Forest Whitaker
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Forest Whitaker
Summary
Forest Whitaker is a human[1]. He was born in Longview[2]. He was born on July 15, 1961[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television director[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,933 views/month, #3,195 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Longview[2], Forest Whitaker…
- Forest Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961[3].
- A child of Forest Whitaker was True Whitaker[10].
- A child of Forest Whitaker was Sonnet Noel Whitaker[11].
- A child of Forest Whitaker was Otom Whitaker[12].
- A child of Forest Whitaker was Osian Whitaker[13].
- Forest Whitaker held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Forest Whitaker's native language[15].
- Forest Whitaker's professions included actor[4].
- Forest Whitaker's professions included film producer[5].
- Forest Whitaker's professions included film actor[6].
- Forest Whitaker worked as a television director[7].
- Forest Whitaker's professions included film director[8].
- Forest Whitaker worked as a television actor[16].
- Forest Whitaker held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[17].
- Forest Whitaker's education included a stint at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona[18].
- Forest Whitaker was educated at University of Southern California[19].
- Forest Whitaker was educated at Drama Studio London[20].
- Forest Whitaker's education included a stint at New York University[21].
- Forest Whitaker's education included a stint at USC School of Dramatic Arts[22].
- Forest Whitaker's education included a stint at Palisades Charter High School[23].
- Forest Whitaker received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie[24].
- Forest Whitaker received the Academy Award for Best Actor[25].
- Forest Whitaker received the NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[26].
- Forest Whitaker received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Longview[2], Forest Whitaker… he was born on July 15, 1961[3]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona[18], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; University of Southern California[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; Drama Studio London[20], a drama school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1966[37]; New York University[21], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1831[40], headquartered in New York City[41]; USC School of Dramatic Arts[22], an art academy[42], in United States[43], founded in 1945[44]; and Palisades Charter High School[23], a charter high school[45], in United States[46], founded in 1961[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television director[7], film director[8], and television actor[16]. Forest Whitaker held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie[24], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1973[50]; Academy Award for Best Actor[25], an award for best leading actor[51], in United States[52], founded in 1929[53]; NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[26], an award[54]; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[27], a film award category[55], in United Kingdom[56]; Crystal Award[57], an award[58]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[59], a commemorative plaque[60], in United States[61].
Personal Life
Children include True Whitaker[10], an actor[62], b. 1998[63]; Sonnet Noel Whitaker[11]; Otom Whitaker[12]; and Osian Whitaker[13]. Forest Whitaker was affiliated with the Democratic Party[64].
Why It Matters
Forest Whitaker ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,933 views/month, #3,195 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Forest Whitaker born?
Forest Whitaker was born in Longview[2].
What did Forest Whitaker do for work?
Forest Whitaker worked as actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television director[7], and film director[8].
Where did Forest Whitaker go to school?
Forest Whitaker was educated at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona[18], University of Southern California[19], Drama Studio London[20], and New York University[21].
What awards did Forest Whitaker receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie[24], Academy Award for Best Actor[25], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[26], and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[27].