Forest Whitaker
| Born | July 15, 1961 |
| Hometown | Longview, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Keisha Nash |
| Children | True Whitaker, Sonnet Noel Whitaker, Osian Whitaker, otom whitaker |
| Parents | Laura Francis Smith, Forest Whitaker, Jr. |
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Oscar Isaac Jesus Movie King of Kings Gets Photo & Release Date
- The first official King of Kings photo has been unveiled, featuring the first look at the upcoming Oscar Isaac-led animated fantasy, which is inspired by Charles Dickens‘ little-known short story about the life and times of Jesus. In the film, Isaac will be voicing the character of Jesus Christ. This marks the acclaimed actor’s latest […] The post Oscar Isaac Jesus Movie King of Kings Gets Photo & Release Date appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Black Panther (film) | Winner |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Butler | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | The Butler | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | The Last King of Scotland (film) | Winner |
| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Leading Role | The Last King of Scotland (film) | Winner |
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Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker Named Honorary Member Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,?Inc.
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Young Thug's long-running criminal trial returns with jury and reluctant star witness
A Georgia judge declared a mistrial in the racketeering and gun conspiracy case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and five co-defendants, bringing an abrupt end to the state's longest-running criminal trial.
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Ben Mendelsohn, Other ROGUE ONE Actors Returning for ANDOR Season 2
It may be delayed until 2025, but the final season of Andor is on track to deliver a fitting finale for the Rogue One hero. Here's everything we know about season 2.
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"Andor" Season 2 Just Recruited a Major Star Wars Villain
Diego Luna teased the direction for season 2 at Disney's D23 event, alongside the return of Ben Mendelsohn as 'Rogue One' villain Orson Krennic.
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Ben Mendelsohn and Forest Whitaker will return for “Andor” season 2
Footage shown at this year's D23 fan event revealed that Mendelsohn's Krennic and Whitaker's Saw Gerrera are piloting back into the "Andor" orbit.
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‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Reveals First Look At Rome Flynn As Frank Lucas
Godfather of Harlem has dropped the first photo from its upcoming fourth season, which also doubles as the first look at Rome Flynn as Frank Lucas. Flynn will play Lucas in a recurring guest star role opposite star Forest Whitaker in the new season of the MGM+ (formerly Epix) series. Lucas was notably previously played… Continue reading ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Reveals First Look At Rome Flynn As Frank Lucas
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Rome Flynn Teases Frank Lucas Portrayal In ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ & First-Look Photo Revealed; Addresses ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit
EXCLUSIVE: Rome Flynn is set to portray real-life drug lord Frank Lucas in the upcoming fourth season of the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem, in an origin story of sorts from an era that has evaded both TV and film projects like the Denzel Washington-led American Gangster. Flynn will bring to life a pivotal moment …
