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
Complete Filmography
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
2021
as Self
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
F9
2021
In Memory Of
Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered: his forsaken brother.
Mosagallu
2021
Executive Producer
Arjun and Anu are fraternal twins who manage to run a scam in the US from India via a call center. With police officer Kumar hot on their heels, will ...
De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
2019
De'aundre Bonds, actor most known for playing "Stacy" in "The Wood" tells it all in this thrilling documentary about his life. From childhood to the s...
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
2017
as Himself
Documentary film exploring the lives of the people at the flashpoint of the LA riots, 25 years after the uprising made national headlines and highligh...
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
2017
Executive Producer
Documentary film exploring the lives of the people at the flashpoint of the LA riots, 25 years after the uprising made national headlines and highligh...
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
2016
as Self
A celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her exube...
Trojan War
2015
as Self
When Pete Carroll took over the football program at USC after the 2000 season, the once-great Trojans were under siege. But thanks to his football kn...
Abduction
2011
Director
For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the tru...
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
2011
as Self
A wonderful retrospective supplement that features much of the primary cast cast as well as Writer/Director John Singleton looking back at the picture...
These Amazing Shadows
2011
as Self
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and inde...
Marion Jones: Press Pause
2010
Director
Few athletes in Olympic history have reached such heights and depths as Marion Jones. After starring at the University of North Carolina and winning g...
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
2008
as Self
Documentary featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison and others providing an in-depth look at the production of the 1967 film IN THE HEAT OF ...
Illegal Tender
2007
Producer
After the gangsters who killed his father come to settle a score, a teenage boy and his mother turn the tables on the killers - one Latino family's qu...
Black Snake Moan
2006
Producer
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding...
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
2006
as Self
Hollywoods biggest talents explore what is the recipe for blockbuster, flops, and how absolute happenstance and controlled luck can make movie magic.
Four Brothers
2005
Director
Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.
Hustle & Flow
2005
Producer
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
2005
as Self
Hip-Hop Honeys: Las Vegas is your VIP pass to party in Sin City alongside 21 beautiful models and some of hip-hop's biggest stars. Once again, Game ha...
Time Out
2004
Executive Producer
A precocious nine-year old deals with life after the lost of her mother.
Baadasssss!
2004
as Detroit J
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playin...
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
2003
as Self
Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between...
2 Fast 2 Furious
2003
Director
It's a major double-cross when former police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with his ex-con buddy Roman Pearce to transport a shipment of "dirty" mon...
Baby Boy
2001
as Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitment...
Baby Boy
2001
Writer, Producer, Director
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitment...
Shaft
2000
as Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail...
Shaft
2000
Director, Producer, Screenplay
New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail...
Woo
1998
Executive Producer
Woo is a woman in control of her world. She is smart, self-confident, sophisticated and snarky. And she doesn't have any trouble attracting members of...
Rosewood
1997
Director
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
1997
as Self
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this...
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995
Director
This compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock Wi...
Your Studio and You
1995
as John Singleton
A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cam...
Higher Learning
1995
Writer, Director
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will ...
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
as Fireman
When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returnin...
Dangerous: The Short Films
1993
as Self (uncredited)
Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual...
Dangerous: The Short Films
1993
Director
Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual...
Poetic Justice
1993
Director, Producer, Writer
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to att...
Birth of a Nation: 4.29.92
1993
as Self
First hand footage from the LA uprising following the acquittals of the 4 officers in the Rodney King beating.
Boyz n the Hood
1991
as The Mailman (uncredited)
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre...
Boyz n the Hood
1991
Director, Writer
In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre...