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Shawn Thompson (TV Actor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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63 years old
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on January 13
Born in 1962
63 years old TV Actors
Capricorn named Shawn
TV Actors from Canada
TV Actors born in Canada
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First name Shawn
Shawn Alex Thompson is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer and television director, as well as a professional magician. He is notably one of the producers of Puppets Who Kill, broadcast on The Comedy Network of Canada. Shawn's first step into the showbiz was a magician and a circus performer, hanging his ankles on a burning cord while trying to escape from a straight coat. From those promising beginnings, Shawn moved into independent comedy, first playing Yuk Yuks, alongside lead actor Jim Carrey. Meanwhile, Thompson's guest hosted the eleven-time Joan Rivers Show for Fox Television. Also on Fox, Shawn became the main character in the sketch series The Newz, where he also wrote and directed several short films. From December 1985 to April 1987, Shawn Thompson was cast as Simon Hall, a fictional character in the CBS Guiding Light series. It is the actor's first role born in Canada.

About Shawn Thompson

TV Actor Shawn Thompson was born in Canada on January 13, 1962. He's 63 years old today.

Actor known for his long career in both TV and movies, notably his role as Gus McIlroy on the CBBC TV drama TV-Show My Perfect Landing in 2020. His performance as Corny Collins in the 1988 comedy-drama Hairspray earned him great acclaim.

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Shawn Thompson before becoming famous

Shawn Thompson was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1962 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

Between 1985 and 1987, he made his breakthrough as Simon Hall on the long-running CBS soap drama TV-Show Guiding Light.

Achievement of Shawn Thompson

He worked on the popular Comedy Network TV show Puppets Who Kill as a producer, director, and actor. In 2004, he received the Gemini Award for Best Direction for his efforts on the show.

Shawn Thompson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Canada and reared there.

Shawn Thompson Collabed with

In the 1988 picture Hairspray, he was directed by Director John Waters.

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Shawn Thompson Income & Net worth

Shawn Thompson's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a tv actor. Information about his net worth in 2025 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Shawn Thompson.

Shawn Thompson Height and Weight

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Latest information about Shawn Thompson updated on March 22 2023.