Shane Black
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).
| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.1166 |
| Birthday | 1961-12-16 |
| Place of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Also Known As |
1987
Predator
7.579/9484
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
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Predator
2009
Tales from the Script
6.593/43
Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul...
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Tales from the Script
2013
Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
7.25/941
Agent Peggy Carter is relegated to a desk job and frustrated at her male boss and comrades' sexist dismissal of her place in the SSR. Ordered to work...
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Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
2019
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
6.99/50
The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
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In Search of the Last Action Heroes
1998
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
3.888/58
Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and l...
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
2015
Any Day
5.038/26
Following his release from prison, an ex-fighter meets a woman who helps him put his life back together.
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Any Day
2014
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
6.917/175
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel...
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Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
1997
As Good as It Gets
7.4/4237
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
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As Good as It Gets
2017
Swing State
4.1/10
A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious conservative radio personality, becoming an overnight sensation. Won best comed...
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Swing State
1993
RoboCop 3
4.903/1495
The mega corporation Omni Consumer Products is still bent on creating their pet project, Delta City, to replace the rotting city of Detroit. Unfortuna...
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RoboCop 3
1988
Dead Heat
6.2/241
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical...
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Dead Heat
2018
Wolfman's Got Nards
7.7/11
A documentary that explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew and the ind...
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Wolfman's Got Nards
2008
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
5.8/4
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and...
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The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
2008
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry
4.5/2
Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
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A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry
2008
The Business End: Violence in Cinema
8/2
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
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The Business End: Violence in Cinema
2008
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
7/3
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
2008
The Craft of Dirty Harry
6/2
A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
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The Craft of Dirty Harry
2022
In Search of Tomorrow
6.688/32
A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were ins...
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In Search of Tomorrow
1990
The Hunt for Red October
7.387/3752
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The Ameri...
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The Hunt for Red October
2013
Iron Man 3 Unmasked
5.5/2
Making of Iron man 3
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Iron Man 3 Unmasked
2000
If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
7.5/2
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern classics, about a team of special forces soldiers who...
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If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
2001
Predator: Camouflage
0/0
Documentary focusing on the make-up used in the film. Produced for the “Predator” DVD.
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Predator: Camouflage
2001
Predator: Character Design
0/0
Documentary focusing on character personalities and weapons used by each actor. Produced for the “Predator” DVD.
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Predator: Character Design
2001
Predator: Classified Action
0/0
Documentary which takes a closer look at the film’s stunts. Produced for the “Predator” DVD.
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Predator: Classified Action
2001
Predator: Old Painless
0/0
Documentary focusing on a memorable weapon used in the movie. Produced for the “Predator” DVD.
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Predator: Old Painless
Predator: The Unseen Arnold
0/0
Documentary focusing on star Arnold Schwarzenegger. Produced for the “Predator” DVD.
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