Shawn Robert Ashmore was born one minute after his twin brother Aaron in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on October 7, 1979. He is the son of Linda, a homemaker, and Rick Ashmore, a manufacturing engineer. By the age of seven, when their mother became a part of the Multiple Births Association in Alberta, Canada, the Ashmore twins were already in front of cameras impressing their elders. But it was Shawn that at the age of 14, stole the hearts of many with his wonderful performance in _Guitarman with a release date in spring of 2004. Apart from acting, Shawn enjoys spending time with his brother, listening to music, playing guitar and snowboarding. His special skill is that he's fluent in French. His mother Linda, who is a twin herself, is a homemaker, while his father Rick is a manufacturing manager. Shawn has one pet, Jessica, a golden retriever, that he got from his grandmother when he was nine.
Is twin brother of Aaron Ashmore.
For his made-for-television movie, Cadet Kelly , he had to attend military school for 3 months, also taking voice lessons to be able to project as a cadet major.
For X2 , he had to undergo physical training for 6 months with no alcohol consumption and a strict diet.
Attended Turner Fenton High School in Brampton, Ontario.
When filming "Animorphs" he had to pet a tiger. During one scene, the tiger jerked its head and Shawns fingers went up its nose. Luckily, the tigers trainer helped him escape injury.
Reunited with actor Eugene Lipinski (Del McAllister in Guitarman ) after 4 years for the hit television series "Animorphs" .
Landed a role as his brothers twin in the movie My Brothers Keeper due to come out in Spring 2004.
Attended the 2004 MTV Movie awards with actress Michelle Trachtenberg.
His X-Men character, Bobby Drake/Iceman, was the first character from the comic series to make an appearance in another medium, as one of the main characters on Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. His character, and Ray Parks character of Toad, have both appeared in animated adaptations of the comics. In both, their characters were voiced by Frank Welker.
For the 2005 TV movie Terry , Shawns prosthetic leg was digitally added in. However, for long-distance shots, Grant Darby (a leg amputee and a world triathlon champion) was used as a double.
Has the letters GMA tattooed on his right wrist. The letters stand for Good Man Ashmore, in dedication for his grandfather. His twin brother also has the same tattoo on his left wrist.
Stayed in contact with co-star Anna Paquin (Rogue) after filming X2 .
Taught Aaron Stanford the lighter tricks he used in X2 .
Shawn Ashmore made two guest appearances on "Smallville" playing an adversary of Clark Kent. Shawns real-life twin brother Aaron Ashmore later appeared on "Smallville" as Jimmy Olson.
Is good friends with actor Kevin Zegers.
(May 2003) Shawn is sharing an apartment with his brother Aaron in Los Angeles.
(December 2005) Finished filming X-Men 3, due to be released 2006.
He was considered for the role of Jimmy Olsen in Superman Returns before Sam Huntington. His identical twin brother Aaron Ashmore would later play the same character in "Smallville" .
Has a son, Oliver Ashmore (b. July 2017), with wife Dana Renne Ashmore.
My power is the ability to control water molecules and form them into,ice.
Every day on set, there was something to watch and learn.
Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality.
As a teenager at high school, I felt like an outsider.
Above and beyond having the social life, to have a core group of people,that you work with and spend time with and learn how to work with is a,nice thing.
I think Ian McKellen made it all happen, because he used to throw dinner,parties and invite everyone over.
Getting to play superheroes is a pretty good job.
Comic books and The Chronicles of Narnia. My mother used to read those,to me and my twin brother growing up.
I read the comics long before I was ever involved with the films.
Instead of being on teams at school, I was preparing for auditions.
The genre of fantasy is about magic and occult characters.
The real excitement and big deal for me started when I got cast in the,first X-Men, which was sort of a fluke.
You get bored if you do the same thing too much.
I think it is important that you care about the characters, and you are,not just waiting for the next action sequence but have a vested,interested in what happens to them.
Some people talk about screen kisses being strange or uncomfortable. But,I think that I got along with Anna well enough that it just happened;,it was a fun day of shooting.
Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality.
