Full Name: Shannon Bruce Snaith
Date of Birth: June 10 1978
Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Horoscope Sign: Gemini

Shane West was born on June 10, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shane's acting career truly took off when he made his acting debut in the starring role as Angel in the Mark Taper Forum's production of "The Cider House Rules." He has received tremendous critical praise for the performance. He began his career by playing roles in a number of hit television series, including "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Sliders" and "Picket Fences."

He quickly worked his way up the television ladder to series regular on the surprise hit ABC drama "Once and Again". His big break came when he accepted the role of Landon in "A Walk To Remember" based on Nicholas Sparks novel along side Mandy Moore. Although the film brought Shane the stardom most celebrities work hard to achieve, he is trying hard to steer away from teen roles.

Besides acting Shane also plays lead guitar and writes most of the music and lyrics for his own band, "Jonny Was" formerly know as "Average Jo."