Dustin Lance Black is an American screenwriter, director and producer known for writing screenplays for popular films such as J. Edgar and Milch . He is also an LGBT rights activist and has done extensive activism work for organizations such as The Trevor Project . He has a huge social media following with 300,000+ followers on Instagram, 100,000+ followers on Twitter and 200,000+ followers on Facebook.

Born name

Dustin Lance Garrison

nickname

Dustin Lance Black

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Sacramento, California, USA

Residence

He commutes between Los Angeles and London.

nationality

training

Dustin Lance Black went to North Salinas High School . After graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, College of Drama, Film and Television (UCLA) and graduated with honors in 1996.

occupation

Screenwriter, Film Director, Film Producer, LGBT Rights Activist

family

• Father – His biological father abandoned his polio-affected mother when Dustin was a child.
• Mother – Roseanna Bisch
• Siblings – Marcus Black (Brother), Todd Black (Brother)
• Others – Merrill Durant Black (Stepfather)

Manager

unknown

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

68 kg or 150 lbs

friend/spouse

Dustin Lance Black dated –

1. Tom daley (2013-present) – The reports of Lance DatingBritish Olympic diver Tom Daley have been circulating since late summer 2013. They were even spotted together by the American tabloids in October 2013. They eventually went public with their relationship and married in a lavish ceremony at Bovey Castle in Devon in May 2017. In February 2018, they announced that they were expecting their first child. On June 27, 2018, the couple had their first child, son Robert Ray Black-Daley.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blond

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Cheerful

distinguishing features

• Blue eyes
• Chiseled Jaw

brand promotion

Dustin Lance Black has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• Anti-Mobbing Pro
• Great Western Railway
• homosexual times
• GQ

Religion

He grew up in a Mormon household.

However, his religious views as an adult are not known.

Known for

• After writing the screenplay for the critically acclaimed biographical drama, J. Edgar, which was based on the life of legendary FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
• After writing the screenplay of another biographical drama Milk , which was based on the life of politician and gay rights activist Harvey Milk. He won an Oscar for his work.

first movie

In 1999 he made his big screen debut in the comedy-drama film, Gypsy Boys . But his performance in the film was not credited.

His first appearance in a motion picture was in the romantic drama. The Singing Forest which was released in October 2003.

First TV show

In February 2009, Dustin Lance Black made his first TV show appearance on the popular talk show series, The Oprah Winfrey Show .

Personal trainer

His exercise routine and diet plan are unknown.

Dustin Lance Black favorite things

His favorite things are not known.

Dustin Lance Black facts

1. In 2010, he became a member of the board of directors of The Trevor Project , a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing suicide and helping young lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people deal with family rejection.
2. In 2009, he was embroiled in controversy when his s*x tape was released by his former despised lover. He had to apologize publicly.
3. Endorsing Magazine included Dustin Lance in their special issue featuring Forty Under 40. He was at the top of the list of openly gay influencers.
4. He is a founding member of the Los Angeles-based American Foundation for Equality , a nonprofit organization formed in 2009 to assist plaintiffs in the Proposition 8 litigation.
5. During his childhood, he often struggled to come to terms with his sexuality. Because of his religious upbringing, he felt like he was going to hell because of his sexual orientation. He eventually came out as a gay senior at UCLA’s College of Drama, Film and Television .
6. In October 2009 he took part in the National Equality March . He even addressed around 200,000 LGBT human rights activists outside the United States Capitol.
7. In 2014, he was expected to be one of the potential entry-level speakers at Pasadena City College . After learning his s*x tape was leaked 5 years ago, college officials claimed that he was not officially invited and the unofficial invitation was an honest mistake. His attorneys and Pasadena City College attorneys held talks after the fiasco, after which the college board of trustees apologized and decided to formally invite him.
8. Visit his official website @ dustinlanceblack.com.
9. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.