Craig Brewer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Brewer
Occupation	Screenwriter
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1971(1971-12-06)
Age	53
Birthplace	Newport News
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Craig Brewer Biography

Craig Brewer is one of the most popular and richest Screenwriter who was born on December 6, 1971 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. American screenwriter and film director who is most well-known for writing the film Hustle & Flow.

His most famous film, Hustle & Flow, starred His most famous film, Hustle & Flow, starred Taraji P. Henson..

Brewer’s subsequent project, Black Snake Moan, began filming in September 2005 and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci, and Justin Timberlake. Black Snake Moan was partially filmed in Stanton, Tennessee. Production completed on Black Snake Moan in October 2005 and it was released on March 2, 2007. His first big-budget film, a remake of the 1984 film, Footloose was released on October 14, 2011 after Brewer and the two stars of the film, Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough, completed a national press tour promoting the film. The film received higher critical praise than its predecessor.

In 2012, Brewer was executive producer of Katy Perry: Part of Me. That same year, Brewer premiered a documentary he directed about Indie Memphis and filmmakers called Indie Origins. In 2014, Brewer was elected President of Indie Memphis for two years. A year later, Brewer released a video made in conjunction with the Memphis Grizzlies on the city’s adoration of player Marc Gasol; Brewer himself makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the video.

He married Jodi Brewer.

Craig Brewer Net Worth

Craig Brewer is one of the richest Screenwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Brewer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the writer of the film Poor and Hungry, which was filming on location in Memphis, Tennessee.

The track “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp,” that was featured in his movie Hustle & Flow, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Craig Brewer (born December 6, 1971) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy Award for Best Original Song, “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp”. He is also known for directing the 2011 remake of Footloose, and the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name.

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Who is Craig Brewer Dating?

According to our records, Craig Brewer married to Jodi Brewer. As of December 1, 2023, Craig Brewer’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 2018, Brewer began directing a Netflix feature, Dolemite Is My Name. Based on the life of Rudy Ray Moore, the film stars Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy as Moore, a ’70s comedian who puts up the money to make an action film based on a character from his stand-up material. The film is written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Other cast members include Wesley Snipes, Craig Robinson and Mike Epps. The film was released in 2019.

Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular Screenwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Craig Brewer celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Craig Brewer

1. Craig Brewer is an American filmmaker born in 1971.
2. He directed the critically acclaimed film “Hustle & Flow.”
3. Brewer also directed the remake of “Footloose” in 2011.
4. He wrote and directed the Netflix series “Dolemite Is My Name.”
5. Brewer has won awards at Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals.
6. His films often explore themes of race, class, and music.
7. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, which influences his work.
8. Brewer started making films while working as a bartender.
9. He is married to Jodi Brewer and they have three children.
10. In addition to filmmaking, he is also a musician and screenwriter.

Is Craig Brewer black?

Craig Brewer is a white filmmaker not unaccustomed to Black-centered stories. Barring his 2000 indie debut, “The Poor & Hungry,” and his 2011 “Footloose” remake, his films predominantly feature African-American protagonists.

Who is directing Coming to America 2?

Craig Brewer

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Is Hustle and Flow Based on a true story?

Much of “Hustle & Flow” is based on experiences from Craig Brewer’s own life. When he and his wife Jodi moved to Memphis in the mid-1990s, they didn’t have any money. “My wife and I were really struggling,” said Brewer.

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