Portrait of John Singleton

John Singleton

Bio: ​John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968-April 29, 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
Born: Sat, Jan 06 1968
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 28 2019
John Singleton is 51 years old
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Poster of Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
John Singleton would have been no older than 51 in Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 2021
Poster of De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
John Singleton would have been no older than 51 in De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 2019
Poster of L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
John Singleton was 49 in L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2017
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
John Singleton was 48 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Trojan War
Trojan War
John Singleton was 47 in Trojan War as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
John Singleton was 43 in The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of These Amazing Shadows
These Amazing Shadows
John Singleton was 43 in These Amazing Shadows as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2011
Poster of Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
John Singleton was 40 in Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 2008
Poster of Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
John Singleton was 38 in Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2006
Poster of Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
John Singleton was 37 in Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2005
Poster of Baadasssss!
Baadasssss!
John Singleton was 36 in Baadasssss! as 'Detroit J'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
John Singleton was 35 in Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Baby Boy
Baby Boy
John Singleton was 33 in Baby Boy as 'Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 2001
Poster of Shaft
Shaft
John Singleton was 32 in Shaft as 'Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 2000
Poster of Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
John Singleton was 29 in Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of Your Studio and You
Your Studio and You
John Singleton was 27 in Your Studio and You as 'John Singleton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1995
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
John Singleton was 26 in Beverly Hills Cop III as 'Fireman'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1994
Poster of Dangerous: The Short Films
Dangerous: The Short Films
John Singleton was 25 in Dangerous: The Short Films as 'Self [Making of "Remember The Time"]'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
John Singleton was 23 in Boyz n the Hood as 'The Mailman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
John Singleton was 47+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of America Beyond the Color Line
America Beyond the Color Line
John Singleton was 36+ in America Beyond the Color Line as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
John Singleton was 20+ in Yo! MTV Raps as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988