Shaun Williamson Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance in 2000 for his performance in "EastEnders․"
• Studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
• Started studying drama when he was 27 years old and soon landed his role in "EastEnders․"
• Worked as a sailor, a postman, a grocery store shelf stacker and a warehouse worker, among other jobs, before becoming an actor
• Quote: "I like the idea of the vagabond actor moving from town to town, seeing what each town has to offer, creating a buzz, getting everyone talking, performing and then moving on to another․"
• Quote: "[on "EastEnders"] "I was the comedy person which is why I lasted so long․""
• His theater credits include "One Man, Two Guvnors" by Richard Bean at The National Theatre
• Best known for playing Barry Evans on "EastEnders․"
• A woman once told him that his performance as Barry on "EastEnders" was the only thing that made her smile on the day she buried her son
• Director Uli Edel didn't typecast him in "Houdini" because he had never seen his iconic role in "EastEnders․"