Portrait of Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Bio: Michael Corbett Shannon (born August 7, 1974) is an American actor, producer, musician, and theatre director. He has been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in the Sam Mendes period drama Revolutionary Road (2008) and the Tom Ford psychological thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Born: Wed, Aug 07 1974
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Michael Shannon is 50 years old
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Poster of The End
The End
Michael Shannon was
50 in The End
as 'Father'.
Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of A Different Man
A Different Man
Michael Shannon was
50 in A Different Man
as 'Michael Shannon'.
Sat, Aug 24 2024
Poster of The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders
Michael Shannon was
49 in The Bikeriders
as 'Zipco'.
Wed, Jun 19 2024
Poster of Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
Michael Shannon was
49 in Making The Flash: Worlds Collide
as 'Self - 'General Zod''.
Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Michael Shannon was
48 in The Flash
as 'General Zod'.
Tue, Jun 13 2023
Poster of A Little White Lie
A Little White Lie
Michael Shannon was
48 in A Little White Lie
as 'Shriver'.
Fri, Mar 03 2023
Poster of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Michael Shannon was
48 in Amsterdam
as 'Henry Norcross'.
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Bullet Train
Bullet Train
Michael Shannon was
47 in Bullet Train
as 'White Death'.
Wed, Aug 03 2022
Poster of Abandoned
Abandoned
Michael Shannon was
47 in Abandoned
as 'Renner'.
Fri, Jun 17 2022
Poster of Night's End
Night's End
Michael Shannon was
47 in Night's End
as 'Isaac Dees'.
Thu, Mar 31 2022
Poster of Heart of Champions
Heart of Champions
Michael Shannon was
47 in Heart of Champions
as 'Jack Murphy'.
Thu, Sep 16 2021
Poster of Echo Boomers
Echo Boomers
Michael Shannon was
46 in Echo Boomers
as 'Mel Donnelly'.
Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of The Quarry
The Quarry
Michael Shannon was
45 in The Quarry
as 'Chief Moore'.
Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of Knives Out
Knives Out
Michael Shannon was
45 in Knives Out
as 'Walt Thrombey'.
Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of 90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
Michael Shannon was
45 in 90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Poster of The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
Michael Shannon was
44 in The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
as 'Don McGahn'.
Mon, Jun 24 2019
Poster of State Like Sleep
State Like Sleep
Michael Shannon was
44 in State Like Sleep
as 'Edward'.
Fri, Jan 04 2019
Poster of Friedkin Uncut
Friedkin Uncut
Michael Shannon was
44 in Friedkin Uncut
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of What They Had
What They Had
Michael Shannon was
44 in What They Had
as 'Nick'.
Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Long Way Back Home
Long Way Back Home
Michael Shannon was
44 in Long Way Back Home
as 'Stanton'.
Mon, Aug 20 2018
Poster of Poor Boy
Poor Boy
Michael Shannon was
43 in Poor Boy
as 'Blayde Griggs'.
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Michael Shannon was
43 in Fahrenheit 451
as 'Captain Beatty'.
Sat, May 12 2018
Poster of The Current War
The Current War
Michael Shannon was
43 in The Current War
as 'George Westinghouse'.
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of 12 Strong
12 Strong
Michael Shannon was
43 in 12 Strong
as 'Chief Warrant Officer Hal Spencer'.
Thu, Jan 18 2018
Poster of The Shape of Water
The Shape of Water
Michael Shannon was
43 in The Shape of Water
as 'Richard Strickland'.
Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Pottersville
Pottersville
Michael Shannon was
43 in Pottersville
as 'Maynard Greiger'.
Fri, Nov 10 2017
Poster of Bob Dylan - Trouble No More
Bob Dylan - Trouble No More
Michael Shannon was
43 in Bob Dylan - Trouble No More
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant
Ballad of a Righteous Merchant
Michael Shannon was
42 in Ballad of a Righteous Merchant
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of Frank & Lola
Frank & Lola
Michael Shannon was
42 in Frank & Lola
as 'Frank Reilly'.
Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of Salt and Fire
Salt and Fire
Michael Shannon was
42 in Salt and Fire
as 'Matt Riley'.
Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals
Michael Shannon was
42 in Nocturnal Animals
as 'Bobby Andes'.
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Loving
Loving
Michael Shannon was
42 in Loving
as 'Grey Villet'.
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Wolves
Wolves
Michael Shannon was
42 in Wolves
as 'Lee Keller'.
Tue, Oct 25 2016
Poster of Complete Unknown
Complete Unknown
Michael Shannon was
42 in Complete Unknown
as 'Tom Brayton'.
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Michael Shannon was
41 in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
as 'Zod'.
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of Elvis & Nixon
Elvis & Nixon
Michael Shannon was
41 in Elvis & Nixon
as 'Elvis Presley'.
Tue, Mar 22 2016
Poster of Midnight Special
Midnight Special
Michael Shannon was
41 in Midnight Special
as 'Roy Tomlin'.
Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of The Night Before
The Night Before
Michael Shannon was
41 in The Night Before
as 'Mr. Green'.
Fri, Nov 20 2015
Poster of Freeheld
Freeheld
Michael Shannon was
41 in Freeheld
as 'Dane Wells'.
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of 99 Homes
99 Homes
Michael Shannon was
41 in 99 Homes
as 'Rick Carver'.
Fri, Sep 25 2015
Poster of She's Funny That Way
She's Funny That Way
Michael Shannon was
40 in She's Funny That Way
as 'Policeman Macy's'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of The Harvest
The Harvest
Michael Shannon was
40 in The Harvest
as 'Richard'.
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Poster of The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
Michael Shannon was
40 in The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Young Ones
Young Ones
Michael Shannon was
39 in Young Ones
as 'Ernest Holm'.
Sat, Jun 28 2014
Poster of They Came Together
They Came Together
Michael Shannon was
39 in They Came Together
as 'Spike'.
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Choose You
Choose You
Michael Shannon was
39 in Choose You
as 'Avicii'.
Sun, Nov 03 2013
Poster of Man of Steel
Man of Steel
Michael Shannon was
38 in Man of Steel
as 'General Zod'.
Wed, Jun 12 2013
Poster of Mud
Mud
Michael Shannon was
38 in Mud
as 'Galen'.
Fri, Apr 26 2013
Poster of Michael Shannon Reads the Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter
Michael Shannon Reads the Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter
Michael Shannon was
38 in Michael Shannon Reads the Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter
Mon, Apr 22 2013
Poster of Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Michael Shannon was
38 in Happy Hour
as 'Just Mike'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Iceman
The Iceman
Michael Shannon was
38 in The Iceman
as 'Richard Kuklinski'.
Sat, Sep 01 2012
Poster of Premium Rush
Premium Rush
Michael Shannon was
38 in Premium Rush
as 'Bobby Monday'.
Fri, Aug 24 2012
Poster of The Broken Tower
The Broken Tower
Michael Shannon was
37 in The Broken Tower
as 'Emile'.
Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Michael Shannon was
37 in Touch of Evil
as 'The Tycoon'.
Tue, Dec 06 2011
Poster of Take Shelter
Take Shelter
Michael Shannon was
37 in Take Shelter
as 'Curtis LaForche'.
Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of Machine Gun Preacher
Machine Gun Preacher
Michael Shannon was
37 in Machine Gun Preacher
as 'Donnie'.
Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Return
Return
Michael Shannon was
36 in Return
as 'Mike'.
Thu, Feb 10 2011
Poster of My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
Michael Shannon was
35 in My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
as 'Brad McCullum'.
Thu, Jul 08 2010
Poster of I am My Films, Part 2... 30 Years Later
I am My Films, Part 2... 30 Years Later
Michael Shannon was
35 in I am My Films, Part 2... 30 Years Later
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 28 2010
Poster of Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex
Michael Shannon was
35 in Jonah Hex
as 'Doc Cross Williams'.
Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of The Runaways
The Runaways
Michael Shannon was
35 in The Runaways
as 'Kim Fowley'.
Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of 13
13
Michael Shannon was
35 in 13
as 'Henry'.
Fri, Mar 12 2010
Poster of Herbert White
Herbert White
Michael Shannon was
35 in Herbert White
as 'Herbert White'.
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Poster of 13 Scarier Movie Moments
13 Scarier Movie Moments
Michael Shannon was
35 in 13 Scarier Movie Moments
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Michael Shannon was
35 in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
as 'Mundt'.
Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
Michael Shannon was
34 in The Greatest
as 'Jordan Walker'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Missing Person
The Missing Person
Michael Shannon was
34 in The Missing Person
as 'John Rosow'.
Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of Revolutionary Road
Revolutionary Road
Michael Shannon was
34 in Revolutionary Road
as 'John Givings'.
Fri, Dec 19 2008
Poster of Marvelous
Marvelous
Michael Shannon was
33 in Marvelous
as 'John'.
Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Shotgun Stories
Shotgun Stories
Michael Shannon was
33 in Shotgun Stories
as 'Son Hayes'.
Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Michael Shannon was
33 in Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
as 'Dex'.
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Michael Shannon was
32 in Lucky You
as 'Ray Zumbro'.
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Blackbird
Blackbird
Michael Shannon was
32 in Blackbird
as 'Murl'.
Mon, Mar 12 2007
Poster of Bug
Bug
Michael Shannon was
32 in Bug
as 'Peter Evans'.
Wed, Feb 21 2007
Poster of Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison
Michael Shannon was
32 in Let's Go to Prison
as 'Lynard'.
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of World Trade Center
World Trade Center
Michael Shannon was
32 in World Trade Center
as 'Dave Karnes'.
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of The Woodsman
The Woodsman
Michael Shannon was
30 in The Woodsman
as 'Rosen'.
Fri, Dec 24 2004
Poster of Water
Water
Michael Shannon was
30 in Water
as 'Bobby Matherson'.
Thu, Nov 25 2004
Poster of Criminal
Criminal
Michael Shannon was
30 in Criminal
as 'Gene'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Grand Theft Parsons
Grand Theft Parsons
Michael Shannon was
29 in Grand Theft Parsons
as 'Larry Oster-Berg'.
Fri, Jun 18 2004
Poster of Dead Birds
Dead Birds
Michael Shannon was
29 in Dead Birds
as 'Clyde'.
Wed, May 19 2004
Poster of Zamboni Man
Zamboni Man
Michael Shannon was
29 in Zamboni Man
as 'Walt'.
Mon, Jan 26 2004
Poster of Bad Boys II
Bad Boys II
Michael Shannon was
28 in Bad Boys II
as 'Floyd Poteet'.
Fri, Jul 18 2003
Poster of Kangaroo Jack
Kangaroo Jack
Michael Shannon was
28 in Kangaroo Jack
as 'Frankie Lombardo'.
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of 8 Mile
8 Mile
Michael Shannon was
28 in 8 Mile
as 'Greg Buehl'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of High Crimes
High Crimes
Michael Shannon was
27 in High Crimes
as 'Troy Abbott'.
Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Vanilla Sky
Vanilla Sky
Michael Shannon was
27 in Vanilla Sky
as 'Aaron'.
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of New Port South
New Port South
Michael Shannon was
27 in New Port South
as 'Stanton'.
Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Michael Shannon was
26 in Pearl Harbor
as 'Gooz Wood'.
Mon, May 21 2001
Poster of Tigerland
Tigerland
Michael Shannon was
26 in Tigerland
as 'Sgt. Filmore'.
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Cecil B. Demented
Cecil B. Demented
Michael Shannon was
25 in Cecil B. Demented
as 'Petie'.
Wed, Aug 02 2000
Poster of Jesus' Son
Jesus' Son
Michael Shannon was
25 in Jesus' Son
as 'Dundun'.
Fri, Jun 16 2000
Poster of The Photographer
The Photographer
Michael Shannon was
25 in The Photographer
as 'Maurice'.
Sat, Apr 15 2000
Poster of Mullitt
Mullitt
Michael Shannon was
25 in Mullitt
as 'Phil Kunz'.
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab
Michael Shannon was
24 in Chicago Cab
as 'Crack Head'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The Ride
The Ride
Michael Shannon was
23 in The Ride
as 'Jimmy'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
Michael Shannon was
21 in Chain Reaction
as 'D.C. Flower Delivery Man'.
Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Michael Shannon was
18 in Groundhog Day
as 'Fred'.
Thu, Feb 11 1993
Poster of Overexposed
Overexposed
Michael Shannon was
18 in Overexposed
as 'Young Man'.
Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Dead Guy
Dead Guy
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in Dead Guy
Unreleased
Poster of The Young King
The Young King
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in The Young King
as 'Mick'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Fall of 2008
The Fall of 2008
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in The Fall of 2008
as 'Curtis (Take Shelter)'.
Unreleased
Poster of McCarthy
McCarthy
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in McCarthy
as 'Joseph McCarthy'.
Unreleased
Poster of Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in Nuremberg
as 'Robert H. Jackson'.
Unreleased

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 Waco: The Aftermath
Waco: The Aftermath
Michael Shannon was
48+ in Waco: The Aftermath
as 'Gary Noesner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2023
Poster of George & Tammy
George & Tammy
Michael Shannon was
48+ in George & Tammy
as 'George Jones'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 2022
Poster of Little Demon
Little Demon
Michael Shannon was
48+ in Little Demon
as 'Unshaven Man (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 2022
Poster of Nine Perfect Strangers
Nine Perfect Strangers
Michael Shannon was
47+ in Nine Perfect Strangers
as 'Napoleon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 18 2021
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Michael Shannon was
45+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl
Michael Shannon was
44+ in The Little Drummer Girl
as 'Martin Kurtz'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2018
Poster of Waco
Waco
Michael Shannon was
43+ in Waco
as 'Gary Noesner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 2018
Poster of Room 104
Room 104
Michael Shannon was
42+ in Room 104
as 'Nathan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 28 2017
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Michael Shannon was
41+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Michael Shannon was
40+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Michael Shannon was
40+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Michael Shannon was
39+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Michael Shannon was
39+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Michael Shannon was
39+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Michael Shannon was
36+ in Boardwalk Empire
as 'Nelson Van Alden'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Michael Shannon was
27+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Philip Corday'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Michael Shannon was
25+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Avery Shaw'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Michael Shannon was
23+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Michael Shannon was
22+ in Early Edition
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Michael Shannon was
21+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning
Michael Shannon will be
50+ in Death by Lightning
as 'James Garfield'.
First Air Date
Unreleased