Shawn Thompson
- January 4, 2024
- Tv Actor
Quick Facts
Shawn Thompson Biography
| Name | Shawn Thompson |
| Birthday | Jan 13 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Shawn Thompson is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on January 13, 1962 in Canada, Canada. Actor who has gained acclaim for his long career acting in both TV and film, including as Gus McIlroy on the CBBC TV show My Perfect Landing in 2020. He gained critical acclaim for his turn as Corny Collins in the 1988 comedy-drama film Hairspray.
He was directed by John Waters in the 1988 film Hairspray.
Shawn’s first foray into showbiz came as a magician and circus performer, dangling by his ankles from a burning rope while struggling to escape from a straight jacket. From those early, auspicious beginnings, Shawn migrated into stand-up comedy, first taking a stance at Yuk Yuks, alongside prominent actor Jim Carrey. During this time Thompson guest hosted eleven times on The Joan Rivers Show for Fox Television. Also on Fox, Shawn became a series regular on the sketch comedy series The Newz, where he also wrote and directed several short films. From December 1985 to April 1987, Shawn Thompson was cast as Simon Hall, a fictional character on the CBS series Guiding Light. It was the first daytime role for the Canadian born actor. Simultaneously during this period, Thompson also hosted the Toronto regional edition of the CBC Television teen-oriented weekend talk/variety show Switchback, as well as appearing alongside Howard Busgang in the short-run comedy series We Don’t Knock, in which Busgang and Thompson performed improvised pranks on real people. In 1985 Thompson was arrested in the United States for illegal dumping after throwing a doll over Niagara Falls as part of a Switchback stunt.
In 1988, he played dance television host Corny Collins in John Waters’ film Hairspray. He has directed episodes of the series Puppets Who Kill, winning a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Director in 2003, and a Gemini Award for Best Direction in 2004. Furthermore, in 1995, Thompson wrote episodes for MGM’s “The Outer Limits”, one of which episodes included a young Josh Brolin.
He was born and raised in Canada.
Shawn Thompson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | TV Actor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Shawn Thompson is one of the richest TV Actor from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shawn Thompson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned his breakthrough with his role as Simon Hall on the long-time CBS soap opera Guiding Light between 1985-1987.
He has served as a producer, director, and actor for the popular The Comedy Network TV show Puppets Who Kill. He won the Gemini Award for best direction for his work on the show in 2004.
Shawn Alex Thompson (born January 13, 1958, Berwick, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer, and television director, as well as a professional magician. Notably he is one of the producers of Puppets Who Kill, which aired on Canada’s The Comedy Network.
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Facts & Trivia
Shawn Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Shawn Thompson celebrates birthday on January 13 of every year.
How old is Shawn Thompson?
60 years (January 13, 1962)
Who is Sean Thompson?
Personal information
Born| 5 September 1972 Guyana
Source: Cricinfo, 19 November 2020
Where is Shawn Thompson from?
Berwick, Canada
Is Shawn Thompson a boy or girl?
Shawn Alex Thompson (born January 13, 1958, Berwick, Nova Scotia is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer, and television director, as well as a professional magician. Notably he is one of the producers of Puppets Who Kill, which aired on Canada’s The Comedy Network.