Forest Whitaker
- Biography
- 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.
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- Born
- July 15, 1961
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Won | Oscar | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
Black Reel Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | Black Reel Awards | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
Boston Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Won | Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
British Independent Film Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | British Independent Film Awards | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
Films
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