Shane Meier
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Shane Meier | |
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| Born | June 11, 1977 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–2009 |
Shane Thomas Meier (born June 11, 1977) is a Canadian former actor, best known for playing the title role in The Matthew Shepard Story, a TV film about the life and murder of Matthew Shepard.
Meier was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the son of Jane Weir and John Meier.[1] He is represented in both Canada and the United States. He has appeared in more than 50 other films and television programs, including MacGyver; Walker, Texas Ranger; and Psych. In 2003, Meier won the Screen Idol Award for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" for his portrayal of Matthew Shepard in The Matthew Shepard Story. [citation needed]
Meier also runs and operates a men's clothing store called Goodlad Clothing in Vancouver, Canada. Goodlad was named after his great-grandfather James Goodlad.[citation needed] Meier is also the founder and co-owner of Nobles Point Entertainment which he started with his younger brother Ashley Meier.[citation needed]
In animation, he voiced Willy DuWitt in Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars and Lancer in My Little Pony Tales as well as additional characters in Captain N: The Game Master.
