Deon Taylor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deon Taylor
|
|
---|---|
![]() Taylor in 2016
|
|
Born | |
Nationality | American |
Education | Florin High School |
Alma mater | San Diego State University |
Occupation | Film director, film producer, screenwriter |
Years active | 2005–present |
Organization | Hidden Empire Film Group |
Notable work
|
Dead Tone, The Hustle, Nite Tales, Chain Letter, Supremacy, Meet the Blacks |
Title | Founding CEO |
Spouse(s) |
Roxanne Avent
(m. 2014) |
Deon Taylor is an American filmmaker. He is well-known for directing and producing exciting horror and thriller movies. Deon Taylor also started his own company called Hidden Empire Film Group.
Contents
About Deon Taylor
Deon Taylor was born in Chicago, a big city in Illinois. He spent his early years growing up in Gary, Indiana. When he was in high school, Deon moved to Sacramento, California, with his brother and mother. This move was important for his future.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Deon was a talented basketball player. He even played professionally in the NBA Entertainment League. Today, Deon lives in Sacramento, California. He often films his movies there and in Los Angeles.
Deon Taylor's Filmmaking Career
Deon Taylor began his filmmaking journey by creating Hidden Empire Film Group in Sacramento, California. His very first film was called Dead Tone, which he wrote and directed. This was the start of his career in movies.
Later, Deon created a horror series for BET called Nite Tales: The Series. This show was made with a smaller budget and featured Flavor Flav. It became very popular, with one million viewers watching its first episode!
In 2010, Deon's slasher thriller movie Chain Letter was shown in select theaters. His film Nite Tales: The Movie was released on DVD in 2008. Deon has also worked with famous actor Jamie Foxx. They teamed up to co-direct a TV show called Tommy's Little Girl.
Deon Taylor's Films and TV Shows
Deon Taylor has directed and produced many films and television projects. Here is a list of some of his work.
Movies Deon Taylor Directed
Year | Title |
---|---|
2007 | Dead Tone |
2008 | The Hustle |
Nite Tales: The Movie | |
2010 | Chain Letter |
2014 | Supremacy |
2016 | Meet the Blacks |
2018 | Traffik |
2019 | The Intruder |
Black and Blue | |
2020 | Fatale |
2021 | The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 |
2023 | Fear |
2025 | All-Star Weekend |
Television Shows Deon Taylor Worked On
Year | Title |
---|---|
2009 | Nite Tales: The Series |
2022–23 | Power Book IV: Force |
2025 | Untitled Master P Project |
Music Videos Deon Taylor Directed
Year | Title | Artist |
---|---|---|
2015 | "In Love by Now" | Jamie Foxx |