Justin Simien

Justin Simien

  • Birthday: 1983-05-07
  • Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Also know as: Justin Simian

Biography

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.

Filmography

Bad Hair

2021

As Reggie Watson

Production

Moonlight

2016

As Thanks

Dear White People

2014

As Director

Bad Hair

2021

As Director

Haunted Mansion

2023

As Director

The Goldfish

2013

As Editor

Dear White People

2014

As Producer

Bad Hair

2021

As Producer

Bad Hair

2021

As Screenplay

Dear White People

2014

As Screenplay

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