Shawn Thompson

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.'

Most Known For

Due South

as Chad Percy / Maxwell

FX: The Series

as Tony Barton

Hairspray

as Corny Collins

Remedy

as Vegas Elvis

My Perfect Landing

Borrowed Hearts

as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)

Shadow Builder

as Sheriff Sam Logan

Heads

as Clay Cox

Switchback

as Host (Toronto)

Guilty As Charged

as Gary

This Matter of Marriage

as Lerry Mercer

Sleeping with Strangers

as Mark