Biography
F. Gary Gray is one of the industry’s most prolific and versatile directors, known for shaping culture across film, music, and advertising with bold, kinetic storytelling.
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Gray has moved seamlessly between comedy, drama, thriller, and action, helping launch the careers of major talents including Jamie Foxx and Charlize Theron. In 2015, he directed and produced the critically acclaimed biopic Straight Outta Compton, cementing his place as a defining voice in modern American cinema. His feature work also includes Friday, Set It Off, The Italian Job, Law Abiding Citizen, The Negotiator, Be Cool, and A Man Apart.
A pioneer of music video culture, Gray earned a Grammy nomination along with multiple MTV and Billboard awards for collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, TLC, Ice Cube, Outkast, and Rick Ross. His impact extends to advertising with landmark work including The Call, Pepsi’s Super Bowl LVI film starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
A pioneer of music video culture, Gray earned a Grammy nomination along with multiple MTV and Billboard awards for collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, TLC, Ice Cube, Outkast, and Rick Ross. His impact extends to advertising with landmark work including The Call, Pepsi’s Super Bowl LVI film starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
