John Singleton
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (36)
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
as Self
2021
F9
In Memory Of (Crew)
2021
Mosagallu
Executive Producer (Production)
2021
De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
2019
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
as Himself
2017
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
as Self
2016
Trojan War
as Self
2015
Abduction
Director (Directing)
2011
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
as Self
2011
These Amazing Shadows
as Self
2011
Marion Jones: Press Pause
Director (Directing)
2010
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
as Self
2008
Illegal Tender
Producer (Production)
2007
Black Snake Moan
Producer (Production)
2006
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
as Self
2006
Four Brothers
Director (Directing)
2005
Hustle & Flow
Producer (Production)
2005
Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
as Self
2005
Time Out
Executive Producer (Production)
2004
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
as Self
2004
Baadasssss!
as Detroit J
2004
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
as Self
2003
2 Fast 2 Furious
Director (Directing)
2003
Baby Boy
as Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
2001
Shaft
as Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
2000
Woo
Executive Producer (Production)
1998
Rosewood
Director (Directing)
1997
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as Self
1997
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Director (Directing)
1995
Your Studio and You
as John Singleton
1995
Higher Learning
Director (Directing)
1995
Beverly Hills Cop III
as Fireman
1994
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
as Self (uncredited)
1993
Poetic Justice
as Colette's Man (uncredited)
1993
Birth of a Nation: 4.29.92
as Self
1993
Boyz n the Hood
as The Mailman (uncredited)
1991
TV Shows (8)
Snowfall
Director (Directing)
2017
American Crime Story
Director (Directing)
2016
Billions
Director (Directing)
2016
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
2015
Empire
Director (Directing)
2015
30 for 30
Director (Directing)
2009
America Beyond the Color Line
as Self
2004
Yo! MTV Raps
as Self
1988