Acting
Shawn Thompson
EN cinema · 10 credits
Birthplace
Nova Scotia, Canada
Also known as Shawn Alex Thompson
Shawn Alex 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
Filmography
I Am Divine
as Self (archive)
Shadow Builder
as Sheriff Sam Logan
This Matter of Marriage
as Lerry Mercer
Borrowed Hearts
as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
Dinner at Fred's
Writer, Director
Heads
as Clay Cox
Hairspray
as Corny Collins