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Shaka King

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Shaka King
Shaka King was born on 7 March 1980 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), Newlyweeds (2013) and Mulignans (2015).
BornMarch 7, 1980
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars

Director Shaka King on 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

Director Shaka King on 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

IMDbPro teamed up with the Sundance Film Festival to spotlight some of the talented artists at the 2021 festival. Learn more about Judas and the Black Messiah and the artist behind the camera, Shaka King, in our spotlight interview series.
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LaKeith Stanfield and Shaka King in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
Shaka King at an event for The Oscars (2021)
Shaka King at an event for The Oscars (2021)

Known for

Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
Judas and the Black Messiah
7.4
  • Director
  • 2021
Newlyweeds (2013)
Newlyweeds
5.8
  • Director
  • 2013
Mulignans (2015)
Mulignans
6.9
Short
  • Director
  • 2015
LaZercism
5.2
Short
  • Director
  • 2017

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Director

  • Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
    Judas and the Black Messiah
  • Aidy Bryant in Shrill (2019)
    Shrill
  • High Maintenance (2016)
    High Maintenance
  • Ana Gasteyer, Nancy Lenehan, Drew Nelson, Brian Huskey, Wyatt Cenac, Tracee Chimo Pallero, Alice Wetterlund, Luka Jones, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in People of Earth (2016)
    People of Earth
  • LaZercism
  • Mulignans (2015)
    Mulignans
  • Newlyweeds (2013)
    Newlyweeds
  • Herkimer DuFrayne 7th Grade Guidance Counselor
  • Cocoa Loco
  • Big Merc Is in the Building

Writer

  • Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
    Judas and the Black Messiah
  • Random Acts of Flyness (2018)
    Random Acts of Flyness
  • High Maintenance (2016)
    High Maintenance
  • LaZercism
  • Mulignans (2015)
    Mulignans
  • Newlyweeds (2013)
    Newlyweeds
  • Herkimer DuFrayne 7th Grade Guidance Counselor
  • Big Merc Is in the Building

Producer

  • Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
    Judas and the Black Messiah
    • (p.g.a.)
  • LaZercism
  • Mulignans (2015)
    Mulignans
  • Newlyweeds (2013)
    Newlyweeds
  • Herkimer DuFrayne 7th Grade Guidance Counselor
  • Mariachi (2009)
    Mariachi
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Director Shaka King on 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
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Director Shaka King on 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

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    • March 7, 1980
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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    Directed 2 actors to Oscar nominated performances: Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. Kaluuya won for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).

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