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| D. L. Hughley Receives Honorary Degree from CCH By StudentFilmmakers.com posted Jul 27, 2011, 16:10 |
Joins Graduating Son at Commencement
(Tarzana, CA) Comedian-Actor-Producer D. L. Hughley is honored as a Doctor of Humane Letters from Columbia College Hollywood in Commencement exercises (June, 2011), at which his son, Kyle, will receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the renowned film school.
Hughley will be cited for his contributions to the entertainment industry as well as community service. Mr. Hughley is recognized as one of the top stand-up comedians on the scene today and for his sharp, topical wit. He has hosted the CNN talk show “D.L. Hughley Breaks the News,” as well as starred on the HBO special “Unapologetic,” and series such as “The Hughleys,” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” He was one of the standout comedians profiled in the documentary “The Original Kings of Comedy,” and has made frequent appearances on talk shows and in comedy specials.
Kyle Hughley is a founding member of the CCH acting troupe, The Pioneers, but has emphasized writing in his studies.
“D. L. Hughley has a unique world view that he is able to express through the arts,” said Richard Kobritz, CCH President & CEO. “A touchstone for the CCH mission is to encourage our students to find and express their own unique voice. Mr. Hughley is an inspiration for them. Making our Commencement a family affair with Kyle and his father will add heart to what is always a warm event.”
Columbia College Hollywood is a Tarzana-based 60-year old nationally-accredited not-for-profit film four-year film school offering BFA degrees with emphases in directing, producing, cinematography, writing, and editing/VFX. Alumni of CCH include directors Robert Schwentke (“Red”), Salim Akil (“Jumping the Broom”), Jaume Collet-Serra (“Orphan”), Timothy Linh Bui (“Power Blue”), and Barry Cook (“Mulan”).
Recent Honorary Degree recipients include Nancy Cartwright (2010), John Ratzenberger (2009), John Badham (2008), Fern Champion (2007), Steve Binder (2006), Robert Townsend (2005), and Dan Petrie, Jr. (2004).
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