Michael Shannon

Back Stage speaks with actor Michael Shannon about his role as John Givings in the new film 'Revolutionary Road,' directed by Sam Mendes and based on the novel by Richard Yates. The film also stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. www.backstage.com

Subsequent to this demo reel Michael has been seen in Oliver Stone's WORLD TRADE CENTER and William Friedkin's BUG. He is currently working on Sam Mendes' REVOLUTIONARY ROAD.

Thirty-eight Michael Shannon ballets, plays, films have premiered in the United States and Europe since 1995. His 2009 film, COURSE, was chosen by the 7th Annual Queens International Film Festival for WORLD PREMIERE screening on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in New York. The New York Times described his choreography as "sexy, ballet to blush by." The Buffalo News called his work, "captivating, genius, utterly superb, deeply emotional and affecting, intimate, sensual, with a range and diversity ...

Thirty-eight Michael Shannon ballets, plays, films have premiered in the United States and Europe since 1995. His 2009 film, COURSE, was chosen by the 7th Annual Queens International Film Festival for WORLD PREMIERE screening on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in New York. The New York Times described his choreography as "sexy, ballet to blush by." The Buffalo News called his work, "captivating, genius, utterly superb, deeply emotional and affecting, intimate, sensual, with a range and diversity ...

Thirty-eight Michael Shannon ballets, plays, films have premiered in the United States and Europe since 1995. His 2009 film, COURSE, was chosen by the 7th Annual Queens International Film Festival for WORLD PREMIERE screening on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in New York. The New York Times described his choreography as "sexy, ballet to blush by." The Buffalo News called his work, "captivating, genius, utterly superb, deeply emotional and affecting, intimate, sensual, with a range and diversity ...

Unquestionably the best scene in Revolutionary Road. Deserved Oscar nomination for Michael Shannon. No matter how much I loved Heath Ledger's performance, I wouldn't mind if Michael Shannon took it for this movie. Mirrored for Youtube reasons... I have no terms to use this footage to sell or promote anything. Every credit goes to the film makers of this film. ... Michael Shannon Revolutionary Road Leonardo Dicaprio Kate Winslet

Stephen Holt interviews Michael Shannon of "Bug." Michael has just been nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "Revolutionary Road."

Watch the story of Michael Shannon, a three-year-old boy who was killed when a legal consumer firework struck him in the head during a July Fourth family celebration. Michael's parents and sister talk about their memories of Michael, the pain they've endured in the years since his death, and their hope that parents will understand the danger of consumer fireworks. ... fireworks safety consumer legal NFPA accident accidental Fourth July 4th

Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon in one of his early acting roles: Crack Head. The film is based on the play. There's a video of the play version of this scene on YouTube at: www.youtube.com Film copyright of Trimark Home Video.