Shane Carruth - Actor Profile

Shane Carruth

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
7Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1972
Birth Place: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

About Shane Carruth

Carruth was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Carruth wrote, directed, produced, and performed one of the two main roles, and composed the music for his independent film Primer, which was honored at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize and the Alfred P. Sloan Award. As a former software engineer with an undergraduate degree in math, Carruth utilized his technical knowledge on the project.

Shane Carruth Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shane Carruth reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shane Carruth's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Shane Carruth's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Swiss Army Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shane Carruth Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shane Carruth's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shane Carruth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 The Dead Center Daniel Forrester Average Similar →
2016 Memory Box The Man Average Similar →
2016 Swiss Army Man Coroner Hit Similar →
2015 We'll Find Something Steve Average Similar →
2014 Everything & Everything & Everything Morgan Hit Similar →
2013 Upstream Color Jeff Average Similar →
2004 Primer Aaron Hit Similar →

Shane Carruth - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shane Carruth?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane Carruth is "Swiss Army Man" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Shane Carruth acted in?

Shane Carruth has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shane Carruth?

Other notable films include "Primer", "Everything & Everything & Everything", and "Upstream Color".

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