Michael Shannon
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Michael Shannon is, by now, a veteran American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. If the filmography has a home genre, it is action. Careers that pass the 51-year mark are a small club. 'Dark Shadows' is where the largest audience met him. 'Superman II' is close behind in visibility.
Michael Shannon
13 Movies
24 Series
Michael Shannon is, by now, a veteran American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. If the filmography has a home genre, it is action. Careers that pass the 51-year mark are a small club. 'Dark Shadows' is where the largest audience met him. 'Superman II' is close behind in visibility.
Movies
Plays President's Aide
Superman II
1980
Plays Board Member #2
Dark Shadows
2012
Plays Television Reporter
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Plays Phillip Ames
Sheena
1984
Plays Dr. Morgan
The Raven
2012
Plays President's Aide
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006
Plays Alice's father
Möbius
2013
Plays Marty
Making Love
1982
Plays Jerry
American Gun
2005
Plays Lt. Davis
That Lucky Touch
1975
TV Shows
Plays Major James Kiley
We'll Meet Again
1982
Plays Vice-Chancellor Jack Daniels
A Very Peculiar Practice
1986
Plays Haven
Future Cop
1977
Plays Morley Kennerly
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
1989
Plays David
The Big Battalions
1992
Plays Brice Landis
Riker
1981
Plays Carl 'Tubes' Benson
Rock Follies
1976
Plays Cameron
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Jack Fisher
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
1987
Plays Richard Plesac
JAG
1995
Plays Conrad
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
Plays Blackbeard
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
1991
Plays John F. Kennedy
Red Dwarf
1988
Plays Avery Wilson
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Tom Burgess
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Jake Hunter
Prime Suspect
1991
Plays Randy Anderson
The A-Team
1983
Plays Dr. Henry Jansen
Space Precinct
1994
Plays Bradley
Target
1977
Plays Malcolm Sloane
Call to Glory
1984
Plays Maxwell
Scarlett
1994
Plays Philip Yale Drew
In Suspicious Circumstances
1991
Plays Edward Boyne
Shades of Darkness
1983
Plays Ed Murrow
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Full Filmography
Möbius
Alice's father
2013
Film
Dark Shadows
Board Member #2
2012
Film
The Raven
Dr. Morgan
2012
Film
Boston Legal
Avery Wilson · 1 episode
2007–2008
TV
Brothers and Sisters
Tom Burgess · 1 episode
2007
TV
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
President's Aide
2006
Film
American Gun
Jerry
2005
Film
JAG
Richard Plesac · 2 episodes
1998–2001
TV
Red Dwarf
John F. Kennedy · 1 episode
1997
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael Shannon still alive?
Michael Shannon passed away on November 23, 2023 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Shannon?
Michael Shannon is best known for roles in Dark Shadows, Superman II, Little Shop of Horrors.
How many movies has Michael Shannon been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1975), Michael Shannon has appeared in 13 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Michael Shannon's first movie?
The career of Michael Shannon began with That Lucky Touch (1975).
What is Michael Shannon's most recent movie or series?
Michael Shannon's most recent release is National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which premiered on February 22, 2018.
What TV shows has Michael Shannon appeared in?
On television, Michael Shannon has appeared in The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Red Dwarf, JAG.
Michael Shannon
1943-01-24 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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).