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Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Actor, also producer · Born October 7, 1979 (47) · Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Shawn Robert Ashmore (born October 7, 1979) is a Canadian actor who is known for roles in film, television, and interactive media. He began acting in his youth, notably portraying Jake Berenson in Nickelodeon's television series Animorphs (1998–1999), Tyler Connell in Disney Channel's television series In a Heartbeat (2000–2001), and Brad Rigby in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly (2002). At age 14, Ashmore received a Gemini nomination for Best Performance in a Children's/Youth Program for his starring role in the television film Guitarman (1994). Ashmore gained international recognition for his role as Bobby Drake / Iceman in the 20th Century Fox's X-Men films (2000–2014), winning the 2004 MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Male Performance for X2. His later film roles include Canadian hero Terry Fox in Terry (2005), and lead roles in the horror films The Ruins (2008) and Frozen (2010). On television, Ashmore portrayed FBI agent Mike Weston in The Following (2013–2015). Since 2018, he has starred as attorney Wesley Evers in the police procedural drama The Rookie. He has also headlined several video games, providing voice and performance capture for Quantum Break (2016), The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (2019), Alan Wake II (2023), and others. Ashmore received a Leo Award for Legend of Earthsea (2004) and has earned multiple Gemini and Saturn Award nominations. He is the identical twin of actor Aaron Ashmore. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shawn Ashmore, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 7, 1979 (47)
From
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
47 on MovieCove · 67 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 24% in 30 days

What are Shawn Ashmore's films like?

Across their 30 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
24%
Morality
23%
Bonds
20%
Self
18%
Society
10%
Power
3%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity7 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma7 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 9 · Dark 15

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 16 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 21 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 7

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 9 · Heavy 11

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

20 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 20 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 20
Ally
7 of 20
Shadow
3 of 20
Threshold guardian
2 of 20
Herald
1 of 20
Show the 20 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
30
Dread
14
Melancholic
10
Hopeful
7
Thrilling
3
Other
13

How their films linger

Unsettling13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet15
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous10

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shawn Ashmore's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 41 of their 47 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shawn Ashmore's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

67 credits, 47 with a MovieCove page; 7 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Huntsman(2026)

    as Max Mason

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Just Breathe(2025)

    as Chester

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • It Feeds(2025)

    as Randall Harris

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Rookie: Feds(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Wesley Evers

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • The Free Fall(2021)

    as Nick

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Aftermath(2021)

    as Kevin

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Darkness Falls(2020)

    as Jeff Anderson

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Boys(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lamplighter · as Man In Scrubs

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Culture Shock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Thomas

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 105 episodes · as Wesley Evers

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Devil's Gate(2017)

    as Conrad 'Colt' Salter

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Acts of Violence(2018)

    as Brandon

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Hollow in the Land(2017)

    as Darryl

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • S.W.A.T.(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Liam

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Conviction(2016)

    Show 13 episodes · as Sam Spencer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Relationship Status (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Ben

  • Quantum Break (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Jack Joyce

  • Home Invasion(2016)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Happy Halloween (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as David

  • X-Men: Days of Future Past(2014)

    as Bobby / Iceman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Breaking the Girls(2012)

    as Eric

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Following(2013)

    Show 45 episodes · as Mike Weston

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Mariachi Gringo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Edward

  • The Barrens(2012)

    as Dale

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Already Gone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jude Mulvey

  • The Day(2011)

    as Adam

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Hatchet II(2010)

    as Fisherman #1

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Mother's Day(2010)

    as George Barnum

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Frozen(2010)

    as Joe Lynch

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 8 episodes · as Fitz

  • The Super Hero Squad Show(2009)

    Show 52 episodes · as Iceman

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all shows

  • Diverted(2009)

    as Mike Stiven

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Fringe(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Joshua Rose

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Ruins(2008)

    as Eric

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Solstice(2008)

    as Christian

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • X-Men: The Last Stand(2006)

    as Bobby Drake / Iceman

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Quiet(2005)

    as Connor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Terry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Executive Producer · as Terry Fox

  • 3 Needles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Denys

  • Underclassman(2005)

    as Rob Donovan

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Earthsea(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ged

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • My Brother's Keeper(2004)

    as Twin Double (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Earthed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • X2: X-Men United(2003)

    as Bobby Drake / Ice Man

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Evolution X - The Making of X-Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Cadet Kelly(2002)

    as Brad

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Eric Summers

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Wolf Girl(2001)

    as Beau

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Blackout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as First Son

  • In a Heartbeat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 21 episodes · as Tyler Connell

  • X-Men(2000)

    as Bobby Drake

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • At the Mercy of a Stranger(1999)

    as Danny

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Tyler

  • Animorphs(1998)

    Show 26 episodes · as Jake

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • All I Wanna Do!(1998)

    as Photographer

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Real Kids, Real Adventures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Earth: Final Conflict(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Max

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Melanie Darrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as David Abbott

  • Any Mother's Son(1997)

    as Billy

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Fast Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Chandler

  • Promise the Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Leviatus Bennett

  • Flash Forward (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Gord

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Morris Shotwell

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Guitarman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Waylon Tibbins

  • Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer(1993)

    as Young Brian Spencer

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Married to It(1991)

    as Student in Pageant

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Ray Bradbury Theater(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles from 1985 to 2026; peak year 2009.

Biggest box office

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

$460M worldwide

Highest rated

The Rookie (2018)

Midcredits 89th

Film career

19852026

Peak 2009 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 19 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting66 of 67: 65 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score35thProducing2 of 67: 1 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s21 · 21 acting · 1 crew2010s23 · 22 acting · 1 crew2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 12% of 26 roles
980813

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Shawn Ashmore's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 33; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 47 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

27 of their 47 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed27

Most divisive · actor

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer (1993)

89th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Midcredits 97th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 25 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Shawn Ashmore's work okay for kids?

Across up to 17 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore11 titles64–94 · median 72 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity17 titles15–52 · median 42 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity11 titles29–69 · median 55 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs8 titles24–57 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense12 titles48–90 · median 64 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Shawn Ashmore work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shawn Ashmore's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jamie Babbit shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles