- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 7, 1983
- Place of Birth
- Houston, Texas, USA
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.
Filmography
movieStay for the Q&A
2026 · Victor Zigler, CVS (Cinematographer)
tvSeen & Heard: The History of Black Television
2025 · Self
tvHollywood Black
2024 · Self, Executive Producer, Director
movieHaunted Mansion
2023 · Director
tvThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans
2022 · Self - Guest Judge
tvQueer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
2022 · Self
movieBad Hair
2021 · Reggie Watson, Director, Screenplay, Producer
tvAfter Trek
2017
tvDear White People
2017 · Writer, Director, Creator
tvThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula
2016 · Self - Guest Judge
movieMoonlight
2016 · Thanks
tvClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · Self
movieDear White People
2014 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
movieThe Goldfish
2013 · Editor
tvRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012 · Self - Guest Judge
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
tvThe Colbert Report
2005 · Self
Untitled Star Trek Live-Action Comedy
tvUntitled Star Trek Live-Action Comedy
— · Executive Producer, Creator