
Shawn Thompson
Actor
Biography
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.'
Filmography (14)
- Borrowed Hearts (1997, ★ 6.5)
- Hairspray (1988, ★ 6.8)
- Due South (1994, ★ 7.6)
- My Perfect Landing (2020, ★ 7.7)
- The Outer Limits (1995, ★ 7.7)
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008, ★ 7.7)
- FX: The Series (1996, ★ 6.2)
- Puppets Who Kill (2002, ★ 6.5)
- Shadow Builder (1998, ★ 4.7)
- Remedy (2014, ★ 5.4)
- Dinner at Fred's (1997, ★ 5.3)
- This Matter of Marriage (1998, ★ 4.1)
- Guilty As Charged (1991, ★ 3.9)
- Heads (1994, ★ 2.2)