Forest Whitaker Short biography
Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, film producer, and film director. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Some of his best-known films are Platoon (1986), Bird (1988), The Crying Game (1992), Smoke (1995), Phenomenon (1996), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), Panic Room (2002), The Last King of Scotland (2006), The Great Debaters (2007), The Butler (2013), Arrival (2016), and Black Panther (2018). Whitaker has also had notable roles in television, including the series ER, The Shield, and Empire.
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When did Forest Whitaker start his career?
Forest Whitaker's career ran from 1981 to 0000.
What are Forest Whitaker's main income sources?
Forest Whitaker earns income primarily from Acting and Real Estate, as shown in our latest estimate above.
When was Forest Whitaker's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in March 2024.
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What is Forest Whitaker known for?
He is best known as an actor and film director.
What is Forest Whitaker's rank among Actors?
Currently # 149 among all Actors.
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