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Known For
Director
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Akosua Busia (1996-1997), Abena Busia
Children
1 child: Justice Singleton, Maasai Singleton
Education
Pasadena City College, University of Southern California, Blair High School, Bassett High School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 25
Year context
Born in 1968 -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 14 years (1993-2007)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (3)
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
WON
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Singleton?
John Singleton was born on and passed away on at the age of 51.
Where was John Singleton born?
John Singleton was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has John Singleton been in?
John Singleton has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Illegal Tender (2007), Four Brothers (2005), Hustle & Flow (2005), Baby Boy (2001), Woo (1998).
What is John Singleton known for?
John Singleton is primarily known as a director. 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…
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