Portrait of Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Bio: Michael Shannon was born on January 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Dark Shadows (2012), Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and Superman II (1980)
Born: Sun, Jan 24 1943
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Nov 23 2023
Michael Shannon is 80 years old
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Poster of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Michael Shannon was 75 in National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2018
Poster of Möbius
Möbius
Michael Shannon was 70 in Möbius
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 2013
Poster of Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Michael Shannon was 69 in Dark Shadows as 'Board Member #2'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 2012
Poster of The Raven
The Raven
Michael Shannon was 69 in The Raven as 'Dr. Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of You've Got a Friend
You've Got a Friend
Michael Shannon was 64 in You've Got a Friend as 'Brayton Jennings'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2007
Poster of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Michael Shannon was 63 in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut as 'President's Aide'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of American Gun
American Gun
Michael Shannon was 62 in American Gun as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of 30 Years to Life
30 Years to Life
Michael Shannon was 55 in 30 Years to Life as 'Graham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1998
Poster of The Affair
The Affair
Michael Shannon was 52 in The Affair as 'Capt. Ford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Night Watch
Night Watch
Michael Shannon was 52 in Night Watch as 'Martin Schraeder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Fatherland
Fatherland
Michael Shannon was 51 in Fatherland as 'US Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1994
Poster of Royce
Royce
Michael Shannon was 51 in Royce as 'Senator Scanlon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1994
Poster of Pride and Extreme Prejudice
Pride and Extreme Prejudice
Michael Shannon was 46 in Pride and Extreme Prejudice as 'Chapinski'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 1990
Poster of Murder on the Moon
Murder on the Moon
Michael Shannon was 46 in Murder on the Moon as 'Ivanov'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1989
Poster of Out of the Shadows
Out of the Shadows
Michael Shannon was 45 in Out of the Shadows as 'Frank Osbourne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Michael Shannon was 43 in Little Shop of Horrors as 'Television Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1986
Poster of The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story
Michael Shannon was 43 in The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story as 'Senator John Tunney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1986
Poster of Death of an Angel
Death of an Angel
Michael Shannon was 43 in Death of an Angel as 'Bishop Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1986
Poster of Sheena
Sheena
Michael Shannon was 41 in Sheena as 'Phillip Ames'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1984
Poster of Afterward
Afterward
Michael Shannon was 40 in Afterward
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1983
Poster of Making Love
Making Love
Michael Shannon was 39 in Making Love as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of Never Never Land
Never Never Land
Michael Shannon was 37 in Never Never Land as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Superman II
Superman II
Michael Shannon was 37 in Superman II as 'President's Aide'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of The Best Place to Be
The Best Place to Be
Michael Shannon was 36 in The Best Place to Be as 'Patrick Callahan'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1979
Poster of Cops and Robin
Cops and Robin
Michael Shannon was 35 in Cops and Robin as 'John Haven'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1978
Poster of Future Cop
Future Cop
Michael Shannon was 33 in Future Cop as 'Haven'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976
Poster of The Author of Beltraffio
The Author of Beltraffio
Michael Shannon was 33 in The Author of Beltraffio as 'James Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1976
Poster of That Lucky Touch
That Lucky Touch
Michael Shannon was 32 in That Lucky Touch as 'Lt. Davis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Michael Shannon was 63+ in Brothers and Sisters as 'Tom Burgess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Michael Shannon was 61+ in Boston Legal as 'Avery Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of JAG
JAG
Michael Shannon was 52+ in JAG as 'Major General Richard Plesac, Richard Plesac'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of The Big Battalions
The Big Battalions
Michael Shannon was 49+ in The Big Battalions as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 19 1992
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
Michael Shannon was 48+ in Prime Suspect as 'Jake Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Michael Shannon was 46+ in Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story as 'Morley Kennerly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Michael Shannon was 45+ in Red Dwarf as 'John F. Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
Michael Shannon was 44+ in The Two Mrs. Grenvilles as 'Jack Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 1987
Poster of A Very Peculiar Practice
A Very Peculiar Practice
Michael Shannon was 43+ in A Very Peculiar Practice as 'Jack Daniels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 21 1986
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Michael Shannon was 41+ in Dempsey and Makepeace as 'Conrad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Michael Shannon was 39+ in The A-Team as 'Randy Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Riker
Riker
Michael Shannon was 38+ in Riker as 'Brice Landis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 14 1981
Poster of Lillie
Lillie
Michael Shannon was 35+ in Lillie as 'Freddie Gebhard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978
Poster of Future Cop
Future Cop
Michael Shannon was 34+ in Future Cop as 'Haven'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1977
Poster of Nouvelles d'Henry James
Nouvelles d'Henry James
Michael Shannon was 33+ in Nouvelles d'Henry James as 'James Sinclair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1976
Poster of Rock Follies
Rock Follies
Michael Shannon was 33+ in Rock Follies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Michael Shannon was 32+ in Wonder Woman as 'Cameron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
Michael Shannon was 32+ in The Hanged Man as 'Milton Webber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1975