Darryl Quarles, screenwriter, director, producer
Darryl J. Quarles is an American film maker, screenwriter, director, producer, lecturer and teacher, who is one of the most successful screenwriters in the history of Hollywood. Darryl was born in Compton, California, where he grew up with five other siblings along with his mother and father.Darryl’s family left Compton when he was seven and moved to South Central Los Angeles… read full bio
Filmography





Film
SANFORD AND SON – (Writer/Producer) SONY
Marc Toberoff, Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack (Producer)
SO THIS IS LOVE – Screen Gems (Writer/Director)
ABSOLUTE JUSTICE – (Writer/Producer) Emmett/Furla Films
FAMILY REUNION – (Writer/Producer) WARNER BROTHERS
Antoine Fuqua (Director) Lela Rochon attached
MERCY – (Writer/Producer) Emmett/Furla Films
THIN ICE – (pitch) (Writer/Exec. Producer) REVOLUTION STUDIOS
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Exec Prod./Actor)
BLACK TO AFRICA – (Writer) 20th Century Fox (Animation)
Fried Films
ROAD DOGS – (Writer) Paramount Pictures/Tom Nunan (Producer)
THE BOMB – (Rewrite) Warner Brothers/Magic Hallway Pictures
THE LOVE GOD – (Remake) Universal Pictures/Imagine Ent.
BLACK KNIGHT – (Writer/Producer) 20th Century Fox
BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE 2 – (Source material and creator) 20th Century Fox
Regency Entertainment, Friendly Productions, You Go Boy Productions
BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE – (Writer) 20th Century Fox
Regency Entertainment, Friendly Productions, You Go Boy Productions
IF THE SHOE FITS – (pitch) (Writer/Director) Sony Pictures Releasing
Baumgarten Management
STRAY DAWGZ – (Writer/Exec. Producer) New Line Cinema
Cube Vision/The Firm (Ice Cube attached)
FREAKNIK – (Writer) New Line Cinema
Metropolitan Filmexporer
COURT ORDERED – (Writer) Sony Pictures Releasing
Martin Lawrence attached
GUESS WHO’S PRESIDENT – (Writer)
Chris Tucker attached as actor/producer
RAT RACE – (Writer)Buena Vista Pictures/Bruckheimer Films
THERE GOES THE HOOD – (Writer) Universal Pictures
SOLDIER BOYZ – Motion Picture Corporation of America



Television
McG/BIG BOY RADIO STATION COMEDY – (PILOT) Fox Broadcasting
Writer/Exec. Producer
THE PARENT’HOOD – (Producer) WB Network
SOLIDER BOYZ – HBO
THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR – (Producer) NBC
CLEGHORNE– (Story Editor) Fox
FAMILY TIES – (writer) Paramount Television
AMEN – (writer) Carson Productions
UNDER ONE ROOF – Fox 2008
Video Game Creator
UNDERGROUND BOUNTY HUNTER – interactive online video game
(Writer/Director/Producer)
Keynote Speaker Lecture Topics
DARRYL QUARLES: BEATING THE ODDS: WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY GRADUATE.
Darryl tells his story of how he beat the odds of failure and of becoming a criminal statistic, to become one of the most successful screenwriters in the history of Hollywood in a very thought provoking and enlightening way that not only inspires, but motivates all who hear his message to become believers in themselves and determined to succeed.
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT, DON’T LET LIFE MAKE YOU: HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.
Darryl speaks candidly on the subject of self-determination over circumstances. His powerful message filled with his own life experiences inspire, and bring a strong sense of inner power to all who listen.
CEO: CHASING EVERY OPPORTUNITY: HOW TO SUCCEED AT ACHIEVING YOUR CAREER AND LIFE GOALS.
Darryl speaks about how he took those the three well know corporate associated initials, and created a philosophy of how to live life in a way that will guarantee you success in your career and in your personal life.
THE SUBJECT OF THE FEATURE FILM INDUSTRY: HOW TO SUCCEED.
Darryl’s stories and strategies of how to succeed in the film industry are not only informative, but they are also creative, proven and entertaining.
THE SUBJECT OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY: THE BUSINESS OF TV
A HEART BEATS LOUD: DARRYL QUARLES’ LIFE STORY
Darryl’s family left Compton when he was seven and moved to South Central Los Angeles… read full bio