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About Forest Whitaker

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Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, and director. Whitaker won an Academy Award for his performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. Whitaker has also won a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA. He became the fourth African American male to win an Academy Award for Best Actor,... Full Article

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U.S. actress Jessica Chastain listens as U.S actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech for the award he received in tribute to his career, at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM), December 7, 2011. The festival runs from December 2 to 10.
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  1. U.S. actress Jessica Chastain listens as U.S actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech for the award he received in tribute to his career, at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM), December 7, 2011. The festival runs from December 2 to 10. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    U.S. actress Jessica Chastain listens as U.S actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech for the award he received in tribute to his career, at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM), December 7, 2011. The festival runs from December 2 to 10.

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  2. Member of the jury, US actress Jessica Chastain (L) poses with US actor and director Forest Whitaker after he received a special prize award for his career during the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival in Marrakech on December 7, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    Member of the jury, US actress Jessica Chastain (L) poses with US actor and director Forest Whitaker after he received a special prize award for his career during the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival in Marrakech on December 7, 2011.

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  3. US actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, after being named goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural body. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, after being named goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural body.

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  4. US actor Forest Whitaker (L) kisses Unesco's general secretary Irina Bokova on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, after being named goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural body. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker (L) kisses Unesco's general secretary Irina Bokova on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, after being named goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural body.

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  5. US actor Forest Whitaker, center, looks on, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, center, looks on, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  6. US actor Forest Whitaker, left, poses with UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, right, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, left, poses with UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, right, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  7. US actor Forest Whitaker, left, poses with UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, center, and Permanent Delegate of the US at the UNESCO David Killion, right, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, left, poses with UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, center, and Permanent Delegate of the US at the UNESCO David Killion, right, after the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  8. U.S. actor Forest Whitaker makes a speech during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, Tuesday, June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    U.S. actor Forest Whitaker makes a speech during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.

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  9. U.S. actor Forest Whitaker delivers his speech as he attends a ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Paris, June 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    U.S. actor Forest Whitaker delivers his speech as he attends a ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Paris, June 21, 2011.

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  10. US actor Forest Whitaker, left, acknowledges applause after being honored for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, left, acknowledges applause after being honored for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  11. US actor Forest Whitaker, center, looks on during the opening speech by UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, right, during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, center, looks on during the opening speech by UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, right, during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  12. US actor Forest Whitaker, foreground, smiles as UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, background, talks to him during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker, foreground, smiles as UNESCO leader Irina Bokova, background, talks to him during the ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the UNESCO headquarter, in Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

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  13. UNESCO director general Irina Bokova and US actor Forest Whitaker (R) attend a ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Paris, June 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    UNESCO director general Irina Bokova and US actor Forest Whitaker (R) attend a ceremony for his new role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Paris, June 21, 2011.

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  14. US actor Forest Whitaker poses during an interview on June 20, 2011 in Paris. Hollywood star and director Forest Whitaker will be named on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco head quarters in Paris, goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    US actor Forest Whitaker poses during an interview on June 20, 2011 in Paris. Hollywood star and director Forest Whitaker will be named on June 21, 2011 at the Unesco head quarters in Paris, goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific...

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  15. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Forest Whitaker speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Forest Whitaker speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on...

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  16. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor/Director Forest Whitaker and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor/Director Forest Whitaker and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California.

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  17. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (L) and actor/director Forest Whitaker attends the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (L) and actor/director Forest Whitaker attends the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan...

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  18. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Director Forest Whitaker arrives at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Director Forest Whitaker arrives at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California.

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  19. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Actor Forest Whitaker, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Actor Forest Whitaker, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The...

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  20. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Director Forest Whitaker, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Director Forest Whitaker, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California.

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  21. Honoree Morgan Freeman, right, and Forest Whitaker arrive at the taping of "TV Land Presents: AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman" in Culver City, Calif. , Thursday, June 9, 2011. The special will air June 19th on TV Land. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Honoree Morgan Freeman, right, and Forest Whitaker arrive at the taping of "TV Land Presents: AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman" in Culver City, Calif. , Thursday, June 9, 2011. The special will air June 19th on TV Land.

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  22. ADDS DATE OF PHOTO -- Actor Forest Whitaker arrives at the taping of "TV Land Presents: AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman" in Culver City, Calif. , Thursday, June 9, 2011. The special will air June 19th on TV Land. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    ADDS DATE OF PHOTO -- Actor Forest Whitaker arrives at the taping of "TV Land Presents: AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman" in Culver City, Calif. , Thursday, June 9, 2011. The special will air June 19th on TV Land.

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  23. Actor Forest Whitaker speaks after accepting the "Guy Movie Hall of Fame" award for the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at the 5th annual Spike TV's Guys Choice awards in Culver City, California June 4, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Actor Forest Whitaker speaks after accepting the "Guy Movie Hall of Fame" award for the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" at the 5th annual Spike TV's Guys Choice awards in Culver City, California June 4, 2011.

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  24. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: (L-R) Actors Judge Reinhold, Forest Whitaker, Sean Penn and Taylor Negron accept the Guy Movie Hall of Fame award for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 'Guys Choice' Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: (L-R) Actors Judge Reinhold, Forest Whitaker, Sean Penn and Taylor Negron accept the Guy Movie Hall of Fame award for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 'Guys Choice' Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver...

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  25. CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: (L-R) Actor Forest Whitaker, director Amy Heckerling, actor Brian Backer, actor Robert Romanus, actor Judge Reinhold, actor Taylor Negron and actor Sean Penn accept the Guy Movie Hall of Fame award for 'Fast Times on Ridgemont High' onstage during Spike TV's 5th... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: (L-R) Actor Forest Whitaker, director Amy Heckerling, actor Brian Backer, actor Robert Romanus, actor Judge Reinhold, actor Taylor Negron and actor Sean Penn accept the Guy Movie Hall of Fame award for 'Fast Times on Ridgemont High' onstage during Spike TV's 5th...

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U.S. actress Jessica Chastain listens as U.S actor Forest Whitaker delivers a speech for the award he received in tribute to his career, at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM), December 7, 2011. The festival runs from December 2 to 10.

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