Shia LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker known for his diverse roles in both mainstream and independent cinema. Born on June 11, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, he began his career as a child actor, gaining prominence with his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series “Even Stevens” (2000–2003), which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003.
LaBeouf’s film career includes notable performances in movies such as “Transformers” (2007) and its sequels, where he portrayed Sam Witwicky. He also starred in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008) and received acclaim for his roles in “Lawless” (2012) and “Borg vs McEnroe” (2017).
In recent years, LaBeouf has taken on more introspective roles, notably writing and starring in “Honey Boy” (2019), a semi-autobiographical film about his early life and relationship with his father. He also appeared in “The Peanut Butter Falcon” (2019) and “Pieces of a Woman” (2020), both of which received positive reviews.
In 2024, LaBeouf was involved in a public altercation outside a bar in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was filmed confronting a group of men. The incident drew media attention, and LaBeouf later addressed the video on social media.
LaBeouf’s personal life has also attracted media scrutiny. He has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with actress Mia Goth, with whom he shares a daughter born in 2022. The couple has been spotted together during various filming projects, including Goth’s recent work in Scotland.
Throughout his career, LaBeouf has been recognized for his commitment to diverse and challenging roles, as well as his willingness to take creative risks both in front of and behind the camera.