Shawn Thompson

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.'

Known For

Birth Location
Born

Movies

Shadow Builder as Sheriff Sam Logan
1998
This Matter of Marriage as Lerry Mercer
1998
Borrowed Hearts as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1997
Heads as Clay Cox
1994
1991
Hairspray as Corny Collins
1988

Movies

1998
1997
Dinner at Fred's Director
1997