Kyle Rankin Biography: Net Worth, Kids, Parents, Movies, Wife, Age, TV Shows, Ethnicity, Height, Career

Kyle Bennett Rankin, professionally known as Kyle Rankin, is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and director who achieved mainstream recognition after winning the second season of Project Greenlight, the filmmaking competition created by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

His victory led to his feature directorial debut with The Battle of Shaker Heights, establishing him as a rising voice in independent cinema.

Beyond his breakthrough, he has built a career centered on horror, thriller, and action films, with notable projects including Infestation, Night of the Living Deb, The Witch Files, and Run Hide Fight.

Kyle Rankin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kyle Bennett Rankin
Stage Name:	Kyle Rankin
Born:	September 13, 1972 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Religion:	Christianity
Siblings:	Carla Rankin, Sheri Rankin, Colin Rankin, Brett Rankin
Spouse:	Nina Shepard
Relationship:	Married
Children:	3
Occupation:	Filmmaker, Screenwriter, and Director
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Kyle Rankin, who clocked 53 years old in 2026, was born on September 13, 1972, in Danbury, Connecticut. He is the youngest of five children. His siblings are: Carla Rankin, Sheri Rankin, Colin Rankin, Brett Rankin.

He later attended the University of Maine in Orono, where he majored in communications and television production.

While studying there, he served as president of the university’s student video club and gained practical filmmaking experience through several student productions.

Personal Life

Kyle Rankin is currently married to Nina Shepard, and together, they have three children, although he has chosen to keep the identities of his family out of the public eye.

He has spoken about how becoming a husband and father changed his outlook on life and influenced his approach to storytelling.

Despite his work in the film industry, he has maintained a private family life away from media attention.

Career

Kyle Rankin began developing films while attending the University of Maine, where he wrote, acted in, and co-produced the campus-based murder mystery project Dorm.

The production later evolved into a feature-length release and helped launch his filmmaking career.

His breakthrough came in 2003 after winning the second season of Project Greenlight. The victory earned him the opportunity to co-direct The Battle of Shaker Heights alongside Efram Potelle, marking his feature film debut.

Following that success, Rankin founded Cocksure Entertainment and established himself as an independent filmmaker.

He wrote and directed the sci-fi horror film Infestation, the post-apocalyptic series Nuclear Family, the zombie comedy Night of the Living Deb, and the supernatural thriller The Witch Files.

He expanded into action-thrillers with Run Hide Fight in 2020 before continuing his directing career with The Roughneck.

His films are known for blending suspense, survival themes, and genre storytelling.

Awards

• Maine Student Film and Video Festival Winner (1994)
• Project Greenlight Contest Winner (2003)
• Venice Film Festival Official Selection nomination (2020)

Net Worth

Kyle Rankin’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1.5 million.

He has earned his wealth through his work as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and director, with additional income coming from his independent production company and film distribution deals.

Filmography

• Dorm (1995)
• The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
• Infestation (2009)
• Nuclear Family (2012)
• Night of the Living Deb (2015)
• The Witch Files (2018)
• Run Hide Fight (2020)
• The Roughneck (2025)

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