Todd Black

Todd Blackis an American film producer known for backing commercially successful and critically acclaimed studio films, particularly in the action and drama genres.

Black began his career in Hollywood working in production and quickly rose through the industry by focusing on star-driven, director-led projects. He first gained major recognition as a producer of The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), the Will Smith–led drama that became a global box-office hit and earned widespread critical praise.

He went on to produce a string of high-profile films, including The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), The Equalizer (2014), Southpaw (2015), and The Magnificent Seven (2016), frequently collaborating with top-tier talent such as Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua. Black is known for combining mainstream appeal with character-focused storytelling.

In 2016, Black received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for producing Fences, alongside Scott Rudin and Denzel Washington. The film, adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, was widely praised for its performances and cultural impact.

Over the course of his career, Todd Black has established himself as a consistent force in Hollywood, producing films that balance box-office success with awards recognition.