Born 1971 in Alabama, Walter Sanders Goggins Jr. used to do mountain dancing along with his mother during his youth. He was the producer of the short film The Accountant, which was released in 2001. The film won an Academy award for Best Live Action Short Film. His personal life is somewhat tragic because his wife Leanne committed suicide while suffering from severe clinical depression. Shane Vendrell is played by Walton Goggins on FX Network's police drama series The Shield. Walton is a member of the Strike Team, and the best friend of Vic Mackey. He often gets into trouble because of his nasty temper and his racist attitude.