Forest Whitaker
Born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas, this accomplished actor, producer, and director has captivated audiences with his powerful performances. Raised in Los Angeles, he attended USC on a football scholarship before switching to drama. He gained recognition in "Platoon" and "Good Morning, Vietnam," and won an Academy Award for "The Last King of Scotland." Known for his deep, introspective roles and humanitarian work, he remains a respected figure in Hollywood.
Movies with Forest Whitaker
REPO MEN
In a dystopian future, artificial organs are available to those who can afford them. The story follows Remy, a top repo man whose job is to reclaim...
THE GREAT DEBATERS
The Great Debaters is a drama film inspired by the true story of the Wiley College debate team, who in 1935 challenged Harvard in the national...
BATTLEFIELD EARTH
In the year 3000, Earth has been ruled by an alien race for a millennium. A young man discovers the truth about his enslaved people and leads a...
SOUTHPAW
Southpaw is a gripping drama about a former boxing champion who must fight to reclaim his life and career after a tragic event. With powerful...
ERNEST & CELESTINE
Ernest & Celestine is a heartwarming animated film about the unlikely friendship between a bear named Ernest and a young mouse named Celestine....
PLATOON
Platoon is a gritty and intense war film directed by Oliver Stone that provides a visceral portrayal of the Vietnam War. The movie follows a young...
HOW IT ENDS
After a cataclysmic event devastates the United States, a man named Will must drive across a dangerous, post-apocalyptic landscape to reach his...
BLOWN AWAY
Blown Away is a thrilling action film centered around the tense world of bomb disposal in Boston. The story follows Jimmy Dove, a veteran bomb squad...
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
The Last King of Scotland is a gripping drama based on the true story of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his relationship with a young Scottish doctor...
STREET KINGS
Street Kings is a gritty crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of the Los Angeles Police Department. Keanu Reeves stars as Tom Ludlow, a...
PANIC ROOM
Panic Room is a gripping thriller that delves into the fear of being trapped and the instinct for survival. The film follows recently divorced Meg...
THE CRYING GAME
The Crying Game is a British thriller film that explores themes of identity, prejudice, and transformation. Set against the backdrop of the Troubles...
PHONE BOOTH
Phone Booth is a thriller film about a man who answers a public phone and finds himself held hostage by a sniper who threatens to kill him if he hangs...
THE BUTLER
The Butler tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film explores the civil...
HURRICANE SEASON
Hurricane Season is a sports drama film set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It follows the true story of Coach Al Collins, who brings together...
GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM
Good Morning, Vietnam is a 1987 American comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams as an unorthodox and irreverent DJ on Armed Forces Radio Service...
ARRIVAL
Arrival is a thought-provoking science fiction film that explores the themes of language, communication, and time. When mysterious spacecraft land...
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