Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | December 18, 1965 |
Spouse | Deborah Quinn |
Fact | Met his wife Deborah while both were models auditioning for a print ad in Chicago, in 1991. |
Shawn Christian is an American actor. He is known for his role as Daniel Jonas on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Christian was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 18, 1965. His parents are both teachers. He has two older sisters. Christian graduated from high school in 1984. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he studied acting.
Christian’s first acting role was in the soap opera As the World Turns. He played the role of Mike Kasnoff from 1986 to 1987. He then appeared in the television movie A Killing in a Small Town. In 1990, he had a role in the film Darkman.
From 1990 to 1991, Christian played the role of Scott Chandler on the soap opera All My Children. He then appeared in the television movie In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped. In 1992, he had a role in the film A League of Their Own.
From 1992 to 1995, Christian played the role of Johnny Darrow on the soap opera One Life to Live. He then appeared in the television movie The Babysitter’s Seduction. In 1996, he had a role in the film The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime.
From 1997 to 1998, Christian played the role of Dr. Neil Curtis on the soap opera Sunset Beach. He then appeared in the television movie The Wedding Dress. In 1999, he had a role in the film The Crow: Salvation.
From 1999 to 2004, Christian played the role of Daniel Jonas on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. He then appeared in the television movie The Christmas Card. In 2006, he had a role in the film The Grudge 2.
From 2006 to 2007, Christian played the role of Craig Manning on the soap opera As the World Turns. He then appeared in the television movie A Christmas Wedding Date. In 2008, he had a role in the film Quarantine.
From 2009 to 2010, Christian played the role of Ted Durkas on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He then appeared in the television movie A Christmas Wedding Tail. In 2011, he had a role in the film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Christian has been married to actress Deanna Reed-Foster since 2002. They have two children together.
General Info
Full Name | Shawn Christian |
Date Of Birth | December 18, 1965 |
Height | 1.82Â m |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Rogers High School, Ferris State University |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Deborah Quinn |
Children | Kameron Christian |
Accomplishments
Movies | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection, Undercover Christmas, Murder in the Hamptons, For Your Consideration, Meet Dave, Mating Dance, Small Town Saturday Night, Secrets of the Mountain, Red Skies |
TV Shows | One Life to Live, As the World Turns, Summerland, Wind on Water, Days of Our Lives |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | Follow your heart. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | On the roster of an NBAE (basketball) team. For the 2007/2008 season he played for the Miami Heat with teammates Jay Harrington (from Summerland) and Taye Diggs. |
2 | Stars in the short film,Last Chance,which won the Audience award for Best Short Film at the Hamptons International Film Fest in East Hamptons, Long Island. |
3 | Shares a birthday with Brad Pitt and Steve Austin (December 18). |
4 | Acts with stepdaughter, Taylor Cole, in the WB series Summerland (2004). |
5 | Is step-dad to actress/model Taylor Cole. |
6 | Father of one child, a son named Kameron born in July of 2000. |
7 | Nominated for "Hottest Male Star" by Soap Opera Digest magazine in 1995. |
8 | Was voted "Hottest Student Body" by his high school classmates in his yearbook. |
9 | During the 1994 season, he was the first male spokes model to ever appear on the TV show, Star Search (1983). |
10 | While in his youth, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Merit for outstanding leadership in his community. |
11 | Met his wife Deborah while both were models auditioning for a print ad in Chicago, in 1991. |
12 | Attended Ferris St. University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Graduated class of 1989. |
13 | Attended Rogers High School in Wyoming, Michigan. Graduated class of 1984. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Famous in Love | 2017 | TV Series pre-production | Alan Mills |
Last Seen in Idaho | 2016 | post-production | Lance |
Days of Our Lives | 2008-2016 | TV Series | Dr. Daniel Jonas Daniel Jonas Dr.Daniel Jonas ... |
Savannah Sunrise | 2016 | Phil | |
Hidden Truth | 2016 | Michael | |
Venice the Series | 2010-2014 | TV Series | Brandon |
Addicts Anonymous | 2013 | TV Series | Christian Goldberg |
Spanners | 2013 | Adam Parr | |
Melissa & Joey | 2012 | TV Series | Sam Davis |
Small Town Saturday Night | 2010 | Tommy Carson | |
Secrets of the Mountain | 2010 | TV Movie | Tom Kent |
Only One Can Play | 2009 | Short | Alex |
Mating Dance | 2008 | Ken | |
Meet Dave | 2008 | Lieutenant Left Arm | |
Last Chance | 2008 | TV Movie | Kelly |
12 Miles of Bad Road | 2007 | TV Series | Jasper Case |
Shark | 2007 | TV Series | Kerry Conklin |
Side Order of Life | 2007 | TV Series | Jack Sager |
Ghost Whisperer | 2007 | TV Series | Wyatt Jenkins |
Runaway | 2006 | TV Series | Dr. Fisher |
Las Vegas | 2006 | TV Series | Dr. Derek Stephenson |
CSI: Miami | 2006 | TV Series | Carl Silvers |
For Your Consideration | 2006 | Pilgrim Man | |
Will & Grace | 2006 | TV Series | Travis |
CSI: NY | 2005 | TV Series | Ryan Chisholm |
Hot Properties | 2005 | TV Series | John |
Boston Legal | 2005 | TV Series | Tim Bauer |
Summerland | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Johnny Durant |
Murder in the Hamptons | 2005 | TV Movie | Danny Pelosi |
1-800-Missing | 2004 | TV Series | Jared Hart / FBI Special Agent Darren Merritt |
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover | 2004 | Rory Reisman | |
Happy Family | 2004 | TV Series | Hair Dresser |
10-8: Officers on Duty | 2004 | TV Series | Stephen James |
Coupling | 2003 | TV Series | Thad |
Undercover Christmas | 2003 | TV Movie | Jake Cunningham |
Becker | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Kevin |
Birds of Prey | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Wade Brixton |
The Drew Carey Show | 2002 | TV Series | Grant |
Haunted | 2002 | TV Series | Detective Sykes |
Red Skies | 2002 | TV Movie | David Cross |
The Chronicle | 2002 | TV Series | Dennis |
Friends | 2001 | TV Series | Dr. Schiff |
Spin City | 2001 | TV Series | Santa Claus |
Crossing Jordan | 2001 | TV Series | Adam Flynn |
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | 2001 | Video | Desert Jack Sawyer |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2001 | TV Series | Patrick Haynes / Chad Matthews |
V.I.P. | 2000 | TV Series | Michael Ellins |
Beautiful | 2000 | Wink Hendricks | |
Pensacola: Wings of Gold | 1999-2000 | TV Series | Dr. Lawrence Brandon |
Time of Your Life | 2000 | TV Series | Randall |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1999 | TV Series | Wayne |
Charmed | 1999 | TV Series | Josh |
Love Boat: The Next Wave | 1999 | TV Series | Nick |
Step by Step | 1998 | TV Series | Officer Adams |
Wind on Water | 1998 | TV Series | Val Poole |
Men Behaving Badly | 1997 | TV Series | The Plumber |
Team Knight Rider | 1997 | TV Series | Adam Galbreth |
Malcolm & Eddie | 1997 | TV Series | Trevor |
Ellen | 1997 | TV Series | Danny |
Pacific Palisades | 1997 | TV Series | Quinn Ragowski |
One Life to Live | 1968 | TV Series | Ross Rayburn (2002) |
As the World Turns | 1956 | TV Series | Mike Kasnoff #1 (1994-1997) |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Addicts Anonymous | 2013 | TV Series co-director - 5 episodes |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Addicts Anonymous | 2013 | TV Series writer - 5 episodes |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Last Seen in Idaho | 2016 | co-producer post-production | |
Spanners | 2013 | executive producer |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself |
Steve Harvey | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Top Chef Masters | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Diner / Dr. Daniel Jonas |
We Love Soaps TV | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
From the Mouths of Babes | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself (2013) |
SoapTalk | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1996 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Hottest Male Star | As the World Turns (1956) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia