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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).
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.
20 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. 1999 1h 56m R. 7.5 (97K) Rate. 68 Metascore. An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob. Director Jim Jarmusch Stars Forest Whitaker Henry Silva John Tormey. 2. Arrival. 2016 1h 56m PG-13. 7.9 (775K)
27 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Color of Money. 1986 1h 59m R. 7.0 (94K) Rate. 77 Metascore. Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Director Martin Scorsese Stars Paul Newman Tom Cruise Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. 2. Platoon.
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Whitaker made his directorial debut with the television film Strapped (1993), and directed the films Waiting to Exhale (1995), Hope Floats (1998), and First Daughter (2004). Apart from his film career, Whitaker is also known for his humanitarian work and activism.
Whitaker made his directorial debut with the television film Strapped (1993), and directed the films Waiting to Exhale (1995), Hope Floats (1998), and First Daughter (2004). Since 2019, he has starred as Bumpy Johnson in the Epix crime drama series Godfather of Harlem .
Oct 19, 2023 · Over 500 filmgoers have voted on the 70+ Best Forest Whitaker Movies. Current Top 3: The Last King of Scotland, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Butler
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Feb 23, 2023 · Forest Whitaker has a history of stunning performances in biopics, including his turn as legendary jazz musician Charlie Parker in Clint Eastwood's "Bird."
