Shane Black
Writing1961Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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).
Known For
Acting History
2025
2022
In Search of Tomorrow
as Self - Interviewee
2019
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
as Himself
2018
2017
Swing State
as Luke
2016
2014
2013
2009
Tales from the Script
as Self
2008
2005
1998
Lethal Weapon 4
Characters
1997
As Good as It Gets
as Cafe 24 Manager
1996
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Producer
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Screenplay
1993
RoboCop 3
as Donnelly
Last Action Hero
Screenplay
1992
Lethal Weapon 3
Characters
1991
1990
The Hunt for Red October
as Crewman, USS Reuben James (uncredited)
1989
Lethal Weapon 2
Story
Lethal Weapon 2
Characters
1988
Dead Heat
as Patrolman
1987