6.9
TV
Acting
Jelani Cobb
- Born
- (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 25 titles
Biography
William Jelani Cobb is an American writer, author and educator. The Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, Cobb was previously an associate professor of history and director of the Institute for African American Studies at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, from 2012 to 2016.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
TV
6.4
TV
The Daily Show
6.8
Movie
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
5.4
TV
What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates
6.7
TV
Lincoln's Dilemma
7.2
Movie
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
5.3
TV
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
7.0
Movie
Lies, Politics and Democracy
8.5
Movie
The Riot Report
10.0
Movie
Policing the Police
TV
America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump
Movie
Policing the Police 2020
Acting credits 22
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Riot Report Film | Co-Producer, Writer |
| 2022 | Lincoln's Dilemma TV | Executive Producer (4 ep) |
| 2021 | Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union TV | Executive Producer (3 ep) |
| 2021 | A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Policing the Police 2020 Film | Writer |