Reginald Hudlin

Director & actor · born 15 December 1961 · Centreville, Illinois, USA

Reginald Alan Hudlin (born December 15, 1961) is an American director, writer, and producer. Along with his older brother Warrington Hudlin, he is known as one of the Hudlin Brothers. From 2005 to 2008, Hudlin served as President of Entertainment at Viacom's BET. Hudlin has written numerous graphic novels. He co-produced the 88th Academy Awards ceremony in 2016 as well as other TV specials.

Hudlin's breakout film was House Party (1990). He directed the 1992 film Boomerang. Alongside Warrington, he executive produced the 1994 anthology television film Cosmic Slop, and directed the first of the film's three segments, "Space Traders". Hudlin produced the 2012 film Django Unchained, directed by Quentin Tarantino, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

Where to start: Safety (2020).