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Kinka Usher was born in France, one of four children. His mother taught dance and his father was a graphic designer.
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He also directed the 1999 feature film Mystery Men. Growing up he spent his time between Europe (primarily Italy) and the United States (primarily Santa Barbara). During these early years he explored a career in the restaurant business as a sous-chef.
Entering the film industry at 23, he began as a production assistant at Harmony Pictures and gradually worked up to camera assistant, Steadicam operator and eventually a director/cameraman.
His big break came though when he was hired as a camera assistant to director Roger Corman on one of his films. His directorial debut came in 1992 on "Aborigine," a spot for Acura which earned him a Belding Award.
Three years later he opened House of Usher and by 1997 he had four Lions from Cannes. His extensive list of credits include spots for Taco Bell, Nike, Got Milk?, Nissan, Miller Lite, Polaroid and Pepsi.
In 1999 he crossed over from commercials to features, directing Mystery Men for Universal Studios.
Since the film"s release, he hasn"t stepped back into a feature film directing role again, instead focusing once again on commercials, including a Bridgestone ad featured in the 2011 Super Bowl.
