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Actor Born: September 6, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY Biography:Brooklyn-born actress/choreographer "Rosie Perez" attended Los Angeles City College before making the cattle-call rounds for dancing jobs. She worked a few seasons with the TV variety series Soul Train, then went on to perform at the LA club Funky Reggae. Here she was spotted by director Spike Lee, who cast her in a choice role in his 1989 film "Do The Right Thing." She can also be seen dancing to the title tune under the opening credits. As a choreographer, Perez has staged shows for "Diana Ross" and Bobby Brown, and was Emmy-nominated for her work on the Fox comedy/variety series In Living Color (1990-94). She has been shown to best advantage on screen in explosive supporting roles, such as the "Jeopardy"-obsessed girlfriend of "Woody Harrelson" in "White Men Can't Jump" (1992) and the hilariously covetous wife of lottery winner "Nicholas Cage" in "It Could Happen to You" (1994). On a more sombre... Full Biography
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