Quick Facts
Born:
1971-12-06
Birthplace:
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Credits:
2 Total Roles
Craig Brewer
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Biography
Craig Houston Brewer (born December 6, 1971) is an American filmmaker.
His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy Award for Best Original Song, "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". He is also known for directing the 2011 remake of Footloose, the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name and the 2021 film Coming 2 America, the latter two films starring Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy.
His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy Award for Best Original Song, "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". He is also known for directing the 2011 remake of Footloose, the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name and the 2021 film Coming 2 America, the latter two films starring Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy.
Known For
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indie Origins MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Footloose MOVIE | Kegger Dancer |