John Singleton, American director, screenwriter. Achievements include being the first African-American and youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2003; recipient New Generation award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, 1991, Best New Director, New York Film Critics Circuit, 1991, Music Television Movie award for Best New Filmmaker, 1992.
Background
Singleton, John was born on January 6, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Danny Singleton and Sheila Ward.
Education
Bachelor, University of Southern California, 1990.
Achievements
Connections
Married Akosua Busia, October 12, 1995 (divorced June 15, 1997). Children: Hadar, Cleopatra.
Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2003. Recipient New Generation award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, 1991, Best New Director, New York Film Critics Circuit, 1991, Music Television Movie award for Best New Filmmaker, 1992.
Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2003. Recipient New Generation award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, 1991, Best New Director, New York Film Critics Circuit, 1991, Music Television Movie award for Best New Filmmaker, 1992.