Mario Van Peebles Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Social Media, Movies, Awards

Mario Van Peebles is an accomplished actor and filmmaker, best known for his role in “New Jack City,” a film that solidified his place in the industry.

He has built a diverse career, showcasing his talent in both acting and directing, contributing significantly to film and television over the years.

Profile:

• Full name: Mario Cain Van Peebles
• Date of birth: January 15, 1957
• Age: 67 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, Filmmaker
• Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
• Parents: Melvin Van Peebles, Maria Marx
• Siblings: Max Van Peebles, Megan Van Peebles
• Spouse: Chitra Sukhu Van Peebles
• Children: Makaylo Van Peebles, Mandela Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles, Maya Van Peebles, Morgana Van Peebles
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: German American
• Net worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Mario Van Peebles was born on January 15, 1957, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Now at the age of 67, he is the eldest child of Melvin Van Peebles, a filmmaker, and Maria Marx, a photographer.

His early life was defined by frequent relocations due to his parents’ careers, living in various places, including Paris, Morocco, Denmark, and San Francisco.

His diverse lineage enabled him to become fluent in multiple languages.

Van Peebles attended Saint Thomas More School and later graduated from Columbia University with a degree in economics in 1978.

Personal Life

Mario Van Peebles married Chitra Sukhu, and together they have five children: Makaylo, Mandela, Marley, Maya, and Morgana.

Details about how he met his wife and their marriage are kept under wraps.

Career

Mario Van Peebles began his acting career with a role in the 1968 drama series “One Life to Live” and gained early recognition in “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” in 1971.

His breakout role came in 1991 with “New Jack City,” a film he directed and starred in, which became a critical and commercial success.

Over the years, Van Peebles has directed and acted in numerous films and television series, including “Panther,” “Ali,” “Empire,” and “Bloodline.”

He has also made significant contributions to television by directing episodes of popular series such as “Damages,” “The Last Ship,” and “Being Mary Jane.”

Awards

• NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Supporting Actor” for “Ali” (2001)
• Golden Leopard nomination for “Panther” (1995)

Net Worth

Mario Van Peebles has an estimated net worth of $12 million.

His wealth has been accumulated through his extensive career in film and television as both an actor and a director.

Social Media

• Instagram: @officialmariovanpeebles
• Twitter: @MarioVanPeebles

Filmography

• Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971)
• New Jack City (1991)
• Posse (1993)
• Panther (1995)
• Ali (2001)
• Baadasssss! (2003)
• We the Party (2012)
• Bloodline (2017)