Allen and Albert Hughes | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | April 1, 1972
Other names | The Hughes Brothers |
Occupation | Filmmakers |
Years active | 1993–present |
Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes (born April 1, 1972), known together professionally as the Hughes Brothers, are American twin brother filmmakers. They are known for visceral and often violent films, including Menace II Society (1993), Dead Presidents (1995), From Hell (2001), and The Book of Eli (2010). They did most of their collaborations between 1993 and 2001. They have primarily worked separately since Albert moved to Prague in 2004, with The Book of Eli being the only film they have directed together following his move.