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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for appearing in Heartbreak Ridge in 1986 and known for directing and starring in New Jack City in 1991 and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage in 2016.
Mario Van Peebles is a highly regarded director, actor, producer and writer. His directorial skills can be seen in the retelling of the epic mini-series "Roots" starring Forest Whitaker and Matthew Goode.
Mario Van Peebles is a highly regarded director, actor, producer and writer. His directorial skills can be seen in the retelling of the epic mini-series "Roots" starring Forest Whitaker and Matthew Goode.
May 7, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles spoke with us about restoring his father’s debut feature, his thoughts on its genesis, and the lessons he’s taken from his dad into his own, celebrated career as a multi-hyphenate director.
Apr 14, 2022 · Mario Van Peebles Reflects on the Legacy of ‘New Jack City’ for American Cinematheque’s 1990s Black Film Series. On March 8, 1991, Mario Van Peebles ’ feature directorial debut “New...
May 29, 2018 · Mario Van Peebles, once regarded as an up-and-coming actor, has established himself as one of a prolific new generation of black filmmakers with a widely acclaimed movie to his credit.
May 13, 2024 · Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957, Mexico City, Mexico) is an American actor and filmmaker of wide-ranging talent, as can be seen both in the comedies he has acted in as well as in the serious motion pictures he has directed.
Aug 11, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles has teamed up with Dorothy Toran and Leslie D. Farrell's Lauren Grace Media for a docu-series about him and his family.
May 17, 2021 · A 4K restoration by IndieCollect, in consultation with his son Mario Van Peebles, opened in US theaters May 14. The re-release isn’t tied to a milestone anniversary.
Birthday: Jan 15, 1957. Birthplace: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Though he was the son of legendary blaxploitation filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, actor and director Mario Van Peebles...
