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Sean Patrick Flanery Biography

Birth Name:Sean Patrick Flanery

Birth Place:Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Supports both Surfrider Foundation and Heal the Bay, helping to protect the ocean and keep the waters safe and clean
  • Is a supporter for the Animal Rescue Foundation, helping save dogs and cats from shelters, and adopted his own dog named Donut
  • Raced in the 1997 Toyota Pro/Celebrity charity car race, which he won and raised $5,000 for Racing for Kids, which benefitted children's hospitals in Southern California
  • While attending the University of St․ Thomas, he took a drama class because of a girl he found interesting, who became a short infatuation but found a love for acting
  • Moved to Los Angeles to start his acting career, acting in small roles and TV commercials
  • Appeared in two Disney's Mickey Mouse Club movies, "Just Perfect" and "My Life as a Babysitter․"
  • Made his film debut in "A Tiger's Tale" and went on to star in the TV series "Young Indiana Jones․"
  • Appeared in the "Howlin' For You" music video by The Black Keys, which was released in February of 2011
  • Is a black belt in karate, as well as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Awards

  • 1996MTV Movie Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2013Special Jury Award-Best Feature Film: winner
  • 2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series: winner
  • 2024Best Actor-Feature Film: winner