Shane West – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Shane West?

Shane West is a highly recognized American performer, singer, songwriter, and public figure. His birth date was June 10th, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America. Shane’s acting in various movies and television series has made him well known. Working in the entertainment industry has been his profession since 1995. In the late 1990s, West made a name for himself by portraying Eli Sammler in the critically acclaimed drama ‘Once and Again’. He achieved new heights in his career when he played Landon Carter in the romantic drama ‘A Walk to Remember’ alongside Mandy Moore, establishing himself as a leading man. Besides acting, West has been involved in performing with punk rock bands such as the Germs, Jonny Was, and the Twilight Creeps.

Biography

West, born Shannon Bruce Snaith on June 10, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was brought up in an environment that was both creative and stimulating. Leah Catherine’s father, Don Snaith, had a pharmacy and her mother was a lawyer. West’s parents, who played in punk bands, exposed him to music at a young age, which influenced his later musical choices. Shane is the parent of two children, Marli Ann Snaith and Simone Snaith. Shane moved to California with his mother and sisters during his early years after his parents separated. Los Angeles was where he grew up for the most part during his formative years.

He studied at local schools before completing his studies at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES), a magnet school known for its emphasis on both academics and the arts. He began to take his acting more seriously during this period, attending auditions while also balancing his education and growing interest in performance.

Personal Life

Shane West, an American actor, musician, and producer, had a previous marriage to Lori Jackson. Their sons, Ripken West and Jackson West, were born together. Shane West is also the father of two daughters from his previous relationships, Brooke Madison West and Elle Kennedy West.

West has been romantically linked to multiple women in the entertainment industry throughout the years. His past relationships include Jessica Lee Buchanan (2018–2019), Jesica Ahlberg (2014), Alicia Zacharkiewicz (2009–2010), Sherrie Rose (2008–2009), C.C. Sheffield (2006–2007), Jenna Dewan (2003–2005), Dina Meyer (2001–2002), Monica Keena (2001), and Rachael Leigh Cook (1997–1999).

Career

Shane began his career as an actor in 1995. Picket Fences, a CBS drama, was where he made his acting debut in season 4. Shane’s acting debut resulted in many opportunities for him to work in different movies and television series. His career took off in 1999 when he was chosen to portray Eli Sammler in the ABC family drama ‘Once and Again’. His portrayal of a wide range of emotions through his character was credited with earning him the tag of a teen heart throb and garnering him accolades.

Mark Tapper played Mark Tapper in a six-hour production of John Irving’s ‘The Cider House Rules’ in 1998. He played a minor role in the television series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’. In 1999, he debuted in a feature film with the comedy drama ‘Liberty Heights’. The story is based on a Jewish family and is a semi-autobiographical portrayal of the director, Barry Levinson.

In 2000, he played Ryan Woodman in the teen comedy ‘Whatever It Takes’, which featured James Franco as a co-star. He acted alongside Mandy Moore in the 2002 coming-of-age romantic comedy ‘A Walk to Remember’, which was based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name. The superhero film ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ featured him as Tom Sawyer in 2003. Sean Connery, Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, and other well-known individuals were featured in the commercial.

In the horror thriller ‘The Presence’, he played a ghost who follows a woman who travels to an isolated cabin. In this romantic horror, the ghost becomes more obsessed with the woman when her human lover arrives. He played a role in the television series ‘Nikita’ from 2010 until 2013, which dealt with the story of a woman who escaped from a government-funded organization. His performance was highly praised.

West reunited with Jonny Was’s former bandmates in 2015 and formed a new band called the Twilight Creeps. The release of their debut album took place in October 2016. Their second album will be released on February 1, as announced in January 2019. In December of 2020, the Twilight Creeps released their first Christmas song entitled ‘Poison in the Mistletoe’.

Filmography

Movies

• 1997 The Westing Game
• 2000 A Time for Dancing
• 2000 Whatever It Takes
• 2000 Dracula 2000
• 2001 Get Over It!
• 2001 Ocean’s Eleven
• 2002 A Walk to Remember
• 2003 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
• 2006 The Elder Son
• 2007 What We Do Is Secret
• 2009 The Lodger
• 2009 Red Sands
• 2009 Echelon Conspiracy
• 2010 El Dorado: City of Gold
• 2010 The Presence
• 2014 Red Sky
• 2016 Here Alone
• 2017 Awakening the Zodiac
• 2020 Gossamer Folds
• 2022 Escape the Field
• 2022 Outsiders
• 2022 Chariot
• 2022 Mid-Century
• 2023 La Usurpadora: The Musical
• 2023 The Dirty South
• 2023 Walden

TV Series

• 1995 Picket Fences
• 1995 California Dreams
• 1996 The Crew
• 1996 Boy Meets World
• 1997 Get a Clue
• 1997 Mr. Rhodes
• 1997 Meego
• 1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• 1997 Sliders “
• 1997 To Have & to Hold
• 1999–2002 Once and Again
• 2004–2009 ER
• 2007 Supreme Courtships
• 2010 The Search for El Dorado
• 2010–2013 Nikita
• 2014–2017 Salem
• 2019 Gotham

Net Worth

Shane West is a well-known American actor with a net worth of $3 million. He earns his living primarily through his acting career in both television and film. His popularity was fueled by his roles in productions such as A Walk to Remember, ER, Nikita, and Salem, which significantly contributed to his earnings.

West was the lead vocalist for Jonny Was, a punk rock band, and even performed live with the reunited version of The Germs, resulting in an additional income. His constant work in the entertainment industry is a result of his acting and music experience, which has allowed him to build and maintain his net Worth.

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