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Shawn Thompson

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1998
This Matter of Marriage

as    Lerry Mercer

1998
Shadow Builder

as    Sheriff Sam Logan

1997
Borrowed Hearts

as    Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)

1994
Heads

as    Clay Cox

1994
Sleeping with Strangers

as    Mark

1981
Switchback

as    Host (Toronto)