M. Night Shyamalan: podcast appearances and interviews

Manoj Nelliyattu M. Night Shyamalan, born on August 6, 1970, is an American filmmaker known for his films that often feature supernatural plots and twist endings. His work has achieved significant commercial success, with the cumulative gross of his films exceeding 3.3 billion dollars globally. Shyamalan's career includes early films such as Praying with Anger and Wide Awake before his breakthrough with The Sixth Sense in 1999, which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. He continued to direct notable films including Unbreakable, Signs, and The Village. Despite a period of less well-received works, he experienced a career resurgence with films like The Visit and Split, followed by Glass, Old, and Knock at the Cabin. Shyamalan was born in Mahé, India, and raised in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. In addition to his feature films, he has been involved in television, serving as an executive producer and showrunner for series such as Wayward Pines and Servant. His contributions to film and television have been recognized with nominations for two BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe.