M. Night Shyamalan

Director · Cast · Writer

Born

August 6, 1970 · Mahé, Pondicherry, India

Birth name

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan is an American filmmaker who works as a director, screenwriter, and producer. He studied film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, developing a focus on suspense and narrative twists. Shyamalan collaborates closely with actors, cinematographers, and composers to maintain creative control over storytelling, tone, and visual style. He works primarily in feature films, often blending thriller, supernatural, and psychological elements. Shyamalan has received a Saturn Award, a Hugo Award, and a career achievement recognition from the Austin Film Critics Association.