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Charles Stone III Biography

Birth Name:Charles Stone

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Director, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2003 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
  • Attended Brown University, where he studied theatre acting
  • Earned his degree in animation at the Rhode Island School of Design
  • Is the son of former Tuskegee Airman Chuck Stone
  • Is credited with creating the Budweiser campaign "Whassup?"
  • Is the director of the rap group The Roots' music video "What They Do․"
  • Was the original director set to direct the film "I Think I Love My Wife․"

Awards

  • 2003Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Director: nominated
  • 2003Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2005Black Reel-Best Director: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2016Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical): nominated
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Directing in a TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated