JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTOR The Glorious Rise of Jean-Claude Van Damme: Martial Arts Beginnings of a Belgian Icon Who Kicked His Way Into History When you hear the name Jean-Claude Van Damme, you don’t just think of any action star — you think of the blueprint for martial arts excellence mixed with …
CARRIE FISHER – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTRESS Early Life and Hollywood Beginnings Carrie Fisher: Hollywood’s Original Nepo Baby & Mental Health Icon Carrie Fisher was born on October 21, 1956, and from day one, she was deep in Hollywood chaos. Her mom, Debbie Reynolds, was a full-on silver screen legend, and her dad, Eddie Fisher, was …
DREW CAREY – FAMOUS BIPOLAR COMEDIAN Drew Carey’s Early Life: From Tragedy to Comedy Icon Drew Allison Carey was born on May 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of three brothers. But his childhood took a devastating turn when, at just eight years old, he lost his father, Lewis Carey, to a brain tumor. …
JIM CARREY – FAMOUS BIPOLAR COMEDIAN & ACTOR Jim Carrey: From Stand-Up to Comedy Legend Born on January 17, 1962, Jim Carrey (full name James Eugene Carrey) is an iconic comedian and actor whose slapstick comedy and wild, energetic performances have made him a household name for generations. From being a stand-up comedian to dominating …
ELIZABETH TAYLOR – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTRESS Elizabeth Taylor was an Anglo-American actress. She is known for her extreme uncommon beauty. Her acting style and performances also earned her recognition. She is considered to be one of Hollywood’s golden age’s greatest actresses. She is placed at seventh by the American Film Institute on the Female Legend’s …
MARILYN MONROE – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTRESS From Trauma to Iconic Star – A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, Marilyn Monroe’s early life was anything but glamorous. From the start, her childhood was a whirlwind of emotional neglect, abandonment, and instability. Her mother, …
MAURICE BENARD – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTOR From Multicultural Roots to Struggling with Bipolar Disorder Maurice Benard, born Mauricio José Morales on March 1, 1963, in Martinez, California, grew up in a diverse and multicultural household with parents hailing from Nicaragua and El Salvador. Raised in a tight-knit, working-class family, Benard always felt his emotions hit …
MEL GIBSON – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTOR Born on January 3 1956, Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson is an Australian American actor. He is a screenwriter, producer and film director as well. He is expressive and speaks his mind. He is known for his movies some of which appeal to the emotions of viewers. Some of his …
PATTY DUKE – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTRESS Ann Marie Duke is an American actress, singer and a mental health advocate. She was born on 14th December, 1946. Duke started her acting career very early and at age 12, she featured on the $64,000 Question and won $32,000. At age 16, she won an American Award for …
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. – FAMOUS BIPOLAR ACTOR American actor Robert John Downey was born in New York City, New York on 4th April, 1965. Downey is known for his comedian style of movies. He also became popular for his frequent arrests for drug related offenses. Though not a member of Brat Pack, people associated him …