John Singleton

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Born: 1/6/1968

Biography: Becoming, at the age of 24, the youngest individual and the first African American ever to be nominated for a Best Director Academy Award, John Singleton made movie history with Boyz 'N the Hood, his astonishing 1991 directorial debut. An intensely personal portrait of life …

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ActorAll Actor Credits

The N Word [Movie]

2004

Baadasssss! [Movie] as Detroit J

2004

The Honourable Wally Norman [Movie] as Prime Minister

2003

Beverly Hills Cop 3 [Movie] as Fireman

1994

Boyz 'N The Hood [Movie] as Mailman (uncredited)

1991

DirectorAll Director Credits

Tulia [Movie]

2010

Four Brothers [Movie]

2005

2 Fast 2 Furious: in 35mm Large Screen Presentation [Movie]

2003

2 Fast 2 Furious [Movie]

2003

ProducerAll Producer Credits

Tulia [Movie]

2010

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Year
Result
Award
Movie

1991
Nominated
MTV Movie Awards
Best New Filmmaker
Boyz 'N The Hood

1991
Won
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Best Director
Boyz 'N The Hood

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