Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

Known For
Acting

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Known For
Acting

Biography

Shawn Thompson is a Canadian actor known for roles in various television shows and films. He's recognized for his work in productions like "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel," "Street Legal," “The Guiding Light,” and "The Arrow." Thompson has contributed to Canadian entertainment across multiple genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. In 1985, "Soap-opera actor" Shawn Thompson faced arrest for throwing a doll named Kendini over Niagara Falls, in a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket during a show segment for his satirical show "Switchback." (He used cole slaw to cushion the doll's fall.) This act resulted in charges by Niagara Parks Police for park dumping and attracting a crowd. Thompson intended to spotlight neglected toys in a parody titled 'Doll Aid.'

Shawn Thompson's LGBTQ+ Titles

Hairspray
Hairspray
Corny Collins

Acting (12)

2020
My Perfect Landing (15 episodes)
2014
Remedy as Vegas Elvis (1 episode)
1998
Shadow Builder as Sheriff Sam Logan
1998
This Matter of Marriage as Lerry Mercer
1997
Borrowed Hearts as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1996
FX: The Series as Tony Barton (1 episode)
1994
Due South as Chad Percy / Maxwell (1 episode)
1994
Sleeping with Strangers as Mark
1994
Heads as Clay Cox
1991
Guilty As Charged as Gary
1988
Hairspray as Corny Collins
1981
Switchback as Host (Toronto) (1 episode)

Directing (2)

2008
Murdoch Mysteries • Director (5 episodes)
• Director (5 episodes)
1997
Dinner at Fred's • Director
• Director

Production (1)

2002
Puppets Who Kill • Producer (53 episodes)
• Producer (53 episodes)

Writing (3)

1998
30 Years to Life • Writer
• Writer
1997
Dinner at Fred's • Writer
• Writer
1995
The Outer Limits • Writer (2 episodes)
• Writer (2 episodes)