Table of Biography
Antoine Fuqua is a well-known film director and producer. Antoine Fuqua is widely known for his work as a director for the 2001 film “Training Day” which was his ‘Academy Award’ Winning Film.
Early Life
Antoine Fuqua is 58 years old American actor. He was born on the 30th of May 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the United States. According to the astrological chart, he has a zodiac sign of Aquarius and belongs African-American ethnicity. In addition, he has his belief in Judaism religion.
He was born to Carlos Fuqua (father) and Mary Fuqua (mother). His uncle, Harvey Fuqua, was a record producer and executive who encouraged him to become a producer and director.
Antoine Fuqua – Education
Talking about his academics, he went to Taylor Allderdice High School and graduated in 1983. Additionally, he aspired to be an electrical engineer, but something extraordinary occurred in his life.
Moreover, he attempted to pursue Electrical Engineering before becoming a music video director. This was a significant turning point in his life.
Professional Career
Antoine Fuqua got his start directing music videos for celebrities including Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, and Prince. Moreover, he directed Michelle Pfeiffer in Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” music video, which was used to promote Jerry Bruckheimer’s popular film “Dangerous Minds.”
Since 1998, he began working primarily as a feature film director. Likewise, his first feature films were “The Replacement Killers” (1998), produced by John Woo and starring “Chow Yun Fat, and Bait” (2000), produced by Jamie Foxx. He then directed the 2001 criminal thriller “Training Day,” for which Denzel Washington earned an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Caption: Antoine Fuqua directional work (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“Tears of the Sun” (2003), “King Arthur” (2004), “Shooter” (2007), “Brooklyn’s Finest” (2009), and the action thrillers “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) and “The Equalizer” (2014). In 2011, he directed the “Fox pilot Exit Strategy,” a CIA procedural starring Ethan Hawke.
He and Wesley Snipes co-created the comic-book miniseries “After Dark,” which was written by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Jeff Nentrup. “The Magnificent Seven,” his 2016 film, was a remake of the famous 1960 Western of the same name, which was itself an American adaptation of Kurosawa’s 1954 film, “Seven Samurai.” Moreover, the role of Sam Chisolm was played by Denzel Washington.
Recent Works
He was an executive producer on the Fox medical drama series “The Resident” in early 2018. His thriller sequel “The Equalizer 2” (2018) was released in the summer of 2018, with Denzel Washington reprising his lead role. “Infinite,” directed by Fuqua and starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor, was released in June 2021.
On December 3, 2021, he secured a first-look contract with Netflix and rebranded his production firm Hill District Media, replacing Fuqua Films. Later, he got a multi-year television contract with Paramount Television Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios.
He said in January 2023 that his next film project would be Michael, a biographical drama about Michael Jackson that will feature Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson and be produced by Graham King.
Net Worth 2024
As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at around $25 million while his salary and other assets are unknown. The majority of his earnings come from his directing and producing films, music videos, and others.
Relationship Status
On the 9th of April 1999, Antoine Fuqua married the actress Lela Rochon. Moreover, the couple is blessed with two kids whose names are Asia Rochon Fuqua, and Brando Fuqua. Antoine has a daughter whose name is Zachary Fuqua, from another relationship.
Caption: Antoine Fuqua with his wife (Source: Essence)
There is a report that Antoine Fuqua and Lela Rochon are getting divorced. Moreover, it was thought that their relationship was falling apart, but they are still together and attempting to make it the best it can be.
Body Measurements
Caption: Antoine Fuqua attending a movie premiere (Source: Just Jared)
This American director stands 6 feet tall (1.83 m) and weighs around 78 kg (171 lbs). In addition, he has a pair of black eyes with a bald head and his body measurement measures 44-34-15 inches.
Antoine Fuqua – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@antoinefuqua’ there are over 73.2k followers. Likewise, there are 418 followers on his Twitter page ‘@AntoineFuqua’ and there are over 6.2k followers on his Facebook page.