Birth Name: Shannon Anthony Riddick

Nickname: Shay J, Shane

Category: Actor, Singer

Born: May 15, 1994

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Zodiac Year: Dog

Age: 15

Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)

Grade Level: 10th (2009-2010)

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Filmography:
Kidneys (2009) .... Young John
Raised Alone (2009) (uncredited) .... Family Friend
America (2009) (TV) (uncredited) .... Teen
The Columbia Project (2009) .... Cody

Discography:
Christmas Breakdown - LP (2008)
S.T.A.T.I.C. (2009)

Biography:
Shannon Riddick was born on May 15, 1994 in Detroit, Michigan. He has been interested in movies and acting all his life. Ever since he was a little boy he would make countless stories of love, mystery and adventure. He would spend hours in his room writing, acting out, and directing his own movies and plays. Once they were perfect, he would perform and show his creation to anyone willing to see. He joined his church's performing arts class and performed two shows in front of his peers. He has always been creative and imaginative.
After a while, him and his family moved from the urban Detroit to the suburbs. With the move, Shannon was eager to start acting again. He found a local recreation center where he performed "The Woman of Oz." He soon signed up for Drama Class in his second year at his high school. From then, his career from that point sky-rocketed. He began applying to agencies and going to auditions for film and stage productions all across Michigan.
In Summer 2008, he landed a stage production as a big eared Elf and a younger version of a main character in an independent film called "Kidneys."On Christmas Eve, Shannon released his first EP, Christmas Breakdown. The project had over 1,500 downloads in it's first week. He produced and recorded the project by himself in 6 days. In 2009, He already has 4 upcoming films stated to premiere including a TV movie with Rosie O'Donnell and Ruby Dee which is to air on Lifetime this February called "America."
He is working with other artist and on his upcoming debut album, S.T.A.T.I.C., in the studio. He is also arranging plans to premiere his clothing line, Peanut Butter and J's, in Fall 2009 which includes urban t-shirts and hoodies inspired by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

Trivia:
He has a sister named Myia and step brother named Will.
He started his career in acting at age 11.
He wanted to be a director before wanting to be an actor.
Favorite actors are Will Smith, Tyler Perry, Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker.
Favorite actresses are Kimberly Elise, Taraji P. Henson and Angela Bassett.
Favorite films are Forest Gump, Great Debaters, Dark Knight, The Matrix and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Favorite recording artist include Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Common, Gnarls Barkley, N.E.R.D. and Lykke Li.
Favorite shows are Lost, Degrassi and True Jackson VP.
His favorite artist is Takashi Murakami.
His Christmas album, "Christmas Breakdown", received over 1,500 downloads on iTunes in a week period.
He has his own urban t-shirt collection, Peanut Butter and J's, in the works.
Friends of Dante Brown and Dusan Brown of the Brown Boys.
Friend of My-Ishia Cason-Brown.

Fan Mail Address: Click here

External Links:
Official Site
IMDb

Page Last Updated: 25th November 2009