John Ridley
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John Ridley IV[1] (born October 1, 1964)[2] is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner, known for 12 Years a Slave, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the creator and showrunner of the anthology series American Crime. In 2017 he directed the documentary film Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982–1992.
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Born | John Ridley IV (1964-10-01) October 1, 1964 (age 59) |
Alma mater | New York University |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter Novelist Television writer Television director |
Years active | 1988–present |
Notable work | 12 Years a Slave American Crime |
Spouse | Gayle Ridley |
Children | 2 |
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