John Singleton

Biography

Born 01/06/1968

This African-American director won several awards as a film student at USC which in turn led to a contract with the powerful Creative Artists Agency. John Singleton's assured directorial debut "Boyz N the Hood" (1991) received major studio backing, a $6 million budget and a showcase at the 1991...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1992, received MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker Award
In 1992, received NATO/ShoWest Award for Directorial Debut of the Year
In 1992, received NATO/ShoWest Award for Screenwriter of the Year

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Highlights

In 2005, Produced the indie film "Hustle & Flow," which centers on a pimp-hustler with a mid-life crisis who wants to rap
In 2005, Directed Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese, Garrett Hedlund and André 3000 as brothers out to avenge their mother's murder in the drama "Four Brothers"
In 2003, Directed the sequel "2 Fast and 2 Furious"

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Family & Companions

Carmen McLaughlin: dated in 2000
Julie Brown: dating in 1997; she claims they had a three-year relationship lasting until sometime in 2000
Tosha Lewis: born c. 1970; mother of Justice Maya Singleton; he allegedly struck her in dispute over visitation rights; case went to court and Singleton was ordered to make a short film on domestic violence as well as receiving a sentence of three years probation, a fine of $300 and an order to undergo counseling; in September 1999 she filed a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries stemming from a 1992 incident

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