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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) 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.
IMDb profile of Mario Van Peebles, a versatile filmmaker and actor with credits in films, TV shows and documentaries. Learn about his biography, awards, trivia, favorite films and upcoming projects.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Learn about the life and career of Mario Van Peebles, a director, actor, producer and writer. Find out his family background, film credits, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- January 15, 1957
Jul 6, 2024 · 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 7, 2021 · The actor and director talks about the legacy of The Story of a Three-Day Pass, a 1967 film by Melvin Van Peebles that preceded Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He shares his memories of his parents' relationship, his father's filmmaking journey, and his own career.
May 17, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles reflects on his father Melvin Van Peebles' groundbreaking film "The Story of a Three-Day Pass", which depicts an interracial romance in 1960s France. He also discusses his father's influence on Black cinema and culture, and his own career as a director.
Mario Van Peebles is a Mexican-born American director and actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. He is son of filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles and has starred in movies such as Ali, Jaws: The Revenge, and New Jack City.
