Antoine Fuqua

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.7216

Gender

Male

Birthday

30-May-1965

Age

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As
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Antoine Fuqua

Biography

Antoine Fuqua (born May 30, 1965) is an American director. He began his career directing music videos for artists such as Toni Braxton, Coolio, Stevie Wonder, and Prince. His first feature film was the John Woo-produced action film The Replacement Killers (1998), starring Chow Yun Fat. He then directed the crime thriller Training Day (2001), for which star Denzel Washington won an Academy Award for Best Actor. His next films were the action war drama Tears of the Sun (2003), the Arthurian legend film King Arthur (2004), the conspiracy action thriller Shooter (2007), the crime film Brooklyn's Finest (2009), and the action thrillers Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and The Equalizer (2014), the latter of which again paired Fuqua with Denzel Washington. He has also directed the biopics Emancipation (2022), about an escaped slave named Peter, and Michael (2026), about the popstar Michael Jackson.


Credits

Blood on the Land: The Making of a King Blood on the Land: The Making of a King (2004) Character: Self
Making-of documentary featuring producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Antoine Fuqua, stars Keira Knightley, Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, and many more. Produced for the "King Arthur" Special Edition DVD.
Chow Yun Fat Goes Hollywood Chow Yun Fat Goes Hollywood (2002) Character: Self
Documentary about Chow Yun-Fat’s transition from Hong Kong  superstar to Hollywood actor. Produced for “The Replacement Killers” DVD.
Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun' Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun' (2003) Character: Self
This made-for-DVD documentary details the work that went into the production of "Tears of the Sun," the Bruce Willis/Monica Belluci movie about a Navy Seal who must decide between his orders and his conscience. Drama fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
King Arthur: A Roundtable Discussion King Arthur: A Roundtable Discussion (2005) Character: Self
Screenwriter David Franzoni hosts a discussion with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Antoine Fuqua, and cast members Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ioan Gruffudd, and Hugh Dancy. Produced for the “King Arthur” DVD.
American Dream/American Knightmare American Dream/American Knightmare (2018) Character: Self (interviewer)
Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and highly influential era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of interviewers face to face with director Antoine Fuqua, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Knight is currently in jail pending trial on murder, attempted-murder and hit-and-run charges.
The 'Scarface' Phenomenon The 'Scarface' Phenomenon (2011) Character: Self
This documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its release has become a Hollywood classic, influencing a whole new generation of filmmakers and leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture.
Ghost of the Mountains Ghost of the Mountains (2017) Character: Narrator (voice)
Disneynature's international team of filmmakers travel to the mountains of China to find and film the elusive snow leopard on the highest plateau on Earth, while enduring brutal weather and unsettled terrain.
Bait Bait (2000) Character: Man (uncredited)
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa, and when the Feds, led by U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen, set him loose on a sketchy deal, he thinks his luck has changed. Alvin has his freedom and the Feds have found their bait.
Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004) Character: Self
A group of filmmakers talk about their appreciation for "GoodFellas" (1990) and how it has influenced their work. Jon Favreau, Allan and Albert Hughes, Joe Carnahan, Richard Linklater, Antoine Fuqua and Frank Darabont are interviewed about the film.
The Making of King Arthur The Making of King Arthur (2004) Character: Self
Short documentary of the making of Antoine Fuqua's King Arthur (2004).



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