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Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

American actor
Michael Corbett Shannon is an American actor. He is a frequent collaborator with director Jeff Nichols, having appeared in Nichols' films Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special and Loving, and The Bikeriders.Wikipedia
BornAugust 7, 1974
HometownLexington, Kentucky, United States
Height6'3" (1.91m)
SpouseKate Arrington
ChildrenSylvia Shannon
ParentsDonald S. Shannon
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'Game of Thrones' Creators to Make Netflix Series Starring 'Succession' Star Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Shannon | THR News Video

'Succession' star Matthew Macfadyen is teaming up with the 'Game of Thrones' creators for his next big TV project. Macfadyen has been cast alongside Michael Shannon ('Man of Steel') in a new Netflix drama series from 'Game of Thrones' producers David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Bernie Caulfield. The series is titled 'Death by Lightning,' a drama retelling the rise of U.S. President James Garfield (Shannon) and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen).
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2023Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieGeorge & TammyNominated
2017Academy AwardActor in a Supporting RoleNocturnal AnimalsNominated
2016Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role99 HomesNominated
2016Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture99 HomesNominated
2012Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBoardwalk EmpireWinner
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