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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) [1] 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 son of Melvin Van Peebles. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and more.
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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
May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Mario Van Peebles, a prolific black filmmaker and actor. Find out how he followed in his father's footsteps, directed New Jack City, and starred in various movies and TV shows.
Sep 24, 2024 · Learn about Mario Van Peebles, an American actor and filmmaker who directed New Jack City and starred in Posse and Panther. Find out his background, family, and career highlights in this article from Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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His son, Mario Van Peebles, joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to reflect on his legacy. The worlds of cinema, theater, and civil rights are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Melvin Van ...
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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.
