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M. Night Shyamalan

Actor

M. Night Shyamalan

  • Born: 6 August 1970, Mahé, Seychelles
  • Estimated net worth: $80 million

M. Night Shyamalan is a renowned filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style and twist endings. He gained fame with films like 'The Sixth Sense', 'Unbreakable', and 'Signs'. His career is marked by a strong focus on suspense and supernatural elements…

About M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan is a renowned filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style and twist endings. He gained fame with films like 'The Sixth Sense', 'Unbreakable', and 'Signs'. His career is marked by a strong focus on suspense and supernatural elements, making him a distinctive voice in the thriller genre.

Born
6 August 1970, Mahé, Seychelles
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Bhavna Vaswani (2001-present)
Children
3 children, names not publicly disclosed
Parents
Dharam Shyamalan, Jayashri Shyamalan
Estimated net worth
$80 million

Fun facts about M. Night Shyamalan

  • Shyamalan often makes cameo appearances in his films, a tradition he started with 'The Sixth Sense'.
  • He is known for his love of comic books, which heavily influenced his film 'Unbreakable'.

Famous M. Night Shyamalan quotes

“I see dead people.”
The Sixth Sense, 1999
“We are not alone.”
Signs, 2002
“There are no accidents.”
Unbreakable, 2000

M. Night Shyamalan filmography

Cast (47)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Remain MovieNash
2024Trap MovieSpotter6.2
2023Knock at the Cabin MovieInfomercial Host6.2
2021Old MovieHotel Van Driver6.3
2019Servant TVDelivery Man7.5
2019A Little Late with Lilly Singh TVSelf3.4
2019Glass MovieJai, Security Guard6.7
2018Norm Macdonald Has a Show TVSelf - Guest8.1
2017The Making of 'Split' MovieSelf6.4
2017Split MovieJai, Hooters Lover7.3
Show 37 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2016This Is Us TVM. Night Shyamalan8.2
2016The Making of 'The Visit' MovieSelf6.0
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2013After Earth: A Father's Legacy MovieSelf6.5
2013After Earth: 1,000 Years in 300 Seconds MovieSelf5.5
2013Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies MovieSelf5.9
2010Conan TVSelf - Guest7.2
2010The Last Airbender MovieFirebender at Earth Prison Camp (uncredited)4.6
2009The Shark Is Still Working MovieSelf7.3
2008The Happening: A Day for Night MovieSelf
2008The Happening: Elements of a Scene MovieSelf
2008Visions of 'The Happening' MovieSelf
2008The Happening MovieJoey (voice)5.4
2007In the Mood for Doyle MovieSelf4.0
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006Lady in the Water: A Bedtime Story MovieSelf2.0
2006Reflections of Lady in the Water MovieSelf3.5
2006Lady in the Water MovieVick Ran5.6
2005Nos Bastidores de Hollywood MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2005Deconstructing 'The Village' MovieSelf4.7
2004Hitchcock and Dial M MovieSelf6.4
2004The Village MovieJay6.5
2004Entourage TVM. Night Shyamalan7.4
2004The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan MovieSelf6.7
2003Making 'Signs' MovieSelf6.3
2002Signs MovieRay Reddy6.7
2000Unbreakable MovieStadium Drug Dealer7.1
2000The Sixth Sense: The Actors MovieSelf6.5
2000The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues MovieSelf4.3
2000Music and Sound Design of 'The Sixth Sense' MovieSelf5.0
2000The Sixth Sense: A Conversation with M. Night Shyamalan MovieSelf4.5
1999The Sixth Sense MovieDr. Hill8.0
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1993Praying with Anger MovieDev Raman5.0
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1

Crew (65)

YearTitleRoleRating
2027Remain MovieDirector · Directing
2027Remain MovieStory · Writing
2027Remain MovieProducer · Production
2027Remain MovieScreenplay · Writing
2024Caddo Lake MovieProducer · Production7.2
Show 60 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2024Trap MovieProducer · Production6.2
2024Trap MovieWriter · Writing6.2
2024Trap MovieDirector · Directing6.2
2024The Watchers MovieProducer · Production6.3
2023Knock at the Cabin MovieScreenplay · Writing6.2
2023Knock at the Cabin MovieDirector · Directing6.2
2023Knock at the Cabin MovieProducer · Production6.2
2021Old MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2021Old MovieScreenplay · Writing6.3
2021Old MovieProducer · Production6.3
2019Servant TVDirector · Directing7.5
2019Servant TVExecutive Producer · Production7.5
2019Glass MovieScreenplay · Writing6.7
2019Glass MovieDirector · Directing6.7
2019Glass MovieProducer · Production6.7
2017Split MovieWriter · Writing7.3
2017Split MovieProducer · Production7.3
2017Split MovieDirector · Directing7.3
2015The Visit MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2015The Visit MovieProducer · Production6.3
2015The Visit MovieWriter · Writing6.3
2015Wayward Pines TVExecutive Producer · Production6.9
2015Wayward Pines TVDirector · Directing6.9
2013After Earth MovieProducer · Production5.2
2013After Earth MovieScreenplay · Writing5.2
2013After Earth MovieDirector · Directing5.2
2010Devil MovieProducer · Production6.1
2010Devil MovieStory · Writing6.1
2010The Last Airbender MovieDirector · Directing4.6
2010The Last Airbender MovieProducer · Production4.6
2010The Last Airbender MovieWriter · Writing4.6
2008The Happening MovieProducer · Production5.4
2008The Happening MovieDirector · Directing5.4
2008The Happening MovieScreenplay · Writing5.4
2006Lady in the Water MovieDirector · Directing5.6
2006Lady in the Water MovieProducer · Production5.6
2006Lady in the Water MovieScreenplay · Writing5.6
2004Hitchcock and Dial M MovieThanks · Crew6.4
2004The Village MovieProducer · Production6.5
2004The Village MovieDirector · Directing6.5
2004The Village MovieWriter · Writing6.5
2004The Village MovieExecutive Music Producer · Crew6.5
2003Making 'Signs' MovieThanks · Crew6.3
2002Signs MovieWriter · Writing6.7
2002Signs MovieProducer · Production6.7
2002Signs MovieDirector · Directing6.7
2000Unbreakable MovieProducer · Production7.1
2000Unbreakable MovieWriter · Writing7.1
2000Unbreakable MovieDirector · Directing7.1
1999Stuart Little MovieScreenplay · Writing6.1
1999The Sixth Sense MovieDirector · Directing8.0
1999The Sixth Sense MovieWriter · Writing8.0
1998Wide Awake MovieDirector · Directing5.5
1998Wide Awake MovieWriter · Writing5.5
1993Praying with Anger MovieProducer · Production5.0
1993Praying with Anger MovieDirector · Directing5.0
1993Praying with Anger MovieWriter · Writing5.0
TBAMagic 8 Ball TVDirector · Directing
TBAMagic 8 Ball TVExecutive Producer · Production
TBAMagic 8 Ball TVCreator · Creator

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Questions about M. Night Shyamalan

What are M. Night Shyamalan's most successful films?

Some of Shyamalan's most successful films include 'The Sixth Sense', 'Signs', and 'Unbreakable', all of which achieved both critical and commercial success.

Has M. Night Shyamalan won any major awards?

Shyamalan has received several awards, including a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Sixth Sense' and nominations for Academy Awards.

What was M. Night Shyamalan's first film?

Shyamalan's first feature film was 'Praying with Anger', released in 1992, which he wrote, directed, and starred in.

What is M. Night Shyamalan's filmmaking style?

Shyamalan is known for his suspenseful storytelling and twist endings, often incorporating supernatural elements and moral questions in his narratives.

What is M. Night Shyamalan's estimated net worth?

As of 2025, M. Night Shyamalan's estimated net worth is around $80 million, primarily from his successful film career.

How many children does M. Night Shyamalan have?

Shyamalan has three children with his wife Bhavna Vaswani, although their names are not publicly disclosed.

What are some notable films in Shyamalan's filmography?

Notable films in Shyamalan's filmography include 'The Sixth Sense', 'Unbreakable', 'Signs', 'The Village', and more recently, 'Glass'.

What themes are commonly found in Shyamalan's films?

Shyamalan's films often explore themes of faith, family, and the nature of reality, frequently featuring twist endings that challenge viewers' perceptions.