From Mookie in 'Do the Right Thing' to Issa in 'Insecure' to Carlton in 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at some of the most impactful characters to grace screens both big and small.
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Spike Lee in 'Do the Right Thing'
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From Mookie in 'Do the Right Thing' to Issa in 'Insecure' to Carlton in 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at some of the most impactful characters to grace screens both big and small.
June 19, 2026
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Spend a day with Mookie and Co. down in Bed-Stuy in 'Do the Right Thing'
Whitlock’s career spanned decades and included roles in many Spike Lee films
