EntertainmentAmerican1961 – present
Forest Whitaker
Oscar-winning actor, The Last King of Scotland, director
Biography
American actor and film director who has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films and television series. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Last King of Scotland'.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1961
Thinking about the name
Whitaker
English origin
“Derived from Old English 'hwīt' (white) and 'ācere' (field or acre), Whitaker originally described someone who lived near or tended a white field or clearing. It carries rural English heritage with dignified, surname-style appeal—solid and grounded with historical depth.”