Mario Van Peebles, Mexican-American actor and director

Mario Van Peebles is a Mexican-born American director and actor. He is best known for appearing in Heartbreak Ridge in 1986, and known for directing and starring in New Jack City in 1991, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage in 2016. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic Baadasssss!, which he also co-wrote and directed.

January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 350 days remain until the end of the year.