David E. Talbert

David Talbert
Born
David E. Talbert

(1966-02-10) February 10, 1966 (age 58)
Occupation(s)Playwright, author, filmmaker
Years active1997–present
Websitewww.davidetalbert.com

David E. Talbert (born February 10, 1966)[1] is an American playwright, author, and filmmaker.[2] He is a graduate of Morgan State University and attended the New York University film program.

Talbert has won numerous NAACP awards for his work The Fabric of a Man, and a New York Literary Award in 2007 for his musical stageplay, Love in the Nick of Tyme. Talbert has also produced a television reality show, Stage Black, in which actors and singers compete to win a part in one of his plays.

Talbert's first film, First Sunday,[3] was released in 2008. The film stars Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan and Katt Williams. More recently, he signed a first look deal with Netflix.[4]

  1. ^ Carpenter, Bil (2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 403. ISBN 978-0-87930-841-4.
  2. ^ "Entertainment, Movie & TV News - Moviefone.com". Moviefone.
  3. ^ Chris Lee (30 December 2007). "He's still writing his own story". Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2021-03-23). "'Jingle Jangle's David E. Talbert & Lyn Sisson-Talbert Make First-Look Netflix Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-29.