Meet Mario Van Peebles' Children 4 Out of 5 Tried Their Hands at Acting

Four of Mario Van Peebles' five children have followed in their father's and grandfather's footsteps. And even though they connect over their love for acting, they also share a passion for family, as evident from their social media photos.

Mario Van Peebles is a Mexican-born American actor, director, writer, and producer known for directing award-winning hit films such as "Boss," "Damages," "Lost," "Sons of Anarchy," and "The Last Ship," among many others.

He is the son of director Melvin Van Peebles, a bigwig in Hollywood known for his films "Don't Play Us Cheap" and "The Shining."

Mario, who appeared in "The Last Resort" alongside Daniel Lissing, grew up seeking inspiration from his dad, learning the craft as he grew. And in 2003, he finally played his dad in the biopic "Baadasssss!"

Makaylo Van Peebles Is an Actor

Makaylo is the oldest son of Mario and Chitra Sukhu, a teacher of Vedanta, Tantra, Meditation, and Ayurveda.

Mario Van Peebles and Makaylo Van Peebles attends Yuri's Night Los Angeles held at California Science Center on April 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Makaylo has followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. He is a renowned actor with credits in "Hard Luck" and "Being Mary Jane," alongside Gabrielle Union, as well as his father's movies "We the Party."

His red-carpet appearances are often in the company of his father or grandfather and other family members. He is also not shy about showing off his family and will post them regularly on his Instagram. Recently, the actor went on a trip to India and Thailand with his mother as the two bonded over unique experiences and travels.

Maya Van Peebles Is the Only One of Mario Van Peebles' Children Who Is Not Into Acting

Among Mario's five children, Maya is the only one that did not get into acting. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is a Development Associate at Special Needs Network Inc. She is also in the Sima Pi Omega sorority, which her mother, Lisa Vitello, joined on November 14, 2021.

Maya, who turned 30 in November 2022, shares a beautiful relationship with her family and often posts them on her Instagram. She has shared photos of herself with her mother and great-grandmothers.

On December 31, 2021, Maya married singer Tez Barclays at the Chester Washington Golf Course after what she wrote was "14 long months of planning."

Mandela Van Peebles Played a Lead Character in His Father's Film

Mandela Van Peebles is a member of the Peebles brood, and like his older brother, father, and grandfather, he is also an actor. Some of his acting credits include playing the lead in his father's film "We the Party."

Mandela Van Peebles (L) and Mario Van Peebles arrive at HBO's Official 2018 Emmy After Party on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

He loves working with his dad because he knows that any criticism received comes from a place of love. Recently, he appeared in "Reginald the Vampire," where he plays Maurice Miller.

While he is not open to the public like his brother, he still shares family moments with his fans, including videos with his sister and mother, whose names he withheld. However, she looks a lot like Lisa Vitello.

Morgana Van Peebles Joined Mario Van Peebles in His 'Superstition’ Series

Morgana, like those before her, is an actress known for "Ali," "Superstition," and "You're Killing Me." She is also versed in other languages and speaks fluent French and some Spanish.

She appeared on TV numerous times while promoting the movie "Superstition" and also loves posting photos of her family on her Instagram. She shares a mother, Chitra Sukhu, with Makaylo. As of 2021, the actress, born on December 6, 1997, was in a relationship with musician Luka James.

Marley Van Peebles Is More Into Art Than Acting

Marley, the youngest of the brood, is still an artist, but rather than acting, he prefers drawing, with his Instagram page showcasing some of his beautiful art pieces.

He is Mario's son with actress and producer Jaime Kailani. Despite leaning more towards drawing than acting, he still has appeared in several films, including "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" and "We The Party."