Justin Simien
Known for Directing · 12 credits
- Born
- 1983-05-07 (age 43)
- Place of birth
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Justin Simian
Biography
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. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.
Known For
TV Shows (10)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Colbert Report
2005
as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
The Boulet Brothers' Dragula
2016
as Self - Guest Judge
Hollywood Black
2024
as Self
The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans
2022
as Self - Guest Judge
Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
2022
as Self
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
2025
as Self
After Trek
2017
Movies (2)
About Justin Simien
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. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list. With 12 credits spanning from 2005 to 2026, Justin Simien has appeared in 2 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Justin Simien Movies
- Bad Hair (2021) — as Reggie Watson
- Stay for the Q&A (2026) — as Victor Zigler, CVS (Cinematographer)
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