John Singleton

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.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1968-01-06 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- 2019-04-28
Known for
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) — Director
- F9 (2021) — In Memory Of
- Abduction (2011) — Director
- Four Brothers (2005) — Director
- Boyz n the Hood (1991) — The Mailman (uncredited)
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) — Fireman
- Shaft (2000) — Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
- American Crime Story (2016) — Director
- Billions (2016) — Director
- Black Snake Moan (2006) — Producer
- Snowfall (2017) — Director
- Empire (2015) — Director
- Hustle & Flow (2005) — Producer
- Baby Boy (2001) — Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
- Poetic Justice (1993) — Colette's Man (uncredited)
- Higher Learning (1995) — Director