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Name: Forest Whitaker

Birth Name:

Forest Steven Whitaker

Birth Date:

July 15, 1961

Birth Place:

Longview, TX

Occupation:

Actor

Relationship Status:

Married to Keisha Nash

Celebrity Ranking # 671

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Orlando Bloom and Forrest Whitaker Close Out Cannes with "Zulu"

Bidding farewell to the event while promoting their new film, Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker attended the "Zulu" Premiere and Closing Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday (May 26).

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star wore a navy blue tuxedo with a white bowtie as he posed for photographs with his costar, who donned a classic black tuxedo.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker: Photocall Pals at Cannes

Taking care of some promotional duties, Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker showed up for the photo call for "Zulu" on Sunday (May 26) at the Cannes Film Festival.

The film's stars looked handsome, sans ties, in suits as they posed with fellow cast members for the waiting shutterbugs at the Palais des Festivals.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

First Trailer for "The Butler" Released: Watch Here!

Featuring an all-star cast portraying some of the most recognizable names in American history, the trailer for "The Butler" hit the web on Wednesday (May 8).

Directed by Lee Daniels, the film follows the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents in the White House from 1952-1986.

Forest Whitaker Falsely Accused of Shoplifting

When all he wanted was something to eat, Forest Whitaker got more than he bargained for at a New York City deli on Friday (February 15).

The “Last Stand” actor was accused of stealing an item off a shelf by an employee of Milano Market, and was frisked in front of other patrons.

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Celebrity Moms Celebrate Mother’s Day

Enjoying their family blessings, Tinseltown moms made the most of the Mother’s Day holiday yesterday (May 13).

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2009 Academy Awards Nominees Announced

We’re getting to the culmination of awards show season, and earlier today the nominees for the 2009 Academy Awards were announced. And there weren’t many surprises.

Brad Pitt’s latest opus “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” nabbed the most nods - 13 total. In a close second, the sleeper hit of the year “Slumdog Millionaire” scored 10 nominations.

filed under Celebrity Awards, Features and Interviews, Movie News, Star Style

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Renee Zelleweger, Jessica Simpson Hit LAX

As should be expected, Los Angeles International Airport is full of celebrity sightings the week after the Academy Awards. And so far, today has been no different.

Spotted making their way past security and aboard their flights were Blonde Ambition actress Jessica Simpson and Bee Movie babe Renee Zelleweger.

filed under Celebrity Sightings, Star Style

Jessica Biel: New Movie, New Look

Fresh off of the success of her latest movie, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," Jessica Biel is already back on the set. Sporting a darker hairdo, Ms Biel showed up as scheduled on Monday (August 6) to begin filming the drama "Powder Blue."

Co-starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta, the Timothy Linh Bui directed film is about "four desperate individuals intersecting in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve."

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