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Shannon was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and is a grandson of entomologist Raymond Corbett Shannon.[3] His mother, Geraldine Hine, is a lawyer, and his father, Donald S. Shannon, was an accounting professor at DePaul University.[4][5] He was raised by his divorced parents in both Kentucky and Chicago, Illinois.[6][7]
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| Career | 2>
Shannon's first film role was the main character in Every Mother's Nightmare's music video "House of Pain," in which he played a troubled teenager who was running away from his abusive lifestyle.
He later become a stage actor in Chicago. He helped found A Red Orchid Theatre, where he still regularly performs.[3] He has since worked with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, and other acting companies.[8] Shannon originated the role of Peter Evans in Bug in 2004 and also starred in the 2006 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.[7]
Shannon made his film debut with a small role in Groundhog Day in 1993 as a wedding groom.[9] Later, he had roles in Jesus' Son, Pearl Harbor, 8 Mile and Vanilla Sky. He played the villain in Kangaroo Jack. After a role in Bad Boys II, he had a major role in Grand Theft Parsons as the hippie, Larry Oster-burg. In 2006, he played the leader of a prison white supremacist group, Lynard, in Let's Go to Prison.
Shannon has appeared in several shows in the West End in London, including a 1997 production of Woyzeck directed by Sarah Kane.[10] In 2008, Shannon was featured in the off-Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's The Little Flower of East Orange, presented by LAByrinth Theater Company and The Public Theater, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman and also featuring Ellen Burstyn.[11]
Shannon's role in Revolutionary Road, also starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.[12] He portrayed Doc Cross Williams in the film adaptation of Jonah Hex.[13] Shannon appeared in the 2011 film Take Shelter and received rave reviews for his performance.[14][15] Shannon will play a corrupt cop in the upcoming film Premium Rush, written and directed by David Koepp.[16] In the 2010 HBO television show Boardwalk Empire, Shannon plays the role of Federal Prohibition agent Nelson Van Alden. In November 2010, he began starring in the one man play, Mistakes Were Made at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City, with performances scheduled to run through February 27, 2012.[17] Shannon had previously performed the show in 2009 at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago.[18] In 2011, he was cast as General Zod, the villain in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, Man of Steel.[19]
[edit] | Tags: Personal life | 2>
Shannon is in a relationship with actress Kate Arrington; they have one daughter, Sylvia, who was born in 2008.[6]
[edit] | Tags: Filmography | 2>
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1993
Groundhog Day
Fred
1996
Chain Reaction
D.C. Flower Delivery Man
1998
Hellcab
Crack Head
Alternate title: ChInnininicago Cab
1999
Jesus' Son
Dundun
1999
Ride, TheThe Ride
Jimmy
2000
Tigerland
Sgt. Filmore
2000
Cecil B. DeMented
Petie
2000
Mullitt
2000
Photographer, TheThe Photographer
Maurice
2001
Vanilla Sky
Aaron
2001
New Port South
Stanton
2001
Pearl Harbor
Lt. Gooz Wood
2002
8 Mile
Greg Buehl
2002
High Crimes
Troy Abbott
2003
Grand Theft Parsons
Larry Oster-Berg
2003
Bad Boys II
Floyd Poteet
2003
Kangaroo Jack
Frankie Lombardo
2004
Water
Bobby Matherson
2004
Dead Birds
Clyde
2004
Criminal
Gene
2004
Zamboni Man
Walt
2004
Woodsman, TheThe Woodsman
Rosen
2005
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Avery Shaw
TV series, episode: "Quarry"
2006
World Trade Center
Dave Karnes
2006
Let's Go to Prison
Lynard
2006
Marvelous
John
2006
Bug
Peter Evans
2007
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Dex
Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast
2007
Blackbird
Murl
2007
Lucky You
Ray Zumbro
2007
Shotgun Stories
Son Hayes
2008
Revolutionary Road
John Givings
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Nominated—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
2009
Delocated
Mark
TV series, episode: "Sick Of It"
2009
Missing Person, TheThe Missing Person
John Rosow
2009
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Mundt
2009
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
Brad McCullum
2010
Runaways, TheThe Runaways
Kim Fowley
2010
Boardwalk Empire
Nelson Van Alden
TV series
2010
13
Henry
2010
Jonah Hex
Doc Cross Williams
2011
Return
Mike
2011
Machine Gun Preacher
Donnie
2011
Take Shelter
Curtis LaForche
Austin Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor
Indie Wire Critics Survey for Best Lead Performance
New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Actor
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Village Voice Film Poll - Best Actor
Runner-up - Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Pending - Saturn Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
Nominated - Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Detroit Film Critics Society for Best Actor
Nominated - Houston Film Critics Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture
Nominated - Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
2012
Premium Rush
Bobby
2012
Mud
2013
The Iceman
Richard Kuklinski
2013
Man of Steel
General Zod
[edit] | Tags: References | 2>
^ "Kentucky Births, 1911-1999". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Frankfort, KY.
^ Tapley, Kristopher (December 24, 2008). "Interview:Michael Shannon". InContention.com. http://incontention.com/2008/12/24/interview-michael-shannon/.
^ a b "Obituary & Guest Book Preview for Dr. Donald S. Shannon". Chicago Sun-Times. http://legacy.suntimes.com/ChicagoSunTimes/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=120590054.
^ Dr. Donald S. Shannon . Chicago Tribune. November 24, 2008.
^ Oscar nominee Michael Shannon. Kentucky.com. February 22, 2009.[dead link]
^ a b "unknown title". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/arts/chi-coty-shannon-1228dec28,0,3126391.story. [dead link]
^ a b Edelstein, David (December 28, 2008). "Killer Instincts". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/movies/profiles/53156/.
^ Phillips, Michael (January 22, 2009). "Early thoughts on the Oscar horse race". Chicago Tribune. http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/talking_pictures/2009/01/early-thoughts-on-the-oscar-horse-race.html.
^ Simon, Alex (January 22, 2009). "Michael Shannon: On the Road". Hollywood Interview blog. http://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2008/12/michael-shannon-hollywood-interview.html. [dubious – discuss]
^ Wood, Mark Dundas (May 23, 2007). "Catching the 'Bug'". Back Stage. http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/movie_reviews/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003589582&inp=true.
^ Cole, David (April 7, 2008). "The Little Flower of East Orange - Theater". Time Out New York. http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/theater/28374/the-little-flower-of-east-orange.
^ Shoard, Catherine (22 January 2009). "Oscar nominations: How Michael Shannon stole Kate Winslet's glory". The Guardian (UK) (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2009/jan/22/kate-winslet-oscar-nominations.
^ Hi-Res Image Gallery: 30 Stills from 'Jonah Hex'
^ http://themuddoctor.blogspot.com/2011/11/take-shelter.html
^ "Take Shelter". Chicago Sun-Times. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111005/REVIEWS/111009991.
^ Kit, Borys (June 20, 2010). "Two joining Joseph Gordon-Levitt thriller". The Hollywood Reporter (e5 Global Media). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i80aa430b917f5eca5382e7a944a51d18. Retrieved August 8, 2010. [dead link]
^ "Mistakes Were Made". Stage Grade. http://www.stagegrade.com/productions/602#.
^ Del Signore, John (2 December 2010). "Actor Michael Shannon, Mistakes Were Made". Gothamist. http://gothamist.com/2010/12/02/michael_shannon_mistakes_were_made.php.
^ Kilday, Gregg (April 10, 2011). "Michael Shannon Set to Play Villain General Zod in 'Man of Steel'". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/michael-shannon-set-play-villain-176799. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
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Michael Shannon at the Internet Movie Database
Michael Shannon at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
Michael Shannon biography at A Red Orchid Theatre, Chicago
The Onion A.V. Club interview
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