Celebrities' style: Michael Shannon

Michael Corbett Shannon is an American actor and musician, born in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, in 1974.

Shannon's first film role was as the main character in the music video for the Every Mother's Nightmare song 'House of Pain'. He later became a stage actor in Chicago.

Michael Shannon for FAULT Magazine, July 2013, by Chad Burton

He first received attention for his part as the boyfriend of Eminem's character's mother in 8 Mile (2002). In 2008 he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Revolutionary Road and in 2011 he received the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his performance in Take Shelter.

Michael Shannon for FAULT Magazine, July 2013, by Chad Burton

Michael also starred in the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014), the movie The Iceman (2012), the superhero film Man of Steel (2013) and its follow up Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for 99 Homes at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards.

Michael Shannon photographed by Scott Council for Chicago Magazine, October 2015

Michael Shannon is not only an actor, but also a musician. He formed the indie rock band Corporal in 2002 with Ray Rizzo and Rob Beitzel. He sing and writes lyrics. The band released their first album in 2010.

Shannon lives in Red Hook, Brooklyn with his partner, actress Kate Arrington, and their two daughters - Sylvia and Marion.

Michael has covered many men's magazines - both US and foreign.

Michael Shannon covers Essential Homme August-September 2015 issue

Michael Shannon covers Men's Fashion Fall 2012 issue

Michael Shannon Covers Esquire Espa?a May 2014 issue

Michael Shannon Covers Turkish XOXO The Mag April 2013 issue

For his Red carpet appearances, the actor always choose something different, but always stylish. He is not a fan of the Black tie dress code and prefers more fresh sets - something that we definitely like and support.

Michael Shannon during the photocall for '99 Homes' at the 41st annual Deauville American Film Festival,
Deauville, France, September 2015

Michael Shannon arrives for the European Premiere of 'Man of Steel',
London, UK, June 2013

Michael Shannon arrives for the premiere of 'Midnight Special' during the 66th annual
Berlin International Film Festival, Berlin, Germany, February 2016

Michael Shannon arrives for the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony,
Los Angeles, California, USA, January 2016

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