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John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 – April 28, 2019) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer. He made his feature film debut writing and directing Boyz n the Hood (1991), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director , becoming, at age 24, the first African American and youngest person to have ...
We celebrate the life of filmmaker John Singleton, who passed away on April 29, 2019, leaving behind a career that included an Oscar nomination for writing and directing Boyz n the Hood.
Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton was just 23 years old when he wrote and directed “Boyz n the Hood,” becoming the first African American — and the youngest person ever — to receive an Oscar...
Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton, whose powerful debut film, “Boyz N the Hood,” earned him an Oscar nomination for best director, the first for an African-American, died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 51. His ...
Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton, the pioneering writer-director of 'Boyz N the Hood' who traveled a short distance but sure came a long way as he blazed a trail from South Central to Hollywood, has died. He...
Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton, 'Boyz N The Hood' Director, Dies At 51 After Suffering A Stroke The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American...
Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton, writer-director of “ Boyz n the Hood ” and industry pioneer, who was the first African American to earn an Oscar nomination for best director, has died. He was 51. Singleton...
