Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) [1] is an American actor, producer and director. His accolades include 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.

Whitaker's recent roles include Eddie Barker in the Fox musical drama series Empire (2017–2018) and Bumpy Johnson in the Epix crime drama Godfather of Harlem (2019–present). He made his Broadway debut in the revival of Eugene O'Neill's play Hughie (2016).

Dec 20, 2024 · Forest Whitaker (born July 15, 1961, Longview, Texas, U.S.) is an American actor and director who is known for his riveting and deeply nuanced portrayals of a wide variety of characters in movies and on television, whether he is in …

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.”

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.

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.

May 18, 2018 · Forest Whitaker. 1961— Actor, director, producer. Tall and heavyset, with a round face and a drooping left eyelid—the result of a congenital condition—Forest Whitaker might be Hollywood's most unconventional-looking leading man. He is definitely one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood, renowned for his intense preparation for his ...

Forest Whitaker is an American actor, producer and director best known for his roles in the films ‘The Last King of Scotland’ and ‘Bird’. Whitaker attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and was a college football player but a back injury made him shift to drama and opera.

Jun 26, 2024 · Forest Whitaker stands as one of the most versatile and revered actors of his generation, captivating audiences with his profound performances and remarkable range.