Table of Biography
David Shaughnessy is s British actor, voice actor, producer, and director. David Shaughnessy is recognized for his voice work in “Big Hero 6,” “Big Hero 6: The Series,” “Fallout 4”, “Labyrinth,” “Mass Effect,” “Peter Pan and the Pirates,” “Star Wars Rebels,” “The Darkness II,” “The Elder Scrolls,” and “Warcraft.”
Early Life
David Shaughnessy was born in Marylebone, London, England, on the 3rd of March, 1957. According to the astrological chart, he has a birth sign and is currently 66 years old. He holds a British nationality and his full name is David James Bradford Shaughnessy. Moreover, he belongs to the Estuary English ethnicity.
He was born to his parents Alfred Shaughnessy (father) and Jean Lodge (mother). By profession, his father was a scriptwriter best known for his work as head writer and producer of Upstairs, Downstairs. Likewise, his mother is also a former actress by profession. In addition, he grew up with his older brother Charles Shaughnessy, an actor by profession.
David Shaughnessy – Education
In terms of his academics, he attended Eton College. After that, he enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Professional Career
David Shaughnessy began his career in regional theatres in the UK before becoming a lead performer at The Old Vic in London and travelling internationally. He went on to participate in national tours, including an 18-month stint in Godspell for producer Cameron Mackintosh and has appeared in a variety of American and British films and television shows.
Later, he began directing for television and stage. He directed the world premiere of ‘Elmer Gantry,’ Steve Brown’s highly acclaimed musical, at the Chichester Festival Theatre. In 1985, he made his voice-over debut in Jim Henson’s cult film “Labyrinth.”
Moreover, he has voiced characters in “Big Hero 6,” “Big Hero 6: The Series,” “Fallout 4”, “Labyrinth,” “Mass Effect,” “Peter Pan and the Pirates,” “Star Wars Rebels,” “The Darkness II,” “The Elder Scrolls,” and “Warcraft.”
Caption: David Shaughnessy doing voice dubbing (Source: Big Hero 6 Wiki – Fandom)
He provided voices for Didymus, the Hat, and a variety of goblin characters. After acting in various American films and television programs, he became an executive producer of the daytime serial “The Young and the Restless.”
Further, he has also directed episodes of “Santa Barbara” (1987), “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of Our Lives,” and many more shows. Moreover, he continues to give voiceovers for animation, commercials, films, and video games.
He has also appeared in brief roles in “Danger UXB,” “The Haunting of Cassie Palmer,”The Brief,” “The Clairvoyant,” “War and Remembrance,” “Newhart,” and “Guys with Kids.”
In addition, he served as an executive producer of the daytime drama “The Young and the Restless.” He voiced the role of Ulysses Klaue/Klaw in the video game “Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order” in the year 2019.
David Shaughnessy – Awards
Caption: David Shaughnessy with his National Academy Television award (Source: IMDb)
Shaughnessy earned two Daytime Emmy Awards for ” The Young and the Restless ” (1993, 2004) and two Daytime Emmy Awards for “The Bold & the Beautiful” (2013,2015) Directing Team.
Net Worth 2024
This American actor earned a handsome amount of fortune throughout his successful profession. He has been pursuing his career since 1979. However, he has not yet released his actual net worth, salary, or other revenues.
Relationship Status
On November 1, 1986, David Shaughnessy married Anne Schoettle who is a soap opera writer by profession. With the marriage, the couple is blessed with four children; Amy Shaughnessy, Katie Shaughnessy, Kathryn Anne Shaughnessy, and Josie Shaughnessy.
Caption: David Shaughnessy’s family photo (Source: Celeb Life Bio)
To date, the actor has maintained a clean profile. He has never been involved in any rumours or contentious deeds that have generated significant media attention.
Body Measurements
Shaughnessy has a pair of brown eyes with brown hair colour. On the other hand, his other body measurements such as his height, weight, and other body stats are not available in the media.
Social Media
Presently, the actor isn’t available on any kind of social media site including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.