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    • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Steven Whitaker is an American Actor, Producer, and Film Director.He won an Academy Award for his performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. Whitaker has also won a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA. He became the fourth African American male to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, following in the footsteps of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Jamie Foxx.

    He is one of Hollywood's most accomplished figures and he has showcased his talents in a multitude of demanding and diverse roles. He has earned a reputation for intensive character study work for films such as Bird and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. Whitaker has a long history of working with well-regarded film directors and fellow actors.

    Forest Whitaker has done extensive humanitarian work, he has been involved with organizations like, Penny Lane, an organization that provides assistance to abused teenagers; PETA and Farm Sanctuary, organizations that protect animals' rights. Close friends with Neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black, Forest has helped raise awareness and funds for Dr. Black’s research. During the last couple of years, he has become a spokesperson for Hope North Ugandan orphanage and Human Rights Watch.

    In the year 2001, Forest Whitaker received a Humanitas Prize. He was honored by The City of Los Angeles with the Hope of Los Angeles Award. He has also become a GQ Ambassador supporting and fundraising for Hope North.    		 Forest Whitaker
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