Oscar Micheaux
Directing
Born January 2, 1884 — Died March 25, 1951
From Metropolis, Illinois, USA
Biography
Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) was an American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Micheaux Book & Film Company produced some films, he is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, the most ...
