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Credits
95 titles

Projects in Development (7 titles)	Budget
L.A. Riots Director, Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer
No Safe Place (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The American Way: Those Above and Those Below Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Untitled Alicia Keys/Showtime Project (TV Series) - Director (1 episode), Executive Producer (1 episode), Writer (1 episode) Director (1 episode), Executive Producer (1 episode), Writer (1 episode) See fewer Episode #1.1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Director, Executive Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
Untitled John Ridley Paranormal Thriller Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Untitled Marion Barry Biopic (TV Movie) - Writer (earlier screenplay) Writer (earlier screenplay) See fewer
Untitled Marvel Cinematic Universe Television Show (TV Series) - Writer Writer See fewer

Past Film & Video (18 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Shirley (2024) Director, Producer, Writer (written by) Director, Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer
Needle in a Timestack (2021) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (written for the screen by) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (written for the screen by) See fewer
Waiting for Godot (2021) Producer Producer See fewer
Certified Black Genius (2020) (Short) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017) Director, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer See fewer
Ben-Hur (2016) Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by) Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by) See fewer	$100MM	$11MM	$26MM	$94MM
Out of the Furnace (2013) Co-Producer Co-Producer See fewer	$22MM	$5.2MM	$11MM	$16MM
Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (written by) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer		$97K	$341K	$600K
12 Years a Slave (2013) Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by) Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by) See fewer	$20MM	$924K	$57MM	$188MM
Red Tails (2012) Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) See fewer	$58MM	$19MM	$50MM	$50MM
Bobby (2006) Co-Producer Co-Producer See fewer	$14MM	$69K	$11MM	$21MM
The Motel (2005) Thanks Thanks See fewer		$7K	$52K	$52K
Justice League: Starcrossed (2004) (Video) - Writer (teleplay: Part II) Writer (teleplay: Part II) See fewer
Those Who Walk in Darkness (2003) (Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
Undercover Brother (2002) Executive Producer, Writer (internet series), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) Executive Producer, Writer (internet series), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) See fewer	$25MM	$12MM	$39MM	$42MM
Three Kings (1999) Co-Producer, Writer (story) Co-Producer, Writer (story) See fewer	$75MM	$16MM	$61MM	$108MM
U Turn (1997) Executive Producer, Writer (book "Stray Dogs"), Writer (screenplay) Executive Producer, Writer (book "Stray Dogs"), Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$19MM	$2.7MM	$6.7MM	$6.7MM
Cold Around the Heart (1997) Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer		$552	$5K	$5K

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Past Television (23 titles)	Episodes
Five Days at Memorial (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Writer (developed by) (8 episodes, 2022), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2022), Writer (written for television by) (5 episodes, 2022), Director (3 episodes, 2022) Writer (developed by) (8 episodes, 2022), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2022), Writer (written for television by) (5 episodes, 2022), Director (3 episodes, 2022) See fewer The Reckoning (Sep 16, 2022) Season 1, Episode 8 - Executive Producer (showrunner), Writer (developed by) Executive Producer (showrunner), Writer (developed by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Godfather of Harlem (2019) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2019) Director (1 episode, 2019) See fewer By Whatever Means Necessary (Sep 29, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	1
Guerrilla (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Writer (created by) (6 episodes, 2017), Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2017), Writer (written by) (5 episodes, 2017), Director (3 episodes, 2017) Writer (created by) (6 episodes, 2017), Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2017), Writer (written by) (5 episodes, 2017), Director (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer Episode #1.6 (May 14, 2017) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director, Executive Producer, Writer (created by), Writer (written by) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (created by), Writer (written by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
American Crime (2015–2017) (TV Series) - Writer (created by) (29 episodes, 2015), Executive Producer (29 episodes, 2015), Writer (written by) (8 episodes, 2015), Director (5 episodes, 2015) Writer (created by) (29 episodes, 2015), Executive Producer (29 episodes, 2015), Writer (written by) (8 episodes, 2015), Director (5 episodes, 2015) See fewer Season Three: Episode Eight (Apr 30, 2017) Season 3, Episode 8 - Executive Producer, Writer (created by) Executive Producer, Writer (created by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	29
Lady Dynamite (2016) (TV Series) - John Ridley (1 episode, 2016) John Ridley (1 episode, 2016) See fewer White Trash (May 20, 2016) Season 1, Episode 3 - John Ridley John Ridley See fewer	1
Script to Screen (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer 12 Years a Slave (May 12, 2014) Season 3, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer	1
Da Brick (2011) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
The Wanda Sykes Show (2009–2010) (TV Series) - Co-Executive Producer (21 episodes, 2009), Writer (head writer) (21 episodes, 2009) Co-Executive Producer (21 episodes, 2009), Writer (head writer) (21 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode #1.21 (Apr 24, 2010) Season 1, Episode 21 - Co-Executive Producer, Writer (head writer) Co-Executive Producer, Writer (head writer) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	21
Barbershop (2005–2006) (TV Series) - Writer (creator) (11 episodes, 2005), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2005), Writer (6 episodes, 2005), Director (2 episodes, 2005) Writer (creator) (11 episodes, 2005), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2005), Writer (6 episodes, 2005), Director (2 episodes, 2005) See fewer Crimes of the Heart (Oct 16, 2005) Season 1, Episode 10 - Executive Producer, Writer (creator) Executive Producer, Writer (creator) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Justice League (2004) (TV Series) - Writer (teleplay by) (1 episode, 2004) Writer (teleplay by) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Starcrossed: Part II (May 29, 2004) Season 2, Episode 25 - Writer (teleplay by) Writer (teleplay by) See fewer	1
Third Watch (1999–2004) (TV Series) - Consulting Producer (44 episodes, 2000), Creative Consultant (22 episodes, 2000), Supervising Producer (21 episodes, 1999), Writer (written by) (8 episodes, 1999) Consulting Producer (44 episodes, 2000), Creative Consultant (22 episodes, 2000), Supervising Producer (21 episodes, 1999), Writer (written by) (8 episodes, 1999) See fewer Monsters (May 7, 2004) Season 5, Episode 22 - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	65
Platinum (2003) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2003), Writer (creator) (5 episodes, 2003), Director (1 episode, 2003), Writer (creator and story) (1 episode, 2003) Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2003), Writer (creator) (5 episodes, 2003), Director (1 episode, 2003), Writer (creator and story) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Peace (May 13, 2003) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director, Executive Producer, Writer (creator) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (creator) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Static Shock (2003) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2003) Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Toys in the Hood (May 3, 2003) Season 3, Episode 9 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	1
I Got You (2002) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Chang Family Saves the World (2002) (TV Movie) - Producer, Writer Producer, Writer See fewer
Undercover Brother: The Animated Series (2000) (TV Series) - Writer (11 episodes, 2000) Writer (11 episodes, 2000) See fewer Melts in Your Bleepin' Mouth (2000) Season 1, Episode 11 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Trinity (1998–1999) (TV Series) - Creative Consultant (9 episodes, 1998), Writer (1 episode, 1999) Creative Consultant (9 episodes, 1998), Writer (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Patron Saint of Impossible Causes (1999) Season 1, Episode 9 - Creative Consultant Creative Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
Team Knight Rider (1998) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1998) Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1998) See fewer EMP (Apr 27, 1998) Season 1, Episode 19 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	1
The Show (1996) (TV Series) - Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 1996), Writer (1 episode, 1996) Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 1996), Writer (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Allison and Them (Jun 6, 1996) Season 1, Episode 8 - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
The John Larroquette Show (1995–1996) (TV Series) - Co-Producer (22 episodes, 1995), Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1995) Co-Producer (22 episodes, 1995), Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1995) See fewer Happy Endings (May 21, 1996) Season 3, Episode 24 - Co-Producer Co-Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	22
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994–1995) (TV Series) - Story Editor (24 episodes, 1994), Self (1 episode, 1994), Writer (1 episode, 1994), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1994) Story Editor (24 episodes, 1994), Self (1 episode, 1994), Writer (1 episode, 1994), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1994) See fewer For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll (May 15, 1995) Season 5, Episode 25 - Story Editor Story Editor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	24
Martin (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Writer (2 episodes, 1994), Man with car (1 episode, 1993), Writer (1 episode, 1993) Writer (2 episodes, 1994), Man with car (1 episode, 1993), Writer (1 episode, 1993) See fewer The Hoedown in Motown (May 8, 1994) Season 2, Episode 26 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Presence (TV Movie) - Director, Executive Producer, Writer (creator) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (creator) See fewer

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Self (46 titles)
Superpowered: The DC Story (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Writer, The Other History of the DC Universe / Self - Writer, I Am Batman (3 episodes, 2023) Self - Writer, The Other History of the DC Universe / Self - Writer, I Am Batman (3 episodes, 2023) See fewer A Better Tomorrow (Jul 20, 2023) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Writer, The Other History of the DC Universe Self - Writer, The Other History of the DC Universe See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The 14th Annual AAFCA Awards (2023) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Doc Talk: A Deadline and No Studios Podcast (2023– ) (Podcast Series) - Self - Host (1 episode) Self - Host (1 episode) See fewer Episode #1.3 Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
DC FanDome 2021 (2021) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Hollywood Insider (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer A Tribute to Chloé Zhao: The Journey and Rise of the Record-Breaking Filmmaker (Apr 13, 2021) Season 12, Episode 37 - Self Self See fewer
Soul of a Nation (2021) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Reckonings (Mar 2, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Real (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer John Ridley/Queen Naija/Dr. Shawn Nasseri (Nov 24, 2020) Season 7, Episode 47 - Self Self See fewer
The View (2017–2020) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Author (2 episodes, 2017) Self / Self - Author (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Ben Crump/John Ridley (Jun 16, 2020) Season 23, Episode 184 - Self Self See fewer Tyler Perry/John Ripley (Nov 16, 2017) Season 21, Episode 53 - Self - Author Self - Author See fewer
Morning Joe (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode #13.227 (Nov 13, 2019) Season 13, Episode 227 - Self Self See fewer
The New Release Wednesday Show (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer NRW Interview: John Ridley (DC in DC 2018) (Jan 20, 2018) Self Self See fewer
WGN Morning News (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode dated 11 August 2017 (Aug 11, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Good Morning America (2015–2017) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2015) Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 28 April 2017 (Apr 28, 2017) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 20 April 2015 (Apr 20, 2015) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Soundtracking with Edith Bowman (2017) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer John Ridley on the Music of Guerrilla, 12 Years a Slave and Jimi Hendrix (Apr 21, 2017) Season 1, Episode 37 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2004) Self (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 20 April 2017 (Apr 20, 2017) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 30 September 2004 (Sep 30, 2004) Self Self See fewer
Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Drama Showrunners (Jul 24, 2016) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards (2015) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
On Creativity with Paula Wallace (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer aTVfest 2015 (Aug 2015) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2015) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) See fewer John Ridley (Aug 17, 2015) Season 1, Episode 629 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
On Story (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer A Conversation with John Ridley (May 2, 2015) Season 5, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Real Time with Bill Maher (2007–2015) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2007) Self - Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2007) See fewer Episode #13.8 (Mar 6, 2015) Season 13, Episode 8 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Entertainment Tonight (2015) (TV Series) - Self - Exec Producer, American Crime (1 episode, 2015) Self - Exec Producer, American Crime (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 2 March 2015 (Mar 2, 2015) Self - Exec Producer, American Crime Self - Exec Producer, American Crime See fewer
12 Years a Slave: A Historical Portrait (2014) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Oscars (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The EE British Academy Film Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
Good Day L.A. (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode dated 10 February 2014 (Feb 10, 2014) Self Self See fewer
Film '72 (2014) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2014) Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode dated 5 February 2014 (Feb 5, 2014) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Winner (credit only) Self - Winner (credit only) See fewer
71st Golden Globe Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee (credit only) Self - Nominee (credit only) See fewer
The Hollywood Reporter Roundtables (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Writers (Dec 30, 2013) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Just Seen It (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Counselor, John Ridley Interview, Nebraska, Vampire Reboot, How I Live Now (Nov 5, 2013) Season 10, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
The Reel Story: 12 Years a Slave (2013) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
TakePart Live (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.60 (Oct 24, 2013) Season 1, Episode 60 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Curb: The Discussion (2010– ) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes) Self (2 episodes) See fewer The Black Swan Season 7, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer The Hot Towel Season 7, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Heckler (2007) Self Self See fewer
America's Top Sleuths (2006) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Siskel & Ebert (2006) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 2006) Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Invincible/Trust the Man/The Illusionist/Accepted/Conversations with Other Women (Aug 19, 2006) Season 21, Episode 10 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer
That's What I'm Talking About (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Movers, Shakers and Playmakers (Feb 2006) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Movie Club with John Ridley (2005) (TV Series) - Self - Host (5 episodes, 2005) Self - Host (5 episodes, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 8 July 2005 (Jul 8, 2005) Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Dennis Miller (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2004) Self (3 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #1.141 (Nov 11, 2004) Season 1, Episode 141 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Now on PBS (2002) (TV Series) - Self - Commentator (segment "John Ridley") (1 episode, 2002) Self - Commentator (segment "John Ridley") (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Know Thy Neighbor/Zaid Shakir/Business as Usual/Hunter Lovins (Jan 18, 2002) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Commentator (segment "John Ridley") Self - Commentator (segment "John Ridley") See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1994–1995) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1994) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer Margaret Cho/Malcolm McLaren/John Ridley (Apr 4, 1995) Season 2, Episode 132 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Janeane Garofalo/Chad Allen/John Ridley (Nov 7, 1994) Season 2, Episode 36 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Will's Up a Dirt Road (Nov 21, 1994) Season 5, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Just for Laughs (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Unleashed (Sep 23, 1994) Season 9, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
An Evening at the Improv (1991–1994) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1991) Self (3 episodes, 1991) See fewer Episode #14.8 (Jan 25, 1994) Season 14, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The A-List (1992–1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode) Self (1 episode) See fewer Episode #1.34 Season 1, Episode 34 - Self Self See fewer