John Singleton
- Biography
- Becoming, at the age of 24, the youngest individual and the first African American ever to be nominated for a Best Director Academy Award, John Singleton made movie history with Boyz 'N the Hood, his astonishing 1991 directorial debut.
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- Born
- January 06, 1968
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Original Screenplay Boyz 'N The Hood |
| 1992 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director Boyz 'N The Hood |
MTV Movie Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | MTV Movie Awards | Best New Filmmaker Boyz 'N The Hood |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle | Best New Director Boyz 'N The Hood |
Films
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