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Famous Black Filmmakers

From comedies to history to modern-day dramas, black filmmakers like Tyler Perry, John Singleton, Spike Lee and Gordon Parks have contributed their unique cultural perspectives in Hollywood, and have inspired countless other aspiring black directors and producers to do the same. 

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profile name: Tyler Perry
profile occupation: Film Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter
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profile name: Forest Whitaker
profile occupation: Film Actor, Filmmaker
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profile name: Morgan Freeman
profile occupation: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer
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profile name: Oprah Winfrey
profile occupation: Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer
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profile name: Janet Jackson
profile occupation: Dancer, Producer, Singer
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profile name: Dave Chappelle
profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Producer
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