1991. The 1991 film "Boyz N the Hood" was a launching pad for the career of Cuba Gooding Jr., who starred in his first big role.

Charles Lee Ray. Actor Brad Dourif played the character Charles Lee Ray in addition to providing the voice of Chucky.

Spike Jonze. Spike Jonze won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 86th Academy Awards for his 2013 film "Her".

Chazz Palminteri. For his role in "Bullets Over Broadway", Chazz Palminteri received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.