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F. Gary Gray is listed as a film director, actor and film producer. F. Gary Gray was born on July 17, 1969 in New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 57. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
F. Gary Gray is a director whose instincts were forged in the music video era, and you can feel it in every frame. Cutting his teeth on classics like Ice Cube's It Was a Good Day and TLC's Waterfalls gave him a rhythmic, kinetic eye that translates beautifully to feature films. What I admire is how he carried that energy from short-form into major studio blockbusters without losing his sense of pacing. As a Black filmmaker who broke through and earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, his path matters. He understands the pulse of entertainment instinctively, and his craftsmanship rarely gets the full credit it deserves.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- F. Gary Gray
- Name (Japanese)
- F・ゲイリー・グレイ
- Reading
- F・げいりー・ぐれい
- Born
- July 17, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / film producer / television producer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was F. Gary Gray born?
F. Gary Gray was born on July 17, 1969 and is 57 years old.
Where is F. Gary Gray from?
F. Gary Gray is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does F. Gary Gray do?
F. Gary Gray works as film director, actor, film producer, television producer, director.
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