Reginald Hudlin

Reginald Alan Hudlin (born December 15, 1961) is an American film writer, director and producer. Along with his older brother Warrington Hudlin, he is known as one of the Hudlin Brothers. From 2005 to 2008, Hudlin was President of Entertainment for Black Entertainment Television (BET). Hudlin has also written numerous graphic novels. He co-produced the 88th Academy Awards ceremony in 2016 as well as other TV specials. Hudlin's breakout film was 1990's House Party, and he worked as a producer on Quentin Tarantino's 2012 film, Django Unchained, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. 2Early life Hudlin was born in Centreville, Illinois, the son of Helen Hudlin (née Cason), a teacher who worked in special education, and Warrington W. Hudlin, Sr., an insurance executive and educator. Hudlin's older brother, Warrington Hudlin, is also a film director, as well as an actor and producer. Hudlin is the youngest, with middle brother, Christopher Hudlin, working with their father in the insurance business. The Hudlins grew up in East S