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Michael Corbett Shannon (born August 7, 1974) is an American actor. He is a frequent collaborator with director Jeff Nichols, having appeared in Nichols' films Shotgun Stories (2007), Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special and Loving (both 2016), and The Bikeriders (2023).
IMDb profile of Michael Shannon, an American actor known for his roles in Take Shelter, The Shape of Water, Revolutionary Road and more. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and personal details.
- January 1, 1
- 1.91 m
- Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Learn about the life and career of actor Michael Shannon, who has starred in films such as 8 Mile, Nocturnal Animals and Zod. Find out his birth date, height, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- August 7, 1974
Michael Shannon takes us through his illustrious career, including his roles in 'Groundhog Day,' 'Shotgun Stories,' '... "I did all that? It doesn't seem real."
- 18 min
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- Vanity Fair
- HE DOES NOT LIKE HIS PERFORMANCES BEING INTERRUPTED BY VOMIT. Shannon got his start as a theater performer and often appears in stage plays between film roles.
- HIS FIRST FILM ROLE WAS 25 YEARS AGO IN GROUNDHOG DAY. Migrating from his native Kentucky, Shannon performed theater work in Chicago before trying his luck in Hollywood.
- HE DOES NOT GIVE A SH*T ABOUT SUPERHEROES FIGHTING. One of Shannon’s highest-profile roles to date was the Kryptonian supervillain General Zod in 2013’s Man of Steel.
- TALK SHOWS WERE AMBIVALENT ABOUT HAVING HIM ON. With his dry sense of humor, Shannon’s offscreen persona can sometimes have people doubting whether he’d make for a good late-night talk show guest.
Michael Shannon is an American actor born in 1943 in Chicago. He has appeared in films such as Dark Shadows, Superman II and Little Shop of Horrors, and TV shows such as Endeavour and The Riches.
May 6, 2023 · A list of 14 roles that showcase the versatility and talent of the actor, from "Mud" to "Nine Perfect Strangers". See how Shannon plays characters with duality, subtlety and humor in various genres and settings.
