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Justin Simien Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1983-05-07

Birthplace:
Houston, Texas, USA

Credits:
11 Total Roles

Justin Simien

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Biography

Justin Simien (born May 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Stay for the Q&A MOVIE Victor Zigler, CVS (Cinematographer)
2025 Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television TV Self
2022 The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans TV Self - Guest Judge
2022 Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror TV Self
2021 Bad Hair MOVIE Reggie Watson
2017 After Trek TV Self
2016 The Boulet Brothers' Dragula TV Self - Guest Judge
2015 Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV Self
2012 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars TV Self - Guest Judge
2009 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV Self - Guest

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