Barry Jenkins
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Summary
Barry Jenkins was born on November 19, 1979[1], in Miami[2]. He has worked as a filmmaker[3], film director[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and film screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,168 views/month, #6,603 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1979[9]
- Spouse: Lulu Wang[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], screenwriter[14], director[15]
- Field of work: film direction[16], film screenwriting[17], literature[18]
- Educated at: Florida State University[19], Miami Northwestern Senior High School[20], Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts[21]
- Notable work: Moonlight[22], Mufasa: The Lion King[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Time 100[25], Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[26]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Barry Jenkins[29]
- Residence: Los Angeles[30]
- Family name: Jenkins[31]
- Given name: Barry[32]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[33], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Start of work period: 2003[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[37]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[38]
Why It Matters
Barry Jenkins has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Barry Jenkins born?
Barry Jenkins was born in Miami[2].
Who was Barry Jenkins married to?
Barry Jenkins's spouses include Lulu Wang[10].
What did Barry Jenkins do for work?
Barry Jenkins worked as a filmmaker[3], film director[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and film screenwriter[7].
Where did Barry Jenkins go to school?
Barry Jenkins was educated at Florida State University[19], Miami Northwestern Senior High School[20], and Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts[21].
What awards did Barry Jenkins receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Time 100[25], and Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[26].