Actor, Singer & Songwriter; Known for "A Walk to Remember," "Nikita" & "ER"; Lead Singer of the Germs

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Shane West Biography

Shane West is an American actor, singer, and songwriter known for his work in film, television, and music. West began his acting career at age 15, initially appearing in various television shows. His breakthrough came with ABC's "Once and Again," where he played Eli Sammler for three seasons. He also appeared in films such as "Liberty Heights" and "Whatever It Takes."

West gained further recognition for his role as Landon Carter opposite Mandy Moore in the adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel "A Walk to Remember." The film achieved box office success in the United States, and West received a Teen Choice Award for Choice Chemistry with Moore. He was also honored with the Young Hollywood Award Male Superstar of Tomorrow. West went on to play Tom Sawyer in the action film "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," which was a commercial success worldwide.

In the independent film "What We Do Is Secret," West portrayed Darby Crash, a member of the 1970s punk band the Germs. His performance was noted by critics, and he received the Rising Star Award at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Following the film, West performed as the lead singer with the Germs, touring internationally, including appearances at the Warped Tour.

West's television credits include a recurring role as Dr. Ray Barnett on the NBC medical drama "ER," a main role as Michael in the CW action series "Nikita," and a lead role as Captain John Alden on the WGN America horror series "Salem." He also appeared as Eduardo Dorrance in the fifth season of "Gotham."

In addition to acting, West has an active music career. He has performed with punk rock bands the Germs, Jonny Was, and Twilight Creeps. As frontman for Twilight Creeps, he contributed to their self-titled debut album and a follow-up release. West also starred in the post-apocalyptic film "Here Alone," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and received the Audience Award. His career encompasses romantic drama, action, horror, and punk rock, reflecting a diverse presence in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/22/2026.

Shane West Videos

When I Was 17 | Shane West - YouTube

When I Was 17 | Shane West - YouTube

Check out Shane's clips from his episode of 'When I Was 17' where he talks about getting turned down for a kiss at prom, how he landed his first role...

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