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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
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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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