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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 ...
Apr 3, 2014 · Best Known For: 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...
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 ...
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IMDb profile of John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated director of Boyz n the Hood and other films. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and death in 2019.
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Apr 29, 2019 · John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with “Boyz n the Hood” and went on to a variety of projects — including “2 Fast 2 Furious” — died Monday after suffering a stroke ...
Apr 29, 2019 · The filmmaker passed away at 51 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking and influential movies. He was the youngest and first African American to be nominated for Best Director for his debut film, which portrayed the lives of black youth in Los Angeles.
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...
