Shawn Thompson

Thompson's first foray into showbiz came as a magician and circus performer, dangling by his ankles from a burning rope while struggling to escape from a straight jacket.From December 1985 to April 1987, Thompson was cast as Simon Hall, a fictional character on the CBS series Guiding Light, his first daytime role.[2] Simultaneously during this period, Thompson also hosted the Toronto regional edition of the CBC Television teen-oriented weekend talk/variety show Switchback, as well as appearing alongside Howard Busgang in the short-run comedy series We Don't Knock, in which Busgang and Thompson performed improvised pranks on real people.[3] In 1985 Thompson was arrested in the United States for illegal dumping after throwing a doll over Niagara Falls as part of a Switchback stunt.Recently, he has directed shows such as The Next Step and Murdoch Mysteries, and is currently acting in "My Perfect Landing" for BBC kids.
Berwick, Nova ScotiaCanadianscreenwritertelevision directorPuppets Who KillThe Comedy NetworkJim CarreyThe Late Show Starring Joan RiversThe NewzGuiding LightCBC TelevisionSwitchbackHoward BusgangJohn WatersHairsprayCanadian Comedy AwardGemini AwardJosh BrolinThe Next StepMurdoch MysteriesToronto StarThe Globe and MailChicago TribuneNational Post