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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for appearing in Heartbreak Ridge in 1986 and known for directing and starring in New Jack City in 1991 and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage in 2016.
IMDb profile of Mario Van Peebles, a versatile filmmaker and actor with credits in films, TV shows and documentaries. Learn about his biography, awards, trivia, favorite films and upcoming projects.
Mario Van Peebles is a highly regarded director, actor, producer and writer. His directorial skills can be seen in the retelling of the epic mini-series "Roots" starring Forest Whitaker and Matthew Goode.
May 13, 2024 · Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957, Mexico City, Mexico) is an American actor and filmmaker of wide-ranging talent, as can be seen both in the comedies he has acted in as well as in the serious motion pictures he has directed.
May 7, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles spoke with us about restoring his father’s debut feature, his thoughts on its genesis, and the lessons he’s taken from his dad into his own, celebrated career as a multi-hyphenate director.
Aug 11, 2021 · The actor, writer and director, known for New Jack City and Heartbreak Ridge, has teamed with Lauren Grace Media to develop a docuseries about his family. The series will focus on the close relationship he shares with his four adult children: Maya, Mandela, Makaylo and Morgana.
Apr 14, 2022 · The director of the 1991 crime thriller reflects on the film's impact, the challenges of Black cinema and his father's influence at a special screening hosted by American Cinematheque.
