Michael Shannon

Info

Full Name: Michael Corbett Shannon
Date of birth: August 7, 1974 (51 years old)
Location: Lexington, Kentucky, Estados Unidos
Country: USA
Height: 1,90m

Michael Shannon has been active for 33 years, participating in 48 movies that average a 6.4/10 score.

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Tráiler en VOSE de 'Harry Potter' T1

Biography

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, it is the grandson of the entomologist Raymond Corbett Shannon. Because his parents divorced, he was raised between Chicago and Kentucky. His father, Donald S. Shannon, was a professor at DePaul University. Shannon began his acting career at the Theatre of Chicago, where he helped found the theater 'A Red Orchid Theatre' along with other groups. In addition to study acting, he was also interested in architecture and took classes in piano, viola, double bass and bass. His film debut was in front with a small role in 'Groundhog Day' in 1993, in which he played the groom of a wedding. More landed roles in films like 'Pearl Harbor', '8 miles' and 'Vanilla Sky', besides playing the villain 'Kangaroo Jack'. He has participated in several projects of the West End of London. In 2008 came his great recognition with an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Revolutionary Road', with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. In 2009 he reaches one of its most legendary roles, that of Nelson Van Alden, in the 'Boardwalk Empire' series. Besides participating in films like 'Take Shelter' and 'Man of Steel'. The recognition saw him again for his performance in '99 homes' and 'Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice'.