Dustin Lance Black

Date of Birth: June 10, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: (Alive)

Biography

Dustin Lance Black is an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist. He was born in Sacramento, California, and raised in a Mormon household in San Antonio, Texas. Black is best known for his work on the biographical film “Milk” (2008), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has been actively involved in advocating for LGBT rights and has used his platform to speak on issues of equality and justice. Black has also worked on other significant projects such as the miniseries “When We Rise” (2017), which chronicles the history of the LGBT rights movement in the United States.

5 Interesting Facts about Dustin Lance Black

1. Dustin Lance Black was a prominent member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which was instrumental in the legal battle against California’s Proposition 8.

2. He was a writer and producer for the acclaimed TV series “Big Love,” which focuses on a polygamist family in Utah.

3. Black is married to British Olympic diver Tom Daley; the couple tied the knot in 2017.

4. He wrote and directed the film “Virginia” (2010), which starred Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris.

5. Black was featured on the cover of “The Advocate” magazine’s “40 Under 40” issue in 2010 for his contributions to LGBT rights and activism.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dustin Lance Black

1. “If Harvey [Milk] had not been taken from us 30 years ago, I think he’d want me to say to all of the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told that they are less than by their churches, by the government, or by their families, that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures who have value.”

2. “The power of telling stories is that it can change the world.”

3. “Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.”

4. “When I came out, I was told that my career would be over. But there’s a very important lesson: authenticity is what makes you powerful.”

5. “The truth is, sometimes a feeling of isolation can drive you to do things that are truly remarkable.”