Age, Biography and Wiki
Justin Simien was born on 7 May, 1983 in Houston, Texas, United States, is a Film director, screenwriter. Discover Justin Simien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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| Occupation |
Film director, screenwriter |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
7 May, 1983 |
| Birthday |
7 May |
| Birthplace |
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Film director with the age 40 years old group.
Justin Simien Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Justin Simien height not available right now. We will update Justin Simien's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Justin Simien's Wife?
His wife is Rick Proctor (m. 2022)
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| Wife |
Rick Proctor (m. 2022) |
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Justin Simien Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Justin Simien worth at the age of 40 years old? Justin Simien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Film director. He is from United States. We have estimated
Justin Simien's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Film director |
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Timeline
On May 5, 2016, Lionsgate announced a deal to produce a Dear White People television series based on the film and distributed through Netflix with the show's first ten episodes to be written by Simien. The show was released in April 2017 to critical acclaim. In June 2017 the show was renewed for a second season, which was released in May 2018 to critical acclaim. In June 2018 the show was renewed for a third season.
The film premiered in-competition in the US Dramatic Category at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014. The film began its theatrical release in the United States on October 17, 2014. In its opening weekend the film grossed $344,000 in only eleven locations for an impressive $31,273 per theatre average.
Dear White People won Simien the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and the "Audience Award" at the 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival. Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.
At the 2014 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Dear White People, Simien publicly announced he is gay.
Simien directed three short films prior to Dear White People: Rings (2006), My Women: Inst Msgs (2009), and Inst Msgs (Instant Messages) (2009).
Simien started work on what would become Dear White People in 2006, with inspiration for the script coming from his feelings while attending the predominantly white Chapman University. In 2012, he created a concept trailer using his tax refund as funding. With the concept trailer as a centerpiece, he launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $25,000 but he got an overwhelming response and managed to raise $40,000 instead.
Justin Simien (born May 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.
Simien was born on May 7, 1983 in Houston, Texas. He is the son of Anna Simien. Raised in the metro area, he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. After graduation he studied film at Chapman University in California. Simien worked a number of jobs in Los Angeles prior to directing his first feature film, including social media manager at Sony Television, publicity assistant at Focus Features, and publicity coordinator at Paramount Pictures.
