John Singleton

Film director

1968 –

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Who is John Singleton?

John Daniel Singleton is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for directing Boyz n the Hood in 1991. A native of South Los Angeles, many of his early films consider the implications of inner-city violence. Some of his other films include Poetic Justice, Higher Learning, Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers and Abduction.

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Born
Jan 6, 1968
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • John Daniel Singleton
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Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Southern California
  • Pasadena City College
  • USC School of Cinematic Arts

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on July 23, 2013

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  • Alithea Walker Brown
    Alithea Walker Brown
    I some Singleton's in Texas I wonder are they related?
    LikeReply4 years ago

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