Shaun Williamson

Birth Name:

Shaun Williamson

Birth Place:

Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

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․""
Best known for playing Barry Evans on "EastEnders․"
His theater credits include "One Man, Two Guvnors" by Richard Bean at The National Theatre
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․"

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