Real Name/Full Name	James Lesure
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	James Lesure
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	21 September 1970
Age/How Old:	54 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 188 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 8″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 68 Kg In Pounds – 150 lbs
Eye Color:	Dark Brown
Hair Color:	Bald
Parents Name:	Father – Unknown Mother – Unknown
Siblings:	N/A
School:	USC School of Dramatic Arts, Narbonne High School,  Air Force Academy
College:	University of Southern California, United States University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Virgo
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	N/A
Marital Status:	Single
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	N/A
Kids/Children Name:	N/A
Profession:	Actor
Net Worth:	$ 5 million
Last Updated:	March 2025

James Lesure is a big name in the Television industry; he is famous for his roles in films such as the NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas. The American television actor has graced the screens with amazing content as an actor, especially in drama-comedies. He is one of the people practicing the profession they studied for in school.

Biography and Early Life

Born on the 21^st of September 1970, James Lesure was raised in Los Angeles. There is little or no information about his siblings and parents. James is a graduate of the University of California, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre. The award-winning actor had earlier attended Stevie White middle school, where he met significant personnel, Jeff McCoy, whom he refers to as ‘ The Dude’ and a person who played a role in his early acting career.

James also studied at the UK University of Kent in Canterbury. He was studying at both the University of Southern California and the University of Kent. James was involved in the production of Hair and Island, where he appeared on stage severally.

Lesure was passionate about acting; he has worked professionally while playing the role of Macduff in Macbeth by William Shakespeare, which he did while in Los Angeles.

James has also done boxing. He was an amateur boxer. He was eyeing the military. Lesure wanted to be military personnel when he was young; he actually attended the Air Force Academy before quitting because his interest suddenly changed, and he felt like he could do acting and filming better.

He debuted comedy acting when he co-starred with Holly Robinson in For Your Love. He has ever since been featured in many other series and television episodes such as; The Division and Alias, Lipstick Jungle, Lost, Sherri, The New Adventures of Old Christine, etc.

Lesure is single at the moment; he is a bachelor even his over 50 years. He once dated Lara Flynn Boyle back in the days, but they broke up. Lara is married to Donald Ray Thomas.

James is an enthusiast and a great fan of Basketball; he was once named MVP of the Basketball Entertainment League.

Lesure is award-winning actor personnel. He has bagged some of the awards he has bagged are the 2006 MIB Prism Award for Outstanding Male Actor in TV Drama, among many other major awards.

Education

James Lesure has studied a lot. He first attended Stevie White middle School in Carson, California, before joining the Carson High School. While in Carson High School, he served as the football team captain; he is well built. He is well built; he attended Air Force Academy since he initially wanted to be military personnel.

Lesure later joined the University of Southern California, where he studied theatre and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the same.

He also studied outside the US, at the University of Kent in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

Personal Life

James, the award-winning actor was initially in a romantic relationship with an entertainment actress Lara Flynn Boyle. They, however, broke up.

Lara moved on soon after; she has had many relationships. She is currently married to Donald Ray Thomas.

James seems to have dropped the idea of romantic relationships as he has remained single since then. He is a bachelor at the moment and is not dating anyone. He is said to have been in two relationships. There is, however, not much about her second relationship.

Is James Lesure Gay?

It is not clear whether or not the great actor is gay or bisexual. One cannot assume that he is gay as he has not declared nor stated something of that kind. He, therefore, remains straight at the moment.

Since he is single, many people may vote him gay or bisexual. We are yet to know his actual and official sexual orientation.

Professional Career

Lesure started his career in the 1990s when he featured as a guest starring in some television series such as Mad About You, Martin, Seinfeld, and NYPD Blue.

He became more significant during the NBC sitcom For Your Love when he co-starred with Holly Robinson. He then starred in the NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas.

James has featured in many films such as The Ring 2, Crimson Tide and Family Wedding.

Recently, James has been working on the 2021 TV series Rebel alongside Andy Garcia, Katey Sagal and John Corbett.

Awards

Lesure has won several major awards in his lifetime and career period. His award collection is as follows;

1. 2006 MIB Prism Award for Outstanding Male Actor in TV Drama.
2. Two MVP of the Basketball Entertainment League.
3. Celebrity Honouree from the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation.
4. Distinguished Support Award from the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of James Lesure in 2025

James is estimated to be worth $ 5 million. He mainly earns from acting and TV Shows. His net salary is not naked, but he earns a lot from his career and profession.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

1. He studied at a UK University while still studying in the US.
2. He wanted to be in the Military; he actually attended Air Force Academy.
3. He performed severally on stage while still a high school kid.
4. He has been in the television industry for more than 20 years now, since 1995.
5. He fancies watching and supporting basketball.

James Lesure is a great actor. He is personnel to emulate as he has influenced the entertainment industry greatly. He has also participated wonderfully in Charity Works.

Real Name/Full Name	Matthew McGrory
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Matthew McGrory
Birth Place:	West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	17 May 1973
Age/How Old:	32 years old at death
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 229 cm In Feet and Inches – 7′ 6″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 144 Kg In Pounds – 317 lbs
Eye Color:	N/A
Hair Color:	N/A
Parents Name:	Father –William McGrory Mother –Maureen McGrory
Siblings:	No
School:	N/A
College:	West Chester University, Widener University
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Taurus
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Girlfriend:	Melissa Davis
Wife/Spouse Name:	N/A
Kids/Children Name:	N/A
Profession:	Actor
Net Worth:	$ 3 million
Last Updated:	March 2025

Matthew McGrory was the hugest actor alive during his time (1996-2005) in the entertainment industry. He actually held the Guinness World Record for the tallest actor. He was a world wonder. The American actor played roles that depicted enormous beings where he perfectly marched. He featured in films such as Tiny Firefly, House of 1000 Corpses, Big Fish and The Devil’s Rejects (which was done by Rob Zombie in the memory of McGrory). He, unfortunately, died in 2005 following Congestive heart failure.

Biography and Early Life

McGrory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Maureen McGrory, a homemaker, and William McGrory, an accountant, and was raised there. He was the only child in the family. At Widener University, he pursued a pre-law degree. He also attended West Chester University, where he majored in Criminal Justice. McGrory grew to a height of 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) and wore shoes that were a size 29.5. By the time he finished kindergarten, he had grown to be over five feet (1.5 meters) tall. He held the Guinness World Record for the tallest actor at 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) and has portrayed physically imposing characters throughout his career, including Tiny Firefly in the horror films House of 1000 Corpses (2003) and The Devil’s Rejects (2005) and Karl, the Giant in the fantasy comedy-drama Big Fish (2003). McGrory was also a Guinness World Record holder for the largest feet and longest toe.

The enormous Matthew was interestingly in a romantic relationship with Melissa Davis. He was too huge, but this did not deter Melissa from being in love with him. This was an outstanding couple.

On the 9^th of August 2005, Matthew died at the age of 32. This was so abrupt and sudden. Matthew is said to have died of congestive heart failure. He died while living with his girlfriend Melissa at Sherman Oaks, California.

Education

Gigantic Matthew studied at Widener University, where he pursued pre-law before joining West Chester University to study Criminal Justice. He was the hugest in all these institutions; he was surprisingly more than 150 cm during the completion of kindergarten. Matthew was a physically wonder kid, adult and person.

Personal Life

The enormous McGrory was not married yet before death.  He, however, was in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Melissa Davis. The two intended to get married and lived in Sherman Oaks, California. He has no history of past love affairs or relationships.

The great actor had no children.

Was Matthew McGrory Gay?

Matthew was not gay. He was in a romantic relationship with Melissa Davis; he intended to marry her and was therefore straight before his untimely death.

Professional Career

The enormous Matthew did not pursue a career within his area of academic specialization. He went deep and straight into acting and filming.

McGrory’s imposing stature earned him a spot on The Howard Stern Show, where he first appeared in December 1996 as a member of Stern’s Wack Pack. On top of that, he made cameo appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s daytime talk show and in music videos such as Iron Maiden’s “The Wicker Man” and Marilyn Manson’s “Coma White” from 1999. (and God Is in the T.V. VHS cover). He can also be seen in Blondie’s music video for the song “Good Boys,” which was released in 2003.

His height and deep voice made him a popular choice for roles in films in which he was cast as a giant. He appeared in films such as Bubble Boy (2001), Big Fish (2003), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), and The Devil’s Rejects (2003), among others (2005). Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed, and Carnivàle are among the television shows in which she has appeared.

Awards

Matthew was not in the entertainment industry for too long. He, however, some individual honors such as the Guinness World Records for the biggest feet and longest toe with a shoe size of 29.5 UK. He also held the Guinness World Record of the tallest actor alive (229m).

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of McGrory in 2025

The giant Matthew had an estimated net worth of $3 million before he died in 2005. He had featured in several films. His physicality could not be compared to any other and therefore played unique roles. This brought him high income and much revenue. His assets are not available to the media. The giant’s salary was also not revealed.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

1. McGrory was the tallest ever in the film and entertainment industry, with slightly over 7 feet.
2. He wore the largest shoe size, about 29.5 UK size.
3. He died in 2005 of Congestive Heart Failure.
4. He was the only kid in his family.
5. He has a girlfriend despite his enormous physical features.
6. The film, The Devil’s Rejects by Rob Zombie was dedicated to McGrory (his memory).
7. He died at age 32.

Matthew was one of a kind, a rare physically. He held the World’s record of the tallest actor for the longest. The industry will miss such a character for the longest. His influence on some of the rare characters in the films was unmatched. The entertainment and the world (fan base) in general will forever remember this great character. 

Real Name/Full Name	Minako
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Kuramochi Yuka, Motchi
Birth Place:	Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	6 November 1991
Age/How Old:	33 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 167 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 6″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 54 Kg In Pounds – 119 lbs
Eye Color:	Dark Brown
Hair Color:	Blonde
Parents Name:	Father –N/A Mother –N/A
Siblings:	N/A
School:	N/A
College:	N/A
Religion:	Christianity
Nationality:	Japanese
Zodiac Sign:	Scorpio
Gender:	Female
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Boyfriend:	N/A
Husband/Spouse Name:	Keita Ai (Fuudo)
Kids/Children Name:	Minato
Profession:	Actress, Gravure Idol
Net Worth:	$ 2 million
Last Updated:	March 2025

Yuka Kuramochi is a Japanese actress, Televison Personality and Gravure Idol. Yuka is also known as Motchi. She grew popular and famous following a series of appearances on Television in Japan. She has also written some famous and popular blogs that brought her to the limelight.

Biography and Early Life

Yuka Kuramochi was born in Funabashi, Chiba, in Japan. She goes by many names, but she once revealed that her real name is Minako. She is also called Motchi by some of her fans.  The Asian celebrated Gravure idol still keeps details about her parents a secret to herself. She has never shared anything about her parents. However, she was raised alongside her older brother, whose name still remains a mystery even though Minako is a celebrity and a famous person in Japan and Asia.

Everything about Yuka’s childhood and early life has not been revealed yet as she chooses to keep it on a low profile.

She began writing blogs concerning her activities through the Livedoor blog soon after graduating from high school back in 2010. The blogging activities on Livedoor ended barely a month later when she announced that her contract with Tokyo Zukan (Livedoor is a subsidiary group of Tokyo Zukan). In her announcement, she changed her stage name and moved to G.P.R, which she is well known for.

Yuka got into stardom in late 2012 when she starred in a famous film, Thallium Shojo Dokusatsu Nikki, during the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film opened her light to the industry. She features on the green carpet. The same film won her entry into the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Yuka was now a big name in the entertainment industry. She featured in Rush and Escape Plan in 2014, during which she worked alongside Saki Suzuki. From this point, Yuka became a huge icon in the industry. She actually won a championship during the 2016 Abema Tv’s Suppin Majan and bagged one million Yen as the prize for the victory.

Yuka seems to be a lucky one in the entertainment industry as she has made wins and great moves since her 2012 film. By 2017 she was already participating as a judge of Miss ID 2018.

The great Japanese actor and idol speculated to have been dating Fuudo. She, however, came out and made it clear that she was marrying him in 2019. Fuudo is a fighting game player and an Instagram influencer in Japan. The two sparked rumors of dating for a period before Yuka finally announced that they were officially an item in 2019. They have a son, Minato.

Education

Yuka has not been exposed much about her early life, including her education. Much about her studies, therefore, remains a mystery to the internet and many people. The Japanese Tv star only shared that she graduated from High School in 2010, making her known as a graduate and literate.

Yuka has never hinted at anything concerning college or university.

Personal Life: wife, kids, children, etc

The famed Gravure idol once stated that her ideal kind of a man that she would love to spend ‘forever with’ is supposed to be humorous, kind and fun to hang around with. This is maybe what the game player in fighting, Keita Ai, popularly known as Fuudo, is.

Fuudo and Yuka were friends for a long time before getting into a romantic relationship. Their relationship blossomed to marriage in 2019 when Yuka announced that the two were officially an item. The couple welcomed their first offspring on 1 June 2021 and named him Minato.

There is not much history or information concerning Yuka’s past affairs and personal life.

Is Yuka Lesbian/Gay?

Yuka is not bisexual, lesbian or gay. She straight and married Fuudo recently. There have never been any rumors or stories stating that she is lesbian or gay.

Professional Career

Yuka came out strong as an actor in 2012 when she featured in the film Thallium no Dokusatsu Nikki during the 25^th Tokyo International Film Festival. This is what opened her career in the film industry as she attended and participated in the Rotterdam International Film Festival under the same title.

She then acted as a candidate for idol in 2013 as well as the series Please Take a Picture the same year. She worked alongside Saki Suzuki in Rush and Escape Plan.

Apart from films, Yuka has done much on TV. She actually comes on Abema TV shows such as Peachannel. Television works such as Yoasobi sanshimai are one among many that she has done.

Yuka has not left any stone unturned in the entertainment industry; she has done some adult erotic movies and tapes where she has done some DVDs and some Blu-ray of the same. Additionally, she does solo films of herself playing games.

She is also active on social media and acts as an influencer.

Awards and Achievements

There are no major mentions of Yuka in every major award, but she at least featured and Won the championship at Abema TV’s Suppin Majan and carried home 1 million yen.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Yuka in 2025

Yuka’s main source of income is her entertainment works. She has a net worth of about $ 5 million.

She has bagged much money in single events such as winning 1 million yen during the Abema TV championship as well as during Japanese game bets.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

1. Yuka once changed the spelling of her name.
2. Yuka Kuramochi’s real name is Minako.
3. She married the Instagram influencer Fuudo.

Yuka’s passion for the industry is evident. Her mark and milestones in the Japanese entertainment industry are unmatched and remarkable. She, therefore, deserves more than applause.