About
Shawn Thompson
Overview
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.'
Known for
Acting |
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| 2020 | My Perfect Landing | Actor | 70 Good |
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| 1998 | Shadow Builder | Actor | Sheriff Sam Logan | 58 Average |
| 1998 | This Matter of Marriage | Actor | Lerry Mercer | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Borrowed Hearts | Actor | Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson) | 59 Average |
| 1994 | Sleeping with Strangers | Actor | Mark | 59 Average |
| 1994 | Heads | Actor | Clay Cox | 58 Average |
| 1991 | Guilty As Charged | Actor | Gary | 58 Average |
| 1988 | Hairspray | Actor | Corny Collins | 62 Fair |
| 1981 | Switchback | Actor | Host (Toronto) | N/A N/A |
Directing |
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| 1997 | Dinner at Fred's | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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| 1998 | 30 Years to Life | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Dinner at Fred's | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2002 | Puppets Who Kill | Production | Producer | 69 Fair |