Date of Birth : Aug 7th 1974
Began his career as a stage actor in Chicago, where he helped found A Red Orchid Theatre. He has since worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, and other groups. Shannon originated the role of Peter Evans in Bug in 2004 and also starred in the 2007 film adaptation with Ashley Judd and Harry Connick, Jr, directed by William Friedkin. His roles in Bug, Killer Joe, and Man From Nebraska were written by Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Shannon has appeared in several shows in the West End in London, including a production of Woyzeck directed by Sarah Kane.
CAREER
The Bikeriders ( 2023 )
Amsterdam ( 2022 )
Bullet Train ( 2022 )
Knives Out ( 2019 )
State Like Sleep ( 2019 )
What They Had ( 2019 )
The Shape of Water ( 2018 )
12 Strong ( 2018 )
Frank and Lola ( 2017 )
Nocturnal Animals ( 2016 )
Elvis & Nixon ( 2016 )
Midnight Special ( 2016 )
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice ( 2016 )
Freeheld ( 2016 )
The Night Before ( 2015 )
99 Homes ( 2015 )
Can’t Come Out to Play ( 2015 )
Man of Steel ( 2013 )
The Iceman ( 2013 )
Mud ( 2013 )
Premium Rush ( 2012 )
Take Shelter ( 2011 )
Machine Gun Preacher ( 2011 )
Jonah Hex ( 2010 )
The Missing Person ( 2009 )
Revolutionary Road ( 2009 )
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead ( 2008 )
Bad Boys II ( 2003 )
Kangaroo Jack ( 2003 )
8 Mile ( 2003 )
High Crimes ( 2002 )
Vanilla Sky ( 2002 )
Pearl Harbor ( 2001 )
Groundhog Day ( 1993 )
13 ( 1970 )