Shawn Hatosy

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Biography

One of several popular young actors who emerged in the late 1990s, Shawn Hatosy stood out from the pack with his intense portrayal of unlikable and even dangerous figures in projects like "John Q" (2002), "The Cooler" (2003) and "Alpha Dog" (2007). However, his talents allowed him to tackle more even-tempered figures, including the smart-alecky lead in "Outside Providence" (1998), the future Senator John McCain in "Faith of My Fathers" (A&E, …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Shawn Wayne Hatosy on December 29, 1975 in Frederick, Maryland, USA

Career Milestones

Relocated to Los Angeles

1986

Began acting in local theater productions at age 10

1995

Had a bit part in his film debut, "Home For the Holidays"

1995

Made TV acting debut in an episode of NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street"

1996

Featured in "All Over Me"

1996

Was featured in the CBS TV-movie, "Double Jeopardy"

1997

First received attention as one of Kevin Kline's students in "In & Out"

1997

Had small roles in "Inventing the Abbotts" and "The Postman"

1998

Played the star quarterback in the sci-fi thriller, "The Faculty"

1999

Played the lead role of Timothy 'Dildo' Dunphy in the comedy, "Outside Providence"

1999

Starred opposite Natalie Portman in "Anywhere But Here"

2000

Played Irish writer Brendan Behan in "Borstal Boy"

2001

Appeared in Nick Cassavetes' "John Q"

2003

Co-starred in "A Soldier's Girl," with Troy Garity starring as a Soldier who is beaten to death for falling in love with a transgender

2003

Played William H. Macy's son in "The Cooler"

2005

Cast in "Dallas 362," the directorial debut of Scott Caan

2007

Re-teamed with Nick Cassavetes for "Alpha Dog"

2009

Appeared in Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans"

2009

Cast as Det. Sammy Bryanton on the drama series, "Southland"; premiered on NBC, but later moved to TNT

2010

Appeared on the fifth season of Showtime's "Dexter" as

Awards

2011

Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES in Southland