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Xavier Dolan was born on 20 March 1989 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for I Killed My Mother (2009), Tom at the Farm (2013) and Heartbeats (2010).

Xander's father was a painter and his mother a school teacher who sewed, providing him with costumes (his preference over toys). School plays and Community Theater were next. An experimental theater troupe in the area (which was an offshoot from Joseph Chaikin's Open Theater in New York) took Xander under their wing when he was 16. He credits this group for shaping him as both a person and an actor, committed to taking risks and remaining open to the unknown. Xander went to Hampshire College, the progressive brainchild of Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Amherst, and the University of Massachusetts. He would continue in the theater at Hampshire, studying and doing plays at each of the other schools, all of which were there in the area.

A move to New York after college brought him access to private teachers from the Royal Academy of the Arts, the Moscow Arts Theater and HB Studios. Later in Los Angeles, Xander would spend time with Lee Strasberg at The Actor's Studio during the last years of his life.

Xander worked in Regional and Repertory Theaters in addition to off-Broadway while living in New York but, despite a classically trained theater background, he was increasingly drawn to the subtleties of film acting. A play, written by the great southern novelist Reynolds Price, called "Early Dark" had such a cinematic feel to it, that an agent saw the film acting potential in Xander and encouraged him to make the move out west.

Soon Mommie Dearest (1981) provided Xander with his film debut in the role of "Christopher Crawford", and simultaneously gave his career a slightly cultish twist. Alex Cox with Sid and Nancy (1986), James Cameron with Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Bernard Rose with Candyman (1992), Todd Haynes with Safe (1995), Mike Figgis with Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Andrew Niccol with Gattaca (1997) all helped to further associate Xander as an actor in his own rather unusual category.

Xander's choices were often determined by the opportunity to learn from directors he admired, certainly all those listed above fell into that category. Clint Eastwood with The Rookie (1990), Ron Howard with Apollo 13 (1995), Rob Reiner with A Few Good Men (1992), Michael Mann with Heat (1995), Wolfgang Petersen with Air Force One (1997), Steven Spielberg with Amistad (1997) are obvious examples of others Xander actively sought to work with and learn from.

From obscure independent movies where Xander could play lead roles to the big budget studio movies where he might often play smaller character-driven parts, an education was taking place. Just as working with older directors like Michael Cacoyannis on The Cherry Orchard (1999) and Robert M. Young on Human Error (2004) (aka "Human Error") brought insights to ways of working that are being lost in pop cultures tendency to slide toward slickness. Not to mention bringing him to places like Bulgaria and China along the way.

Perhaps because a life in the foreign services, or espionage was seen as a road not taken, living on location in foreign countries, working as an actor, has somewhat fulfilled the impulse. As early as 1987, a film took Xander to Nicaragua while the Contra War was taking place. It was during this three month shoot on the film Walker (1987) (starring Ed Harris) that Xander got an offer to do a film with his friend, director Jon Hess, in Chile for the following three months. Taking him straight from the revolutionary left-wing Sandanistas to Pinochet's fascist, right-wing regime.

In 2001, an offer came in to play a part on a TV pilot called 24 (2001). It was another shady agent-type, and reluctant to repeat his performance from Air Force One (1997) as the turncoat secret serviceman, Xander almost passed on the job. Fortunately for him, he said yes. He met his future wife, Sarah Clarke during the first day of filming. His character, "George Mason", was just a guest star in the pilot, but the producers liked what Xander brought to it and continued to write more episodes for him. By the second season, it had become perhaps the most interesting, leveled character Xander had ever gotten to play. Sarah and Xander were married in 2002 and had their daughters, Olwyn in 2006 and Rowan in 2010.

Other favorite roles of late have been "Arlen Pavich", the middle management dweeb, in Niki Caro's North Country (2005), and the Irish hooligan/railway foreman in David Von Ancken's Seraphim Falls (2006) and, more recently, "The King of Sodom" in Harold Ramis' Year One (2009), "Sonny" in David Pomes' Cook County (2008), the recovering meth head coming out of prison to discover the life he had left (and destroyed), and crazy "Uncle Doug" in David Wike's Out There (2006) (aka "Out There").

Xavier Samuel was born on 10 December 1983 in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. He is an actor, known for Blonde (2022), Elvis (2022) and Adore (2013).

Xander Bailey started his career in the theatre in his home town of New York City where he studied with renowned acting coaches Robert McAndrew and Mario Giacalone. He later moved to Los Angeles where he studied with the late, great Dee Cannon of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. He works in film, television, commercials and voiceover and is also a published author and screenwriter.

Xenia Seeberg was born on 4 April 1967 in Geldern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Lexx (1996), Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) and Verbotene Liebe (1995). She was previously married to Sven Martinek.

Xolo Maridueña was born on June 9, 2001 and raised in Los Angeles, California and started acting professionally in 2011. His natural talent helped him quickly secure an agent, and he landed dozens of roles within his first year. Those included several television commercials, a recurring role on "Parenthood" which has become a series regular role. He has also appeared in Showtime's Twin Peaks, and the TV dram Major Crimes. Maridueña stars as Miguel in the Netflix original Cobra Kai, the continuation of the Karate Kid franchise.

Maridueña's unique look is a gift of his multicultural background (he is of Mexican, Cuban and Ecuadorian heritage), and his unique name means "Dog Star" in the indigenous Nahuatl language.

Xavier Jimenez was born in Miami, Florida, USA. He is an actor and executive, known for The Book of Boba Fett (2021), The Mandalorian (2019) and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).

Xosha Roquemore was born on 11 December 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Precious (2009), G.B.F. (2013) and Captain America: Brave New World (2025).

Actor, musician, producer and director; Xander Turian has achieved a lot since entering the film industry in 2013. Having played the lead in the music video for his band, Our Untold Story's first single "Hell House", Xander began picking up work as an extra in Commercials and TV shows in Sweden before studying theatre in Stockholm and later enrolling at the Prague Film School where he graduated with honours from the Acting for Film program in 2018. This led to him signing with his agent, Caprice Crawford of Crawford Talents. Xander has also received tutelage from world-renowned acting and filmmaking teachers Bernard Hiller, Mel Churcher & Dov S-S Simens.

From there, Xander continued to secure work in various short films and TV shows, including a recurring role alongside Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne in "Carnival Row" and a guest spot in "The Defeated", opposite Taylor Kitsch. Since 2017 alone, Xander has won several awards for various leading and supporting roles, including Best Actor In An Indie Film at the New York Film Awards, and has participated in a handful of panels, documentaries and interviews aired around the world.

In 2017, Xander directed, produced and starred in the successful horror short "Rotten Love", which was selected by dozens of film festivals worldwide and secured 17 awards. He was also involved in one of Sweden's most successful and popular horror films of the year, "Sargad" as both actor and producer.

As a musician, Xander tours in between acting jobs, and his band, Our Untold Story, who released their first full-length album "My Dreams, My Rules" in June 2018. The band have secured various award wins and nominations for their video "Calm Seas Don't Make Good Sailors", including the Bronze Medal award at the Global Music Awards in 2017 and Best Original Song at The Oniros Film Awards.

In 2022 Xander graduated from the prestigious Raindance Filmschool in London with a Master of Arts degree in filmmaking, where his research focused on self-directing and producing as an actor. His graduation film "The Gig", which is a fictional depiction of his history with Our Untold Story, is the latest entry into his growing catalogue of projects.

Xochitl Romero is an actress and comedian based out of Los Angeles. She is known for both her work on screen and on stage, winning the 2020 Ovation Award for "Best Supporting Actress." She performs regularly at the Second City Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles with "HisPanic Attack" and "Shortcake." Other Film/TV credits include, The Connors (ABC), Last Man On Earth (FOX), and Friday Night Lights (NBC). Her autobiographical series "Are You Okay?" is in development with HBO Max.

Xavier Mortimer is a Magician, Comedian and Musician. Using a blend of magic, dance, music, comedy, mime and spectacular visual effects, Xavier creates magical worlds. He is the first Cirque du Soleil artist ever to open his own show in Las Vegas.

Xavier grew up in the southwestern France, and packed up his suitcase to travel the world while creating shows. He studied at the Music and Dance Conservatory of La Rochelle, as well as the Desmond Jones Acting School in London and the Jacques Lecoq Acting School in Paris. He also is the recipient of several more international prizes for Magic rewarding his shows.He achieves public recognition in France in 2006 with his show » L'Ombre Orchestre » (The Shadow Orchestra) created in France (Avignon) and subsequently performed in Paris and worldwide more than 1000 times.

Xavier Mortimer is both the creator of and performer in visual shows that he presents internationally. He composes the music for his own shows, and for other shows as well.

Xavier Atkins is known for Child 44 (2015), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and Testament of Youth (2014).

Xaria Dotson is an artist & actress from Portland Oregon.

Her passion for film and storytelling began at a young age, as she spent most of her childhood buried in books, rewinding her favorite VHS tapes over & over and scribbling away in her sketchbooks. When she was 11 she joined her local children's theater where she fell in love with costume, community and performance. Throughout her adolescence up to adulthood she has worked on many indie projects & commercial sets which eventually have led to television and online streaming shows.

She is best known for her roles in American Vandal S2 and Facebook Watch/CryptTV's horror series known as The Birch. Her latest project "Devil In Ohio" will be released on Netflix in late 2022.

Xavi was born in Canada, of Jesusa & Fernando de Guzman of the Philippines. As a child he had a knack for sports which fueled an athleticism that lead him to boxing then later thai boxing. A decision which kept him off the path to gangs and drugs. Fighting out of Southside Muay Thai in Toronto, Xavi went on to secure, and then defended, the lightweight title in Canada. This level of acclaim led him to his first on camera role without any acting experience on the show Rookie Blue as a boxer. This sparked his passion wanting to be on set and pursued advice from high school friend, and actor, Alex Mallari Jr. He then began taking guidance from acting coach Earl Nanhu of EVN Studios, then Stephen Park of Lonsdale Smith Studios, as well as Second City, and Lewis Baumander of LB Studios.

Xavier Avila is known for Á La Carte (2022), Know Mercy (2025) and The Pitt (2025).

Xzibit was born in Detroit, where he lived until his mother passed away when he was only nine years old. At the age of ten, he began to rap, very personally because of the loss of his mother. At the age of 14, he got into trouble and was removed from his home for two years after his father refused to have him there. Xzibit was released from the state on his own recognizance as an adult at 17. He did a little slangin' to get some money together and jumped into his jeep and headed toward LA, California. In 1992, Xzibit met with producer Broadway, through the group, Madcap. His first songs were "Freestyle Ghetto" on "King Tee IV Life", and after that he got on the Liks' "Coast ][ Coast" on the joints, "Hit and Run". He points to his mother, who was a writer, as his source of creativity. Xzibit's rhymes resonate because he speaks from the heart as an individual, rather than trying to portray a phony hip hop persona. He has lived through many dramatic times in his life, so he raps primarily about his own life experiences, and is not afraid to reveal himself on a track. Xzibit eventually found himself working with Snoop Dogg and Andre Young, and helped on Dre's 2001. Through that work he became good friends with Dre, Snoop, Eminem, and others on the Aftermath staff. He is now a father, too.

Xantha Radley was born on 30 December 1974 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is an actress, known for The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008), Slither (2006) and Agent Cody Banks (2003).

Xander Corvus was born in "The Discovery City" of Columbus, Ohio on November 18, 1988. Around age 22, he began his career in the adult entertainment industry in 2010. He began directing films in 2016 and since 2010, has worked for studios and companies including Brazzers Network, Evil Angel, Naughty America, New Sensations, Wicked Pictures, Vivid, Digital Sin, New Sensations, Reality Kings and many more. Corvus is a multiple-time AVN Award-winner, with awards in 2012 for "Best Male Newcomer" and "Best Supporting Actor". In 2014, he won another AVN Award for "Best Supporting Actor" and again for a third time in 2015. In 2017, he won an AVN Award for "Best Actor" for his work in The Preacher's Daughter (2016). In 2018, Corvus won an AVN Award for "Best Group Sex Scene". During his career, he was also nominated by Erotic Lounge, Nightmoves, Sex Awards, Spank Bank, The Fannys, TLA RAW, and Virtual Awards shows. In 2012, he won the XBIZ Award for "Supporting Acting Performance of the Year: Male". He won his second XBiz Award in 2015 for "Best Actor in a Couples-Themed Release" for his work in The Sexual Liberation of Anna Lee (2014). He won his second XBiz Award in 2016 for the same category, for his work in My Sinful Life (2015). In 2017, he won his third XBiz Award for "Best Actor in a Feature Movie" for his work in The Preacher's Daughter (2016). Corvus also won the 2017 XBiz Award for " Male Performer of the Year". He is also a two-time XRCO Award winner, with consecutive award wins in 2010 and 2011 for "Best New Stud".

Xesco Palacín is known for Casa (2020), One Year, One Night (2022) and Todos mienten (2022).

Xavi Sáez is known for Pain and Glory (2019), Sushi (2023) and Money Heist (2017).

Xochitl Gomez is a Mexican-American actress born and raised in Los Angeles, California to Mexican parents. She is best known for her portrayal of the heroine America Chavez in 'Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness' as well as Dawn Schafer on the Netflix series 'The Babysitter's Club.'

Xochitl began performing in youth musical theater productions at the age of 5 and transitioned into roles in commercials and minor television parts at age 10. She gained most of her early acting experience doing local LA short films-- many of which lead to Best Young Actress awards. These credits and accolades lead to her selection as a feature actress at the Sundance Institute's Director's Lab in 2018. Then in August, 2020 Xochitl had the honor of being included in Variety magazine's Power Of Young Hollywood issue for her outstanding performance on The Baby-sitter's Club.

Xavier Giannoli was born on 7 March 1970 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Marguerite (2015), Lost Illusions (2021) and In the Beginning (2009).

Zhou Xun is an internationally acclaimed Chinese actress and singer.

She caught international attention through her roles in Lou Ye's Suzhou River in 2000 and Dai Sijie's film adaption of the book of same name Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress in 2002. In 2003, she starred in the television remake of Jinyong's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes as "Huang Rong" with actor Li Yapeng. Zhou then successfully entered the Hong Kong film market in Peter Chan's Perhaps Love in 2005. This role gained her the Best Actress award in the Hong Kong Film Awards. Aside from acting, she has also released solo albums in 2003 titled "Summer" and in 2005 "Come Across", and sang for "Baober In Love," "Xin Bian Guo Le Xi San Meng You Xian Jing," and "Perhaps Love" motion picture soundtracks.

Xun Wang was born on 27 November 1974 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. He is an actor, known for Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017), Lost in Hong Kong (2015) and The Big Shot (2019).