Forest Whitaker's biography
Forest Whitaker is 61 years old actor born at Longview. He was born on Saturday 15th of July 1961. According to year of birth 1961 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 15th of July means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as film producer, film actor, television director, film director, television actor, karateka. He is recently known as voice actor.
Forest Whitaker's family
He has 1 daughter.
Forest Whitaker's daughter: True Whitaker
Forest Whitaker's daughter's name is True Whitaker. His daughter was born on Thursday 2nd of July 1998.
Forest Whitaker's schools
We found 6 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, University of Southern California, Drama Studio London, New York University, USC School of Dramatic Arts, Palisades Charter High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended University of Southern California (USC) School of Theater.
- Attended Cal Poly Pomona University, just like fellow actor Eric Martic.
Forest Whitaker's career
His main focus is to be actor. You could see him also in The Last King of Scotland, Bird.
Awards and competitions
Forest Whitaker's Awards
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Actor for work The Last King of Scotland in 2007
- He received award for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work The Last King of Scotland in 2007
- He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for work The Last King of Scotland in 2007
- He received award for Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for work Bird in 1988
Forest Whitaker's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor
What Forest Whitaker has done for a first time
- Originally cast in the role of "Sawyer" on Lost (2004), but opted out of the role when 20th Century Fox green lighted his film First Daughter (2004).
- Spent a total of three and a half months in Uganda researching and filming The Last King of Scotland (2006). Uganda was his ever first visit to Africa.
Forest Whitaker's quotes
- I can play a man who's despicable. But I'll still look inside him to find a point of connection. If I can find that kernel, audiences will relate to me.
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Forest Whitaker's body shape
Lets describe how Forest Whitaker looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.
Latest news about Forest Whitaker
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