John Ridley
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John Ridley Net Worth

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John Ridley is a prolific writer, producer, and miscellaneous crew member born in 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has written seven published novels, including Stray Dogs, which was adapted into the feature film U Turn, and has written screenplays for Undercover Brother, Cold Around the Heart, and Three Kings. He is also a playwright, having produced the world premiere of his first play, Ten Thousand Years, in 2005. Additionally, Ridley is a commentator for National Public Radio and a regular contributor to California Connected, and was the host of Movie Club with John Ridley on AMC. He also wrote, directed, and produced the TV show Barbershop, formerly on Showtime.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Year 1965
Birth Place  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Age 58 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio
Alma mater New York University
Occupation Screenwriter Film director Novelist Television writer Television director
Years active 1993–present
Notable work 12 Years a Slave American Crime
Spouse(s) Gayle
Children 2
Parent(s) John Ridley III

💰 Net worth

John Ridley, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Recognized for his multifaceted talents, Ridley has established himself as a prominent producer, writer, and miscellaneous crew member in the United States. With numerous successful projects under his belt, including critically acclaimed films and popular television shows, Ridley's wealth is a testament to his remarkable skills and achievements in the industry. As of 2024, his net worth places him among the esteemed individuals within the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1982

Ridley graduated from Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin in 1982. He enrolled in Indiana University but transferred to New York University. Ridley is Christian.

1990

Following college, Ridley performed standup comedy in New York City, with appearances on a David Letterman late-night talk show and The Tonight Show. Moving to Los Angeles in 1990, he began writing for such television sitcoms as Martin, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The John Larroquette Show.

1997

After both writing and directing his film debut, the 1997 crime thriller Cold Around the Heart, he and Oliver Stone co-adapted Ridley's first novel, Stray Dogs (still unpublished when Stone bought the rights) into the 1997 Stone-directed film U Turn, which was released slightly earlier than Cold Around the Heart. Ridley went on to write the novels Love Is a Racket and Everybody Smokes in Hell. His novel Spoils of War was adapted into the 1999 David O. Russell-directed Three Kings. Ridley's original script was rewritten by Russell and Ridley, with Ridley receiving a "story by" credit negotiated among himself, Russell, and the releasing studio, Warner Bros. Ridley then became a Writer and a supervising Producer on the NBC crime drama Third Watch. His other novels are The Drift, Those Who Walk in Darkness, and A Conversation with the Mann. He also wrote the graphic novel The American Way.

2015

As of April 2015, he was developing an ABC television series involving an existing Marvel Comics character.

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