When was Shawn Levy born?
Shawn Levy was born on the 23rd of July 1968, in Montreal, Quebec. He grew up there in a Jewish family with two siblings, Jodi and Debby.
Questions about Shawn Levy
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What production company did Shawn Levy found?
Shawn Levy is the founder of 21 Laps Entertainment. His films as a director have grossed a collective $3.5 billion worldwide.
What is Shawn Levy's highest-grossing film?
Shawn Levy's highest-grossing film is Deadpool & Wolverine, released in 2024. It is also the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
What was Shawn Levy's role on Stranger Things?
Shawn Levy was an executive producer through the entire run of Stranger Things. He also directed the third and fourth episodes of each of the show's first four seasons, along with the sixth and seventh episodes of its final season.
Was Shawn Levy nominated for an Academy Award for Arrival?
Shawn Levy was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer on Arrival, at the 89th Academy Awards. The film also earned nominations from the 71st BAFTA Film Awards, the AACTA International Awards, and the Producers Guild of America.
What Star Wars film is Shawn Levy directing?
Shawn Levy is directing Star Wars: Starfighter for Lucasfilm, announced on the 17th of April 2025. The film stars Ryan Gosling, is set five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and is scheduled for theaters on the 28th of May 2027.