Vicellous Shannon Biography: TV Shows, Children, Movies, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Wife, Ethnicity

Vicellous Reon Shannon, best known as Vicellous Shannon, is an American actor and producer who gained widespread recognition for his performance as Lesra Martin in the biographical sports drama The Hurricane.

He achieved mainstream success after starring alongside Denzel Washington in the acclaimed film, earning praise for his portrayal of the young man who helped free wrongly convicted boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.

Beyond that breakthrough role, he became known for playing Keith Palmer in the hit television series 24 and has built a steady career across film and television.

Vicellous Shannon
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Vicellous Reon Shannon
Stage Name:	Vicellous Shannon
Born:	April 11, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
State Of Origin:	Tennessee
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African American
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Rodrick Shannon (father)
Siblings:	Rodrick Dwayne Shannon
Children:	Sierra Shannon and Serena Shannon
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Vicellous Reon Shannon, now 55 years old, was born on April 11, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States to Rodrick Shannon and an undisclosed mother. He has at least one known sibling, a brother named Rodrick Dwayne Shannon.

He spent part of his childhood in Memphis before relocating with his family to Orange County, California.

As a teenager, he excelled in baseball and hoped to pursue the sport professionally until a serious hamstring injury ended those ambitions.

After his baseball career came to an unexpected end, Shannon turned his attention to acting.

He trained at a drama school in Laguna Beach, commuting long distances for classes and working at the school in exchange for tuition. His practical training prepared him for a successful career in film and television.

Personal Life

Vicellous Shannon prefers to keep his romantic relationships private and away from Hollywood media.

He was previously married to Misty Shannon, and during their marriage, they welcomed two daughters named Sierra and Serena.

Since their separation, he has not publicly shared details about any new dating partners or romantic relationships.

Instead, he focuses his public life entirely on his professional work as an actor and producer.

Career

Vicellous Shannon began his acting career in the early 1990s with television appearances in series including MacGyver, Roc, L.A. Law, Sirens, and Mantis.

He made his feature film debut in D2: The Mighty Ducks before appearing in films such as Zooman, Can’t Hardly Wait, and Senseless.

His breakthrough came in 1999 when he starred as Lesra Martin in The Hurricane alongside Denzel Washington.

The performance earned widespread recognition and established him as a respected dramatic actor.

He followed that success with the recurring role of Keith Palmer in the first season of the action series 24.

Shannon went on to appear in films including Hart’s War, Annapolis, Animal 2, The Humanity Bureau, and Distorted.

His television credits also include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace, The Shield, House, Bones, and The Mentalist.

In addition to acting, he has worked as a producer on several independent film projects.

Net Worth

Vicellous Shannon has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He has earned his wealth through acting, producing, television appearances, film projects, and other entertainment ventures.

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Filmography

• D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
• Zooman (1995)
• Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)
• Senseless (1998)
• The Hurricane (1999)
• Dancing in September (2000)
• Freedom Song (2000)
• Hart’s War (2002)
• Annapolis (2006)
• Animal 2 (2008)
• The Humanity Bureau (2017)
• Distorted (2018)

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