Quick Facts
Born:
1968-01-06
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
John Singleton
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Biography
âJohn Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 - April 28, 2019) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A native of South Los Angeles, many of his films consider the implications of inner-city violence like the critically acclaimed and popular Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, Higher Learning and Baby Boy. He later branched out into mainstream territory with the blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious and Four Brothers.
Known For
Boyz n the Hood
The Mailman (uncredited)
Beverly Hills Cop III
Fireman
Shaft
Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
Baby Boy
Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
Poetic Justice
Colette's Man (uncredited)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
These Amazing Shadows
Self
Baadasssss!
Detroit J
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hollywood Black TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later MOVIE | Himself |
| 2016 | Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Trojan War MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood' MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | These Amazing Shadows MOVIE | Self |