Forest Whitaker breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High,’ ‘The Last King of Scotland,’ ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,’ ‘Arrival,’ ‘The Color of Money,’ ‘Bird,’ ‘Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai,’ ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler,’ ‘Platoon,’ ‘The Crying Game’ and ‘Godfather of Harlem.’
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Ally sheedy mistaken for the amazing Phobee Cates wtf
His role as Jon Kavanaugh on "The Shield" is one of the all-time greatest.
I like when Forrest played in Street Kings with Kneau Reeves!!!
At 1:09 – He mentions this was the birthplace of stars like Sean Penn, Nic Cage and Ally Sheedy? Did not remember Ally Sheedy in that movie and did not see in the IMDB cast line. He must be confused with Breakfast Club.
The Last King of Scotland was simply marvelous. He was deeply enriched and immersed in that pivotal role. I’m a fan of the other roles that he has done over the years, however that role is special.
I enjoyed him in Street Kings also.
Arrival…great movie. Very different take a on alien contact. Strong performances by the leading roles actors. IMO, what stood out almost immediately, was the the performance of Forest Whitaker. Just a great job of acting.
How you gonna do a Forest Whitaker career retrospective and skip over ‘phenomenon’? REALLY?
He very talented
I wish they had talked about Black Panther.
No words . . . The way that I want to lean in when he talks —— he’s a pleasure to chat up—— I want to ask him everything 💯 EXCELLENT interview
Openly supporting modern human rights protests and comparing them to ones in the 60s
I’m pretty sure he played as the fiddler in the movie Roots
He's the same dude every time lol
Give your sound engineer a nice kick in the balls for this one please, so much bass. 😀
he was also in invasion of the body snatchers as an army general.
Why he allways do caracters that apears to be super smart?
No Panic Room? His talents were completely wasted in Arrival. I forgot he was in it while i was watching it.
Ghost Dog.. his best film
I don’t understand how they left out Lt. Kavanough of the Shield. Iconic character
Absolutely love Forest
I was hoping he would have touched on acting in bloodsport…
No good morning vietnam? Really?
The Last King of Scotland was one of his best role. Great actor!
First time I seen this guy was in the movie Bloodsport. I knew way back then, he was gonna be special one day. Not just anyone can out act JCVD.
Ive never heard this guy speak as a real person. Hes very interesting.
Are you kidding me? You didn't have him talk about Panic Room!
Was waiting for that !
Best intro of all
I didn't think Ally Sheedy was in Fast Times…and IMDB confirms she wasn't…I found she was considered for "a role"…but wasn't in it.
Maybe he auditioned with her?
So many of his performances have been so good and so intense, I’m honestly amazed he’s such a chill, zen-like dude. Just further shows how talented the guy is at completely transforming in his rolls.
—My Fav Deep Actor
No Good morning Vietnam, tut.
His ptosis (drooping) in his left eye looks a lot less here. I know it's inherited, but maybe it gets less as the years go on? Or maybe he's had it adjusted, or the camera angle just reduces the appearance of it.
No bloodsport 😔
Godfather of Harlem