Allen Hughes
Biography
Born 04/01/1972
Evincing a greater affinity for the studied "cool" of a Quentin Tarantino than the overt social messages of fellow African-American filmmakers Spike Lee and John Singleton, Hughes transcended the pitfalls of a troubled home life, divorce and welfare to make a striking feature debut as a...
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Highlights
- In 1999, With brother Albert, made the documentary "American Pimp"; screened at Sundance
- In 1996, Brothers signed four-year, first-look deal at Universal
- In 1995, Co-helmed "Dead Presidents"
Family & Companions
- father: African American; self-supporting at age 13
- Aida Hughes: mother (white (Armenian); born in Iran and adopted by a military family; took children and left husband; spent three years on welfare before starting own business; gave the twins their first video camera when they were 12)
- Albert Hughes: brother (twin; co-directs and produces with Allen)
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