---
name: "Shia LaBeouf"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/shia-labeouf"
fi1m_id: "shia-labeouf"
imdb_id: "nm0479471"
tmdb_id: 10959
wikidata_id: "Q180942"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "11 June 1986"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 12
average_fi1m_score: 60
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 12
updated: "2026-10-05T11:58:12.904340+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Shia LaBeouf

## Identity

Shia LaBeouf

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/shia-labeouf
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** shia-labeouf
- **IMDb ID:** nm0479471
- **TMDB ID:** 10959
- **Wikidata ID:** Q180942
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_LaBeouf, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q180942, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479471/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10959

Actor. Born 11 June 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 11 June 1986, Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Active:** 1999–present
- **Also known as:** Shia LeBouef, Shia La Beouf, Shea LaBeouf, Shia LaBuff, Шая Лебаф, Шая Ле Баф, Shia Saide LaBeouf
- **Frequently works with:** [Lorenzo di Bonaventura](https://film.one/person/lorenzo-di-bonaventura.md), [Michael Bay](https://film.one/person/michael-bay.md), [Peter Cullen](https://film.one/person/peter-cullen.md), [Alex Kurtzman](https://film.one/person/alex-kurtzman.md), [Don Murphy](https://film.one/person/don-murphy.md), [Ehren Kruger](https://film.one/person/ehren-kruger.md), [Hugo Weaving](https://film.one/person/hugo-weaving.md), [Ian Bryce](https://film.one/person/ian-bryce.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 60, as actor, over 12 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 88 (1), 2000s 54 (6), 2010s 65 (3), 2020s 60 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 58 to 56 across 11 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 6 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 6 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 8, Adventure 5, Drama 5, Science Fiction 5, Comedy 2, Fantasy 2
- **Screen time:** 25 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,522m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_LaBeouf, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q180942, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479471/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10959

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Transformers*](https://film.one/film/transformers.md) (57), [*Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull*](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md) (55), [*Transformers: Dark of the Moon*](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md) (46)
- **Tubi:** [*American Honey*](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md) (81)
- **Netflix:** [*Pieces of a Woman*](https://film.one/film/pieces-of-a-woman.md) (66)
- **HBO Max:** [*Constantine*](https://film.one/film/constantine.md) (62)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle*](https://film.one/film/charlies-angels-full-throttle.md) (50)
- **Paramount+:** [*Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen*](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) (34)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Shia LaBeouf

> Shia LaBeouf brings restless physical energy and a willingness to look foolish that we value. We are less persuaded when he has to keep a poorly written character interesting by sheer effort.

LaBeouf wears a good deal of eyeliner as Clodio Pulcher in Francis Ford Coppola's *Megalopolis* (2024), with no apparent fear of looking ridiculous. We admired his nerve, but kept wondering what film he thought he was in. Aubrey Plaza's Wow Platinum is more satisfying: she seems to have worked out how seriously to take the script and decided to enjoy herself. LaBeouf is willing, but we are less sure what he thinks the scene needs.

The early appeal was easier to place: fast talk and restless movement. *Even Stevens* (2000–2003), in which he played Louis Stevens, established him with young audiences before *Holes* (2003) and the breakthrough of *Disturbia* (2007). By *Transformers* (2007), he was a blockbuster lead as Sam Witwicky. That was a plausible fit for his restless acting, provided the films gave Sam something worth being agitated about.

In Michael Bay's *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), the writing fails him. Alex Kurtzman, Ehren Kruger and Roberto Orci supply plenty of information to follow, but little reason to care about Sam. Neither his Sam nor Megan Fox's Mikaela Banes gets much dialogue worth listening to. We need to want their company when the fighting stops, and the film never makes that happen. It would be unfair to blame LaBeouf for the muddled storytelling, but his familiar bustle cannot make these exchanges worth waiting for.

The move towards independent films from the early 2010s offered other uses for that intensity. His later work allows more stillness, with a grounded ensemble performance in *Fury* (2014) and emotional force in *American Honey* (2016). *Honey Boy* (2019), which he wrote and starred in, gives him more personal material. These are better reasons to follow him than the robot sequels, but *Megalopolis* leaves us wary of taking visible effort as proof that a performance works. Start with *American Honey*; Clodio can wait.

## Biography

Shia LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker. He began his career as a child performer and gained early recognition for his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series *Even Stevens* (2000–2003), for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003.

LaBeouf transitioned to feature films with *Holes* (2003) and went on to star in several high-profile productions, including *I, Robot* (2004), *Constantine* (2005), *Disturbia* (2007), the *Transformers* trilogy (2007–2011) as Sam Witwicky, and *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008) as Mutt Williams. He has also directed short films such as *Let's Love Hate* (2004) and *Maniac* (2011).

His later credits include *Fury* (2014), *American Honey* (2016), *Borg vs McEnroe* (2017), *Honey Boy* (2019), *The Peanut Butter Falcon* (2019), *Pieces of a Woman* (2020), and *Megalopolis* (2024) as Clodio Pulcher.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, complex.com, screenrant.com.*

## On Fi1m (12)

- *Megalopolis* (2024), Fi1m 54, as Clodio Pulcher — [page](https://film.one/film/megalopolis.md)
- *Pieces of a Woman* (2020), Fi1m 66, as Sean Carson — [page](https://film.one/film/pieces-of-a-woman.md)
- *American Honey* (2016), Fi1m 81, as Jake — [page](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md)
- *Fury* (2014), Fi1m 67, as Boyd 'Bible' Swan — [page](https://film.one/film/fury-2014.md)
- *Transformers: Dark of the Moon* (2011), Fi1m 46, as Sam Witwicky — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md)
- *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), Fi1m 34, as Sam Witwicky — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md)
- *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), Fi1m 55, as Mutt Williams — [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md)
- *Transformers* (2007), Fi1m 57, as Sam Witwicky — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md)
- *Constantine* (2005), Fi1m 62, as Chas Kramer — [page](https://film.one/film/constantine.md)
- *I, Robot* (2004), Fi1m 66, as Farber — [page](https://film.one/film/i-robot.md)
- *Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle* (2003), Fi1m 50, as Max Petroni — [page](https://film.one/film/charlies-angels-full-throttle.md)
- *Freaks and Geeks* (1999), Fi1m 88, as Herbert — [page](https://film.one/tv/freaks-and-geeks.md)

## Complete filmography (72)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Henry Johnson* (2025), as Gene
- *Salvable* (2025), as Vince
- *Megalopolis* (2024), as Clodio Pulcher — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/megalopolis.md)
- *Padre Pio* (2022), as Padre Pio
- *Pieces of a Woman* (2020), as Sean Carson — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/pieces-of-a-woman.md)
- *Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read* (2020), as Jeff Spicoli
- *The Tax Collector* (2020), as Creeper
- *Honey Boy* (2019), as James Lort · Screenplay
- *The Peanut Butter Falcon* (2019), as Tyler
- *Borg vs McEnroe* (2017), as John McEnroe
- *#TAKEMEANYWHERE* (2017), Director
- *Man Down* (2016), as Gabriel Drummer
- *Everyday Performance Artists* (2016), as Narrator
- *American Honey* (2016), as Jake — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md)
- *LoveTrue* (2016), Executive Producer
- *#Introductions* (2015), Multiple Characters, Producer, Director
- *Bunny Ears* (2015), as Shia LaBeouf (archive footage)
- *"Shia LaBeouf" Live* (2014), as Shia LaBeouf
- *Fury* (2014), as Boyd 'Bible' Swan — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/fury-2014.md)
- *Nymphomaniac: Vol. I* (2013), as Jerôme
- *Nymphomaniac: Vol. II* (2013), as Jerôme
- *Howard Cantour.com* (2013), Director
- *Sigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment* (2013), as Man (Fjögur Píanó)
- *Charlie Countryman* (2013), as Charlie Countryman
- *The Company You Keep* (2012), as Ben Shepard
- *Lawless* (2012), as Jack Bondurant
- *Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon* (2012), Actor
- *Maniac* (2011), The Director, Writer, Director
- *Born Villain* (2011), Director, Writer, Producer
- *Transformers: Dark of the Moon* (2011), as Sam Witwicky — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md)
- *Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps* (2010), as Jacob Moore
- *Remembrance* (2009), as Jacob
- *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), as Sam Witwicky — Fi1m 34, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md)
- *Eagle Eye* (2008), as Jerry Shaw
- *New York, I Love You* (2008), as Jacob
- *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), as Mutt Williams — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md)
- *The Shooting AKA Dear Sister* (2007), as Eric
- *Transformers* (2007), as Sam Witwicky — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md)
- *Surf's Up* (2007), as Cody Maverick (voice)
- *Disturbia* (2007), as Kale
- *A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints* (2006), as Young Dito
- *Bobby* (2006), as Cooper
- *The Greatest Game Ever Played* (2005), as Francis Ouimet
- *Constantine* (2005), as Chas Kramer — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/constantine.md)
- *Unscripted* (2005), series, as Shia LaBeouf
- *Let's Love Hate* (2004), Writer, Director
- *I, Robot* (2004), as Farber — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/i-robot.md)
- *The Battle of Shaker Heights* (2003), as Kelly Ernswiler
- *Mike's Super Short Show* (2003), series, Actor
- *Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle* (2003), as Max Petroni — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/charlies-angels-full-throttle.md)
- *The Even Stevens Movie* (2003), as Louis Stevens
- *Holes* (2003), as Stanley "Caveman" Yelnats IV, Songs
- *Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd* (2003), as Lewis
- *Tru Confessions* (2002), as Eddie Walker
- *The Proud Family* (2001), series, as Johnny McBride (voice)
- *The Nightmare Room* (2001), series, as Dylan Pierce
- *Hounded* (2001), as Ronny Van Dusen
- *Even Stevens* (2000), series, as Louis Stevens
- *Freaks and Geeks* (1999), series, as Herbert — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/freaks-and-geeks.md)
- *Jesse* (1998), series, as Moe
- *TRL* (1998), series, Actor
- *Breakfast with Einstein* (1998), as Joey
- *The Christmas Path* (1998), as Cal
- *Monkey Business* (1998), as Wyatt
- *Suddenly Susan* (1996), series, as Ritchie
- *Caroline in the City* (1995), series, as Ethan
- *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Johnny
- *ER* (1994), series, as Darnel Smith — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Richie Lupone — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *God of the Rodeo*, Actor
- *Angel of Death*, as Dr. Miklos Nyiszli · Writer
- *The Rooster Prince*, as Eli

## Gallery

- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-f4c588e38977.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — DoD News Features, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/Shia_Labeouf_2014.jpg/1280px-Shia_Labeouf_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![The artwork for Rob Cantor's 2014 single "Shia LaBeouf"](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-e4eb5d923eb9.jpg) The artwork for Rob Cantor's 2014 single "Shia LaBeouf" — Rob Cantor, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/%22Shia_LaBeouf%22_Live_single_cover.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Shia LaBeouf (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-0c9b23c61cd4.jpg) Shia LaBeouf (2010) — Anthony Quintano, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/%22Wall_Street_Money_Never_Sleeps%22_Premiere%2C_New_York_City%2C_2010_%2855362075927%29.jpg/1280px-%22Wall_Street_Money_Never_Sleeps%22_Premiere%2C_New_York_City%2C_2010_%2855362075927%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Acteur Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox et Shia Labeouf au Georges V à Paris, pour la promo du film Transformers 2 : la revanche (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-7cf7e1d2b935.jpg) Acteur Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox et Shia Labeouf au Georges V à Paris, pour la promo du film Transformers 2 : la revanche (2009) — nicolas genin from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Flickr_-_nicogenin_-_Transformers_2%2C_Megan_Fox_%5E_Shia_Labeouf.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-ecd88926da7b.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-460232150b6c.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-1089248b06d3.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-b99e9fd06039.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/HarrisonShiaSkullNewHaven.jpg/1280px-HarrisonShiaSkullNewHaven.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Kate Mara & Shia LaBoeuf at the TIFF premiere of Man Down (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-4df878c41cb2.jpg) Kate Mara & Shia LaBoeuf at the TIFF premiere of Man Down (2015) — https://www.flickr.com/photos/tabercil/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Kate_Mara_%26_Shia_LaBoeuf_at_the_TIFF_premiere_of_Man_Down_%2821471970375%29.jpg/1280px-Kate_Mara_%26_Shia_LaBoeuf_at_the_TIFF_premiere_of_Man_Down_%2821471970375%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-02356fb9b91d.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-09ffbdde1176.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB
- ![Shia LaBeouf](https://film.one/media/person/10873/gallery-e06b90b8c92d.jpg) Shia LaBeouf — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 0 won, 2 nominated

- European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film 2018: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film (nominated), for *Borg McEnroe*
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film 2014: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film (nominated), for *Nymphomaniac Director's Cut*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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