Appears in 17 titles

Shawn Alex 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.'

Filmography

Hairspray
6.8
Hairspray
1988
as Corny Collins
Borrowed Hearts
6.5
Borrowed Hearts
1997
as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
Shadow Builder
4.8
Shadow Builder
1998
as Sheriff Sam Logan
Guilty As Charged
4.1
Guilty As Charged
1991
as Gary
This Matter of Marriage
4.6
This Matter of Marriage
1998
as Lerry Mercer
Heads
3.0
Heads
1994
as Clay Cox
7.0
Sleeping with Strangers
1994
as Mark