Dustin Lance Black

Born: 1974-06-10

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA

Biography

Dustin Lance Black (born June 10, 1974) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and LGBT rights activist. He is known for writing the film Milk, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009. He has also subsequently written the screenplays for the film J. Edgar and the 2022 crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven.

Known For

Milk
J. Edgar
Rustin
8
Prophet's Prey
Virginia
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
Mama's Boy
Pedro

Top Movie Credits

Milk Executive Producer
J. Edgar Writer
Rustin Screenplay
8 Writer
Prophet's Prey Executive Producer
Virginia Writer
Pedro Screenplay