D.J. Hale Biography: Parents, Movies, Personal Life, Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend

Derick Jamall Hale Jr., widely known as D.J. Hale, is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and filmmaker best known for Mercy Christmas, Capps Crossing, The Light of Thespis, Lionheart, Rescued, and If I Retaliate.

A multi-hyphenate storyteller, he has built a career creating character-driven independent films through his production company, Starshooter Entertainment.

D.J. Hale
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Derick Jamall Hale Jr.
Stage Name:	D.J. Hale
Born:	March 24, 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Oceanside, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American and Italian
Height:	1.68 m (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Hale
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

D.J. Hale was born as Derick Jamall Hale Jr. on March 24, 1993, in Oceanside, California, United States, and was raised in Sacramento, California.

He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hale. His ethnicity is African-American and Italian, and his religion is Christianity.There is no publicly available information about his siblings.

During his youth, he was passionate about football and attended five different high schools before enrolling at Palomar College, where he initially pursued athletics.

While in college, he took an acting class that inspired him to change career paths. He later trained at Studio 24 in Sacramento before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally.

Career

D.J. Hale began his entertainment career with independent short films while developing his skills as an actor and filmmaker.

His early projects included If I Retaliate, Vigilante, The Light of Thespis, and Lionheart, all of which he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in.

Through these productions, he established himself as a versatile creative talent capable of working both in front of and behind the camera.

In addition to independent filmmaking, Hale has appeared in productions such as Mercy Christmas, Capps Crossing, The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead, Buried in the Backyard, Catfish, and Being Black Enough or (How to Kill a Black Man).

He continues to develop feature films through Starshooter Entertainment, with projects including Rescued and City of Dogs.

His work focuses on emotionally grounded stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and personal growth.

Awards and Nominations

• Founder of Starshooter Entertainment
• Recognized for writing, directing, producing, and starring in Lionheart
• Earned praise for his independent filmmaking and storytelling
• Continues to build his career through original feature films and television projects

Personal Life

D.J. Hale, 33 years old, is a Christian and is currently single. There are no publicly available details about his past relationships, and he has not publicly disclosed whether he has children.

D.J. Hale enjoys writing, gaming, podcasting, and mentoring aspiring filmmakers. He continues to focus on developing original stories while expanding his work as an actor, director, and producer. His height is 1.68 m (168 cm).

Net Worth

D.J. Hale has a net worth of $1 million USD. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as an actor, writer, director, and producer.

His income comes from acting roles, independent film production, screenwriting, directing, producing, commercial work, and other creative ventures.

As he continues to release original projects through Starshooter Entertainment, his professional reputation and financial success continue to grow.

Filmography

• If I Retaliate (2016)
• Mercy Christmas (2017)
• Capps Crossing (2017)
• Being Black Enough or (How to Kill a Black Man) (2017)
• Vigilante (2018)
• The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead (2018)
• Buried in the Backyard (2020)
• The Light of Thespis (2020)
• Lionheart (2022)
• City of Dogs (Completed)
• Rescued (2026)
• Fight 4 Your Life (Filming)

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