Akeelah and the Bee
2006 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Doug Atchison
Director & actor · born 20 October 1974
Doug Atchison is an American motion picture director and screenwriter. He received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship for Akeelah and the Bee in 2000.
After winning the Nicholl Fellowship, former ICM superagent Lou Pitt guided Doug's screenplay into production in partnership with Lions Gate Entertainment, 2929 Entertainment, and Starbucks Productions. Akeelah and the Bee went on to become a critical and modest commercial success, which launched Atchison's career. In 2006, Atchison entered into a three-picture deal with The Weinstein Company.
Where to start: Akeelah and the Bee (2006).
As director 2
As actor 1
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Doug Atchison movie?
By viewer score, Akeelah and the Bee (2006) at 7.0/10.
What are Doug Atchison’s most popular movies?
Akeelah and the Bee, Tales from the Script.
How many movies has Doug Atchison made?
3 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 1 as actor.