Mario & Mandela Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles is a highly regarded director, actor, producer and writer. His directorial skills can be seen in the retelling of the epic mini-series “Roots” starring Forest Whitaker and Matthew Goode. Van Pebbles has directed award-winning shows such as the recent hit “Empire” y “The Last Ship,” así como “Sons of Anarchy,” “Lost,” “Damages,” y “Boss.” As an actor, Van Peebles has credits that are equally impressive.

An independent filmmaker to his core, Van Pebbles grew up watching Melvin Van Peebles, his maverick filmmaker father. A true master craftsman in his own right, Van Peebles is defined as a director, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and composer; known for funding his own work.

Mandela Van Peebles is graduating Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor’s in Communications in May 2016. This spring will be momentous for the young Van Peebles when he appears USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) and in the TV miniseries Roots (2016), based on Alex Haley’s epic story. Cast as Noah, a field-hand with a hunger for freedom, whose actions cause Kunta Kinte and Belle’s beloved daughter, Kizzy, to be sold to another plantation owner.

While attending college Van Peebles has acted in several feature films, including his first starring role in “We the Party” with Snoop Dogg, Michael Jai White and Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister; “Baadasssss!”, a documentary that is an homage to his paternal grandfather, filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, and directed by his father, Mario Van Peebles; American Warships with Carl Weathers; “Judgment Day” starring Ice-T and Coolio; and the documentary short film “Bring Your ‘A’ Game.”

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