Shaun Cassidy
Biography
Shaun Paul Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an American singer, actor, television producer, and screenwriter. He is the oldest of three sons born to actors Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones. As a television creator and producer, his work includes the series American Gothic, Roar, and Invasion. His known credits in the industry include acting roles in projects such as Breaking Away, Your Studio and You, and Cold Case. He attended high school in Los Angeles and is recognized in film and television databases for his work across acting and production.
Career overview
Shaun Paul Cassidy is an American singer, actor, television producer, and screenwriter who was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 27, 1958. He is the oldest of three sons born to actors Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, and he attended high school in Los Angeles.
Cassidy has established a known career in the entertainment industry with thirty-two known credits in acting. As a television producer and screenwriter, he has created or produced several television series, including American Gothic, Roar, and Invasion. Additionally, he has been associated with various film and television projects such as Odložené případy, Breaking Away, and Your Studio and You.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- New Amsterdam (2018) Writer
- New Amsterdam (2018) Consulting Producer
- New Amsterdam (2018) Executive Producer
- Emerald City (2017) Teleplay
- Emerald City (2017) Writer
- The Frontier (2012) Executive Producer
- Ruby & The Rockits (2009) Producer
- Ruby & The Rockits (2009) Creator
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1978 (2007) as Self
- Invasion (2005) Writer
- The Mountain (2004) Writer
- The Mountain (2004) Teleplay
- The Mountain (2004) Executive Producer
- The Agency (2001) Writer
- Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000) Writer
- Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000) Producer
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Hollyweird (1998) Executive Producer
- Hollyweird (1998) Creator
- Roar (1997) Writer
- Roar (1997) Producer
- Roar (1997) Creator
- Players (1997) Creator
- American Gothic (1995) Writer
- American Gothic (1995) Producer
- American Gothic (1995) Creator
- Your Studio and You (1995) as Shaun Cassidy
- Midnight Run for Your Life (1994) Writer
- Strays (1991) Writer
- Strays (1991) Co-Producer
- Once Upon a Texas Train (1988) as Cotton
- Roots: The Gift (1988) as Edmund Parker, Jr.
- Na siehste! (1987) as Self
- Matlock (1986) as Craig Gentry
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Dale Thurston
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Chad Singer
- American Playhouse (1982) as David Dischinger
- Breaking Away (1980) as Dave Stohler
- Like Normal People (1979) as Roger Meyers
- The Goldie Hawn Special (1978) as Self
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as Joe Hardy
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- Disco (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shaun Cassidy best known for?
Shaun Cassidy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including New Amsterdam (2018), New Amsterdam (2018), New Amsterdam (2018), Emerald City (2017).
When and where was Shaun Cassidy born?
Shaun Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Shaun Cassidy have?
Shaun Cassidy has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2018.
What is Shaun Cassidy's background in cinema and television?
Shaun Paul Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an American singer, actor, television producer, and screenwriter. He is the oldest of three sons born to actors Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones. As a television creator and producer, his work includes the series American Gothic, Ro...
Shaun Cassidy by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 13
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Chad Singer — aged about 25
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 3
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Dale Thurston — aged about 26
- Matlock (1986) as Craig Gentry — aged about 27
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as Joe Hardy — aged about 18
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