Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Actor, Film producer
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Sunny Hills High School, University of California, Los Angeles
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,952 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 24
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
Year 1961 →
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1986-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Filmography (14)
Play Dirty
Producer, Writer, Director
The Predator
Director, Writer
Wolfman's Got Nards
Film
The Nice Guys
Director, Writer
Edge
Director, Writer
Need for Speed
Producer
Iron Man 3
Director, Writer
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Writer, Director
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn
Film
As Good as It Gets
Film
Biography
Shane Black (born December 16, 1961) is an American filmmaker and actor who has written such films as Lethal Weapon, The Monster Squad, The Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, and The Long Kiss Goodnight. He is also known as the original creator of the Lethal Weapon franchise. As an actor, Black is best known for his role as Rick Hawkins in Predator (1987).
He made his directorial debut with the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005. Black went on to write and direct Iron Man 3 (2013), The Nice Guys (2016), and The Predator (2018).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shane Black?
Shane Black is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Shane Black born?
Shane Black was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
What movies or shows has Shane Black been in?
Shane Black has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Play Dirty (2025), The Predator (2018), Wolfman's Got Nards (2018), The Nice Guys (2016), Edge (2015).
What is Shane Black known for?
Shane Black is primarily known as a writer. Shane Black (born December 16, 1961) is an American filmmaker and actor who has written such films as Lethal Weapon, The Monster Squad, The Last…
Where can I find more information about Shane Black?
You can find more about Shane Black on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
