Shane West
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 10, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Active Years
- 1992–2026 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Shane West, born Shannon Bruce Snaith, is an American actor, punk rock musician, and songwriter. He was born on June 10, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. West made his acting debut in 1995, appearing as Dave Lattimore in the fourth season of the CBS drama Picket Fences, specifically in the sixth episode titled Heart of Saturday Night. He is best known for portraying Eli Sammler on the ABC family drama Once and Again, Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember, Michael Bishop on The CW spy drama Nikita, and Dr. Ray Barnett on the NBC medical drama ER. His career spans both television and film, with numerous acting credits recorded across the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Shane West, born Shannon Bruce Snaith, is an American actor, punk rock musician, and songwriter. He was born on June 10, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. West made his acting debut in 1995, appearing in season 4, episode 6 of the CBS drama Picket Fences, titled Heart of Saturday Night, where he played the character Dave Lattimore.
West is best known for portraying several prominent television and film roles. On television, he played Eli Sammler on the ABC family drama Once and Again, which ran from 1999 to 2002. He also played Dr. Ray Barnett on the NBC medical drama ER and Michael Bishop on The CW spy drama Nikita. In film, he portrayed Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- The Birthday Party (2026) Executive Producer
- Holo (2026) as Jared
- Deadly Vows (2025) as Max
- Pig Hill (2025) as Andy
- Theater Is Dead (2025) as Matthew
- Last Night on Earth (2024) as Gene
- The Dirty South (2023) as Dion
- La Usurpadora (2023) as Chad
- Walden (2023) as Detective Bill Kane
- Chariot (2022) as Rory Calhoun
- Maneater (2022) as Will Coulter
- Outsiders (2022) as Sheriff O'Hare
- Escape the Field (2022) as Ryan
- Mid-Century (2022) as Tom Levin
- Gossamer Folds (2020) as Billy
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Awakening the Zodiac (2017) as Mick Branson
- Here Alone (2016) as Jason
- Gotham (2014) as Eduardo Durrance / Bane
- Salem (2014) as John Alden
- Red Sky (2014) as Tom Craig
- The Wil Wheaton Project (2014) as Self
- Halloween Wars (2011) as Self - Guest Judge
- Nikita (2010) as Michael Bishop
- El Dorado (2010) as Jack Wilder
- The Presence (2010) as Ghost
- El Dorado (2010) as Jack Wilder
- Echelon Conspiracy (2009) as Max Peterson
- The Lodger (2009) as Street Wilkenson
- Red Sands (2009) as Jeff Keller
- Red Sands (2009) Co-Producer
- What We Do Is Secret (2007) as Darby Crash
- What We Do Is Secret (2007) Executive Producer
- Supreme Courtships (2007)
- The Elder Son (2006) as Bo
- Made in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) as Tom Sawyer
- A Walk to Remember (2002) as Landon Carter
- A Time for Dancing (2002) as Paul, the DJ
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Shane West (uncredited)
- Get Over It (2001) as Bentley 'Striker' Scrumfeld
- Dracula 2000 (2000) as JT
- Whatever It Takes (2000) as Ryan Woodman
- Once and Again (1999) as Eli Sammler
- Liberty Heights (1999) as Ted
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- To Have & to Hold (1998) as Mitch Maloney
- The Closer (1998) as Tad
- Hollyweird (1998) as Jack Siegler
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Sean
- Meego (1997) as Guy With Big Hat
- The Westing Game (1997) as Chris Theodorakis
- Mr. Rhodes (1996) as Mick
- Sliders (1995) as Kirk
- The Crew (1995) as Store Manager
- ER (1994) as Ray Barnett
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Nick
- Picket Fences (1992) as Dave Lattimore
- California Dreams (1992) as Doug (voice)
- Hollywood Rules as Donald P. Meyers
- Every Other Animal as Hoyt
- Last Chance Motel
- Faceless
- She's Still Here as Mark
- You Don’t Belong Here as Park Ranger
- The Soul Trader as Damien
- The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock as Clarence
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shane West best known for?
Shane West is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Birthday Party (2026), Last Night on Earth (2024), The Dirty South (2023), Walden (2023).
When and where was Shane West born?
Shane West was born on June 10, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Shane West have?
Shane West has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Shane West's background in cinema and television?
Shane West, born Shannon Bruce Snaith, is an American actor, punk rock musician, and songwriter. He was born on June 10, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. West made his acting debut in 1995, appearing as Dave Lattimore in the fourth season of the CBS drama Picket Fences, specifically in the sixth episode titled Heart of...
Shane West by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Nick — aged about 15
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Sean — aged about 19
- A Walk to Remember (2002) as Landon Carter — aged about 24
- ER (1994) as Ray Barnett — aged about 16
- Gotham (2014) as Eduardo Durrance / Bane — aged about 36
- Sliders (1995) as Kirk — aged about 17
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