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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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...

  7. 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” – has died after suffering a stroke.