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Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on August 5, 2026: By Abigael

Best Known For:The film The Sixth Sense

10 Quick Facts About Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan

  • Full Name: Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film The Sixth Sense
  • Date of Birth: August 6, 1970
  • Age: 56 years old
  • Place of Birth: Puducherry (Pondicherry), India
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Bhavna Shyamalan
  • Children: Ishana Night Shyamalan
M Night Shyamalan Photo
M Night Shyamalan Photo

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan Age

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan is 56 years old. He was born on August 6, 1970, and his zodiac sign is Leo.

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Education

He attended New York University, where he studied Film.

  • New York University
    • Field of Study: Film
    • Period: 1992

Rise to Fame

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan rose to prominence for his role in the film The Sixth Sense.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs.

  • Film: The Sixth Sense (Writer / Director, 1999) — Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay
  • Film: Unbreakable (Writer / Director, 2000)
  • Film: Signs (Writer / Director, 2002)
  • Film: Split (Writer / Director, 2016)
  • Film: The Village (Writer / Director, 2004)

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan Family & Relationships

Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan is married to Bhavna Shyamalan. He has 1 child, Ishana Night Shyamalan.

  • Father: Nelliate C. Shyamalan
  • Mother: Jayalakshmi Shyamalan
  • Children:
    • Ishana Night Shyamalan

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan
  • Popular As: M. Night Shyamalan
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Asian

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 6, 1970
  • Age: 56
  • Birthday: August 6
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Puducherry (Pondicherry), India

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Nelliate C. Shyamalan
  • Mother: Jayalakshmi Shyamalan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Bhavna Shyamalan
  • Children: Ishana Night Shyamalan

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $48,000–$481,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $113,000–$7,919,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work

Related Biographies

  • Bhavna Shyamalan (Spouse • Wife; married 1993)
  • Ishana Night Shyamalan (Child • Daughter; filmmaker)

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