Justin Simien
Justin Simien (born May 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.
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Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. | May 7, 1983
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Chapman University |
Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, author |
Spouse | Rick Proctor (m. 2022) |
Awards | U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent |
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