Born: 17-Jul-1953
Birthplace: Austin, TX

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Film Director, Actor

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Coach Carter

    University: BFA Theater, Texas State University San Marcos (1974)

    Emmy 1990 for Equal Justice (drama TV direction)
    Emmy 1991 for Equal Justice (drama TV direction)
    Emmy 1998 for Don King: Only in America (TV movie, shared)

    TELEVISION
    The White Shadow James Hayward (1978-81)
    Szysznyk Ray Gun (1977-78)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS DIRECTOR
    When the Game Stands Tall (4-Aug-2014)
    Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (7-Feb-2009)
    Coach Carter (14-Jan-2005)
    Save the Last Dance (9-Jan-2001)
    Metro (17-Jan-1997)
    Swing Kids (5-Mar-1993)
    Under the Influence (28-Sep-1986)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Whose Life Is It Anyway? (2-Dec-1981)
    Almost Summer (8-Sep-1978)
    The Monkey Hustle (24-Dec-1976) · Player

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