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.'

Movies & TV Shows

1. Hairspray (1988) — Corny Collins
2. I Am Divine (2014) — Self (archive)
3. Due South (1994) — Chad Percy / Maxwell
4. Borrowed Hearts (1997) — Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
5. Shadow Builder (1998) — Sheriff Sam Logan
6. FX: The Series (1996) — Tony Barton
7. My Perfect Landing (2020)
8. Guilty As Charged (1991) — Gary
9. Remedy (2014) — Vegas Elvis
10. This Matter of Marriage (1998) — Lerry Mercer
11. Heads (1994) — Clay Cox
12. Sleeping with Strangers (1994) — Mark
13. Switchback (1981) — Host (Toronto)

Directed

1. Murdoch Mysteries (2008) — Director
2. Dinner at Fred's (1997) — Director
3. Almost Heroes (2011) — Director