John Ridley

About

John Ridley (born 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American film director, actor, and writer. Ridley got his start as a stand-up comedian. He eventually was hired as a writer for sitcoms such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Martin. He began to concentrate on writing and wrote his first novel, Stray Dogs, which became the basis the 1997 film U Turn, directed by Oliver Stone. Ridley also provided the original script for the film Three Kings, starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube. But his script was changed so much by director David O. Russell that he only received a credit for the original story. He also tried his hand at directing with the film Cold Around the Heart. He is one of the creators of Urban Entertainment, showcasing short films and animation from minority filmmakers, including his own works: the animated cartoons Undercover Brother (the basis for the...

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Third WatchSeries • 1999The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries • 1990MartinSeries • 1992Static ShockSeries • 2000The John Larroquette ShowSeries • 1993Justice LeagueSeries • 2001American CrimeSeries • 201512 Years a SlaveMovie • 2013Five Days at MemorialSeries • 2022Undercover BrotherMovie • 2002Three KingsMovie • 1999Out of the FurnaceMovie • 2013Ben-HurMovie • 2016Team Knight RiderSeries • 1997U TurnMovie • 1997Red TailsMovie • 2012Jimi: All Is by My SideMovie • 2013ShirleyMovie • 2024Body CamMovie • 2020Needle in a TimestackMovie • 2021Justice League: Starcrossed - The MovieMovie • 2004Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992Movie • 2017MusafirMovie • 2004