Justin Simien

Directing

Born May 7, 1983 · Houston, Texas, USA

6 films as director · Active 2014–2024

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 Su…

Known for

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

The Colbert Report

2005

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

2012

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula

2016

After Trek

2017

Hollywood Black

2024

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans

2022

Directed(6)

2023Haunted Mansion★ 6.4

2021Bad Hair★ 5.6

2014Dear White People★ 6.1

Acting(12)

2026Stay for the Q&AVictor Zigler, CVS (Cinematographer)

Film

2025Seen & Heard: The History of Black TelevisionSelf

2024Hollywood BlackSelf