Shane Black
Writing
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Shane Black
Iron Man 3
2013
Predator
1987
Filmography
Acting (26)
2022
In Search of Tomorrowas Self - Interviewee
6.7
2019
7.0
2018
Wolfman's Got Nardsas Self
7.7
2017
Swing Stateas Luke
4.1
2015
Any Dayas Gino
5.0
2014
6.9
2013
Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carteras Disembodied Voice (voice)
7.3
2013
Iron Man 3 Unmaskedas Self
5.5
2009
Tales from the Scriptas Self
6.6
2008
5.8
2008
4.5
2008
8.0
2008
7.0
2008
The Craft of Dirty Harryas Self
6.0
2001
Predator: Camouflageas Self
2001
Predator: Character Designas Self
2001
Predator: Classified Actionas Self
2001
Predator: Old Painlessas Self
7.5
1998
3.9
1997
As Good as It Getsas Cafe 24 Manager
7.4
1993
RoboCop 3as Donnelly
4.9
1990
The Hunt for Red Octoberas Crewman, USS Reuben James (uncredited)
7.4
1988
Dead Heatas Patrolman
6.2
1987
Predatoras Rick Hawkins
7.6
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Predator: The Unseen Arnoldas Self
Production & Directing (31)
2025
Play DirtyScreenplay
6.6
2025
Play DirtyDirector
6.6
2025
Play DirtyExecutive Producer
6.6
2020
ContainerThanks
2018
The PredatorDirector
5.6
2018
The PredatorWriter
5.6
2016
The Nice GuysDirector
7.1
2016
The Nice GuysWriter
7.1
2015
EdgeDirector
5.0
2015
EdgeWriter
5.0
2015
EdgeExecutive Producer
5.0
2013
Iron Man 3Director
6.9
2013
Iron Man 3Screenplay
6.9
2005
Kiss Kiss Bang BangScreenplay
7.2
2005
Kiss Kiss Bang BangDirector
7.2
2005
Kiss Kiss Bang BangScreenstory
7.2
1998
Lethal Weapon 4Characters
6.6
1996
The Long Kiss GoodnightProducer
6.6
1996
The Long Kiss GoodnightScreenplay
6.6
1993
Last Action HeroScreenplay
6.5
1992
Lethal Weapon 3Characters
6.7
1991
The Last Boy ScoutExecutive Producer
6.8
1991
The Last Boy ScoutStory
6.8
1991
The Last Boy ScoutScreenplay
6.8
1989
Lethal Weapon 2Story
7.0
1989
Lethal Weapon 2Characters
7.0
1987
The Monster SquadWriter
6.7
1987
Lethal WeaponScreenplay
7.3
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The ExecutionerDirector
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Cold WarriorDirector
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Lethal Weapon 5Characters