Shawn Thompson
- Known for
- Acting
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
Acting 8
- 2014I Am Divine as Self (archive)
- 1998Shadow Builder as Sheriff Sam Logan
- 1998This Matter of Marriage as Lerry Mercer
- 1997Borrowed Hearts as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- 1994Sleeping with Strangers as Mark
- 1994Heads as Clay Cox
- 1991Guilty as Charged as Gary
- 1988Hairspray as Corny Collins
Writing 2
- 199830 Years to Life · writer
- 1997Dinner at Fred's · writer
Directing 1
- 1997Dinner at Fred's · director