Shawn Thompson

    Known For

    Acting

    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.'

    Known For

    • Hairspray

      Hairspray

      1988

    • Due South

      Due South

      1994

    • Borrowed Hearts

      Borrowed Hearts

      1997

    • Shadow Builder

      Shadow Builder

      1998

    • My Perfect Landing

      My Perfect Landing

      2020

    • FX: The Series

      FX: The Series

      1996

    • Remedy

      Remedy

      2014

    • Guilty As Charged

      Guilty As Charged

      1991

    • This Matter of Marriage

      This Matter of Marriage

      1998

    • Heads

      Heads

      1994

    • Switchback

      Switchback

      1981