Vicellous Shannon
Biography
Vicellous Reon Shannon is an actor born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 11, 1971. Raised in Orange County, California, he was a promising high school baseball player until a severely injured hamstring sidelined him. He then pursued acting, studying with R.J. Adams at The Actors Workshop in Laguna Hills, where he performed chores in lieu of tuition. Shannon is perhaps best known for portraying Lesra Martin in the 1999 film The Hurricane and Keith Palmer, the son of presidential candidate David Palmer, in the Fox television series 24. His other film work includes appearing in the 2006 film Annapolis. Throughout his career, he has accumulated forty-eight known acting credits.
Career overview
Vicellous Reon Shannon is an actor born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 11, 1971. Raised in Orange County, California, he initially pursued baseball as a high school player until a severely injured hamstring sidelined him. He then developed an interest in acting, taking a two-hour bus ride to Laguna Hills to study with R.J. Adams at The Actors Workshop, where he performed chores at the facility instead of paying tuition.
Shannon is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Lesra Martin in the 1999 film The Hurricane and Keith Palmer, the son of presidential candidate David Palmer, in the Fox television series 24. Additionally, he appeared in the 2006 film Annapolis. His career includes 48 known acting credits on The Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Come Out Fighting (2023) as Sgt. Thomas
- Distorted (2018) as Phillip Starks
- The Humanity Bureau (2017) as Agent Porter
- The Recall (2017) as Astronaut Jackson
- The Mentalist (2008) as Jeron "Shade" Slaughter
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Fester
- Animal 2 (2007) as Darius
- Annapolis (2006) as Twins
- Bones (2005) as Curtis Martin
- House (2004) as Carnell Hall
- Last Flight Out (2004) as Jim
- Cold Case (2003) as Joel
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Todd Harris
- Without a Trace (2002) as Probationary Fireman
- The Shield (2002) as Trick
- Hart's War (2002) as Lt. Lamar T. Archer
- 24 (2001) as Keith Palmer
- The Guardian (2001) as Taliek Allen
- Dancing in September (2001) as James
- Semper Fi (2001) as Keith Maddox
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Marshall James
- Freedom Song (2000) as Owen Walker
- Judging Amy (1999) as Joseph Dutton
- The Hurricane (1999) as Lesra Martin
- 2 Little, 2 Late (1999) as Seth 'Crystal' Meth
- Senseless (1998) as Carter
- Can't Hardly Wait (1998) as Reddi Whip Kid
- David and Lisa (1998) as Tyrone
- Moesha (1996) as Darnell
- Early Edition (1996)
- Early Edition (1996) as Marcus
- Dangerous Minds (1996) as Cornelius Hawkins
- Don't Look Back (1996) as Drug Dealer #2
- JAG (1995) as Midshipman Kevin Dupree
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- The Client (1995) as Anthony Gibson
- Zooman (1995) as Russell
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Lannie Sutton
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Jason DeLee
- Party of Five (1994) as Andy Hughes
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Anthony
- D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) as James
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) as Ski (as Vicellous Reon Shannon)
- Kangaroo Court (1994)
- Deep Cover (1992) as 13 Year Old
- Roc (1991) as Young Roc
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Juwan
- L.A. Law (1986) as Gilbert Russell
- MacGyver (1985) as Tookie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vicellous Shannon best known for?
Vicellous Shannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Mans (1971), Sons of Anarchy (2008), Annapolis (2006), The 13th Warrior (1999).
When and where was Vicellous Shannon born?
Vicellous Shannon was born on April 11, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Vicellous Shannon have?
Vicellous Shannon has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2023.
What is Vicellous Shannon's background in cinema and television?
Vicellous Reon Shannon is an actor born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 11, 1971. Raised in Orange County, California, he was a promising high school baseball player until a severely injured hamstring sidelined him. He then pursued acting, studying with R.J. Adams at The Actors Workshop in Laguna Hills, where he perfor...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dangerous Minds (1996) as Cornelius Hawkins — aged about 25
- House (2004) as Carnell Hall — aged about 33
- The Mentalist (2008) as Jeron "Shade" Slaughter — aged about 37
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Fester — aged about 37
- Bones (2005) as Curtis Martin — aged about 34
- The Shield (2002) as Trick — aged about 31
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