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37th AVN Awards
The 37th AVN Awards, held January 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, honored 2019's top performers and movies in adult entertainment, with Angela White among the winners.
A-list
A-list: top tier of celebrity and bankability in Hollywood film, derived from the classical studio system's star system; A-listers' names can greenlight films, commanding $15-25 million per picture.
A. K. Hangal (अवतार किशन हंगल)
A. K. Hangal (अवतार किशन हंगल, 1914–2012), also Avtar Kishan Hangal, was an Indian character actor and freedom fighter who joined IPTA with Balraj Sahni and Kaifi Azmi, debuted in Teesri Kasam (1966), played Imaam Saheb in Sholay, and received the Padma Bhushan in 2006.
Aadhi Pinisetty
Aadhi Pinisetty, also credited as Sai Pradeep Pinisetty, is an Indian actor in Tamil and Telugu cinema, son of director Ravi Raja Pinisetty. Debut Oka V Chitram (2006), breakthrough Eeram (2009), Nandi Award for Sarrainodu.
Aaditi Pohankar (आदिती पोहणकर)
Aaditi Pohankar (आदिती पोहणकर) is an Indian actress who works in Marathi, Tamil, and Hindi films and streaming series, best known for She and Aashram (both 2020).
Aamani
Aamani (ఆమని), also known as Manjula, is an Indian actress from Bengaluru active mainly in Telugu cinema; debut Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992), Nandi Awards for Mister Pellam and Subha Sankalpam, Filmfare for Subha Lagnam.
Aamir Ali
Aamir Ali (Aamir Ali Malik), Indian actor and model born 1977 in Mumbai; known for Inspector Bajrang Pandey in F.I.R., Nach Baliye 3 win with ex-wife Sanjeeda Sheikh, and OTT roles in Lootere, Faraaz, and Doctors.
Aamir Khan (आमिर ख़ान)
Aamir Khan (आमिर ख़ान), full name Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, Indian actor, director and producer born 1965 in Mumbai; star of Lagaan, 3 Idiots and Dangal; founder of Aamir Khan Productions; winner of 9 Filmfare and 4 National Film Awards plus Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan; distinct from Shah Rukh and Salman Khan.
Aamir Khan filmography
Aamir Khan filmography: the Hindi cinema career of Aamir Khan (born 1965, Mumbai) as actor, producer, and director, from Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) through Lagaan, 3 Idiots, Dangal, and 2025's Sitaare Zameen Par.
Aaron Norris
Aaron Norris (born 1951, Gardena, California) is an American stunt coordinator, director, producer, and writer, younger brother of Chuck Norris; he coordinated stunts on Missing in Action and Invasion U.S.A., directed Delta Force 2, and executive produced Walker, Texas Ranger.
Aarthi Agarwal (ఆర్తి అగర్వాల్)
Aarthi Agarwal (ఆర్తి అగర్వాల్) was an Indian-American actress, born in New Jersey in 1984, who became a leading Telugu cinema heroine from 2001, starred in Indra, and died in 2015.
Aarya Babbar (आर्य बब्बर)
Aarya Babbar (आर्य बब्बर), born 1981 in Mumbai, is an Indian actor, son of Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar; debuted in Ab Ke Baras (2002), works in Hindi and Punjabi films, and plays dual roles in Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah.
Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda (1921–2016), American character actor, played Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather and Detective Phil Fish on Barney Miller and Fish; famous for false 1982 death reports.
Abella Danger
Abella Danger is an American adult film performer and director from Miami, Florida, who won AVN, XBIZ, and XRCO Best New Starlet awards in 2016.
Abhay Deol (अभय देओल)
Abhay Deol (अभय देओल), born 1976, is an Indian actor and producer, nephew of Dharmendra, known for indie-leaning Hindi films like Dev D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and for founding Forbidden Films in 2009.
Abhimanyu Dassani
Abhimanyu Dassani (born 1990), Indian Hindi-film actor, son of Bhagyashree and Himalay Dassani; debuted in Vasan Bala's Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2019), winning Macao IFF Best New Young Actor and IIFA Star Debut of the Year.
Abhimanyu Singh
Abhimanyu Singh (Abhimanyu Shekhar Singh) is an Indian film actor known for Ransa in Gulaal (2009) and Bukka Reddy in Rakta Charitra (2010), working across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema; distinct from the TV producer of the same name.
Abhinaya (actress)
Abhinaya (born 1991), also credited as MG Abhinaya, is an Indian actress in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema who is hearing and speech impaired; debut Naadodigal (2009), two Filmfare Awards, female lead of Pani (2024).
Abhishek Bachchan (अभिषेक बच्चन)
Abhishek Bachchan (अभिषेक बच्चन), born 1976, Indian film actor and producer, son of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, debut Refugee (2000), three Filmfare Best Supporting Actor awards, National Award for producing Paa.
Abhishek Bachchan filmography
Abhishek Bachchan's filmography: Hindi film actor (born 1976, Mumbai), son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Debut Refugee (2000); breakthrough Dhoom (2004); three consecutive Filmfare Best Supporting Actor awards; producer of Paa; streaming-era films Ludo, Dasvi, Ghoomer, I Want to Talk.
Abir Chatterjee (অভীর চ্যাটার্জি)
Abir Chatterjee (অভীর চ্যাটার্জি) is an Indian actor known for playing the iconic Bengali sleuths Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda, and is credited with 33 consecutive box-office successes.
Adah Sharma (आदा शर्मा)
Adah Sharma (आदा शर्मा), Indian actress born in Mumbai, debuted in the horror film 1920 (2008) and starred in The Kerala Story (2023); works across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.
Adam G. Sevani
Adam G. Sevani (born Adam Manucharian, 1992) is an American actor and dancer known as Moose in Step Up 2, 3D, Revolution, and All In; later a selective actor and dance instructor.
Adarsh Gourav
Adarsh Gourav (आदर्श गौड़), born 1994 in Jamshedpur, is an Indian actor and singer known for Balram Halwai in The White Tiger (2021), BAFTA and Independent Spirit nominations, Guns & Gulaabs, Superboys of Malegaon, and Alien: Earth.
Adhyayan Suman
Adhyayan Suman (born 1988, Mumbai), son of Shekhar Suman, is an Indian actor, singer, and director known for Raaz 2, Aashram, Heeramandi, and his directorial debut Main Na Raha Mera.
Adi Irani
Adi Irani (आदि ईरानी), born 1955 in Mumbai, is an Indian character actor of Hindi films and TV, brother of Aruna Irani and Indra Kumar, known for Baazigar, Dil, Beta, Welcome, and A Thursday; distinct from cinematographer Adi M. Irani.
Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain (born 1963, Goalpara, Assam) is an Indian actor, distinct from namesake lawyers and engineers, known for Life of Pi, English Vinglish, Hotel Salvation, What Will People Say, and a 64th National Film Awards Special Mention.
Adinath Kothare (आदिनाथ कोठारे)
Adinath Kothare (आदिनाथ कोठारे), also credited Addinath M. Kothare, is an Indian Marathi and Hindi actor, director, and producer, son of Mahesh Kothare; his debut film Paani (2024) won a National Film Award, and he played Dilip Vengsarkar in '83.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari, Indian actress in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema; born in Hyderabad to royal lineages; known for Kaatru Veliyidai, Padmaavat, Jubilee, and Heeramandi; sources disagree on her birth year (1978 vs 1986).
Aditi Shankar
Aditi Shankar (அதிதி ஷங்கர்), born 1993 in Chennai, is a Tamil actress and singer, daughter of director Shankar. Debut Viruman (2022); films Maaveeran, Nesippaya, Bhairavam, Once More (2026).