JOHN SINGLETON
John Singleton
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: January 6, 1968
Deathday: April 28, 2019
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
Hollywood BlackSelf (archive footage)
Self
Self
2015·
Trojan WarSelf
Self - Guest
Self
Self
Self
2004·
Baadasssss!Detroit J
2001·
Baby BoyMan Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
2000·
ShaftBored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
Self
1995·
Your Studio and YouJohn Singleton
Fireman
1993·
Poetic JusticeColette's Man (uncredited)
Self
Self (uncredited)
Self - Director, 'Boyz N' the Hood' (archive footage)
1991·
Boyz n the HoodThe Mailman (uncredited)
1988·
Yo! MTV RapsSelf
Production
Original Series Creator
2021·
F9In Memory Of
2021·
MosagalluExecutive Producer
2017·
SnowfallCreator, Executive Producer, Director
Executive Producer
2016·
American Crime StoryDirector
2016·
BillionsDirector
2015·
EmpireDirector
2011·
AbductionDirector
Director
2009·
30 for 30Director
2007·
Illegal TenderProducer
2006·
Black Snake MoanProducer
2005·
Four BrothersDirector
2005·
Hustle & FlowProducer
2004·
Time OutExecutive Producer
2003·
2 Fast 2 FuriousDirector
2001·
Baby BoyProducer, Writer, Director
2000·
ShaftScreenplay, Story, Producer, Director
1998·
WooExecutive Producer
1997·
RosewoodDirector
Director
1995·
Higher LearningWriter, Director
Director
1993·
Poetic JusticeWriter, Director, Producer
Director
1991·
Boyz n the HoodWriter, Director