Shia LaBeouf Biography

All About the Beouf

Shia LaBeouf is one of the hottest stars of the moment and his biography reads like a true rags to riches story. Shia LaBeouf was born in California on June 11, 1986 to Shayna and Jeffery LaBeouf. His parents held various jobs while Shia was growing up, Shayna worked as a ballerina and his father a circus mime and rodeo clown. Shia was brought up following the Jewish religion and his name means "A gift from God" in Hebrew. Some would say he didn't have the easiest childhood although Shia describes it as a good one. He grew up poor with his father in and out of drug rehabilitation centers, his parents eventually divorced and Shia stayed with his mother.

He first appeared on our TV sets starring in the Disney comedy show "Even Stevens" where he played the school prankster Louis-Anthony Stevens. He received a Day Time Emmy for his role on the show. He would stay on as Louis Stevens for 3 more years. He then starred in a Disney movie called "Holes," this is where LaBeouf realized that this was something he wanted to take seriously and make a successful career out of. Although "Holes" wasn't a roaring success it was the film where Steven Spielberg first noticed Shia, praising him for his acting abilities.

He then followed up with smaller roles in blockbuster movies such as, "Charlies Angels: Full Throttle" and "I, Robot." In 2007 he had his biggest roles to date as the lead in the CGI extravaganza that was "Transformers" and thriller "Disturbia." During this time LaBeouf was asked to host "Saturday Night Live," for which he received critical acclaim. 2007 was definitely Shia LaBeouf's year because of his breakout roles and hosting abilities he was awarded "Star of Tomorrow" by the ShoWest convention of the National Association of Theater Owners. Shia began 2008 by winning the prestigious BAFTA "Orange Rising Star" award.