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Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer and director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Forest Whitaker's life and career, from his early roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Bird to his Oscar-winning performance as Idi Amin. Learn about his awards, trivia, photos, videos, and more on the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- January 1, 1
- 1.88 m
- Longview, Texas, USA
Whitaker's recent roles include Eddie Barker in the Fox musical drama series Empire (2017–2018) and Bumpy Johnson in the Epix crime drama Godfather of Harlem (2019–present). He made his Broadway debut in the revival of Eugene O'Neill's play Hughie (2016).
YearTitleRole2024Post-production2023Doc Broadus20212020Jeronicus JangleApr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Forest Whitaker, an Oscar-winning actor, producer and director. Explore his roles in films like The Last King of Scotland, Bird, The Butler and Black Panther.
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Forest Steven Whitaker has packaged a king-size talent into his hulking 6' 2", 220 lb. frame. He won an Academy Award for his performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the film The Last King of Scotland (2006), and has also won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA.
- July 15, 1961
May 17, 2024 · Forest Whitaker (born July 15, 1961, Longview, Texas, U.S.) is an American actor and director who is known for his riveting and deeply nuanced portrayals of a wide variety of characters in movies and on television, whether he is in a leading role or playing a minor character.
Forest Whitaker is an American actor, producer, director, and activist who won an Oscar for his role as Idi Amin. He has starred in films such as Platoon, Bird, The Last King of Scotland, Rogue One, and Black Panther.
