Years active 1989–1993 Name Shawn Phelan | ||
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Full Name Shawn Michael Phelan Parents Bonnie Phelan, Dave Phelan Movies and TV shows Similar People Daniel Petrie, Neal Israel, Joseph Sargent Died September 27, 1998 (aged 23) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||
Shawn Michael Phelan (January 7, 1975 – September 27, 1998) was an American television and film actor.
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Early life and acting career
Phelan was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts and moved to Houston, Texas with his mother Bonnie and grandmother Beverly at the age of seven. He began his acting career in various stage productions at the Unicorn Theatre in Houston at age 9. His first national television role was in an episode of the NBC sitcom Sister Kate in 1989 at the age of 13 and followed by small roles in television series such as The Wonder Years, Family Matters and Grand. His first studio film role was in the 1991 drama Toy Soldiers opposite actors Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton and Louis Gossett, Jr.
Death
On March 29, 1994, at age 19, Phelan was involved in an automobile collision when his Toyota Corolla was broadsided three blocks from his home. He suffered a traumatic brain injury which left him comatose for over four years. Phelan died on September 27, 1998 at the age 23.
