Mario Van PeeblesAwards

Born:
January 15, 1957 in Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation:
Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Biography:
The son of African American director/writer Melvin Van Peebles, Mario van Peebles made his acting bow in a small role in his dad's Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971). At the time, Van Peebles had no burning desire to become a performer, choosing instead to study economics at Columbia...Read More

  • BAADASSSSS!

    Best Screenplay

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    2004

  • BAADASSSSS!

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    2004

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