Forest whitaker imdb biography on brady
Forest whitaker imdb biography on brady
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Forest Whitaker
(1961-)
Who Is Forest Whitaker?
Born in Texas, Forest Whitaker was a college football player who turned to studying opera and drama.
His first big-screen feature was Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and he has subsequently created a prolific acting career, with roles in films like Platoon, Bird, Ready to Wear,Ghost Dog and The Butler.
Whitaker, who is also a producer and director, won an Oscar for portraying Idi Amin in 2006’s The Last King of Scotland.
Early Life
Forest Steven Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas, with his family later moving to Southern California.
Whitaker was a star quarterback in high school and won a scholarship to play at California State Polytechnic University. After being sidelined with an injury, he transferred to the University of Southern California to study opera and drama.
Films and TV Roles
'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' 'Bird'
Whitaker made his feature film debut in 1982's seminal teen comedy