Shia LaBeouf

Cast · Writer · Director

Born

June 11, 1986 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth name

Shia Saide LaBeouf

“Adversity makes a man know himself.” From a family of artists, among mimes, poets, dancers and comedians, Shia LaBeouf was born with art in his DNA. He began performing in late-night stand-up shows at the age of ten, with a distinctive, striking style that defied his age. Soon after, he got a manager through the directory, whom he introduced with a stand-up act in which he acted as his own manager. He attended 32nd Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School (LAUSD) and Alexander Hamilton High School, both in Los Angeles, although he received most of his education from private tutors. He began his on-camera career with roles at Disney and in various film and television projects. He later gained notoriety by starring in Transformers and managed to balance box office success with roles in independent films such as American Honey and The Peanut Butter Falcon. His ability to adapt to different genres and styles allowed him to maintain a notable presence in Hollywood, even while facing legal challenges and personal controversies.