Shane Black

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

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Play Dirty

    Screenplay • Writing

  2. 2018
    The Predator

    Writer • Writing

  3. 2016
    The Nice Guys

    Writer • Writing

  4. 2015
    Edge

    Writer • Writing

  5. 2013
    Iron Man 3

    Screenplay • Writing

  6. 2005
    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    Screenplay • Writing

  7. 2005
    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    Screenstory • Writing

  8. 1998
    Lethal Weapon 4

    Characters • Writing

Shane Black - Aperture