Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Full Name: Michael Shannon
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1974
- Age: 50 (as of June 2025)
- Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Musician
Michael Shannon is celebrated for his versatility and dramatic depth. He began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Shannon gained wider recognition with roles in movies such as Revolutionary Road (2008) and Nocturnal Animals (2016), both of which earned him Academy Award nominations. He also starred as Nelson Van Alden/George Mueller on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire from 2010 to 2014.
| Occupation | Stage Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 7 August 1974 |
| Age | 50 Years |
| Birth Place | Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Weight: Estimated around 180–190 lbs (82–86 kg)
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Brown (often buzz-cut or short hair)
These measurements are approximate and based on public sources and appearance in films and interviews.
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 190 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Michael Shannon is married to actress Kate Arrington. The couple keeps their family life private, prioritizing time with their two children and maintaining a modest presence away from Hollywood’s spotlight. Shannon is known for his grounded personality and preference for a simple, family-oriented lifestyle.
After Shannon's parents divorced, he alternated time with them, living with his mother in Lexington and in Chicago, Illinois, with his father. He attended New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois for two years before moving to Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky, for his junior year. While in Lexington, he participated in the Lexington Children's Theatre summer camp and played bass in his first band, The Jehovah Suspects. He returned to Chicago for his senior year at Evanston Township High School, where he dropped out after a semester.
Shannon's first screen role was the main character in the music video for the Every Mother's Nightmare song "House of Pain", where he played a troubled teenager who had run away from his abusive home. Shannon performed on stage in Chicago, where he helped found A Red Orchid Theatre. He worked with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Northlight Theatre. Shannon originated the role of Peter Evans in Bug in 1996 and starred in the 2006 film adaptation. His roles in Bug and Killer Joe were written by Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts.
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| Husband | Kate Arrington (m. 2017) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth (2025): $8 million
- Main Income Sources: Acting in films and television, producing, and occasional musical performances
- Annual Earnings Estimate: Varies by year and project; major film roles often command several hundred thousand to over a million dollars per project
Michael Shannon’s net worth reflects his steady work in critically acclaimed films and television series. He has acted in over 100 projects, including blockbusters like Man of Steel (2013) and Knives Out (2019), as well as independent films.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Acting Career: Over 100 acting credits, including:
- Pearl Harbor (2001)
- Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
- Take Shelter (2011)
- Man of Steel (2013)
- 99 Homes (2014)
- Elvis & Nixon (2016)
- The Shape of Water (2017)
- Knives Out (2019)
- Bullet Train (2022)
- Amsterdam (2022)
- HBO’s Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
- Miniseries Waco (2018)
- George & Tammy (2022–2023)
- Productions: Executive producer on films like Elvis & Nixon (2016) and Waco (2018)
- Music: Shannon is also a musician, participating in various musical projects and occasionally performing live
- Investments: Keeps investment details private; focuses on real estate and modest lifestyle choices
Shannon appeared in Let's Go to Prison in 2006, where he portrayed Lynard, the leader of a prison white supremacist group. He appeared in a production of Woyzeck in the West End in London, under the direction of Sarah Kane. In 2008, Shannon was featured in the off-Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's The Little Flower of East Orange, presented by LAByrinth Theater Company and The Public Theater, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Social Network
Michael Shannon maintains a relatively low profile on social media:
- Instagram: Limited activity; not highly active compared to some celebrities
- Twitter: Rarely uses
- Public Appearances: Prefers private, family-focused life over social media engagement
Education
- Early Education: Attended local schools in Lexington, Kentucky
- Higher Education: Details about formal higher education are not widely publicized; Shannon began his acting career in Chicago’s theater scene, where he developed his craft through practical experience
Michael Shannon’s education in acting primarily comes from hands-on theater work and collaborations with renowned directors such as Jeff Nichols.
