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John Ridley
Ridley in 2013.
Born
John Ridley IV
(1964-10-01) October 1, 1964 (age 59)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma mater
New York University
Occupation(s)
Screenwriter Novelist Television writer Television director
Years active
1988–present
Notable work
12 Years a Slave American Crime
Spouse
Gayle Ridley
Children
2
John Ridley IV[1] (born October 1, 1964)[2] is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner, known for 12 Years a Slave, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the creator and showrunner of the anthology series American Crime. In 2017 he directed the documentary film Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982–1992.
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