Forest Whitaker poses with his Oscar trophy after winning the Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in the film "The Last King of Scotland," at the 79th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 25, 2007. The 79th Academy Awards was held here Sunday. (Xinhua/Qi Heng)Photo Gallery>>>

    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Forest Whitaker on Sunday won the best-actor Academy Award for his performance in "The Last King of Scotland."