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Lynn Shelton was born on August 27, 1965 in Oberlin, Ohio, United States and was credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Lynn Shelton died on May 15, 2020 at the age of 54. Education on record includes Garfield High School and University of Washington. Credited works include Humpday.
My Take
Lynn Shelton was one of indie cinema's quietly essential voices, and her death in 2020 at just 54 still stings. A mumblecore standout from Oberlin, Ohio, she wrote, directed, and edited films like Humpday and Your Sister's Sister that found genuine human awkwardness funnier and truer than any glossy studio comedy. What I value is her economy: tiny budgets, sharp ears for dialogue, and a generosity toward her actors. She made the small feel significant. I find myself wishing for the films she never got to make, and I hold her low-key, character-first body of work in real esteem.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lynn Shelton
- Name (Japanese)
- リン・シェルトン
- Reading
- りん・しぇるとん
- Born
- August 27, 1965 – May 15, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Oberlin, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / film editor
2. Background
- High school
- Garfield High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Humpday | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thelynnshelton/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn%20Shelton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q420041
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynn Shelton born?
Born August 27, 1965.
When did Lynn Shelton die?
Died May 15, 2020, aged 54.
Where was Lynn Shelton from?
Lynn Shelton was from Oberlin, Ohio, United States.
What did Lynn Shelton do?
Lynn Shelton worked as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, film editor.
What was Lynn Shelton known for?
Notable works include Humpday.
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