John Singleton
American film director, screenwriter, and producer (1968-2019) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 51
John Daniel Singleton was an American director, screenwriter, and producer. He made his feature film debut writing and directing Boyz n the Hood (1991), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, becoming, at age 24, the first African American and youngest nominee in the category.
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Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory 1995
Boyz n the Hood 1991
These Amazing Shadows 2011
Hustle & Flow 2005
Baby Boy 2001
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