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Marlon Riggs

Known For
Directing
Born
February 3, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Died
April 5, 1994
Active Years
1981–1996 (16 Years)
Total Credits
38 credits in database
Directing Born Feb 3, 1957 Died Apr 5, 1994 Fort Worth, Texas, USA 38 credits
38
Total Credits
1981–1996
16 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Marlon Riggs works in directing. Born February 3, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Died April 5, 1994. Archytele tracks 38 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs
Black Is… Black Ain’tBlack Is… Black Ain’t · DirectorBlack Is… Black Ain’t · ProducerPositive Men
AnthemAnthem · DirectorAnthem · ProducerBoys' Shorts · DirectorNo Regret · Director
Color Adjustment · DirectorColor Adjustment · WriterColor Adjustment · Producer
Absolutely Positive
Tongues UntiedTongues Untied · DirectorTongues Untied · Original Music ComposerTongues Untied · Director of PhotographyTongues Untied · Producer
POV · Director
Ethnic Notions · DirectorEthnic Notions · ProducerEthnic Notions · Writer
How Much Is Enough? Decision Making in the Nuclear Age · Sound EffectsHow Much Is Enough? Decision Making in the Nuclear Age · Associate Editor
Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues · DirectorLong Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues · WriterLong Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues · ProducerLong Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues · EditorLong Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues · Camera Operator

Full Filmography

38 titles
  • I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs (1996) as Self
  • Black Is… Black Ain’t (1995) as Self
  • Black Is… Black Ain’t (1995) Director
  • Black Is… Black Ain’t (1995) Producer
  • Positive Men (1995) as Self
  • Anthem (1993)
  • Anthem (1993) Director
  • Anthem (1993) Producer
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  • Boys' Shorts (1993) Director
  • No Regret (1993) Director
  • No Regret (1993) Writer
  • No Regret (1993) Producer
  • Color Adjustment (1992) Director
  • Color Adjustment (1992) Writer
  • Color Adjustment (1992) Producer
  • Absolutely Positive (1991) as Self
  • Tongues Untied (1990) as Self
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Director
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Director of Photography
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Producer
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Editor
  • Tongues Untied (1990) Writer
  • Affirmations (1990) Director
  • Affirmations (1990) Writer
  • Affirmations (1990) Producer
  • POV (1988) Director
  • Ethnic Notions (1986) Director
  • Ethnic Notions (1986) Producer
  • Ethnic Notions (1986) Writer
  • How Much Is Enough? Decision Making in the Nuclear Age (1982) Sound Effects
  • How Much Is Enough? Decision Making in the Nuclear Age (1982) Associate Editor
  • Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues (1981) Director
  • Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues (1981) Writer
  • Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues (1981) Producer
  • Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues (1981) Editor
  • Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues (1981) Camera Operator
  • Circle of Recovery Consulting Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Marlon Riggs best known for?

Marlon Riggs is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Enemigo íntimo (2018), Enemigo íntimo (2018), Enemigo íntimo (2018), Point of View (1988).

When and where was Marlon Riggs born?

Marlon Riggs was born on February 3, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. They passed away on April 5, 1994.

How many credits does Marlon Riggs have?

Marlon Riggs has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 1996.

What is Marlon Riggs's background in cinema and television?

Marlon Troy Riggs (February 3, 1957 – April 5, 1994) was an American filmmaker, educator (professor), poet, and gay rights activist. He produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries, including Ethnic Notions, Tongues Untied, Color Adjustment, and Black is... Black Ain't. Riggs created aesthetically inn...

Marlon Riggs by the numbers

38credits
37films
1TV series
1981–1996active years

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