Pam Grier

A lot of people claim to have a diverse background, but Pam Grier seems to take the crown when it comes to versatility, considering the diverse roles she has portrayed throughout the years. This includes her roles in films such as The Bird Cage, and Foxy Brown. Young people might also recognize her voice from the game Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty, which she doesn’t get enough credit for. At present, Pam continues her legacy with her roles in TV and film, as well as her advocacies.

Pam Grier is recognized by Quentin Tarantino, among many others, for being the movie industry’s first female action star. She starred in the director’s crime flick Jackie Brown. Thanks to her explosive performance in the film she was able to win a Golden Globe Award, Satellite Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Saturn Award nomination for Best Actress. She then appeared in Bones, Jawbreaker, Larry Crowne, Just Wright, and Poms.