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Warrington Hudlin
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Hudlin at the 2016 at the Museum of the Moving Image (New York City)
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Warrington W. Hudlin Jr.
July 16, 1952 East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Film director, producer, actor |
| Relatives | Reginald Hudlin (brother) |
Warrington W. Hudlin Jr. was born on July 16, 1952. He is an American film director, producer, and actor. He has worked on many movies and helped create a group that supports Black filmmakers.
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Early Life and Family
Warrington Hudlin was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. His mother, Helen, was a teacher, and his father, Warrington W. Hudlin Sr., worked in insurance and was also a teacher.
Warrington has two brothers. His younger brother, Reginald Hudlin, is also a well-known director and producer. Together, the Hudlin brothers have made several films. These include House Party (1990), Bebe's Kids (1992), and Ride (1998). His other brother, Christopher Hudlin, later took over their father's insurance business in East St. Louis.
Film and Arts Career
Warrington Hudlin has had a long and interesting career in film and the arts. He is known for his work as a director, producer, and actor. He also has a strong interest in martial arts.
Founding the Black Filmmaker Foundation
In 1978, Warrington Hudlin helped start an important group called the Black Filmmaker Foundation (BFF). He founded it with professor George Cunningham and businessman Alric Nembhard. The BFF is a non-profit organization. Its main goal is to support and help Black filmmakers. Hudlin was the president of the BFF for a time.
Martial Arts and Film
Warrington Hudlin has been interested in martial arts for a long time. In 1974, he earned a black belt in jiu-jitsu. This passion also influenced his film work.
In 1980, he made a short documentary film called Capoeira of Brazil. This film was about the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. It was recognized with an award called the Blue Ribbon at the American Film Festival. For several years, Hudlin has also organized a film series. It is called Fist and Sword and shows martial arts and action movies. This series takes place at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York.
