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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.'
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Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Shadow Builder | Sheriff Sam Logan |
| 1998 | This Matter of Marriage | Lerry Mercer |
| 1997 | Borrowed Hearts | Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson) |
| 1994 | Sleeping with Strangers | Mark |
| 1994 | Heads | Clay Cox |
| 1991 | Guilty As Charged | Gary |
| 1988 | Hairspray | Corny Collins |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | My Perfect Landing | |
| 2014 | Remedy | Vegas Elvis |
| 1996 | FX: The Series | Tony Barton |
| 1994 | Due South | Chad Percy / Maxwell |
| 1981 | Switchback | Host (Toronto) |