John Singleton

John Singleton (51)

1968-01-06 - 2019-04-28 | Los Angeles, California, USA

​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.

Movies as Director

On Movies

  • Baadasssss!
  • Baby Boy
  • Shaft
  • Your Studio and You
  • Beverly Hills Cop III
  • Boyz n the Hood

Series as Director

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