Denise Richards

Denise Richards

Born:February 17, 1971

Place of Birth:Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Denise Richards, a versatile American actress, former fashion model, and television personality, has captivated audiences with her dynamic performances on both the big and small screens. With a career spanning decades, Richards has solidified her place in Hollywood with iconic roles that showcase her range and talent.

Born to Joni and Irv Richards in Downers Grove, Illinois, Denise Lee Richards discovered her passion for acting at a young age. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the loss of her mother to kidney cancer in 2007, Richards persevered and channeled her experiences into her craft, delivering compelling performances that resonate with viewers.

Richards' diverse ancestry, which includes German, French-Canadian, Croatian, Irish, English, Welsh, and Dutch roots, adds depth to her identity and informs her unique perspective as an artist. This rich heritage has undoubtedly influenced her approach to portraying a wide array of characters with authenticity and depth.

Throughout her career, Denise Richards has garnered acclaim for her memorable roles in iconic films such as "Starship Troopers" (1997), where she portrayed the fearless Carmen Ibanez, and "Wild Things" (1998), in which she brought the complex character of Kelly Van Ryan to life with nuance and charisma.

One of Richards' most notable roles was her portrayal of Bond girl Christmas Jones in "The World Is Not Enough" (1999), where she held her own alongside the legendary character of James Bond. Her magnetic on-screen presence and ability to embody strong, multifaceted female characters have solidified her status as a talented and versatile actress in the industry.

Beyond her film roles, Denise Richards has also made a mark in the television landscape, appearing in a variety of shows that showcase her range as an actress. From drama to comedy, Richards has proven her ability to tackle diverse genres with skill and finesse, captivating audiences with each new project.

In addition to her acting career, Richards has also made a name for herself as a fashion model and television personality, showcasing her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. Her ability to seamlessly transition between different facets of the entertainment industry speaks to her adaptability and drive to continually challenge herself creatively.

With her magnetic presence, undeniable talent, and unwavering dedication to her craft, Denise Richards continues to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring actors around the world. Her enduring legacy in Hollywood serves as a testament to her resilience, passion, and commitment to storytelling that resonates with viewers on a profound level.

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Filmography

Acting

Scary Movie 3

Scary Movie 3

Annie

2003

In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

Barbara Robinson

2012

Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.
Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Carmen Ibañez

1997

Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Love Actually

Love Actually

Carla, the Real Friendly One

2003

Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
Wild Things

Wild Things

Kelly Van Ryan

1998

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
The World Is Not Enough

The World Is Not Enough

Christmas Jones

1999

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.
Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace

Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace

Deborah

2024

When an Iraq War veteran receives a calling from a higher power, he embarks on a mission to stop a fallen angel from raising an army of the dead to take over the world.
Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Leeman

1999

In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
American Satan

American Satan

Kat Faust

2017

A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.
Valentine

Valentine

Paige Prescott

2001

Four friends start to receive morbid Valentine cards and realise they are being stalked by someone they had spurned 13 years ago. A masked killer is on the loose and Valentine's day is soon approaching.
Nowhere

Nowhere

Jana

1997

In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.
Undercover Brother

Undercover Brother

White She Devil

2002

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

Cindy

1993

An LA detective is murdered because she has microfilm with the recipe to make cocaine cookies. Two cops partner to find and stop the fiends before they can dope the nation by distributing their wares via the 'Wilderness Girls' cookie drive.
Tammy and the T-Rex

Tammy and the T-Rex

Tammy

1994

An evil scientist implants the brain of a murdered high school student into an animatronic Tyrannosaurus, who later wreaks vengeance on the bullies who killed him, and is reunited with his sweetheart.
Madea's Witness Protection

Madea's Witness Protection

Kate Needleman

2012

For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.

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