Mario Van Peebles
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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957)[1] 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. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic Baadasssss!, which he also co-wrote and directed.
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Born | Mario Cain Van Peebles (1957-01-15) January 15, 1957 (age 67) Mexico City, Mexico |
Other names | Matthews |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, film director |
Years active | 1968āpresent |
Children | 5, including Mandela Van Peebles |
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