Instantly recognizable by his large, somber presence, Whitaker first found fame in 1982's Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Since then, he's risen to acclaim as both an actor and director. His brutal portrayal of Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland has seen him nominated for the Best Actor Oscar

Credits include: Buried, Latter Days, Dead and Breakfast, The New Daughter and Return to House on Haunted Hill

Credits include: Jack Reacher, Black Snake Moan, The Salvation, Lie to Me and Once Upon a Time

Credits include: Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, American Crime, Godfather of Harlem, Carved and American Crime: Episode One

Credits include: Bright, 11.22.63, Vampire Academy, Mr. Church and The Darkness

Credits include: Mother of George, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, 2059: Face of God, The Straw Man and The Visit

Credits include: Baywatch, Show Me a Hero, Godfather of Harlem, The Bricklayer and Werewolves

Credits include: Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Luke Cage, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Proud Mary and Godfather of Harlem

Credits include: Passing, Godfather of Harlem, Masha Masha Masha, 4.4 and The French Connection

Credits include: How to Get Away with Murder, With Love, It's Her Kid, Día De Los Muertos and I Got Played

Credits include: Missing While a Pawn, Patriot Game, Country Boy, New Harlem and Concrete Jungle