Shane Filan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 5, 1979 in Sligo, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1978–2025 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Shane Steven Filan was born on July 5, 1979, in Sligo, Ireland. He is an Irish singer known as a member and one of the lead singers of the pop vocal group Westlife, which was formed in 1998, disbanded in 2012, and regrouped in 2018. As part of Westlife, he has released thirteen albums, embarked on twelve world tours, and won several awards. Filan has also released three solo albums, namely You and Me in 2013, Right Here in 2015, and Love Always in 2017. Additionally, he has appeared sixteen times in the UK Singles Chart with number-one hits. In his film and television work, Filan has credits in the animation department and as an actor and composer, with involvement in productions including Playboy Adventures, Ronan Keating and Emeli Sande: One of a Kind, and Postman Pat: The Movie. He married Gillian Walsh on December 28, 2003.
Career overview
Shane Steven Filan was born on July 5, 1979, in Sligo, Ireland. He is an Irish singer best known as a member and one of the lead singers of the pop vocal group Westlife. The group was formed in 1998, disbanded in 2012, and subsequently regrouped in 2018. During its career, Westlife released thirteen albums, embarked on twelve world tours, and won several awards, establishing itself as one of the most successful musical groups of all time. Filan has also appeared sixteen times in the UK Singles Chart with number-one hits, making him one of the most-appeared Irish music artists in British music number-one singles history.
In addition to his work with Westlife, Filan has pursued a solo career, releasing three albums titled You and Me in 2013, Right Here in 2015, and Love Always in 2017. Beyond his music career, Filan has credits in the film and television industry as an actor and composer. His work includes contributions to the animation department and recognition for projects such as Playboy Adventures in 2006, Postman Pat: The Movie in 2014, and Ronan Keating and Emeli Sande: One of a Kind in 2020.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Westlife 25: Live At The Royal Albert Hall (2025) as Self
- Westlife: The Wild Dreams Tour (Live at Wembley Stadium) (2022) as Himself
- Westlife at the Ulster Hall (2021) as Self
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2019) as Self
- Westlife: The Twenty Tour - Live from Croke Park (2019) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Participant
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- The Kumars (2014) as Self
- Westlife: The Farewell Tour - Live at Croke Park (2012) as Himself
- Westlife: For The Last Time (2011) as Self
- Westlife: The Where We Are Tour Live From O2 Concert 2010 (2010) as Self
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- 10 Years Of Westlife: Live At Croke Park Stadium (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Fredag hela veckan (2007) as Self - Music Guest
- Westlife: Live At Wembley (2006) as Self
- Westlife: The Number Ones Tour (2005) as Self
- Westlife: The Turnaround Tour - Live From The Globe, Stockholm (2004) as Self
- Westlife: The Greatest Hits Tour (2003) as Himself
- Westlife: Unbreakable - Greatest Hits (2002) as Himself
- Westlife: Where Dreams Come True (2001) as Self
- Big Brother (2000) as Self
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (1988) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shane Filan best known for?
Shane Filan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Gogglebox (2019), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016), The Graham Norton Show (2007).
When and where was Shane Filan born?
Shane Filan was born on July 5, 1979 in Sligo, Ireland.
How many credits does Shane Filan have?
Shane Filan has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2025.
What is Shane Filan's background in cinema and television?
Shane Steven Filan was born on July 5, 1979, in Sligo, Ireland. He is an Irish singer known as a member and one of the lead singers of the pop vocal group Westlife, which was formed in 1998, disbanded in 2012, and regrouped in 2018. As part of Westlife, he has released thirteen albums, embarked on twelve world tours, a...
Shane Filan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 27
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Participant — aged about 36
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer — aged about 36
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2019) as Self — aged about 39
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 1
- Big Brother (2000) as Self — aged about 20
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