The hulking, unmistakably burly Forest Whitaker initially got into college on a football scholarship, but upon transferring to the University of Southern California, he majored in music, winning two more scholarships in that field. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | Won |
| 2006 | Black Reel Awards | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | Nominated |
| 2006 | Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | Won |
| 2006 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | Won |
| 2006 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Actor | The Last King of Scotland | Nominated |
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Forest Whitaker May Team With Oprah Winfrey For 'The Butler'
by Christopher RosenLast month, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Oprah Winfrey was negotiating to join "The Butler," director Lee Daniels's ("Precious") biopic ...
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