Michael Shannon Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Awards

Michael Corbett Shannon also known as Michael Shannon is a prominent American actor known for his intense, commanding presence and ability to portray complex, often unsettling characters in film and television.

He earned critical acclaim for roles as General Zod in Man of Steel, Nelson Van Alden in Boardwalk Empire, and supporting parts in Revolutionary Road, Nocturnal Animals, and The Shape of Water, earning multiple award nominations for his powerful performances.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Michael Corbett Shannon
• Stage Name: Michael Shannon
• Born: August 7, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 192 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Donald Sutherlin Shannon and Geraldine Hine
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Kate Arrington
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Michael Shannon was born on August 7, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Donald Sutherlin Shannon, a professor of accounting at DePaul University, and Geraldine Hine, a lawyer, primarily in Chicago, Illinois, after his parents divorced when he was young. He grew up with one sister, Rebecca Shannon.

He spent parts of his childhood in both Kentucky and Chicago, developing an early interest in acting. He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, where he began performing in school theater productions. He later studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago but left before completing his degree to pursue professional work. His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Michael Shannon began his professional acting career in the mid-1990s with theater work in Chicago, appearing in productions with the A Red Orchid Theatre company. He made his film debut in Groundhog Day (1993) in a small role and gained notice in 8 Mile (2002) and Kangaroo Jack (2003).

He achieved major recognition for his role as John in Revolutionary Road (2008), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He portrayed General Zod in Man of Steel (2013) and its sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). He starred as Nelson Van Alden/George Remus in Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014), earning Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Other notable films include Take Shelter (2011), The Iceman (2012), Midnight Special (2016), Nocturnal Animals (2016), The Shape of Water (2017), Knives Out (2019), and The Flash (2023). He appeared in television series including Waco (2018) and 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–present). He has also directed theater productions and maintains a prolific career in independent and mainstream projects.

Social Media

Michael Shannon does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Michael Shannon, 51 years old and 192 cm tall, is married to actress Kate Arrington since 2017. They have two daughters. No other past relationships are publicly known. He maintains a private family life, often residing in Chicago and New York, and focuses on theater roots, family, and selective acting projects.

Net Worth

Michael Shannon‘s net worth is estimated at $10 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films such as Man of Steel, Revolutionary Road, Nocturnal Animals, and The Shape of Water; television series including Boardwalk Empire, Waco, and 9-1-1: Lone Star; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and long-running projects; theater performances; and occasional producing or directing credits across his career.