Forest Whitaker: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Forest Steven Whitaker |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1961 (age 65) • Longview • Texas |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (2007) • Academy Award (2007): Actor in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Made for Television Movie • Golden Globe Award (2007): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Notable Works | “First Daughter” • “Hope Floats” • “Waiting to Exhale” |
| Married To | Keisha Whitaker (1996–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Blown Away" (1994) • "The Color of Money" (1986) • "The Shield" (2006–2007) • "Out of the Furnace" (2013) • "The Marsh" (2006) • "Jason's Lyric" (1994) • "Light It Up" (1999) • "Star Wars Rebels" (2017) • "Where the Wild Things Are" (2009) • "Hill Street Blues" (1984) • "Godfather of Harlem" (2019) • "Bloodsport" (1988) • "Lullaby for Pi" (2010) • "Making the Grade" (1982) • "Downtown" (1990) • "Stakeout" (1987) • "A Rage in Harlem" (1991) • "Species" (1995) • "The Great Debaters" (2007) • "Bank Robber" (1993) • "American Dad!" (2007–2009) • "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999) • "Four Dogs Playing Poker" (2000) • "Our Family Wedding" (2010) • "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood" (2004) • "Even Money" (2006) • "Street Kings" (2008) • "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" (2011) • "Diff'rent Strokes" (1985) • "A Little Trip to Heaven" (2005) • "Freelancers" (2012) • "Two Men in Town" (2014) • "Roots" (2016) • "The Forgiven" (2017) • "My Own Love Song" (2010) • "Burden" (2018) • "Zulu" (2013) • "Criminal Minds" (2010) • "Empire" (2017–2018) • "Repo Men" (2010) • "Trapper John, M.D." (1984) • "Mary" (2005) • "Powder Blue" (2009) • "The Fall Guy" (1985) • "Winged Creatures" (2008) • "The Last King of Scotland" (2006) • "Green Dragon" (2001) • "Toys in the Attic" (2009) • "Chasseurs de dragons" (2008) • "ER" (2006–2007) • "Ripple Effect" (2007) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "How It Ends" (2018) • "American Gun" (2005) • "The Butler" (2013) • "Consenting Adults" (1992) • "Tag: The Assassination Game" (1982) • "Black Panther" (2018) • "Repentance" (2013) • "A Dark Truth" (2012) • "Amazing Stories" (1986) • "Phenomenon" (1996) • "Body Snatchers" (1993) • "The Experiment" (2010) • "Panic Room" (2002) • "The Last Stand" (2013) • "Platoon" (1986) • "Catch .44" (2011) • "North and South" (1985) • "North and South, Book II" (1986) • "The Crying Game" (1992) • "Vision Quest" (1985) • "The Air I Breathe" (2007) • "Cagney & Lacey" (1983) • "The Fourth Angel" (2001) • "Body Count" (1998) • "The Twilight Zone" (2002) • "Everyone's Hero" (2006) • "Phone Booth" (2002) • "City of Lies" (2018) • "Battlefield Earth" (2000) • "Arrival" (2016) • "Bird" (1988) • "First Daughter" (2004) • "Johnny Handsome" (1989) • "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) • "Dope" (2015) • "Article 99" (1992) • "Ernest et Célestine" (2012) • "Finding Steve McQueen" (2019) • "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) • "Hurricane Season" (2009) • "Vantage Point" (2008) • "Sorry to Bother You" (2018) • "Black Nativity" (2013) • "Southpaw" (2015) • "Taken 3" (2014) • "Smoke" (1995) • "Pawn" (2013) • "Diary of a Hitman" (1991) • "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "First Daughter" (2004) • "Waiting to Exhale" (1995) • "Hope Floats" (1998) |
Top Questions
When was Forest Whitaker born?
Forest Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961.
Where was Forest Whitaker born?
Forest Whitaker was born in Longview, Texas, United States.
Is Forest Whitaker married?
Keisha Whitaker (1996–present)
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