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John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 – April 28, 2019) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer. He made his feature film debut writing and directing Boyz n the Hood (1991), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, becoming, at age 24, the first African American and youngest nominee in the category.
Every Black actor and actress, director and comedian stands on the shoulders of those who paved the way for future generations. In honor of Black History Month, ET is celebrating some of the ...
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Sidney Poitier (1927–2022), pictured in 1963, was the first Black movie star and the first Black male winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949), pictured in 1946, was an American tap dancer, actor, singer, perhaps best known today for his Shirley Temple films.
At just 24 years old, John Singleton was the youngest person and first Black person nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, for his debut film “Boyz n the Hood” (1991).
Second Black director to direct a Best Picture-winning film. First African-American director to direct a Best Picture-winning film. 2017: Jordan Peele: Get Out: Nominated First African-American nominated for both Best Director and Best Picture for their debut film. 2018: Spike Lee: BlacKkKlansman: Nominated
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues.
The director's chair still remains overwhelmingly white and male, according to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual Inclusion in the Director’s Chair report.