Steven Whitaker
American actor
1961 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor
Born
July 15, 1961
Age
~65 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, television director, voice actor
United StatesBorn in Longview
1961
Born in Longview (1961-07-15)
1988
AwardCannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
2007
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2007
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
2007
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
2017
AwardCrystal Award
About
Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor and the Honorary Palme d'Or.
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Who is Steven Whitaker?+
Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor and the Honorary Palme d'Or.
What does the name Steven mean?+
The name Steven means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is of English origin.
When was Steven Whitaker born?+
Steven Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.
The name Steven is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Steven
Steven — July 15, 1961
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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