Shane West
“West seems to be channeling the spirit of Crash” – Premiere
Shane West portrays the legendary Darby Crash, the self-destructive lead singer of the infamous L.A. punk band The Germs in WHAT WE DO IS SECRET.
He was last seen on NBC's long time hit “ER” as the atypical "Dr. Ray,” and is also known for his starring role as "Eli" on the ABC dramatic series “Once and Again.” Upcoming feature films include THE LODGER, STONE HOUSE and THE GIFT.
He starred opposite Sean Connery in the Fox feature film, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN as the legendary "Tom Sawyer," a courageous, clever young street fighter who is determined to stop the infamous super villain, "The Fantam." He was also seen starring opposite Mandy Moore in the Warner Bros. feature A WALK TO REMEMBER, adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel. Other credits include LIBERTY HEIGHTS, A TIME FOR DANCING, GET OVER IT, and WHATEVER IT TAKES.
West's career truly took off when he co-starred in Mark Taper Forum's stage production of The Cider House Rules. He premiered in the role of "Angel" and garnered great praise for his first stage role.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shane West began to realize his passion for acting at an early age.
