June 10, 1978

Shane West was born on June 10, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His real name is Shannon Bruce Snaith. Upon taking a drama class in high school, he immediately developed a liking for acting and has a pursued the field since then. He starred in the television series Once and Again and appeared in several films like Liberty Heights, Whatever It Takes and Get Over It. Ultimately, he starred in the box office success A Walk to Remember opposite Mandy Moore. Presently, he is part of the television series ER where he plays Dr. Ray Barnett.

Ray Barnett is a brilliant doctor struggling with his career as a musician. Previously, his band got an offer to go on tour. He wanted this opportunity so much that he pleads for some time off work. But after getting a break from work, his band cut him off thinking that he is too committed in his job as a doctor. Later, he becomes involved with Neela Rasgotra but his chances appear slim as she becomes involved with Tony Gates .

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Shannon Bruce Snaith

Male

.Is in a band called "Jonny Was", formerly known as "Average Jo". "Jonny Was" performs in clubs in LA and the OC.

Has a song on the soundtrack of A Walk to Remember (2002) with "Average Jo".

At the end of A Walk to Remember (2002), his character had gone off to and was accepted to medical school. Two years later, he played a doctor on "ER" (1994).

Shane's father's and mother are Don & Catherine West. He has two sisters, Simone is 19 and his half sister Marli Ann is less than a year old.

..Young Hollywood Award (Superstar of Tomorrow - Male)

-Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry
for: A Walk to Remember (2002)
Shared with:Mandy Moore .
-Rising Star Award
for: What We Do Is Secret (2007

Liberty Heights
2000 Whatever It Takes
A Time for Dancing Paul
Ocean's Eleven Himself
2001 Get Over It
2002 A Walk to Remember :Landon Carter
2003 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen :Tom Sawyer
2007 The Optimist
What We Do Is Secret :Darby Crash
The Stone House (2007 film) filming

Shane

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.(On girls) " The first thing I notice is their eyes and smile. I'm not a big make-up fan; I like them to be natural."

(On moving when he was younger) " My sister and I were the only white people in school. It was the nicest group of kids I've ever run into."