About Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in films such as Revolutionary Road, Take Shelter, 99 Homes, and The Shape of Water. He has also appeared in television shows such as Boardwalk Empire and Man of Steel. He has been nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Shannon has also worked with acclaimed directors such as Jonathan Demme, Sam Mendes, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Terrence Malick. He has released two albums as a singer-songwriter, and performed with the experimental rock band Corporal.
30 Interesting Things Most People Don’t Know About Michael Shannon
– He was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky
– He has been acting since the age of 8
– He attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts
– He is an accomplished theater actor, having won awards for his roles in productions such as Bug and Killer Joe
– He is a frequent collaborator with director Ramin Bahrani, having worked on several of his films
– He is a two-time Oscar nominee, for his roles in Revolutionary Road and Nocturnal Animals
– He is an avid music fan, and has played drums in a number of bands
– He is a fan of the Chicago Cubs and has performed the National Anthem at Wrigley Field
– He is a passionate advocate for the environment, and is the co-founder of the Riverkeeper Alliance
– He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Boardwalk Empire and Rectify
– He is a published poet, and several of his works have been set to music
– He is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist
– He is an avid reader, and his favorite authors include Cormac McCarthy and Haruki Murakami
– He is an avid video game player, and his favorite game is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
