Best Forest Whitaker Movies to Watch in 2025

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker has started acting journey since 1981–present and has appeared in lots of movies.

Biography

Forest Whitaker is an American actor and filmmaker known for his transformative performances in films such as The Last King of Scotland (2006), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. He has also appeared in Bird (1988), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Arrival (2016). Whitaker is an advocate for peace and social justice and has served as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation .

Forest Whitaker

Real name	Forest Steven Whitaker
Date of birth	July 15, 1961 (age 64)
Place of birth	Longview, Texas, U.S.
Height	~6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	~95 kg (209 lb)
Occupation	Actor, filmmaker, activist
Years active	1981–present
Spouse(s)	Keisha Nash (married 1996)
Children	Three children
Net worth (2025)	Estimated $30 million

Featured Movies

Smooth Talk (1985)

Smooth Talk, based on Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?,” stars Laura Dern as Connie, a 15-year-old girl caught between innocence and maturity.

Arrival (2016)

Arrival is a deeply thoughtful and emotionally resonant science fiction film that explores themes of communication, time, and human connection. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams, the film