M. Night Shyamalan
- Biography
- A director who struck gold with the 1999 blockbuster The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan came out of almost nowhere to become one of the year's greatest sensations.
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- Born
- August 06, 1970
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Original Screenplay The Sixth Sense |
| 2000 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director The Sixth Sense |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay The Sixth Sense |
| 1999 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director The Sixth Sense |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America | Best Director - Feature Film The Sixth Sense |
Films
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