#9803 • Forest Whitaker Screen Worn "Article 99" Costume W/COA

Part of Music & Hollywood Icons Historical Occasion (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Est. $1,000-$1,500 Forest Whitaker Screen Worn "Article 99" Costume W/COA & Wardrobe Tag - This is a screen worn costume from the 1992 American comedy-drama film, "Article 99". This costume was worn by Forest Whitaker, who played Dr. Sid Handleman, in the scene in which Dr. Sturgess (played by Ray Liotta) tells Drs. Bobrick (played by John C. McGinley), Handleman (played by Forest Whitaker) and Van Dorn (played by Lea Thompson) that he is going to leave the hospital. The costume includes a pair of olive green "Sansabelt" corduroy pants; oxblood colored leather belt, size 44, Labeled "Handleman"; gray checkered "Members Only Studio Concepts" dress shirt, size 2X; "Ted Lapidus" silk neck tie; and white "Angelica Uniform Group" lab coat, size 48. The costume has been very well kept, and is in excellent condition. The lot will also include a certificate of authenticity, and still has a wardrobe note tag attached (labeled scene 225). Forest Whitaker (b. July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, and director, who has earned a reputation for intensive character study work for films, and for his recurring role as LAPD Internal Affairs Lieutenant "Jon Kavanaugh" on the Emmy Award-winning television series The Shield. Whitaker won an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, National Board of Review Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and various critics groups awards for his role 2006 film ,The Last King of Scotland. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion pictures industry, and also received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Xavier University of Louisiana in 2009, and the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from California State University, Dominguez Hills.