Happy birthday! M. Night Shyamalan turns 54 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 6, 2024

The iconic and legendary director turns 54 on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.

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M. Night Shyamalan is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer M. Night Shyamalan (After Earth, The Last Airbender, Signs, The Sixth Sense, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Shyamalan, a cultural icon

Born Manoj Shyamalan in Pondichéry on August 6, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Shyamalan's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little M. Night hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for M. Night Shyamalan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, M. Night, you're the best!