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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) [1] 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.
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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.
- January 15, 1957
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.
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May 29, 2018 · Mario Van Peebles has established himself as one of a prolific new generation of black filmmakers. After the handsome actor appeared in films and on television for more than five years, he was asked to direct a small-budget movie about drug abuse in the New York City ghetto.
May 17, 2021 · As Melvin Van Peebles' early work is restored and re-released for a new generation, Mario Van Peebles reflects on his father's legacy.
An advocate for education and environmental justice, Van Peebles produced “Bring Your Game” for at-risk youth. “Mario’s Green House” chronicles he and his family’s humorous attempts to go green in materialistic Hollywood.