
Shawn Thompson
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.'
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Credits
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My Perfect Landing 2020★ 8
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Remedy 2014Vegas Elvis★ 5.4
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Shadow Builder 1998Sheriff Sam Logan★ 4.9
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Lerry Mercer★ 4.6
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Borrowed Hearts 1997Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)★ 6.5
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FX: The Series 1996Tony Barton★ 6.2
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Due South 1994Chad Percy / Maxwell★ 7.6
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Mark★ 6
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Heads 1994Clay Cox★ 2.2
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Guilty As Charged 1991Gary★ 4.4
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Hairspray 1988Corny Collins★ 6.8
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Switchback 1981Host (Toronto)★ NR