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Shawn Thompson

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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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FX: The Series
Tony Barton
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Due South
Chad Percy / Maxwell
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Remedy
Vegas Elvis
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Shadow Builder
Sheriff Sam Logan
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Hairspray
Corny Collins
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Borrowed Hearts
Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
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Heads
Clay Cox

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