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HBO2eSat, Nov 21, 11:30 PMEntourageBuy
BIOSun, Nov 22, 11:00 AMBiographyBuy
MOMAXeSat, Nov 28, 10:40 AMThe HappeningBuy
CINEMAXSun, Nov 29, 6:00 AMLady in the WaterBuy
ENCMon, Nov 30, 2:30 AMUnbreakableBuy

M. Night Shyamalan Biography

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  • Birth Name: Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan
  • Birth Place: Pondicherry, India
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/06/1970, Leo
  • Profession: Director; writer; actor; producer
M. Night Shyamalan Fast Facts:
  • Father was a cardiologist, mother was an obstetrician and wife practiced psychology. Nine other family members are MDs or PhDs.
  • Was given a Super-8 camera as a child and began making films by age 10; at age 16 he had completed over 45 short films.
  • Raised Hindu but attended Catholic and Episcopal grade schools.
  • His films are shot in or around his hometown of Philadelphia.
  • Often makes cameos in his movies.
    M. Night Shyamalan Relationships:
  • Bhavna Vashani - Wife
  • Ishana Shyamalan - Daughter
  • Jayalakshmi Shyamalan - Mother
  • Nelliate C. Shyamalan - Father
  • Saleka Shyamalan - Daughter
  • Veena Loftus - Sister

    • M. Night Shyamalan Awards:
  • 1999 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
  • 1999 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
  • 1999 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Nominee

  • College:
  • New York University, New York, NY (BFA in filmmaking, 1992)
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