Charles Stone III
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 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․"
- Is credited with creating the Budweiser campaign "Whassup?"
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