Justin Simien

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 7, 1983 (42 years old)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Also Known As

  • Justin Simian

Justin Simien

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.

Known For

Acting

Directing