Shawn Thompson

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.'

Known For

Hairspray

as Corny Collins

I Am Divine

as Self (archive)

Due South

as Chad Percy / Maxwell

Borrowed Hearts

as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)

Shadow Builder

as Sheriff Sam Logan

FX: The Series

as Tony Barton

My Perfect Landing

Guilty As Charged

as Gary

Remedy

as Vegas Elvis

This Matter of Marriage

as Lerry Mercer