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Forest Whitaker Takes Part In Academy Awards
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Forest Whitaker Takes Part in Academy Awards

Forest Whitaker Takes Part in Academy Awards

Forest Whitaker Takes Part in Academy Awards
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Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker has a huge responsibility for this year's 81st Academy Awards.

Whitaker will be announcing the Oscar nominees alongside Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis.

The two will reveal the nominations in 10 of the 24 award categories at 5:30 a.m. Pacific in Beverly Hills.

Whitaker was last year's Best Actor winner for his performance in 'The Last King of Scotland.'

The Academy Awards will air on ABC, Sunday, February 22 and will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

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