John Ridley

John Ridley
Ridley in 2013.
Born
John Ridley IV

(1964-10-01) October 1, 1964 (age 60)
Alma materNew York University
Occupation(s)Screenwriter
Novelist
Television writer
Television director
Years active1988–present
Notable work12 Years a Slave
American Crime
SpouseGayle Ridley
Children2

John Ridley IV[1] (born October 1, 1964)[2] is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner, known for 12 Years a Slave, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the creator and showrunner of the anthology series American Crime. In 2017 he directed the documentary film Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982–1992.

  1. ^ Reardon, Patrick T. (September 24, 1998). "John Ridley's Childhood Was Sunny, But His Novels Explore A Dark World". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "John Ridley - Box Office". Retrieved March 22, 2023.