Shaun Benson
Biography
Shaun Benson is a Canadian actor and director who was born in Guelph, Ontario and began in theater productions during the 1990s before moving into film and television. His early screen work included a lead role in the drama series The Associates in 2001 and a part in the legal drama Just Cause in 2002. That same year he appeared in the submarine film K-19: The Widowmaker with Harrison Ford. He played Dr. Steven Webber in the soap opera General Hospital between 2004 and 2005, which brought him more attention. Other credits include the French comedy Populaire (2012), the Netflix time loop thriller ARQ (2016), I Still See You (2018) and Code 8 (2019). He studied the Meisner approach and gives acting lessons in it. As a director, he staged Stop/Kiss in 2013 and directed the film Barn Wedding, and he co-wrote, co-directed and starred in Borderline.
50years old
Turns 51 on January 16in 95 days
- Born Guelph
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 20 years2002 to 2022
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Early training
Benson has trained as an actor with the Meisner technique, and he also teaches classes in that same Meisner acting method in Toronto.
Own stunts
In Legacy Shorin Ryu, Benson has earned a 5th Degree Black Belt and a Renshi Teaching Certificate, and he also holds a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Behind the camera
Benson took on directing duties for Diana Son's Stop/Kiss at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2013. That production earned best of festival honors and an extended run.
Behind the camera
Benson directed Barn Wedding, a 2015 independent film. It earned the HMV People's Pick For Best Flick award at the Canadian Film Fest that same year.
Behind the camera
In 2021, Benson took on writing, directing and acting duties for Borderline, working alongside Karen Knox. The film's world premiere took place in the UK at Crystal Palace International Film Festival.
Big break
Benson played Dr. Steven Lars Webber on General Hospital from 2004 to 2005, a role that brought him considerable attention compared to his earlier parts.
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