Justin Simien

Justin Simien

Director

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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Date of Birth: 07 May 1983 (43 years)

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Filmography

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

2023EN
Dear White People

Dear White People

2014EN
Stay for the Q&A

Stay for the Q&A

2026
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025EN