Shane Black
Shane Black is an American screenwriter rather than a performer who has spent the career on the production side of the screen. 17 credits over 39 years describes the pace. 'Iron Man 3' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'The Nice Guys' is the other project most often mentioned. More credits fall under action than under anything else.
Shane Black
11 Movies
2 Series
Shane Black is an American screenwriter rather than a performer who has spent the career on the production side of the screen. 17 credits over 39 years describes the pace. 'Iron Man 3' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'The Nice Guys' is the other project most often mentioned. More credits fall under action than under anything else.
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In Search of Tomorrow
Full Filmography
Play Dirty
Director
2025
Film
The Predator
Director
2018
Film
Lethal Weapon
Writer · 1 episode
2016–
TV
The Nice Guys
Director
2016
Film
Edge
Director · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Iron Man 3
Director
2013
Film
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Director
2005
Film
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Screenplay
1996
Film
Last Action Hero
Screenplay
1993
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shane Black and where are they from?
Shane Black is 64 years old, born on December 16, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Shane Black?
Shane Black is best known for directing Iron Man 3, The Nice Guys, The Predator.
How many movies has Shane Black directed?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Shane Black has directed or written 11 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Shane Black's first movie?
The career of Shane Black began with The Executioner ().
What is Shane Black's most recent movie or series?
Shane Black's most recent release is Play Dirty, which premiered on September 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Shane Black created or directed?
On television, Shane Black has appeared in Lethal Weapon, Edge.
Shane Black
1961-12-16 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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).