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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, Revolutionary Road, 99 Homes and more. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and personal details.
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- 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
- 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.
Mar 25, 2024 · Michael Shannon is a versatile and critically acclaimed actor whose career has spanned over three decades. Born on August 7, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky, Shannon made his first notable appearance in the film industry with a small role in the 1993 comedy-drama ‘Groundhog Day.’
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."
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Michael Shannon is an American actor born in 1943 in Chicago. He has appeared in films such as Dark Shadows, Little Shop of Horrors and Superman II, and TV shows such as Endeavour and The Riches.
