Michael Shannon is an American stage and film actor. The role of Peter Evans in Bug was originated by him on stage before he took on the role for the 2007 film. Shannon has also appeared in such films as: Pearl Harbor, Kangaroo Jack, Grand Theft Parsons and Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.
Shannon was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor 2009 Oscar for his role Revolutionary Road, but Heath Ledger was posthumously awarded the Oscar for his role in The Dark Knight.Oscars.com: 2009 Oscar Nominees
Fast Facts:
- Born: 1974
- Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
- Began career in Chicago
- Founded A Red Orchid Theatre
- Worked on stage with Steppenwolf
- Starred in stage production of Grace in Chicago
- Appeared in several shows in London
- Appeared in Pearl Harbor
- Played in a production of Woyzeck
- Made directorial debut at A Red Orchid for Eugene Ionesco's Hunger and Thirst
- Film debut: Groundhog Day
Brief Biography
Primarily a stage actor, Michael Shannon has also appeared in such film starting with the 1993 comedy, Groundhog Day. Starting out his acting career in Chicago, Shannon has worked on stage in New York, Chicago, and London. He is also slated to appear in the 2008 Sam Mendes film, Revolutionary Road.
