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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:

  1. Born: January 15, 1957
  2. Born in Mexico City, Mexico
  3. Years Active: 1971-Present
  4. Parents: Melvin Van Peebles and Maria Marx
  5. Graduated from Columbia University in 1978
  6. Has a bachelor's degree in Economics
  7. Worked for Mayor Edward I. Koch
  8. 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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