E-mail a friendFebruary 9, 2005
Bill Maher weighs in on issues that were left out of the past election. Sophie Okonedo, Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee for her searing performance in Hotel Rwanda, talks about how real the movie felt while filming.
Bill Maher
Bill Maher
Comedy Central alum Maher has a fresh outlet for his acerbic wit - HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. His credits include five HBO specials and the award-winning Politically Incorrect. With a degree in English from Cornell University, Maher began his career in the '80s on the New York club scene. The outspoken comedian also tells it as he sees it in his book, When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden.
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
Though it may seem she came out of nowhere to land on this year's Oscar list, Hotel Rwanda's Sophie Okonedo has carefully honed her acting skills. The British actress trained on the stage and first received critical acclaim for her role in Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. She soon expanded her range to include TV and film. Her role in Dirty Pretty Things was her breakout film performance. Still loyal to her stage roots, Okonedo is on the Board of Directors at the Royal Court Theater.