Forest Whitaker

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AKA: Forest Steven Whitaker
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 07/15/1961
Birthplace: Longview, Texas, USA

biography

Though actor Forest Whitaker started college on an athletic scholarship, the charismatic and award-winning performer made the unlikely shift from football to studying to become a classical tenor and eventually, an actor. After gaining some attention in several stage musicals, Whitaker made an immediate impression with a small, but memorable role in his feature debut, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982). Following a quick succession of supporting roles in features and on television, he earned his first wave of critical accolades for his portrayal of drug-addicted jazz alto saxophonist Charlie Continued

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2009-2009
Turlington
2009
Ted Younger
2008
Captain Jack Wander
2008
Howard Lewis
2008
Happiness
2008
James Farmer, Sr.
2007
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
2007
Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
2007
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2006
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
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Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh
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Carter
2006
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Director
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Producer
2003
Captain Ramey
2003
Himself
2003
Burnham
2002
Officer Dante Jackson
1999
Director
1998
Nate Pope
1996
Director
1995
Dan
1995
Co-Producer
1991
Jackson
1991
Big Harold
1986
Voice of Lian Chu
Executive Producer
Doctor Collins
Jack Pismo
Dr Steven Resher
David Duttonville
Rawlins
Anthony Franklin
Executive Producer
Officer Battle
Clyde Snow
Cast
Maddog
Dr Sid Handleman
Producer
Edward Garlick
Agent Jules Bernard
Dennis Curren
Addie
Phillip
Executive Producer
Colonel MacKenzie "Mac" Casey
Charlie Archenault
Charlie "Bird" Parker
Cast
Charlie
Al Collins

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Moved with family to Los Angeles at young age
 
Performed in Los Angeles productions after college, including "School Talk" (Mark Taper Forum) and "The Greeks" (Drama Studio London); also acted in "Jesus Christ Superstar," and "Beggar's Opera" (both at California Youth Theater)
1982 
Film acting debut as a high school football player in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"
1985 
TV miniseries debut as Cuffey in "North and South" (ABC)
 
Appeared in various TV series including "Different Strokes" (NBC), "Hill Street Blues" (NBC, directed by Bill Duke), "Cagney and Lacey" (CBS), and "Amazing Stories" (NBC)
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