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Michael Shannon is an American actor known for an intense, commanding screen presence. He earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor, for Revolutionary Road (2008) and Nocturnal Animals (2016), along with Golden Globe recognition for 99 Homes (2014). Since his debut in Groundhog Day (1993), his credits have included Pearl Harbor (2001), World Trade Center (2006), The Shape of Water (2017), Knives Out (2019), Bullet Train (2022) and Nuremberg (2025), in which he played Robert H. Jackson. He has appeared in every film by director Jeff Nichols, including Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special and Loving (both 2016) and The Bikeriders (2023), and played General Zod in Man of Steel (2013) and The Flash (2023). On television he won two Actor Awards for Boardwalk Empire, earned an Emmy nomination for George & Tammy (2022) and portrayed James A. Garfield in Death by Lightning. A stage veteran from Chicago, he holds a Jeff Award, made his Broadway debut in Grace (2012) and earned a Tony nomination for Long Day's Journey into Night (2016). Shannon is a thoughtful, dryly funny voice on acting and craft.
- Active since 1992
- Born in Lexington
- Nominations: Academy Award, Tony
- Category: Actor
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How much does Michael Shannon cost?
The estimated booking fee for Michael Shannon is $250K–$500K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Starred in Pearl Harbor as First Lieutenant Gooz Wood
- Starred in World Trade Center as Dave Karnes
- Starred in Revolutionary Road as John Givings
- Starred in Man of Steel as General Zod
- Starred in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as General Zod
- Starred in Loving as Grey Villet
- Starred in Bullet Train as White Death
- Starred in The Flash as General Zod
- Starred in Nuremberg as Robert H. Jackson
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What is the typical fee range for Michael Shannon?
Our estimate puts Michael Shannon in the $250K–$500K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Michael Shannon but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Patrick Fabian, Bryce Dallas Howard, Angus Macfadyen.
Who is similar to Michael Shannon but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jonah Hill, Sydney Sweeney.
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What is Michael Shannon's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Michael Shannon is $250K–$500K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Michael Shannon?
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