Forest Whitaker
Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, director, and activist. 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.
After making his film debut in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Whitaker went on to earn a reputation for intensive character study work for films, such as Platoon (1986), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Bird (1988), The Crying Game (1992)
Apart from his film career, Whitaker is also known for his humanitarian work and activism. In 2011, he was inducted as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, later receiving a promotion to Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, and serves as the CEO of Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), a non-profit outreach program.
Born
Jul 15, 1961
Longview, Texas, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
128 acting
32 crew
Popularity
3.2
Known For
Black Panther
2018
as Zuri
Arrival
2016
as Colonel Weber
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
as Saw Gerrera
Bloodsport
1988
as Rawlins
Taken 3
2014
as Inspector Frank Dotzler
Platoon
1986
as Big Harold
Southpaw
2015
as Titus 'Tick' Wills
Havoc
2025
as Lawrence Beaumont
Phenomenon
1996
as Nate Pope
Vantage Point
2008
as Howard Lewis
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