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Reginald Hudlin Biography

Birth Name:Reginald Alan Hudlin

Birth Place:Centerville, Illinois, United States

Profession Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Sound department

Fast Facts

Graduated from Harvard University in 1983
Is the younger brother of filmmaker and actor Warrington Hudlin
Quote: "When someone is trying to do the right thing and asks for some help, the only responsible thing to do is roll up your sleeves and get to work․"
From 2005 to 2008, wrote for Marvel Comics' "Black Panther" series
Made his directorial debut with the release of the 1990 comedy "House Party․"
From 2005 to 2008, was president of the TV network Black Entertainment Television
Has worked alongside several notable Hollywood actors, including Samuel L․ Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx

Awards

1990Critics Award-: nominated
1990Filmmakers Trophy-Dramatic: winner
1990Grand Jury Prize-Dramatic: nominated
1991Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
1991Independent Spirit Award-Best Director: nominated
1995CableACE-Dramatic or Theatrical Special: winner
1995CableACE-Dramatic or Theatrical Special: nominated
1995CableACE-Dramatic or Theatrical Special: nominated
2010Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
2013Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
2013Black Reel-Best Film: nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
2013PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Audience Choice Award-Best Narrative English-Language Feature: winner
2018Movies for Grownups Award-Best Director: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Motion Picture: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Director, Motion Picture: nominated
2018Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Documentary: winner
2020Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film): nominated
2022Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Director: nominated
2023Black Reel-Outstanding Documentary Feature: winner
2023Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture): winner
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Documentary: winner
2025Documentary Award-Black Cinema & Television: winner