He has made two of the most beloved crime comedies of the 21st century.
For many, Shane Black is best known as the writer of classic 1980s and '90s action movies like Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, and The Long Kiss Goodnight. As legendary as his screenwriting credits are, though, Black has built an almost equally impressive second career for himself over the past 20 years as a director. He has made two of the most beloved crime comedies of the 21st century. On top of that, he's directed two franchise sequels that, whether you like them or not, manage to subvert your expectations at nearly every turn.