1. John Singleton | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 13, 2024 · John Singleton, American film director and screenwriter whose films often examined urban and racial tensions.
John Singleton, American film director and screenwriter whose films often examined urban and racial tensions. He was best known for his directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood (1991). Other films included Poetic Justice (1993), Shaft (2000), and 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). Learn more about Singleton’s life and career.
2. John Singleton - Movies, Family & Death - Biography (Bio.)
John Daniel Singleton was born on January 6, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in South Central Los Angeles and his work as a film director, producer ...
Screenwriter and director John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Director, making him the first African-American to earn the distinction.
3. John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51 - NPR
Apr 29, 2019 · Less than two weeks after John Singleton suffered a massive stroke, the trailblazing filmmaker has died in Los Angeles at the age of 51.
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.
4. 'Boyz n the Hood' Director John Singleton Dies at 51 - Variety
Apr 29, 2019 · Singleton suffered a stroke after experiencing weakness in his legs, and was admitted to the hospital on April 17. He was taken off life support ...
John Singleton, writer-director of "Boyz n the Hood" and industry pioneer, the first African American to earn an Oscar nomination for best director, has died.
5. John Singleton - Turner Classic Movies - TCM
Dating in 1997; she claims they had a three-year relationship lasting until sometime in 2000. ... Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ©2024 Turner ...
After making a huge splash with his debut feature, "Boyz N the Hood" (1991), writer-director John Singleton was hailed as being a bright new talent and perhaps even the next Martin Scorsese. "Boyz" put Singleton on the map when he became both the youngest person and first African-American to be...
6. John Singleton dies at 51 after suffering stroke - NBC News
Apr 29, 2019 · Singleton's family said Monday he had hypertension, which is high blood pressure that puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs.
At 24, Singleton became the youngest and the first black filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for best director and best original screenplay for "Boyz n the Hood."
7. John Singleton - Hollywood Walk of Fame
He has recently branched out into mainstream territory with the blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious and Four Brothers. Singleton was born in Los Angeles ...
John Daniel Singleton is 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 has recently branched out into mainstream territory with the blockbuster […]
8. John Singleton - Rotten Tomatoes
In 2017, he began producing, writing, and directing the acclaimed series "Snowfall" (FX, 2017-), a drama set during the height of the crack epidemic in Los ...
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