Directing · Houston, Texas, USA · Born May 7, 1983
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 Sundance Film Festival. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.
MovieStay for the Q&A
2026
as Victor Zigler, CVS (Cinematographer)
TVSeen & Heard: The History of Black Television
2025
as Self
TVHollywood Black
2024
as Self
TVThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans
2022
as Self - Guest Judge
TVQueer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
2022
as Self
MovieBad Hair
2021
as Reggie Watson
TVAfter Trek
2017
TVThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula
2016
as Self - Guest Judge
TVClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
TVRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVThe Colbert Report
2005
as Self
