
Boots Riley
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1971-01-01 (54 years old)
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As The Coup
Boots Riley
Biography
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
Director
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I Love Boosters
as Director
2023
I'm a Virgo
as Director
2018
Sorry to Bother You
as Director
2006
The Coup: The Best Coup DVD Ever
as Director
Actor
2023
Fremont
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
2022
I'm Charlie Walker
as Bartender Ray
2015
Rope a Dope 2
as Mayor
2015
2013
2008
In Prison My Whole Life
as Self
2006
The Coup: The Best Coup DVD Ever
as Self
2000
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
as Himself
Writer
Producer
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Aliens in Eritea
as Producer
2023
I'm a Virgo
as Executive Producer
Sound
2018
Sorry to Bother You
as Original Music Composer
Creator
2023
I'm a Virgo
as Creator