Timothy Kevin Story (born March 13, 1970) is an

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film director. He is best known for '' Barbershop'' (2002), the '' Fantastic Four'' (2005) and the ''Ride Along'' franchise. He has been nominated for two

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for Outstanding Directing in a Feature Film/Television Movie in 2006 and 2013. He is the founder of The Story Company, an entertainment production company that he started with his wife in 1996.

Early life

Born in Los Angeles on March 13, 1970, Story attended LA's Westchester High School, with

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pianist Eric Reed and actresses

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and

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. He was senior class president at Westchester High. He graduated from the

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in 1991. While in high school, Story briefly attempted a career in music. He was part of Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate and even appeared as a member of the group T.D.F. on the song "T.D.F. Connection" from the 1988 compilation album ''Rhyme Syndicate Comin' Through''. A group member was shot and killed prior to them being signed to

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. Story later turned his attention to directing feature films.

Filmography

Story has directed segments for

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's concert films, ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' What Now?''.

Music videos

*"I Can't Feel It (Remix)" by

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(1997) *"I Do" by Jon B. (1998) *"Cool Relax" by Jon B. (1998) *" Sweet Lady" by

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(1998) *"

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" by Jon B. feat. 2Pac (1998) *" Cheers 2 U" by Playa (1998) *"

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" by Jagged Edge (1999) *" Get Gone" by

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(1999) *"Creep Inn" by Ideal (1999) *"

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" by 'N Sync (1999) *" Tell Me It's Real" by

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(1999) *" Lately" by Tyrese (1999) *" It Feels So Good" by Sonique (2000) *" My First Love" by

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feat.

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(2000) *"Ryde Or Die Chick" by

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feat.

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and

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(2000) *"Mr. Too Damn Good" by

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(2000) *"

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" by The LOX (2000) *" Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge (2000) *"Why You Wanna Keep Me From My Baby" by Guy (2000) *"

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" by

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(2001) *”Nasty Girl” by Queens cast: Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velasquez (2021)

Collaborations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Story, Tim 1970 births African-American film directors Comedy film directors Film producers from California American music video directors Living people USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni Film directors from Los Angeles 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people