Michael Shannon's biography
Michael Corbett Shannon is 48 years old stage actor born at Lexington. He was born on Wednesday 7th of August 1974. He is often nicknamed as Mike. According to year of birth 1974 he belongs to Generation X. Birthday on 7th of August means Michael is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.
He is native english speaker. He is white american. Michael is citizen of United States of America. He is atheist. His primary profession is to be stage actor. You can know him also as film actor, television actor, actor. Michael is recently known as musician.
Michael Shannon's schools
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended and graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.
Michael Shannon's career
His main focus is to be stage actor. Michael is famous thanks to Boardwalk Empire.
Is Michael Shannon gay ?
He is known to be straight.
Awards and competitions
Michael Shannon's Awards
- He was awarded the 1992 Joseph Jefferson Award Citation for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Fun/Nobody" at the Next Lab Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was nominated for a 2002 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Bug" at the A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was nominated for a 2007 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "The Pillowman" at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was nominated for a 2010 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Mistakes Were Made" at the Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was awarded the 2013 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Principal Actor in a Play for "Simpatico" at the A Red Orchid Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was awarded the 2018 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Midsize Play Director for "Traitor" at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Michael Shannon's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work Revolutionary Road in 2008
- Michael was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
What else you don't know about Michael Shannon ?
Michael´s middle name is Corbett.
What Michael Shannon has done for a first time
- Is the first non-British actor to play Superman's enemy General Zod.
Michael Shannon's quotes
- I never wanted to be a movie star. I had no ambitions in that regard at all. I take every day as it comes. That's all.
- The world has always been fragile. Just ask the dinosaurs. But we are here to live, and to love, and I think it behooves us all to enjoy our lives while we can.
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Michael Shannon's height, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Michael Shannon looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. Michael is tall as 6' 3½" (192 cm). Body build is athletic. His eyes are tinted blue. His hair is shade of brown - light.