Albert 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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Filmography

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Awards

In 1994, received MTV Movie Award for Best Movie

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Highlights

In 1999, With brother, made the documentary "American Pimp"; screened at Sundance
In 1996, Brothers signed a four-year, first-look deal with Universal (in April)
In 1995, Co-directed the taut drama "Dead Presidents"

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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)
Allen Hughes: brother (twin; co-directs and produces with Albert)

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