Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

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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," β€œThe 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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Hairspray
Hairspray

1988

as Corny Collins

I Am Divine
I Am Divine

2014

as Self (archive)

Guilty As Charged
Guilty As Charged

1991

as Gary

Shadow Builder
Shadow Builder

1998

as Sheriff Sam Logan

Borrowed Hearts
Borrowed Hearts

1997

as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)

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Heads
Heads

1994

as Clay Cox

This Matter of Marriage
This Matter of Marriage

1998

as Lerry Mercer