer and Walk of Famer Jimmy Jam Harris

GUEST SPEAKERS     Michael Paran, Babyface, and Snoop Dogg

WHAT                         Dedication of the 2,770th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                         Monday, January 29, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                       6201 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, in front of Eastown

WATCH LIVE              The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

R&B Icon and 13-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, Charlie Wilson was honored with the 2,770th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 29th at 11:30 am PT at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard. Wilson received his star in the category of Recording.  Joining emcee Jimmy Jam Harris were speakers President & CEO of P Music Group and manager, Michael Paran, 12-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Walk of Famer, Babyface, and LA Icon, musician, actor, business mogul and Walk of Famer, Snoop Dogg.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

 ABOUT OUR HONOREE “Charlie Wilson’s timeless music has brought joy to millions across generations. His upcoming star ceremony will shine as a testament to his extraordinary talent, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his craft,” stated Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “I must also add that Charlie’s incredible journey from homelessness and return to show business is a true testament to his indomitable human spirit!” added Martinez.

To say that Charlie Wilson is an “Icon,” does not truly describe the musical powerhouse whose vocal prowess began as a founding member and lead singer of the legendary, multi-platinum group The Gap Band from Tulsa, OK. Prior to becoming a solo star, Wilson and The Gap Band amassed fans over a 10-year span with high-energy stage shows and a slew of hits — “Outstanding,” “Yearning for Your Love,” “Burn Rubber on Me” and “Early in the Morning” — that are now among the industry’s most sampled songs.

As a solo artist, Wilson has topped the R&B charts with 13 number one singles, 13 Grammy nominations, a New York Times and Washington Post best-selling memoir “I Am Charlie Wilson,” a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Soul Train Icon Award, a Soul Train Certified Soul Award, and a NAACP Music Makes a Difference Award.

He was twice named Billboard’s Top Adult Male R&B Artist (2009, 2020) and is currently Billboard’s Top Adult R&B Male Artist with the most #1s of all time.

This past December 8th, Wilson released his new single, “Superman,” with a coinciding world premiere on iHeartRadio. This record is personal for him, as it reflects his love for his wife and the turning point that changed his entire life. As lead singer and founding member of The Gap Band, Wilson found fame and success, but it would soon run out and leave him as a homeless addict struggling to survive on the streets of Hollywood Boulevard.

However, fate intervened, and he found himself attending a rehabilitation center, where he met his wife, a counselor at the facility. When he was at his lowest, the love and support of his future wife transformed him into Superman, allowing him to fight his demons, get clean and sober, and return to his career faster than a speeding bullet. Wilson has been married and sober for 29 years. On the day of his ceremony, January 29th, Wilson will celebrate his 71st birthday, and will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame right on the very streets where he was once homeless.

He has collaborated with chart-topping artists such as Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Tyler The Creator, Don Toliver and Nas, among others. Wilson’s continued success is a testament to his artistry, resilience, and unwavering faith, truly establishing himself as a real-life Superman.

Wilson’s showmanship remains unmatched. He is an artist who continues to tour the world with his captivating live performances and has previously sold out two of his own headlining arena tours – Forever Charlie (2015- Billboard’s Top Winter Tour), In It To Win It (2017) – and toured with Bruno Mars on Bruno’s 24K Magic tour.

Wilson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 and through early detection and treatment has been cancer free for 16 years. Upon his diagnosis he joined forces with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and encourage Black men to undergo testing for this serious disease, persistently advocating for early detection. “We don’t have to die from this disease” Wilson proclaimed. He has also actively participated and performed in Stand Up 2 Cancer’s telethons aimed at both raising funds for cancer research and bringing hope to many affected by this life-changing disease.

George Clinton

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WHO | HONOREE  George Clinton                    

EMCEE  On-Air Host, Sports and Entertainment Sibley Scoles

GUEST SPEAKERS  Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ben Crump, world renowned civil rights attorney & Janie Bradford, American songwriter.

WHAT  Dedication of the 2,769th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN  Friday, January 19, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE  6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, in front of the Musicians Institute

WATCH LIVE  The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com 

 

Performer George Clinton was honored with the 2,769th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, January 19th at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. Clinton received his star in the category of Recording.  Joining emcee Sibley Scoles as speakers were Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ben Crump, and Janie Bradford.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“George Clinton is a highly influential song writer, record producer, and performer known for his contributions to Funk music.  He has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Funk and pushing musical boundaries. His distinctive style, flamboyant persona, and psychedelic stage presence have made him a beloved figure and a pioneer of the genre,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are thrilled that he’s going to be bringing the Funk to the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” added Martinez.

George Clinton is an American treasure. As one of the foremost innovators of Funk, Clinton is the mastermind behind the legendary Parliament/Funkadelic (P-Funk), creating a uniquely identifiable and timeless art that has lifted Funk to an internationally recognized and respected form of music. His ingenuity has earned Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic a prominent seat in music history. Clinton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

Clinton started his career with The Parliaments, a barbershop doo-wop ensemble, which scored a major hit in 1967 with “(I Wanna) Testify.” Clinton developed a sound that merged the polish of Motown acts, the rawness of James Brown, the bohemian style of Sly Stone, and the pop sensibility of the Beatles. He has forever set himself apart from the Motown era. By the early ’70s, the group’s songs evolved into sprawling jams drenched in funky rhythms. Around the same time, Clinton spawned Funkadelic, a rock group that fused acid-rock guitar, bizarre sound effects, and cosmological rants with danceable beats and booming bass lines. Funkadelic had several influential concept albums, including Free Your Mind… and Your Ass Will Follow, Maggot Brain and America Eats Its Young. Rolling Stone and Spin recently named Parliament/Funkadelic as one of the top bands of all time.

Some of Clinton’s most popular songs include: “P-Funk (Wants to get Funked Up),” “Mothership Connection (Star Child),” the group’s first gold single “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker),” “Flash Light,” “One Nation Under a Groove,” “(Not Just) Knee Deep,” and “Aqua Boogie,” eventually culminating with the 1982 solo release of “Atomic Dog,” which has been featured in numerous movies including 102 Dalmatians, Trolls World Tour, Menace II Society and more. It has been sampled countless times, most notably by Snoop Dogg on his smash-hit “Snoop Dogg (What’s My Name Pt. 2).” These releases became instant dance floor anthems and sparked Funk’s biggest movement to date. The live performances were equally otherworldly, as Clinton would emerge from a giant spaceship, “The Mothership,” at center stage as “Dr. Funkenstein” to transport listeners into a different dimension.

Indeed, Clinton’s P-Funk, with its infectious groove and irresistible beats, became a go-to source for countless early Rap recordings. As Clinton has said, “Funk is the DNA of Hip-Hop and Rap.” Being one of the most sampled artists, Clinton has become recognized as the godfather of modern urban music. Beats, loops, and samples of P-Funk have appeared on albums by 2Pac, OutKast, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and Childish Gambino to name but a few. Clinton has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on the influential rapper’s Grammy-winning album To Pimp a Butterfly and just appeared on Travis Scott’s latest track “HYAENA” from his critically acclaimed album UTOPIA.

Through it all, Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic have maintained a rigorous touring schedule that would test artists 50 years his junior. Considered by many to be one of the original jam bands, Parliament/Funkadelic’s hours-long performances attract many of the same fans that populate concerts by the Grateful Dead, Phish, and the Dave Matthews Band.

Approaching his 83rd birthday this summer, Clinton is as busy as ever. In addition to touring, he is working on three recording projects that feature collaborations with a “who’s who” of top artists from the last four decades.

Recently, Clinton has ventured into a prosperous career as a fine artist. His body of work reflects the same adventurous and diverse spirit found in his music, gaining prominence through a solo exhibition at the Jeffrey Deitch gallery titled The Rhythm of Vision. Additionally, he received acclaim at Art Basel in Miami.