John Singleton

Biography

​John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 - April 28, 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. He later branched out into mainstream territory with the blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious and Four Brothers.

Known For

Career Timeline

19911993199519971999200120032005200720092011
  1. 2011
    Abduction

    Director • Directing

  2. 2010
    Marion Jones: Press Pause

    Director • Directing

  3. 2005
    Four Brothers

    Director • Directing

  4. 2003
    2 Fast 2 Furious

    Director • Directing

  5. 2001
    Baby Boy

    Director • Directing

  6. 2000
    Shaft

    Director • Directing

  7. 1997
    Rosewood

    Director • Directing

  8. 1995
    Higher Learning

    Director • Directing

John Singleton - Aperture