Shane Black
Biography
Born 12/16/1961
Known to eschew Hollywood power restaurants, preferring a dinner of pizza followed by ice cream bars, Shane Black has nevertheless become one of the highest-paid screenwriters in motion picture history, particularly specializing in the action-adventure genre.
Originally intending to become an...
Shane Black's biography
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Highlights
- In 2005, Made directorial debut with "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" a murder mystery starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer and Michelle Monaghan; also penned screenplay adaptation
- In 1999, Wrote and produced the war drama "A.W.O.L."
- In 1994, Sold spec script "The Long Kiss Goodnight" for then-record $4 million
Family & Companions
- Terry Black: brother (credits include "Dead Heat")
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