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Mario Van Peebles is an American actor and director. His first role came in his father's (Melvin Van Peebles), Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He later went on to appear in such films as: The Cotton Club, The Revenge and New Jack City.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 15, 1957
- Born in Mexico City, Mexico
- Years Active: 1971-Present
- Parents: Melvin Van Peebles and Maria Marx
- Graduated from Columbia University in 1978
- Has a bachelor's degree in Economics
- Worked for Mayor Edward I. Koch
- Nominated for a Cable ACE award for The Pool Hall
Brief Biography
Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Mario Van Peebles graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Economics. He did not consider acting as a full-time job until he played a role in the 1984 film, The Cotton Club. Peebles, father, Melvin Van Peebles was a director and allowed Mario a role in his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. In 2001, Mario Van Peebles was nominated for an Image Award for his role in the film, Ali.-
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Mario Van Peebles Questions
How do you do that Turbo boost while going around corners in Mario Kart for the DS? I bought mine used without an instruction manual. 4 AnswersWhen you go around a corner hold in the R trigger button on the controller. While doing this press the directional buttons (the left and right ones) back and fo... read more
Whats the best all-wheel drive van? 2 AnswersI would agree that the Chrysler T&C; and similar Dodge Grand Caravan are nice but they have not been available with all wheel drive since 2005 because of the tr... read more
Who's looking forward to Guitar Hero:Van Halen? 2 AnswersI rented Guitar Hero 5 and bought Beatles Rock Band. I really like those games, but I get tired of them after awhile. I will probably rent Guitar Hero:Van Halen... read more
1990s SEGA magazines (UK) had a section for readers to send in pictures of Mario dead.. anybody have any scans? 1 AnswerGoogle Book Search is a great place to find this old magazines: http://books.google.com/books?q=sega+magazine&btnG=Search+Books read more
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Mario Van Peebles Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- January 15, 1957: (Wikipedia) Born
- (1985) Delivery Boys: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1986) L.A. Law:: IMDb | Mahalo | Wikipedia
- (1986) Heartbreak Ridge:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1987) Jaws: The Revenge:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1987-1990) 21 Jump Street:: IMDb | Mahalo | Wikipedia
- (1989): Won an Image Award for Heartbreak Ridge
- (1993) Posse:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1994) Highlander III: The Sorcerer:: IMDb | Wikipedia
- (1995): Won two Locarno International Film Festival awards for Panther
- (2000-2001) Rude Awakening:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2001) Ali:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2005): Won two Black Reel Awards for How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass
- (2007) Sharpshooter:: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2008) Multiple Sarcasms:: IMDb
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RT @TonyBakercomedy I thought Mario Van Peebles played a legit Malcolm X in "Ali".. I second!
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I thought Mario Van Peebles played a legit Malcolm X in "Ali"
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Hey, Mario van Peebles, I'm so proud of you!
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Mario Van Peebles is directing an episode of LOST?!?! #fail
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Watching Mario Van Peebles' green series on TVOne & trying to imagine where the oldest daughter came from? She wasn't in earlier episodes.
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