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Chaka Forman is an actor, activist, and civil rights leader who has appeared in films, t.v., and stage. He is the son of James Forman, a pioneer in the American civil rights movement, and the grandson of Jessica Mitford, a muckraker and author.
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Actor: Harsh Times. Chaka Forman was raised in NYC and Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Theatre Arts. Discovered by agent Susan Smith, his first job was on NYPD Blue. After participating in the Sundance Film lab, he moved to Los Angeles and found success in film, t.v., and stage.
Romilly had two children with Committee director James Forman: James Forman Jr., a Yale professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and Chaka Forman, an actor. Her younger son, Ben Treuhaft, is a piano tuner based in Coventry , UK.
Feb 5, 2021 · Aptly cast as his father, civil rights activist James Forman, Chaka Forman brings the right touch of incredulity throughout his early interactions with Bob.
Oct 27, 2006 · Chaka Forman is the son of James Forman, a political activist and the executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He is an actor, writer and director who has appeared in films and TV shows such as Local Boys, Swallow and Harsh Times. He talks about his role in the film, his background, his challenges and his future plans.
Chaka Forman, Class of 1987, stars in the new Spike Lee film “Son of the South.” The film portrays the grandson of a Klansman who eventually joins the Civil Rights Movement. This is the latest in a long list of films and TV shows Forman has acted in, ranging from “ Hyperion Bay ” to “ Harsh Times .”
Chaka Forman is a teacher, actor, soccer coach, community activist, writer, and advocate for social justice. He currently works at local LA schools as a Restorative Justice Advisor. He has also worked with incarcerated juveniles and adults in different capacities.
