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Destin Daniel Cretton

Cretton was born and raised in Haiku, Hawaii on the island of Maui. He is half-Japanese descent. He was home-schooled by his Christian mother. His sister Joy is a costume designer who has worked on several of Destin's projects. He lived in Haiku in a two-bedroom house with his five siblings, until he was 19 years old. He moved to San Diego, California to attend Point Loma Nazarene University, where he majored in communications. After graduating, Cretton worked for two years as a staff person at a group home for at-risk teenagers.

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Director

Episode American Born Chinese
What Guy Are You
2023

Guest Star

Episode Marvel Studios: Assembled
The Making of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
2021
Episode Vanity Fair: Notes On a Scene
'Shang-Chi' Director Breaks Down the Bus Fight Scene
2021