Shane West - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 10, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Shane West's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring in 'A Walk to Remember,' 'ER,' and 'Nikita'; lead singer of the band Jonny Was. |
Intro
Shane West is an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for his roles in the television series 'ER,' 'Nikita,' and the film 'A Walk to Remember.' He has also performed as the lead singer of the punk rock band Jonny Was and portrayed Darby Crash in the biographical film 'What We Do Is Secret.'
Early Life & Background
Shane West was born as Shannon Bruce Snaith on June 10, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His parents, Leah Catherine and Don Snaith, were both musicians, which influenced his early interest in music and performance. He moved to Los Angeles with his mother and sister at age 15 to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Landon Carter in the romantic drama 'A Walk to Remember' (2002).
- Played Dr. Ray Barnett on the long-running TV series 'ER' (2004–2009).
- Portrayed Michael Bishop on The CW's series 'Nikita' (2010–2013).
- Played Darby Crash in 'What We Do Is Secret' (2007), a biopic about the punk band The Germs.
- Lead singer of punk band Jonny Was.
Trivia
- He performed with members of The Germs after playing Darby Crash in their biopic.
- His stage name, Shane West, combines his favorite book character (Shane) and the street he grew up on (West).
FAQs
People also ask
Shane West is 47 years old.
Shane West was born the 10 June 1978.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About June 10th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 10, 1978, Costa Rica officially joined the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. This international agreement aims to protect the rights of authors and creators, enhancing the country's commitment to intellectual property rights.
- Day of the week: June 10th, 1978 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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