Forest Whitaker is an American Actor, Director, and Producer. He became popular through his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the film “The Last King of Scotland”. Also, he appeared in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bird, The Crying Game, Platoon, Black Panther, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Great Debaters, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Butler, and Arrival.
Forest Whitaker’s height is 6 feet 2 inches and his weight is 92 kilograms. His body measurement is 46-40-15 inches. He wearing to be a shoe size is 11 (US). Forest Whitaker’s hair color is black and his eye color is dark brown.
Forest Whitaker was born on 15 July 1961 in Longview, Texas, United States of America. He is the son of Forest Steven Jr. and Laura Francis. He has three siblings. Forest Whitaker got married to Keisha Whitaker in 1996. He has four kids.
Forest Whitaker Personal Details
Date Of Birth: 15 July 1961
Birth Place: Longview, Texas, USA
Birth Name: Forest Steven Whitaker
Nickname: Forest
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Black
Religion: Spiritual
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Forest Whitaker Body Statistics
Weight in Pounds: 203 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 92 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 2″
Height in Meters: 1.88 m
Chest: 46 in (117 cm)
Biceps: 15 in (38 cm)
Waist: 40 in (102 cm)
Shoe Size: 11 (US)
Forest Whitaker Family Details
Father: Forest Steven Jr. (Insurance Salesman)
Mother: Laura Francis (née Smith) (Teacher)
Wife: Keisha Whitaker (m. 1996)
Children: Ocean Whitaker (Son), True Whitaker (Daughter), Sonnet Noel Whitaker (Daughter), Autumn Whitaker (Daughter)
Siblings: Kenn Whitaker (Younger Brother), Damon Whitaker (Younger Brother), Deborah Whitaker (Older Sister)
Forest Whitaker Education
California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly Pomona), Pomona
University of Southern California (USC) (1982)
Drama Studio London
New York University‘s Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Forest Whitaker Facts
He was born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas, USA.
His left eye, can not open fully due to the hereditary condition of ptosis.
He was a member of the football team alongside future NFL player, Jay Schroeder while in high school.
He made his film debut at the age of 21 in the raucous comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).
He has worked with four directors who have won a Best Director Oscar: Clint Eastwood, Oliver Stone, Barry Levinson, and Martin Scorsese.
He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2004 in Austin, Texas.
He holds a Black belt in Kenpo Karate.
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