Shawn Ashmore Biography
Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as Bobby Drake / Iceman in the X-Men film series, and Jake in the television series Animorphs.
Shawn Ashmore Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Ashmore is 44 years old, he was born on October 7, 1979, in Richmond, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on October 7 every year.
Shawn Ashmore Height / Measurements
Ashmore is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches tall.
Shawn Ashmore Partner/ Wife
Ashmore’s wife is Dana Wasdin. They met while filming the 2010 film “Frozen” and married on July 27, 2012. Dana Wasdin was born on May 1, 1983, in Dublin, Georgia, USA. She is an assistant director, known for Frozen (2010), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), and The Joneses (2009).
Shawn Ashmore Kids / Children
Ashmore and his wife, Dana Wasdin, have one son, Oliver Ashmore. He was born on October 27, 2017.
Shawn Ashmore Family / Relatives
Ashmore was born to Linda Ashmore, a homemaker, and Rick Ashmore, a manufacturing engineer. He has one sibling, his identical twin brother Aaron Ashmore, who is also an actor. The two brothers have appeared in several films and television shows together, including the X-Men film series and the television series Animorphs. Aaron is slightly taller than Shawn and, according to Aaron, Shawn often gets cast as the nice guy while Aaron himself is cast as the bully. They have a “GMA” tattoo on their wrists that stands for “Good Man Ashmore”; their grandfather had a similar tattoo.
Shawn Ashmore Education
Ashmore attended Earnscliffe Senior Public School and Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. He studied Bible and leadership at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and then earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Education from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. After graduating from Baylor, Ashmore moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked as a graphic designer and garden consultant.
Shawn Ashmore Career
Ashmore made his television debut at the age of 12 in the 1991 television film Married to It, and his feature film debut in the 1992 film The Crush. Additionally, he went on to appear in several television shows and made-for-television movies throughout the 1990s, including Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Famous Jett Jackson, and Goosebumps.
Ashmore’s breakthrough role came in 2000 when he was cast as Bobby Drake / Iceman in the superhero film X-Men. He reprised the role in the 2003 sequel X2, as well as the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand and the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Ashmore’s portrayal of Iceman was praised by critics, and it helped to establish him as a leading actor in Hollywood. Furthermore, in 2001, Ashmore starred as Jake Berenson in the television series Animorphs.
Shawn Ashmore Salary
Ashmore receives an annual income ranging between $$70,000 and $80,000.
Shawn Ashmore Net Worth
Ashmore’s estimated net worth is around $4 million.
Shawn Ashmore X-Men
Ashmore is best known for his portrayal of Bobby Drake/Iceman in the X-Men film series. He first appeared in the 2000 film X-Men, and reprised the role in its sequels X2: X-Men United (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Moreover, Ashmore’s portrayal of Iceman was praised by critics and fans alike, and he helped to establish the character as one of the most popular and well-known in the X-Men franchise.
Ashmore’s portrayal of Iceman was initially criticized for being too bland and lacking in charisma. However, he gradually gained confidence and became more assertive as the films progressed. In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Ashmore’s portrayal of Iceman was particularly praised, as he was given more emotional depth and development.
Shawn Ashmore Animorphs
The series was based on the popular young adult book series of the same name, and it ran for two seasons. Subsequently, Ashmore’s performance as Jake was well-received, and he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actor for his work on the show. In 2013, Ashmore starred as Agent Mike Weston in the television drama series The Following.
The series was created by Kevin Williamson, and it follows a former FBI agent who is trying to track down a serial killer who is obsessed with his social media following. Furthermore, Ashmore’s performance as Weston was praised by critics, and he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action for his work on the show.
Ashmore has continued to work steadily in both film and television in recent years. In 2016, he starred in the video game Quantum Break. In 2017, he starred in the horror film Wish Upon. Additionally, in 2020, he had a recurring role in the second season of the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys as Lamplighter.
Shawn Ashmore Religion
Ashmore has not publicly stated his religion. However, he was raised in a Christian household. His father, Rick Ashmore, is a Christian and his mother, Linda Ashmore, is a homemaker. Shawn Ashmore may be also a Christian, but he has not confirmed this.
In a 2014 interview with Attitude Magazine, Ashmore said that he is “spiritual” and that he believes in a “higher power”. He also said that he believes in the importance of being kind and compassionate to others. Ashmore’s beliefs are consistent with many Christian teachings.
Shawn Ashmore The Rookie: Feds
Ashmore plays the role of Wesley Evers, a defense lawyer turned Assistant District Attorney and Angela Lopez’s husband, in the ABC spinoff series “The Rookie: Feds”. Wesley is a recurring character in the series, making his first appearance in the backdoor pilot episode “No. overall” and “No. in season” in season 1 of “The Rookie”. He has since appeared in several episodes of “The Rookie: Feds”, including “Standoff” in season 1.
Shawn Ashmore Aaron Ashmore / Twin
Ashmore and Aaron Ashmore are Canadian identical twin brothers who are both actors. The Ashmore twins were born in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on October 7, 1979. They began acting in local theater productions when they were young, and they made their professional debuts in the early 1990s.
The Ashmore twins have appeared in several films and television shows together, including the Canadian television series Animorphs, the American television series Smallville, and the film The Covenant. They have also played twins in several other films and television shows, including the film X-Men: The Last Stand and the television series Animorphs.
Shawn Ashmore Iceman
Ashmore played the role of Bobby Drake / Iceman in the X-Men film series. Ashmore’s portrayal of Iceman has been praised for its authenticity and likability. Furthermore, he has captured the character’s humor, vulnerability, and strength, and he has made him one of the most popular characters in the X-Men franchise. Additionally, Ashmore has appeared in all eight X-Men films to date, and he is expected to continue playing the role of Iceman in future films. He is a fan favorite, and his portrayal of the character has been integral to the success of the X-Men franchise.
Shawn Ashmore Lord of the Rings
Ashmore never appeared in any Lord of the Rings film. He is often mistaken for other actors who appeared in the trilogy, such as Elijah Wood, Daniel Radcliffe, or even one of his twin brothers, Aaron Ashmore. However, Shawn Ashmore has never played any roles in the Middle-earth universe.
Shawn Ashmore Movies and TV Shows
- Frozen 2010
- The Ruins 2008
- The Rookie Since 2018
- Cadet Kelly 2002
- Aftermath 2021
- Acts of Violence 2018
- X-Men 2000
- The Boys Since 2019
- X-Men: The Last Stand 2006
- X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014
- Devil’s Gate 2017
- Mariachi Gringo 2012
- Breaking the Girls 2012
- The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan
- Darkness Falls 2019
- Underclassman 2005
- Hollow in the Land 2017
- The Rookie: Feds 2022 – 2023
- The Super Hero Squad Show 2009 – 2011
Shawn Ashmore Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Ashmore is active on his social media accounts. He has about 347 followers on his Facebook Page, about 113.4k followers on his Twitter account, and around 219k followers on his Instagram account.