Film director, playwright, screenwriter
Neil LaBute (born March 19, 1963) is an American film director, screenwriter, and writer. He was born in Detroit and holds citizenship in the United States. LaBute studied at Brigham Young University.
Throughout his career, LaBute has directed numerous films, including "Nurse Betty", "In the Company of Men", and "Possession". He has also directed "Your Friends & Neighbors" and "The Shape of Things". In addition to his work as a director, LaBute has been a member of the board of directors for the film "Death at a Funeral".