Portrait of Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

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.'

Filmography

2014
Remedy

as Vegas Elvis

1998
Shadow Builder

as Sheriff Sam Logan

1998
1997
Borrowed Hearts

as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)

1996
FX: The Series

as Tony Barton

1994
Due South

as Chad Percy / Maxwell

1994
Heads

as Clay Cox

1988
Hairspray

as Corny Collins

1981
Switchback

as Host (Toronto)