Justin Simien

Biography

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.

Known For

The Colbert Report

as Himself

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

as Self - Guest Judge

Bad Hair

as Reggie Watson

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula

as Self - Guest Judge

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror

as Self

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans

as Self - Judge