John Singleton

​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.

John Singleton is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Snowfall (2017), Billions (2016), Empire (2015), American Crime Story (2016), Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015), 30 for 30 (2009). The recorded credits span 1988 to 2026, including 15 movies and 10 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.