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John Ridley

Birth Name:
John Ridley
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Profession
Writer, Producer, Director, Actor
John Ridley

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from New York University in 1987
  • Started out as a stand-up comic
  • Quote: "[On creating quality projects] “If there’s one thing people know about me, it’s that you’re not going to get ratings; you’re not going to make money․ I hope that I’ve paid back in quality, and being able to at least be part of the conversation․""
  • Has worked as a commentator for NPR
  • Often works on film and TV projects that deal with the topic of race
  • Wrote the novel "Spoils of War," which was adapted into the film "Three Kings․"
  • Wrote the novel "Stray Dogs," which was adapted into the film "U Turn․"

Awards

  • 1997Jury Prize - Best Director:Winner
  • 2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Screenplay, Original:Nominated
  • 2000SEFCA Award - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2000WGA Award (Screen) - Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
  • 2003Black Reel - Theatrical - Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted):Nominated
  • 2005WGA Award (TV) - Animation:Nominated
  • 2013AAFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013EDA Award - Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013AFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013ACCA - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013BFCC Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013Black Reel - Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted:Nominated
  • 2013Capri Adapted Screenplay AwardWinner
  • 2013CFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013DFWFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013FFCC Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013Golden Schmoes - Best Screenplay of the Year:Nominated
  • 2013HFCS Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television):Nominated
  • 2013IFJA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2013ICP Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2013KCFCC Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Winner
  • 2013OFCS Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013PFCS Award - Best Screenplay - Adapted:Winner
  • 2013SDFCS Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2013SFFCC Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Winner
  • 2013Screenplay Competition - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2013SEFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013SLFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2013Bronze Horse - Best Film:Nominated
  • 2013UFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2013WAFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014AACTA International Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014Oscar - Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014Hollywood Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014BAFTA Film Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014Biografilm 10 Years Celebrating Lives AwardWinner
  • 2014Black Reel - Outstanding Screenplay (Adapted or Original), Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2014COFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014Critics Choice Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014DFCS Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014Independent Spirit Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014GAFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award - Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2014Humanitas Prize - Feature Film Category:Winner
  • 2014Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - (Theatrical or Television):Winner
  • 2014ICS Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014INOCA - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2014IOMA - Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale):Nominated
  • 2014ALFS Award - Screenwriter of the Year:Nominated
  • 2014NCFCA Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014OFCC Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2014OFTA Film Award - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Winner
  • 2014Audience Award - Festival Favorites:Nominated
  • 2014Satellite Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Nominated
  • 2014USC Scripter AwardWinner
  • 2014VFCC Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 2015Black Reel - Outstanding Screenplay (Original or Adapted), Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2015CCOP - Best Adapted Screenplay (Melhor Argumento Adaptado):Winner
  • 2015Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2015IOFCP Award - Best Adapted Screenplay:Winner
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2016Black Reel - Outstanding Original or Adapted Screenplay, TV Movie or Limited Series:Winner
  • 2016Black Reel - Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2016Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series:Winner
  • 2016Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
  • 2016PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Screenplay/Writing, TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Writing, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2018duPont-Columbia Award - Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2018Black Reel - Outstanding Documentary Feature:Nominated
  • 2018Emmy - Outstanding Historical Documentary:Nominated
  • 2020Black Reel - Outstanding Directing, Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Adapted Screenplay of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2025Cinema for Peace Award - Cinema for Peace Dove for Women's Empowerment:Nominated
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