Kenn Whitaker – Brother of Forest Whitaker | Biography, Relationships, Net Worth & More

Kenn Whitaker is a well-known actor and TV personality and is the brother of Forest Whitaker. He is known for his roles in Most Wanted (1997), Bulworth (1998), and Life (1999).

The underrated, out-of-the-spot actor was once shining on TV and cinema by appearing in some of the most popular movies of the 1990s. Now, the actor has vanished but we are curious about what he’s doing now and why his brother is still active while he’s not.

Kenn Whitaker Biography

Kenneth Dwayne Whitaker, aka Kenn Whitaker, was born on June 8, 1963, in Longview, Texas. He is known for looking exactly like his star brother Forest Whitaker. The brothers look so identical that we thought they are the same person.

Yes, they are not the same person. It is Kenn Whitaker on the left and Forest Whitaker on the right. Everyone on the internet was confused but we have solved your confusion in this article.

Name	Kenneth Dwayne Whitaker
Age	60 years old
Date of Birth	June 8, 1963
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Birthplace	Longview, Texas
Current Residence	Longview, Texas
Nationality	American
Profession	Former Actor and Businessman
Height	5’ 9”
Weight	80 kg
Religion	Christianity
Siblings	Forest, Damon, Deborah
Net Worth	$5 million

Kenn is widely known for his roles in Last Days (2001) and Bulworth (1998). In addition to these, he has also had other acting roles in film and television. He was born in Texas but moved to Los Angeles to pursue better career opportunities, which ended up being a significant and positive change in his life.

Kenn Whitaker Family and Siblings

Now that we all know that Kenn Whitaker is the doppelganger brother of Forest Whitaker, let’s talk about his parents and siblings.

Kenn’s mother’s name is Laura Francis Smith and his father’s name is Forest Steven Jr. He has two brothers, Forest and Damon Whitaker, and one sister named Deborah Whitaker.

Kenn Whitaker Early Education

Kenn attended elementary school at Palisades Charter High School in Palisades, CA. He was an average student who was passionate about acting. After completing high school, he enrolled in college to pursue a degree and further his acting career. He was highly interested in acting and demonstrated a strong desire to become an actor.

As the actor has always kept a low profile we are not aware if he continued his higher education. After that, we saw him become an actor and shine in Hollywood for a short time.

Kenn Whitaker Acting Career and Filmography

Kenn and Forest Whitaker’s stories are inspiring to the black community as they came from a hardworking and humble background and made it big in Hollywood.

For Kenn, it was Forest’s success in theater and Hollywood that motivated him to pursue acting as a career. As a matter of fact, Kenn was always keen on becoming an actor and Forest’s success only fueled his desire.

Kenn Whitaker Film Debut – Most Wanted 1997

Kenn made his film debut in 1997 in Most Wanted, where he had a supporting role as a bodyguard. Since then, he has appeared in various films, although many of his roles have not been particularly significant.

He has also been featured in a number of TV programs such as Party of Five and Tracey Takes On, in which he played supporting parts.

Kenn Whitaker Last Film – Last Days (2001)

As we said earlier, Kenn has had a short Hollywood career which started with Most Wanted in 1997 and ended with his last film Last Days in 2001. After his last role, we’ve seen Kenn and Forest on several occasions and at award shows but rarely see him in movies.

Films and TVs

• Strapped (1993)

• Most Wanted (1997)

• Tracey Takes On (1998)

• Bulworth (1998)

• Party of Five (1999)

• The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001)
• Last Days (2001)

It seems like he likes to keep a low profile now, and we are assuming he’s started a business or two from the money he made from his short career of acting.

His brother Forest Whitaker, on the other hand, is taking Hollywood by storm by starring in mainstream and blockbuster films.

Is Kenn Whitaker Working for The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative?

His brother Forest Whitaker founded The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative and some are thinking that Kenn is managing the charitable organization. The organization helps poor kids in Africa.

However, the information about Kenn working for this organization is not confirmed.

Kenn Whitaker Net Worth

Kenn Whitaker made his fortune from his short acting career. According to online publications such as Forbes and Wikis, Kenn Whitaker is worth somewhere around $5 million and his wealth is constantly growing. 

Even though he ended his acting career a long time ago, the money isn’t stopping and the actor is making money one way or another.

Kenn Whitaker Relationship(s)

Kenn has kept it so lowkey that we are unaware of his relationship status as well as his children. One can assume that he is single but we can’t really say anything about his current and/or past relationships because he is almost 60.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Who is Kenn Whitaker?

Kenn Whitaker is a famous actor and TV personality, and the brother of Forest Whitaker. He is known for his appearances in the films Most Wanted (1997), Bulworth (1998), and Life (1999).

Is Kenn Whitaker a Real Person?

Everyone assumed that Kenn and Forest Whitaker were the same person but that’s not true. Kenn is Forest’s brother and worked in Hollywood from 1997 to 2001.

What Movies does Kenn Whitaker Play In?

In his acting career, Kenn Whitaker has played in several movies. He is recognized for his roles in the movies Most Wanted (1997), Bulworth (1998), Tracey Takes On (1998), and Life (1999).

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