Mario Van Peebles is a multi-talented artist who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Peebles is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He has worked in the film and television industry for over four decades now.
Making his acting debut in the 1971 film 'Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song' directed by his father, Melvin Van Peebles, Peebles has now played in various films and television shows, New Jack City, Ali, Posse, Emipre, and more. He has also directed series including CSI: Vegas, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Star, Bloodline, and several more.
Who Are Mario Van Peebles’ Parents?
Mario Van Peebles was born in Mexico City, Mexico on January 15, 1957, which makes his current age 66.
Peebles’ father is a famous writer, actor, director, and musician, Melvin Van Peebles. His mother is Maria Marx. Melvin was one of the most renowned and loved personalities in the entertainment industry.
Talking about Mario's siblings, he has a brother named Max Van Peebles and a sister, Megan Van Peebles.
As a kid, Mario used to travel between Europe and the USA with his family most often.
Mario studied at the Saint Thomas More School and later in 1978, graduated from Columbia University with a degree in economics.
What Is Mario Van Peebles Famous For?
Mario Pebbles started his acting career in the early 1970s when he got a role in his father’s groundbreaking film “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”. Peebles continued working in films and television throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including some famous roles in New Jack City and Ali.
In addition to his acting career, Peebles started directing in the 1990s. Van’s first directed a movie named ‘New Jack City’ which became a great success. Van has also directed films including Posse, Baadassss!, Redemption Road, Bloodline, Superstition, and more.
Van Peebles has spent over four decades in the television industry both as an actor and a director and has made significant contributions. Peebles has been nominated for 14 different awards and has won 8 of them.
Who Is Mario Van Peebles Married To?
Mario Van Peebles is married to the beautiful Chitra Sukhu Van Peebles. His wife Chitra is from Guyana.
Apart from being the wife of the famous personality, Chitra is also an actress, model, writer, dancer, and yoga instructor. They have three children together.
Mario and Chitra were having a romantic love affair before actually getting married.
Chitra is Mario’s second wife, Mario was previously married to Lisa Vitello. Lisa Vitello is also an actress. Mario and Lisa together have two children.
Before Lisa, Mario had been in a relationship with Pamela Anderson around 1990 and Troy Byer around 1987, as mentioned in his wiki.
How Many Children Does Mario Van Peebles Have?
Mario and his wife, Chitra, are parents to five children (two daughters and a son of their own and two sons from Mario’s previous marriage with Lisa).
Mandela Van Peebles and Makaylo Van Peebles are Mario’s eldest sons with Lisa and Morgana Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles and Maya Van Peebles are children with his current wife Chitra. Marley Van Peebles is young among all.
Mario Van Peebles’ Net Worth
Mario Van Peebles’ net worth is estimated to be around $12 million in 2023.
Mario has earned well from both his acting and directing career and also makes good money from his business ventures and sponsorships.
How Tall Is Mario Van Peebles?
Mario Van Peebles is 5 feet 8 inches (1.78m) tall and weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs).
Peebles’ body measurements are 39-15-31 inches.
He has black hair and black eye color.
His shoe size is 9 US.
