Biography
Rick Famuyiwa is an American film and television director most known for the films The Wood, Brown Sugar, and Dope, as well as his work on the television series The Mandalorian, where he directed five episodes and was an executive producer for the third season. His films have received numerous nominations and awards, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture for Talk To Me in 2008.
Age
He is 51 years old as of 18 June 2024.He was born in 1973 in United States.
Family – Education
Famuyiwa, the son of Nigerian immigrants, is a second generation American. Famuyiwa attended the University of Southern California (USC) after graduating from high school, where he double-majored in cinematic arts film and television production and critical studies.
Wife
Famuyiwa wed Glenita Mosley in 1999 after they crossed paths at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches(1.93m).
Brown Sugar
In Brown Sugar, Famuyiwa once again used a predominantly African American cast (some of the actors also played roles in The Wood). Lifelong friends Dre, played by Taye Diggs, and Sidney, played by Sanaa Lathan, cross paths, and despite each having their own responsibilities and obligations to their significant others, they eventually discover that their feelings for one another go beyond platonic friendship. Hip-hop music plays an important role in the film since Dre and Sidney are bonded by their love of the genre and the community that surrounds it.
Brown Sugar was published on October 11, 2002. Fox Searchlight Pictures heavily promoted the film, which grossed $10 million in its first weekend and a total of over $28 million nationwide.
The Wood
Famuyiwa’s semi-autobiographical first feature film, The Wood, tells the story of his childhood in Inglewood, California. While working at the Beverly Hills Niketown, Famuyiwa wrote and directed the film, which is a reflection of his experiences with his family and friends. At the Sundance Director’s Lab, he refined the script, starring Taye Diggs and Omar Epps in pivotal parts.
The movie follows the protagonists as they attempt to reawaken Diggs’s character from his drunken stupor. MTV Films created the film, titled The Wood—a loving acronym for their hometown—which debuted on July 16, 1999. Since MTV Films aimed to create a picture with a largely African-American cast, Famuyiwa gives them credit for the best plot and music. With an estimated $6 million in production costs, The Wood made over $25 million in box office revenue in the US alone.
The Flash
Famuyiwa was revealed as The Flash’s director in June 2016 following Seth Grahame-Smith’s departure from the film. Famuyiwa quit the project in October of 2016. He has been working on the project since June, including supervising the casting of Billy Crudup and Kiersey Clemons in pivotal roles. In his place, Andy Muschietti took over. In 2023, the movie was released.
Our Family Wedding
The film Our Family Wedding, which was directed by Famuyiwa, explores Barack Obama’s potential as the first African American president as well as the changing times. Starring Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Carlos Mencia, and Lance Gross, the movie deviates from conventional wedding films, which frequently have white people and white clothing.
The plot centers on Ferrera and Gross, two college students who decide to be married and have to tell their loved ones. According to Famuyiwa, wedding movies frequently highlight individual differences rather than sufficiently addressing the cultural distinctions between African Americans and Latinos. In its first weekend, the movie brought in around $8 million, and it brought in $20 million total across the country.
Movies
♦ 1999 – The Wood
♦ 2002 – Brown Sugar
♦ 2007 – Talk to Me
♦ 2010 – Our Family Wedding
♦ 2015 – Dope
TV Shows
♦ 2016 – Confirmation
♦ 2017 – Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
♦ 2017–present – The Chi
♦ 2019–present – The Mandalorian
♦ 2021–present – We Will Be Monsters
♦ 2022 – They Call Me Magic
♦ 2023 – Ahsoka