Shane Boris, 1981
Writers · January 1, 1981
Shane Boris
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Shane Boris is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Shane Boris built a documentary powerhouse that rivaled Walt Disney's Oscar dominance. Born in 1981, the American film producer and writer founded Cottage M, an independent production house that became a major force in prestige nonfiction. His 2022 slate—Fire of Love and Navalny—earned consecutive Best Documentary Feature nominations, making him the first producer since Disney to secure two nods in the same category in a single year. A Capricorn strategist.
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Biography
Shane Boris turned documentary production into an Oscar-caliber operation. Born in 1981 in the US, Boris founded Cottage M, an independent production house that became synonymous with prestige nonfiction. His breakthrough came with The Edge of Democracy, which earned a Best Documentary Feature nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. But his landmark achievement arrived in 2022: Boris produced both Fire of Love and Navalny, which both secured Oscar nominations for Best Documentary Feature. That dual nomination made him the first producer since Walt Disney to achieve the feat in the same year—a historic marker in modern documentary. As a screenwriter and film producer, Boris operates in a field where long-term vision and editorial taste define legacy. Born under Capricorn, his methodical ascent mirrors the sign's reputation for strategic ambition. His life-path number 3 suggests creative communication—fitting for a producer whose work centers storytelling across multiple formats. A US citizen, Boris exemplifies the independent production model that democratized Oscar-level filmmaking in the 2010s and 2020s.
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Trivia
- Boris was nominated for Best Documentary Feature for The Edge of Democracy at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
- In 2022, both Fire of Love and Navalny—both produced by Boris—received Oscar nominations, making him the first producer since Walt Disney to secure two Best Documentary Feature nominations in the same year.
- Boris founded Cottage M, an independent production house.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Shane Boris gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
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- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
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CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Shane Boris?
- Shane Boris is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
- When is Shane Boris's birthday?
- Shane Boris was born on January 1, 1981.
- What is Shane Boris's zodiac sign?
- Shane Boris is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is Shane Boris's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shane Boris was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Shane Boris from?
- Shane Boris is from United States.
- What does Shane Boris do?
- Shane Boris is a writer.
- Is Shane Boris still alive?
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