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Albert Hughes

Directing Born Apr 1, 1972 Detroit, Michigan, USA 33 credits
33
Total Credits
1990–2024
35 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Albert Hughes is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 1, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, he is a twin and works professionally alongside his brother, Allen Hughes. The pair are known together professionally as the Hughes brothers. As a directing entity, the brothers are known for co-directing visceral and often violent movies, including Menace II Society, From Hell, and The Book of Eli. Albert Hughes has twenty-two known credits listed on the Movie Database and maintains a content score of one hundred.

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Career

Career overview

Albert Hughes is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 1, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, he works professionally alongside his twin brother, Allen Hughes. Together, the pair are collectively known as the Hughes brothers.

In his professional career, Albert Hughes is recognized for co-directing visceral and often violent motion pictures alongside his brother. Among their notable film projects are Menace II Society, From Hell, and The Book of Eli.

Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Albert Hughes has accumulated known credits across multiple projects, contributing to his professional profile as a director within the film medium.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Hollywood Black
The Continental: From the World of John Wick · Executive ProducerThe Continental: From the World of John Wick · Director
The Good Lord Bird · Executive ProducerThe Good Lord Bird · Director
Alpha · DirectorAlpha · StoryAlpha · Producer
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss · Director
The Book of Eli · Director
Gangsta Vision: Making ‘Menace 2 Society’
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty HarryThe Evolution of Clint EastwoodThe Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and ShaftedMade Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy
Mackin’ Ain’t Easy
From Hell · DirectorFrom Hell · Executive ProducerScratch · Executive Producer
American Pimp · DirectorAmerican Pimp · Camera OperatorAmerican Pimp · Producer
Independent Focus
Dead Presidents · DirectorDead Presidents · ProducerDead Presidents · Writer
Menace II Society · DirectorMenace II Society · Story
The Drive By · Director

Full Filmography

33 titles
  • Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023) Executive Producer
  • The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023) Director
  • The Good Lord Bird (2020) Executive Producer
  • The Good Lord Bird (2020) Director
  • Alpha (2018) Director
  • Alpha (2018) Story
  • Alpha (2018) Producer
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  • We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss (2014) Director
  • The Book of Eli (2010) Director
  • Gangsta Vision: Making ‘Menace 2 Society’ (2009)
  • A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
  • The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) as Self
  • The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
  • Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted (2004) as Self
  • Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004) as Self
  • Mackin’ Ain’t Easy (2002) as Self
  • From Hell (2001) Director
  • From Hell (2001) Executive Producer
  • Scratch (2001) Executive Producer
  • American Pimp (2000) Director
  • American Pimp (2000) Camera Operator
  • American Pimp (2000) Producer
  • Independent Focus (1998) as Self
  • Dead Presidents (1995) Director
  • Dead Presidents (1995) Producer
  • Dead Presidents (1995) Writer
  • Menace II Society (1993) Director
  • Menace II Society (1993) Story
  • The Drive By (1990) Director
  • Jakarta Director
  • Jakarta Executive Producer
  • The Fugitive Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Albert Hughes best known for?

Albert Hughes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Host (2013), The Host (2013), Alpha (2018), Alpha (2018).

When and where was Albert Hughes born?

Albert Hughes was born on April 1, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

How many credits does Albert Hughes have?

Albert Hughes has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.

What is Albert Hughes's background in cinema and television?

Albert Hughes is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 1, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, he is a twin and works professionally alongside his brother, Allen Hughes. The pair are known together professionally as the Hughes brothers. As a directing entity, the brothers are known for co-directin...

Albert Hughes by the numbers

33credits
25films
8TV series
1990–2024active years

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