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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 .
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.
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Whitaker made his television debut in the CBS sitcom Making the Grade (1982). He has since had roles as Curtis Ames in the NBC medical drama ER (2006–2007), Lt. Jon Kavanaugh in FX crime drama The Shield (2006–2007), and Sam Cooper in the CBS police drama Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011).
YearTitleRole2024Post-production2023Doc Broadus20212020Jeronicus JangleForest 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
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor Forest Whitaker won an Oscar for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in “The Last King of Scotland.” He’s also known for films “Bird” and “The Butler.”
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256K Followers, 27 Following, 120 Posts - Forest Whitaker (@forestwhitaker) on Instagram: "Artist, @UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace & Reconciliation, @whitaker_peace founder and CEO.
Oct 7, 2019 · Forest Whitaker breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' 'The Last King of Scotland,' 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' 'Arrival,' 'The Color...
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