Name Shawn Thompson | Role Actor | |
Awards Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series Nominations Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series Movies and TV shows Hairspray, Borrowed Hearts, Puppets Who Kill, Dinner at Fred's, Future Fear Similar People Ted Kotcheff, Gil Bellows, John Waters, Ken Gord, Marvin Kaye | ||
THE NEWZ (USA; 1994) The Obvious Bar Pickup - Shawn Thompson, Nancy Sullivan
Shawn Alex Thompson (born January 13, 1962, Berwick, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian actor, award-winning screenwriter, television producer, and television director, as well as a professional magician. Notably he is one of the producers of Puppets Who Kill, which aired on Canada's The Comedy Network.
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From December 1985 to April 1987, Shawn Thompson was cast as Simon Hall, a fictional character on the CBS series Guiding Light. It was the first daytime role for the Canadian born actor. Simultaneously during this period, Thompson also hosted the Toronto regional edition of the CBC Television teen-oriented weekend talk/variety show Switchback. In 1988, he played dance television host Corny Collins in John Waters' film Hairspray. He has directed episodes of the series Puppets Who Kill, winning a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Director in 2003, and a Gemini Award for Best Direction in 2004.
Filmography
Director
2016
Lost & Found Music Studios (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Let It Go (2016) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Last Shot (2016) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Take You There (2016) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Sunrise (2016) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2016
Raising Expectations (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- The Great Hot Dog Escape (2016) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- The Cello - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2015
Sunnyside (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Shaytan's Nemesis (2015)
- Hole Day (2015)
- War Is Hell (2015)
- Baxter (2015)
- The Top Hat (2015)
2014
The Next Step (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- The Times They Are a Changin' (2015) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- The Fallout (2015) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Let the Games Begin (2015) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Secrets (2015) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Run This Town (2014) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Sing (2014) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- The Truth Comes Out (2014) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Time to Move On (2014) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2013
Satisfaction (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Sunday Brunchy Sunday (2013)
- Janet (2013)
2010
Call Me Fitz (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Totally Legitimate Death of Meghan Fitzpatrick (2012)
- Fuck the Vote (2012)
- The Upside of Matricide (2010)
- Married to the Mom (2010) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2012
An Insignificant Man (Short)
2012
Mr. D (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Exam Week (2012) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2011
Almost Heroes (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Terry and Peter vs. the Law (2011) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Terry and Peter vs. Girls (2011) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2010
Wingin' It (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Reel Trouble (2011)
- All Lizards Go to Heaven: Part 2 (2011)
- All Lizards Go to Heaven: Part 1 (2011)
- Taking Care of Quiz-ness (2011)
- Under Her Spell (2011) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Bully Elliot (2010) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- School Spirit (2010) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Dramarama (2010) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2010
Living in Your Car (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Episode #1.9 (2010) - (as Shawn A. Thompson)
- Episode #1.8 (2010) - (as Shawn A. Thompson)
- Episode #1.6 (2010) - (as Shawn A. Thompson)
- Chapter Two (2010) - (as Shawn A. Thompson)
2009
The Line (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Episode #2.7 (2009) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Episode #2.5 (2009) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Episode #2.3 (2009) - (as Shawn A. Thompson)
- Episode #2.1 (2009) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2009
Retail (TV Series) (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2007
Billable Hours (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- A Manson for All Seasons (2008)
- Birthday Suits (2007)
2008
Less Than Kind (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- French Is My Kryptonite (2008)
- Top of the Class (2008)
- To Be a Man (2008)
2008
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- The Annoying Red Planet (2008) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Child's Play (2008) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Body Double (2008) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- The Knockdown (2008) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- The Glass Ceiling (2008) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2007
The Latest Buzz (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- The Live Issue (2007)
- The Infamous Issue (2007)
2007
ReGenesis (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Let It Burn (2007) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2002
Puppets Who Kill (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Dan's Ideal Woman (2006)
- Joyride (2006)
- Buttons and the Geriatric (2004)
- The Payback (2003)
- Dash the Greeter (2002)
2006
G-Spot (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Lucky (2006) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
- Aquaman (2006) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2003
An American in Canada (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Order of Canada (2003)
1998
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Perfect Heist (1998)
1997
Dinner at Fred's
Actor
2020
My Perfect Landing (TV Series) as
Gus McIlroy
- Hillside Pt. 2 (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Hillside Pt. 1 (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Ready For Battle (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Family Feud (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Sarah's Bet (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Training Day (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Uninvited Guests (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Sleepover (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- The Qualifier (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Head-To-Head (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Best Laid Plans (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- A Day At Cortez (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Opening Day (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Jenny Makes The Team (2020) - Gus McIlroy
- Changes (2020) - Gus McIlroy
2015
Remedy (TV Series) as
Vegas Elvis
- Day One (2015) - Vegas Elvis (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2002
Puppets Who Kill (TV Series) as
Mr. Skittle
- Dan and the Bird Flu (2005) - Mr. Skittle
- Dash the Greeter (2002) - (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
2002
Escape from the Newsroom (TV Movie) as
First A.D.
1998
This Matter of Marriage (TV Movie) as
Larry Mercer (as Sean Alex Thompson)
1998
Shadow Builder as
Sheriff Sam Logan
1997
Borrowed Hearts (TV Movie) as
Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1997
Due South (TV Series) as
Chad Percy / Maxwell
- Perfect Strangers (1997) - Chad Percy / Maxwell (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1997
F/X: The Series (TV Series) as
Tony Barton
- Deep Cover (1997) - Tony Barton (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1996
One Minute to Air (TV Series)
1995
Nancy Drew (TV Series) as
Lenny Schiff
- Who's Hot, Who's Not (1995) - Lenny Schiff
1994
The Newz (TV Series) as
Various
1994
Sleeping with Strangers as
Mark
1994
Heads (TV Movie) as
Clay Cox
1992
Secret Service (TV Series) as
John Hinckley Jr. / Roberts
- The Assassin (1993) - John Hinckley Jr.
- It's in the Mail/Counterfeit Murder (1992) - Roberts
1993
Counterstrike (TV Series) as
Renfrew
- Free to Kill (1993) - Renfrew
1991
Guilty as Charged as
Gary
1990
Hunter (TV Series) as
Matson
- Where Echoes End (1990) - Matson
1988
Hairspray as
Corny Collins
1987
Night Heat (TV Series) as
Jack Windsor
- The Victim (1987) - Jack Windsor
1985
Guiding Light (TV Series) as
Simon Hall / Simon Warfield
1985
Workin' for Peanuts (TV Movie) as
Rick
1985
Head Office as
Trevor Koback
1984
Seeing Things (TV Series)
- Someone Is Watching (1984)
Producer
2012
An Insignificant Man (Short) (executive producer)
2002
Puppets Who Kill (TV Series) (producer - 53 episodes)
- Buttons the Ghost (2006) - (producer)
- A Few Feuds (2006) - (producer)
- The Hostage (2006) - (producer)
- Dan's Ideal Woman (2006) - (producer)
- The Rival House (2006) - (producer)
- Bill's Wedding (2006) - (producer)
- Buttons and the Dying Wish Foundation (2006) - (producer)
- Oedipus Dan (2006) - (producer)
- Bill & the Berkowitz's (2006) - (producer)
- Dan Is Dead (2006) - (producer)
- Mr. Big (2006) - (producer)
- Dan and the Garden Shears (2006) - (producer)
- Joyride (2006) - (producer)
- Dan and the New Neighbour (2005) - (producer)
- Cuddles the Artist (2005) - (producer)
- Buttons' Big Fat Greek Wedding (2005) - (producer)
- The Amazing Bill (2005) - (producer)
- The Lovely Fred (2005) - (producer)
- The CBC Is Killing Again (2005) - (producer)
- Dan and the Bird Flu (2005) - (producer)
- Buttons and the Paternity Suit (2005) - (producer)
- Rocko's Politician (2005) - (producer)
- Gus the Arsonist (2005) - (producer)
- Buttons the Dresser (2005) - (producer)
- Cuddles the Manchurian Candidate (2005) - (producer)
- Buttons on a Hot Tin Roof (2005) - (producer)
- The Twilight Place (2004) - (producer)
- Rocko and the Twins (2004) - (producer)
- Dan and the Necrophiliac (2004) - (producer)
- Rocko Gets a Lung (2004) - (producer)
- Pizza Boys Are Missing (2004) - (producer)
- Bill's Got the Blues (2004) - (producer)
- Cuddles the Religious Icon (2004) - (producer)
- Dead Ted (2004) - (producer)
- Buttons and the Geriatric (2004) - (producer)
- Cuddles the Demon (2004) - (producer)
- Prostitutes for Jesus (2004) - (producer)
- Portrait of Buttons (2004) - (producer)
- Bill Sues (2004) - (producer)
- The Payback (2003) - (producer)
- Pilot (2002) - (producer)
- Mr. Quigley, the Asshole Next Door (2002) - (producer)
- Dan's Umbrella (2002) - (producer)
- Cuddles Gets Laid (2002) - (producer)
- Dash the Greeter (2002) - (producer)
- Dan's Crush (2002) - (producer)
- Cuddles the Safety Mascot (2002) - (producer)
- Rocko's Telethon (2002) - (producer)
- The Island of Skip-Along Pete (2002) - (producer)
- Bill's Brain (2002) - (producer)
- Buttons Goes to Court (2002) - (producer)
- Cuddles Goes to Jail (2002) - (producer)
- Buttons, the City Councillor and the City Councillor's Wife (2002) - (producer)
Writer
2012
An Insignificant Man (Short) (writer)
2003
An American in Canada (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Some Like It Hot Zone (2003) - (writer)
1998
30 Years to Life (TV Movie)
1997
Dinner at Fred's (written by - as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1995
The Outer Limits (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Virtual Future (1995) - (written by - as Shawn Alex Thompson)
Self
1998
Independent's Day (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Interviewee (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
1981
Switchback (TV Series) as
Host (1986-1987)
1980
Air Farce (TV Special) as
Various Characters
Archive Footage
2013
I Am Divine (Documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
References
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