Forest Whitaker (born 15 July 1961) is an American actor, director, and producer acclaimed for his deeply immersive performances and commanding on-screen presence. With a career spanning over four decades, Whitaker has delivered unforgettable roles in films such as The Last King of Scotland—for which he won an Academy Award—Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and The Butler. Known for his introspective intensity and transformative character work, he continues to influence both independent cinema and blockbuster franchises, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Black Panther.

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