Shane West, 1978
Actors · June 10, 1978
Shane West
★ HOW OLD IS SHANE WEST?
Shane West is 48 years old, born June 10, 1978 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Shane West pivoted between TV dramas and punk rock, becoming a fixture of 2000s prestige television. Born in 1978, the American actor gained recognition playing Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember and Dr. Ray Barnett in ER, while also performing with punk bands including the Germs. A Gemini with life-path number 5, West balances creative restlessness across acting, singing, and songwriting [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Shannon Bruce Snaith, known professionally as Shane West, is an American actor, singer and songwriter born in 1978. He rose through ensemble TV drama—Eli Sammler in Once and Again, then high-profile roles as Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember and Dr. Ray Barnett on the medical drama ER. West later headlined Michael Bishop in the spy drama Nikita and appeared as John Alden in the historical fantasy Salem. His acting earned critical praise for embodying punk legend Darby Crash in the biopic What We Do Is Secret. Beyond screen work, West has performed with punk rock bands the Germs, Jonny Was, and the Twilight Creeps, maintaining a dual creative identity. As a Gemini born in June, West's life-path number 5 reflects his pattern of switching between mediums and projects—actors often balance multiple roles and mediums across their careers [F1, F4, enrichments]. West's career spans the 2000s-2020s, a period when TV acting and musician identities frequently overlapped for performers straddling indie rock and mainstream media.
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Trivia
- West's real name is Shannon Bruce Snaith; he adopted the stage name Shane West professionally.
- He performed with the Germs, the legendary LA punk band, blending his acting career with active band work.
- West received critical acclaim for portraying real-life Germs frontman Darby Crash in What We Do Is Secret.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Shane West reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shane West?
- Shane West is 48 years old (born June 10, 1978).
- When is Shane West's birthday?
- Shane West was born on June 10, 1978.
- What is Shane West's zodiac sign?
- Shane West is a Gemini, born June 10, 1978.
- What is Shane West's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shane West was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Shane West from?
- Shane West is from United States.
- What does Shane West do?
- Shane West is a actor.
- Is Shane West still alive?
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