Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Writer, Producer, Music Department |
| Birth Day | November 27, 1972 |
| Birth Place | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Age | 51 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Education | St. John's College High School, San Dieguito High School |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, producer, director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Net worth
Shane Salerno, a highly accomplished figure in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. Renowned for his exceptional skills as a writer, producer, and music department specialist, Salerno has made significant contributions to various industries. From creating captivating narratives to overseeing complex productions and enhancing musical experiences, he has garnered both critical acclaim and financial success throughout his career. With his diverse talents and undeniable expertise, Shane Salerno continues to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment world.
Biography/Timeline
Shane Salerno was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1972. He attended 10 schools in 12 years, including St. John's College High School, a military academy in Washington, D.C. where he was co-captain of the football team and the only write-in class President since the school was founded in 1851. At San Dieguito High School in Encinitas, California, he was Editor of the school newspaper, played varsity football, and was voted most likely to succeed.
When he was 23, he worked with Director Steven Spielberg to adapt the World War II submarine thriller Thunder Below, based on the book by Eugene B. Fluckey. In 1997, Director Michael Bay asked him to rewrite the screenplay for Armageddon. The movie became the highest-grossing film of 1998, earning more than half a billion dollars worldwide. With Director John Singleton and Writer Richard Price he wrote the screenplay for the 2000 movie Shaft. With Director Paul W. S. Anderson he adapted the screenplay for Alien vs. Predator. Salerno wrote the screenplay for the sequel Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.
Salerno cited the influence of filmmaker Michael Mann and the TV show Miami Vice, which Mann created and produced. His first formative cinematic memory from childhood was watching Mann's movie Thief when he was eight years old. He wrote two films for Mann in 2000 and 2012 and dedicated his documentary film Salinger to him in 2013. He also said The Empire Strikes Back had a significant impact on him as a child. He compared his time on NYPD Blue to film school, having apprenticed with Producer and Director Gregory Hoblit. His time with Steven Spielberg he called his writing school.
Salerno spent ten years on his documentary Salinger, a project that he researched, wrote, produced, directed, and financed. The film examined the life of author J. D. Salinger, a Writer noted for protecting his privacy. The movie includes interviews with Joyce Maynard, Edward Norton, and Tom Wolfe. A director's cut appeared on the PBS series American Masters in January 2014. With author David Shields, Salerno wrote the book Salinger to accompany the film. It reached number six on The New York Times bestseller list and number one on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list.
The Story Factory has also negotiated a number of seven-figure book-to-film sales, including Don Winslow’s Savages (to Universal, with Oliver Stone directing), Shane Salerno’s Salinger (to PBS for the 200th episode of American Masters, as well as to The Weinstein Company for theatrical release), Steve Hamilton’s The Second Life of Nick Mason (to Lionsgate, with Nina Jacobson and Shane Salerno producing), Winslow’s The Cartel (to Twentieth Century Fox, with Ridley Scott directing and producing), Winslow’s The Force (again to Fox, with James Mangold directing), and Marcus Sakey’s Afterlife (to Brian Grazer and Ron Howard at Imagine Entertainment).
