John Ridley

John Ridley IV (born October 1, 1964) is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner, known for 12 Years a Slave, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the creator and showrunner of the anthology series American Crime. In 2017 he directed the documentary film Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982–1992.

For other people named John Ridley, see John Ridley (disambiguation).
John Ridley
Ridley in 2013.
Born
John Ridley IV

(1964-10-01) October 1, 1964
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
Occupation(s)Screenwriter
Novelist
Television writer
Television director
Years active1988–present
Notable work12 Years a Slave
American Crime
SpouseGayle Ridley
Children2
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