
Biography
John 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.
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Directors Guild of America Award — Outstanding Directing – Drama Series · 2017 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2016 · nominated
- Black Reel Award — Best Director · 2004 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1992 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Director · 1992 · nominated
- Writers Guild of America Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1992 · nominated
Filmography28 titles

Hollywood Black

Snowfall

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

Billions

American Crime Story

Boyz n the Hood

L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later

30 for 30

These Amazing Shadows

Empire

Hustle & Flow

Baby Boy

F9: The Fast Saga

Black Snake Moan

Four Brothers

Poetic Justice

Baadasssss!

2 Fast 2 Furious

Rosewood

Higher Learning

Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

Illegal Tender

Shaft

Beverly Hills Cop III

Abduction

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Mosagallu

Woo