Shawn Phelan
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Behind the name is the job: Shawn Phelan is an American actor whose career reads as a list of jobs done rather than a run of headlines. For most audiences the name and Derek in 'Toy Soldiers' go together. Another credit worth naming is 'The Object of My Affection'. Film is where the working hours have gone.
Shawn Phelan
3 Movies
7 Series
Behind the name is the job: Shawn Phelan is an American actor whose career reads as a list of jobs done rather than a run of headlines. For most audiences the name and Derek in 'Toy Soldiers' go together. Another credit worth naming is 'The Object of My Affection'. Film is where the working hours have gone.
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The Object of My Affection
Son
1998
Film
Murder, She Wrote
Alex · 1 episode
1993
TV
The Torkelsons
Mercurio · 1 episode
1991–1992
TV
Breaking the Rules
Young Phil
1992
Film
The Wonder Years
William · 1 episode
1990–1991
TV
Toy Soldiers
Derek
1991
Film
The Secret of Lost Creek
Russy · 15 episodes
1991–
TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Winston · 1 episode
1989–1990
TV
Grand
Timmy · 2 episodes
1990
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shawn Phelan still alive?
Shawn Phelan passed away on September 27, 1998 at age 23.
What are the most famous roles of Shawn Phelan?
Shawn Phelan is best known for roles in Toy Soldiers, The Object of My Affection, Caroline?.
How many movies has Shawn Phelan been in?
Over a 8-year career (since 1990), Shawn Phelan has appeared in 3 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Shawn Phelan's first movie?
The career of Shawn Phelan began with Caroline? (1990).
What is Shawn Phelan's most recent movie or series?
Shawn Phelan's most recent release is The Object of My Affection, which premiered on April 17, 1998.
What TV shows has Shawn Phelan appeared in?
On television, Shawn Phelan has appeared in The Wonder Years, Murder, She Wrote, Family Matters, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Shawn Phelan
1975-01-07 · Stoughton, Massachusetts, USA
Shawn Michael Phelan (January 7, 1975 – September 27, 1998) was an American television and film actor.
On March 29, 1994, at age 19, Phelan was involved in an automobile collision when his Toyota Corolla was broadsided three blocks from his home. He suffered a traumatic brain injury which left him comatose for over four years. Phelan died at age 23.