Portrait of John Singleton

John Singleton

Bio: ​John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968-April 29, 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
Born: Sat, Jan 06 1968
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 28 2019
John Singleton is 51 years old
External Links
IMDb logoExternal Link Icon
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
John Singleton would have been no older than
51 in Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 10 2021
Poster of De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
John Singleton would have been no older than
51 in De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
Sun, Aug 18 2019
Poster of L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
John Singleton was
49 in L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 18 2017
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
John Singleton was
48 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Trojan War
Trojan War
John Singleton was
47 in Trojan War
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
John Singleton was
43 in The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of These Amazing Shadows
These Amazing Shadows
John Singleton was
43 in These Amazing Shadows
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 22 2011
Poster of Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
John Singleton was
40 in Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 15 2008
Poster of Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
John Singleton was
38 in Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 13 2006
Poster of Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
John Singleton was
37 in Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 05 2005
Poster of Baadasssss!
Baadasssss!
John Singleton was
36 in Baadasssss!
as 'Detroit J'.
Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
John Singleton was
35 in Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Baby Boy
Baby Boy
John Singleton was
33 in Baby Boy
as 'Man Selling Bootleg Movies (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 27 2001
Poster of Shaft
Shaft
John Singleton was
32 in Shaft
as 'Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 15 2000
Poster of Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
John Singleton was
29 in Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of Your Studio and You
Your Studio and You
John Singleton was
27 in Your Studio and You
as 'John Singleton'.
Wed, Feb 01 1995
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
John Singleton was
26 in Beverly Hills Cop III
as 'Fireman'.
Tue, May 24 1994
Poster of Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
John Singleton was
25 in Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films
as 'Self [Making of "Remember The Time"]'.
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
John Singleton was
23 in Boyz n the Hood
as 'The Mailman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 12 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
John Singleton was
47+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of America Beyond the Color Line
America Beyond the Color Line
John Singleton was
36+ in America Beyond the Color Line
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
John Singleton was
20+ in Yo! MTV Raps
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988