Boots Riley
b. 1971 (age 55)
Chicago, IL, USA
Director
Writer
Raymond Lawrence Riley (born April 1, 1971), better known by his stage name Boots Riley, is an American rapper, producer, screenwriter and film director. He is the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. His feature film directorial debut Sorry to Bother You, which he also wrote, was released in July 2018 and received positive reviews from critics.
Known For
Filmography
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★ 7.2
I Love Boosters
2026 Director
Writer
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★ 9.5
The Last Critic
2026 Actor
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★ 7.4
Hollywood Black
2024 Self
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★ 7.1
I'm a Virgo
2023 Writer
Director
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★ 6.9
Sorry to Bother You
2018 Director
Writer
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★ 7.7
The North Pole
2017 Actor
Polar Bear
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Follow the Judge's Order: Release all the Files in Mumia's Case
2017 Self
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★ 6.8
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
2016 Self
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★ 6.3
99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film
2013 Self
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★ 8.3
Fault Lines
2009 Self
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★ 6.7
In Prison My Whole Life
2007 Self
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Connected by Honor
2000 Self
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Fact or Fiction
1997 Actor
Darius
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Hip Hop Slam TV
1990 Self
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Untitled Boots Riley/Media Res Project
Writer