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Shane West Wiki Biography
Shannon Bruce Snaith was born on 10 June 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA, of Cajun French, Jamaican, Portuguese, and British descent. Shane is a musician, songwriter, and actor, best known to have been part of the show “Once and Again” as Eli Sammler. He was also part of “ER”, “A Walk to Remember”, and “Nikita”. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Shane West? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $3 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. He reportedly earns around $50,000 per episode in the series “Salem” in which he plays John Alden. He also performs musically and was part of the punk rock band Germs. As he continues his career it is expected that his wealth will increase.
West’s mother and father were both musicians, forming punk bands punk bands of their own when they were younger. Under their influence, he well knew artists such as The Kinks, The Clash, and Elvis Costello, who certainly influenced his future direction. When he was 15 years old, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. and struggled for two years trying to get a break. He got eventually made his debut in the fourth season of “Picket Fences”, in which he made a guest appearance. His net worth was slowly rising.
In 1998, he would start making appearances in popular television series, including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. He then got his first major role in “Once and Again” in which he appeared for three seasons. Afterwards, he made his film debut in “Liberty Heights” which was directed by Barry Levinson. In 2000, he would appear in teen comedies “Get Over It” and “Whatever It Takes”, then two years later, he was cast alongside Mandy Moore in “A Walk to Remember” which is an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name. The film would become a modest success and brought him good reviews and a rise in his net worth.
In 2003, he co-starred in “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” with Sean Connery; the film became a success, earning $179 million worldwide. After a year, he became part of the medical drama “ER” during the 11th season, playing Ray Barnett. He left the show after two seasons but returned in 2008 for three episodes of its final season. During this time he also made independent films, including “What We Do Is Secret” which helped revive the punk band Germs; he also drew many good reviews for his performance. One of his latest roles is the adventure fantasy drama “Salem”.
In music, Shane was the lead singer of the punk rock band Jonny Was, and they contributed to the soundtrack of “A Walk to Remember”. In 2005, he became the frontman of Germs and performed with the band for five years, touring in Europe and the US. However, he had less time with the band due to acting commitments, and his last performance with them was in 2009. He net worth still benefited, however.
For his personal life, it is known that Shane mentioned in an interview that he thought he was going to pursue a music career but found a lot of acting opportunities. He also owns a 1968 Camaro which he used in “A Walk to Remember”. Any relationships he keeps strictly private.
IMDB Wikipedia ‘Get Over It’ “Liberty Heights” “What We Do Is Secret” “Whatever It Takes” $3 Million 1978 1978-06-10 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m) A Walk to Remember Actor Actors American Barry Levinson Baton Rouge Cajun Don Snaith Elvis Costello Guitarist Jonny Was June 10 Leah Catherine Snaith Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Louisiana Mandy Moore Marli Ann Snaith Musician Nicholas Sparks producer Salem Sean Connery Shane West Shane West Net Worth Shannon Bruce Snaith Shannon Snaith Simone Snaith Singer-songwriter Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) United States United States of America Writer
Shane West Quick Info
Full Name | Shane West |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Date Of Birth | June 10, 1978 |
Place Of Birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m) |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies |
Nationality | American |
Parents | Leah Catherine Snaith, Don Snaith |
Siblings | Simone Snaith, Marli Ann Snaith |
Nicknames | Shannon Bruce Snaith , Shannon Snaith |
https://www.facebook.com/Shanewestreal | |
https://twitter.com/shanewest | |
https://www.instagram.com/theshanewest/ | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0922342/ |
Allmusic | www.allmusic.com/artist/shane-west-mn0001020726 |
Awards | Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie |
Albums | “A Walk to Remember” (soundtrack) |
Music Groups | Jonny Was, Germs |
Nominations | Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor – Drama/Action Adventure |
Movies | “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” (2003), “Liberty Heights” , “Get Over It”, “Whatever It Takes”, “A Walk to Remember”, “What We Do Is Secret”, “Salem” |
TV Shows | “Once and Again, ER”, “A Walk to Remember”, “Nikita” |
Shane West Quotes
- What’s not to love about Maggie? I mean, she’s the consummate professional, and she can kick some serious butt. She has something that’s real- she’s very caring. And she brings those emotions to her character.
- While watching the New Orleans Saints (on television), I got angry and punched my bed, and then my remote control flew up and hit me in the head. My girlfriend didn’t stop laughing for an hour.
- (On moving when he was younger) ” My sister and I were the only white people in school. It was the nicest group of kids I’ve ever run into.”
- (On girls) ” The first thing I notice is their eyes and smile. I’m not a big make-up fan; I like them to be natural.”
Shane West Important Facts
- In 2015 he formed the band “Twilight Creeps” with some of his former Jonny Was band members. They have played shows in and around the Los Angeles Area. The debut album is due out in October 2016 with two singles; “Bedroom Eyes” and “Oz” being released prior on iTunes.
- Shane’s father was born in Jamaica, of English, Sephardi Jewish (from Spain and Portugal), and distant Scottish, ancestry. Shane’s mother is from a Cajun family long resident in Louisiana (she is of French, and distant Spanish, descent).
- Toronto, On, Canada: Filming Nikita season 1 finale [April 2011]
- Los Angeles, CA [May 2013]
- Is good friends with his Nikita (2010) co-star Maggie Q.
- Is replacing Darby Crash in legendary punk band The Germs.
- Attended Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies.
- At the end of A Walk to Remember (2002), his character had gone off to and was accepted to medical school. Two years later, he played a doctor on ER (1994).
- He was nearly cast as “John Connor” in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). The role went to Nick Stahl instead.
- He dedicated a song to the late actor Jonathan Brandis of SeaQuest 2032 (1993) fame.
- Got into acting when he was forced to take Drama class in high school because he needed one more credit to graduate.
- He was so in love with the 1968 Camaro his character drove in A Walk to Remember (2002) that he bought it for $5000.
- Shane’s father and mother are Don & Catherine West. He has two sisters. Simone is 19 and his half sister, Marli Ann, is less than a year old.
- Has a song on the soundtrack of A Walk to Remember (2002) with “Average Jo”.
- Is in a band called “Jonny Was”, formerly known as “Average Jo”. “Jonny Was” performs in clubs in LA and the OC.
Shane West Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Awakening the Zodiac | 2017 | completed | Mick Branson | Actor |
Salem | 2014-2017 | TV Series | John Alden | Actor |
Here Alone | 2016 | Jason | Actor | |
Red Sky | 2014/I | Tom ‘Rodeo’ Craig | Actor | |
Nikita | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Michael | Actor |
Hollywood Rules | 2011 | Donald P. Meyers | Actor | |
The Love Affair | 2010 | Short | Carter Troy | Actor |
El Dorado | 2010 | TV Mini-Series | Jack Wilder | Actor |
The Presence | 2010 | Ghost | Actor | |
ER | 2004-2009 | TV Series | Ray Barnett | Actor |
Echelon Conspiracy | 2009 | Max Peterson | Actor | |
Red Sands | 2009 | Spc. Jeff Keller | Actor | |
The Lodger | 2009 | Street Wilkenson | Actor | |
Supreme Courtships | 2007 | TV Movie | Actor | |
What We Do Is Secret | 2007 | Darby Crash | Actor | |
The Elder Son | 2006 | Bo | Actor | |
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen | 2003 | Tom Sawyer | Actor | |
A Time for Dancing | 2002 | Paul | Actor | |
Once and Again | 1999-2002 | TV Series | Eli Sammler | Actor |
A Walk to Remember | 2002 | Landon Carter | Actor | |
Get Over It | 2001 | Bentley ‘Striker’ Scrumfeld | Actor | |
Dracula 2000 | 2000 | JT | Actor | |
Whatever It Takes | 2000 | Ryan | Actor | |
Liberty Heights | 1999 | Ted | Actor | |
Clips’ Place | 1998 | TV Movie | Actor | |
Hollyweird | 1998 | TV Movie | Actor | |
To Have & to Hold | 1998 | TV Series | Mitch Maloney | Actor |
Sliders | 1998 | TV Series | Kirk | Actor |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 1998 | TV Series | Sean | Actor |
The Closer | 1998 | TV Series | Tad | Actor |
The Westing Game | 1997 | TV Movie | Chris Theodorakis | Actor |
Mr. Rhodes | 1997 | TV Series | Mick | Actor |
Meego | 1997 | TV Series | Guy With Big Hat | Actor |
Boy Meets World | 1996 | TV Series | Nick | Actor |
The Crew | 1996 | TV Series | Store Manager | Actor |
California Dreams | 1995 | TV Series | Doug | Actor |
Picket Fences | 1995 | TV Series | Dave Lattimore | Actor |
Red Sands | 2009 | co-producer | Producer | |
What We Do Is Secret | 2007 | executive producer | Producer | |
Bringing Down the House | 2003 | writer: “Billy Jean Is MIA” | Soundtrack | |
A Walk to Remember | 2002 | writer: “So What Does It All Mean?” | Soundtrack | |
Punk’s Not Dead | 2007 | Documentary special thanks | Thanks | |
Hollywood Today Live | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Sports Humanitarian Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself – presenter | Self |
The Talk | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Today | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
The Wil Wheaton Project | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
The Queen Latifah Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
The 4th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The Arsenio Hall Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Teen Choice 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The 37th Annual People’s Choice Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Previously On: E.R. | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The Screenwriter Diaries | 2009 | Video documentary short | Himself | Self |
2005 Radio Music Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Real Access | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
MTV Presents Teen People Magazine’s 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 | 2003 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Assembling the League | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself / Tom Sawyer | Self |
2003 Much Music Video Music Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Young Hollywood Awards | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Total Access 24/7 | 2002 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 2002 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
A Walk to Remember: A Day on the Set with Mandy Moore | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself | Self |
A Walk to Remember: Interviews | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself | Self |
Ocean’s Eleven | 2001 | Himself (uncredited) | Self | |
Whatever It Takes: Making-Of Featurette | 2000 | Video documentary short | Himself / Ryan | Self |
Whatever It Takes: Deleted Scenes | 2000 | Video short | Ryan | Archive Footage |
Shane West Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2011 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Action | Nikita (2010) | Won |
2008 | Rising Star Award | Philadelphia Film Festival | What We Do Is Secret (2007) | Won | |
2002 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Film – Choice Chemistry | A Walk to Remember (2002) | Won |
2002 | Young Hollywood Award | Young Hollywood Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Won | |
2011 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Action | Nikita (2010) | Nominated |
2008 | Rising Star Award | Philadelphia Film Festival | What We Do Is Secret (2007) | Nominated | |
2002 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Film – Choice Chemistry | A Walk to Remember (2002) | Nominated |
2002 | Young Hollywood Award | Young Hollywood Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Nominated |