Reginald Hudlin
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, was president of the TV network Black Entertainment Television
- From 2005 to 2008, wrote for Marvel Comics' "Black Panther" series
- Has worked alongside several notable Hollywood actors, including Samuel L․ Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx
- Made his directorial debut with the release of the 1990 comedy "House Party․"
Awards
- 1990Critics AwardNominated
- 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
- 2026Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture):Winner