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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 51 years old
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Poster of Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Michael Shannon will be 51 in Nuremberg as 'Justice Robert H. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2025
Poster of The End
The End
Michael Shannon was 50 in The End as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of A Different Man
A Different Man
Michael Shannon was 50 in A Different Man as 'Michael Shannon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 2024
Poster of The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders
Michael Shannon was 49 in The Bikeriders as 'Zipco'.
Movie Released: 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''.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Michael Shannon was 48 in The Flash as 'General Zod'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2023
Poster of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Michael Shannon was 48 in Amsterdam as 'Henry Norcross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Bullet Train
Bullet Train
Michael Shannon was 47 in Bullet Train as 'White Death'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2022
Poster of Abandoned
Abandoned
Michael Shannon was 47 in Abandoned as 'Renner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 2022
Poster of Night's End
Night's End
Michael Shannon was 47 in Night's End as 'Isaac Dees'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2022
Poster of Heart of Champions
Heart of Champions
Michael Shannon was 47 in Heart of Champions as 'Jack Murphy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 2021
Poster of Echo Boomers
Echo Boomers
Michael Shannon was 46 in Echo Boomers as 'Mel Donnelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of The Quarry
The Quarry
Michael Shannon was 45 in The Quarry as 'Chief Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of Knives Out
Knives Out
Michael Shannon was 45 in Knives Out as 'Walt Thrombey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 2019
Poster of State Like Sleep
State Like Sleep
Michael Shannon was 44 in State Like Sleep as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2019
Poster of Friedkin Uncut
Friedkin Uncut
Michael Shannon was 44 in Friedkin Uncut as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of What They Had
What They Had
Michael Shannon was 44 in What They Had as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 2018
Poster of Poor Boy
Poor Boy
Michael Shannon was 43 in Poor Boy as 'Blayde Griggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Michael Shannon was 43 in Fahrenheit 451 as 'Captain Beatty'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 2018
Poster of The Current War
The Current War
Michael Shannon was 43 in The Current War as 'George Westinghouse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of 12 Strong
12 Strong
Michael Shannon was 43 in 12 Strong as 'Chief Warrant Officer Hal Spencer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Pottersville
Pottersville
Michael Shannon was 43 in Pottersville as 'Maynard Greiger'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of Frank & Lola
Frank & Lola
Michael Shannon was 42 in Frank & Lola as 'Frank Reilly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of Salt and Fire
Salt and Fire
Michael Shannon was 42 in Salt and Fire as 'Matt Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals
Michael Shannon was 42 in Nocturnal Animals as 'Bobby Andes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Loving
Loving
Michael Shannon was 42 in Loving as 'Grey Villet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Wolves
Wolves
Michael Shannon was 42 in Wolves as 'Lee Keller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2016
Poster of Complete Unknown
Complete Unknown
Michael Shannon was 42 in Complete Unknown as 'Tom Brayton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 2016
Poster of Elvis & Nixon
Elvis & Nixon
Michael Shannon was 41 in Elvis & Nixon as 'Elvis Presley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 2016
Poster of Midnight Special
Midnight Special
Michael Shannon was 41 in Midnight Special as 'Roy Tomlin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of The Night Before
The Night Before
Michael Shannon was 41 in The Night Before as 'Mr. Green'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2015
Poster of Freeheld
Freeheld
Michael Shannon was 41 in Freeheld as 'Dane Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of 99 Homes
99 Homes
Michael Shannon was 41 in 99 Homes as 'Rick Carver'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of The Harvest
The Harvest
Michael Shannon was 40 in The Harvest as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Young Ones
Young Ones
Michael Shannon was 39 in Young Ones as 'Ernest Holm'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 2014
Poster of They Came Together
They Came Together
Michael Shannon was 39 in They Came Together as 'Spike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Choose You
Choose You
Michael Shannon was 39 in Choose You as 'Avicii'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 2013
Poster of Man of Steel
Man of Steel
Michael Shannon was 38 in Man of Steel as 'General Zod'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 2013
Poster of Mud
Mud
Michael Shannon was 38 in Mud as 'Galen'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 2013
Poster of Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Michael Shannon was 38 in Happy Hour as 'Just Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Iceman
The Iceman
Michael Shannon was 38 in The Iceman as 'Richard Kuklinski'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2012
Poster of Premium Rush
Premium Rush
Michael Shannon was 38 in Premium Rush as 'Bobby Monday'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2012
Poster of The Broken Tower
The Broken Tower
Michael Shannon was 37 in The Broken Tower as 'Emile'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Take Shelter
Take Shelter
Michael Shannon was 37 in Take Shelter as 'Curtis LaForche'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of Machine Gun Preacher
Machine Gun Preacher
Michael Shannon was 37 in Machine Gun Preacher as 'Donnie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Return
Return
Michael Shannon was 36 in Return as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 2010
Poster of Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex
Michael Shannon was 35 in Jonah Hex as 'Doc Cross Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of The Runaways
The Runaways
Michael Shannon was 35 in The Runaways as 'Kim Fowley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of 13
13
Michael Shannon was 35 in 13 as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2010
Poster of Herbert White
Herbert White
Michael Shannon was 35 in Herbert White as 'Herbert White'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
Michael Shannon was 34 in The Greatest as 'Jordan Walker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Missing Person
The Missing Person
Michael Shannon was 34 in The Missing Person as 'John Rosow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of Revolutionary Road
Revolutionary Road
Michael Shannon was 34 in Revolutionary Road as 'John Givings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 2008
Poster of Marvelous
Marvelous
Michael Shannon was 33 in Marvelous as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Shotgun Stories
Shotgun Stories
Michael Shannon was 33 in Shotgun Stories as 'Son Hayes'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Michael Shannon was 32 in Lucky You as 'Ray Zumbro'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Blackbird
Blackbird
Michael Shannon was 32 in Blackbird as 'Murl'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2007
Poster of Bug
Bug
Michael Shannon was 32 in Bug as 'Peter Evans'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of World Trade Center
World Trade Center
Michael Shannon was 32 in World Trade Center as 'Dave Karnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of The Woodsman
The Woodsman
Michael Shannon was 30 in The Woodsman as 'Rosen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 2004
Poster of Water
Water
Michael Shannon was 30 in Water as 'Bobby Matherson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 2004
Poster of Criminal
Criminal
Michael Shannon was 30 in Criminal as 'Gene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Grand Theft Parsons
Grand Theft Parsons
Michael Shannon was 29 in Grand Theft Parsons as 'Larry Oster-Berg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2004
Poster of Dead Birds
Dead Birds
Michael Shannon was 29 in Dead Birds as 'Clyde'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2004
Poster of Zamboni Man
Zamboni Man
Michael Shannon was 29 in Zamboni Man as 'Walt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 2004
Poster of Bad Boys II
Bad Boys II
Michael Shannon was 28 in Bad Boys II as 'Floyd Poteet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 2003
Poster of Kangaroo Jack
Kangaroo Jack
Michael Shannon was 28 in Kangaroo Jack as 'Frankie Lombardo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of 8 Mile
8 Mile
Michael Shannon was 28 in 8 Mile as 'Greg Buehl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of High Crimes
High Crimes
Michael Shannon was 27 in High Crimes as 'Troy Abbott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Vanilla Sky
Vanilla Sky
Michael Shannon was 27 in Vanilla Sky as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of New Port South
New Port South
Michael Shannon was 27 in New Port South as 'Stanton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Michael Shannon was 26 in Pearl Harbor as 'Gooz Wood'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2001
Poster of Tigerland
Tigerland
Michael Shannon was 26 in Tigerland as 'Sgt. Filmore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Cecil B. Demented
Cecil B. Demented
Michael Shannon was 25 in Cecil B. Demented as 'Petie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 2000
Poster of Jesus' Son
Jesus' Son
Michael Shannon was 25 in Jesus' Son as 'Dundun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2000
Poster of The Photographer
The Photographer
Michael Shannon was 25 in The Photographer as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 2000
Poster of Mullitt
Mullitt
Michael Shannon was 25 in Mullitt as 'Phil Kunz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab
Michael Shannon was 24 in Chicago Cab as 'Crack Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The Ride
The Ride
Michael Shannon was 23 in The Ride as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
Michael Shannon was 21 in Chain Reaction as 'D.C. Flower Delivery Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Michael Shannon was 18 in Groundhog Day as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1993
Poster of Overexposed
Overexposed
Michael Shannon was 18 in Overexposed as 'Young Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Mr. Irrelevant
Mr. Irrelevant
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in Mr. Irrelevant as 'Bill Parcells'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Dead Guy
Dead Guy
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in Dead Guy
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Bulls
Bulls
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in Bulls as 'Alistair Whitman'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Young King
The Young King
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in The Young King as 'Mick'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of McCarthy
McCarthy
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in McCarthy as 'Joseph McCarthy'.
Movie Released: 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 Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning
Michael Shannon will be 51+ in Death by Lightning as 'James Garfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 06 2025
Poster of Waco: The Aftermath
Waco: The Aftermath
Michael Shannon was 48+ in Waco: The Aftermath as 'Gary Noesner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2023
Poster of George & Tammy
George & Tammy
Michael Shannon was 48+ in George & Tammy as 'George Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 2022
Poster of Little Demon
Little Demon
Michael Shannon was 48+ in Little Demon as 'Unshaven Man (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2018
Poster of Waco
Waco
Michael Shannon was 43+ in Waco as 'Gary Noesner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 2018
Poster of Room 104
Room 104
Michael Shannon was 42+ in Room 104 as 'Nathan'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Michael Shannon was 36+ in Boardwalk Empire as 'Nelson Van Alden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Michael Shannon was 27+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Philip Corday'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Michael Shannon was 23+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Michael Shannon was 22+ in Early Edition as ', Mr. Andrews, Merle'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996