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Shawn Hatosy Biography

Birth Name:Shawn Wayne Hatosy

Birth Place:Frederick, Maryland, United States

Profession Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • Has participated in the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic to help raise money for various charities
  • Became interested in acting while in middle school
  • Got his start in acting in the series "Homicide: Life on the Street" as a teenager
  • Quote: "(On playing a serial killer in Showtime's "Dexter" and a cop in TNT's "Southland") "For me, it's either a cop or a killer․ There's no in-between․ I'm not going to play a teacher․""
  • Well known for his role in the series "Animal Kingdom․"
  • Possesse the ability to play the guitar
  • Was featured in the Justin Timberlake music video "What Goes Around․․․ Comes Around․"

Awards

  • 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner