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Charles Shaughnessy

Charles Shaughnessy

Actor · Born February 9, 1955 (71) · London, England, UK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.           Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy, 5th Baron Shaughnessy (born 9 February 1955) is a British peer, and television, theatre and film actor. He is known for his roles on American television, as Shane Donovan on the soap opera Days of our Lives and as Maxwell Sheffield on the sitcom The Nanny.

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Born
February 9, 1955 (71)
From
London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
60 on MovieCove · 93 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 32% in 30 days

What are Charles Shaughnessy's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Romance3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Romance movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama 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
Bonds
45%
Morality
13%
Self
12%
Society
12%
Survival
9%
Power
5%
Ideas
4%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 21 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 17 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

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

Grounded 14 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 14 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

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

Steady 16 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 6

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 13 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 17 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 5 of 13 analyzed roles.

Mentor
5 of 13
Shadow
3 of 13
Threshold guardian
3 of 13
Trickster
1 of 13
Ally
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
11
Joyful
9
Warm
7
Tense
9
Hopeful
6
Other
17

How their films linger

Feel-good17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous4

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 Charles Shaughnessy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 44 of their 60 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Charles Shaughnessy'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

93 credits, 60 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Claude (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Irrational(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Earl Raclette

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • The Winchesters(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Porter J. Hobbes

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • 14 Love Letters(2022)

    as Love Letter Voice (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Tom Kane

  • Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby(2021)

    as King Edward

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 5 episodes · as Shane Donovan

  • Final Frequency(2021)

    as Professor Stuart Conrad

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal(2019)

    as King Edward

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal(2019)

    as Prince Charles

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Buttons, A New Musical Film(2018)

    as Mr. Browning

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Christmas with a Prince(2018)

    as King Edward

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Cool Kids(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Murray

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Danger One(2018)

    as Akkerman

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • My Christmas Prince(2017)

    as King Frederick

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Moontrap: Target Earth(2017)

    as Richard Kontral

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Rush Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as David Novak

  • A Midsummer's Hawaiian Dream(2016)

    as Demetri

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Magicians(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · as Christopher Plover

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Maidens of the Sea(2015)

    as Donald

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • My Dad Is Scrooge(2014)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Audrey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Jacques

  • Super Fun Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Rupert Royce

  • Masters of Sex(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Charles Clavermore

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • This Magic Moment(2013)

    as Doyle Duncan

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Spirit Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Morton Hopkins

  • Liz & Dick(2012)

    as Anthony Asquith

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse(2012)

    as Sheriff of Nottingham (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • A Taste of Romance(2011)

    as Redman Rove

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Love's Christmas Journey(2011)

    as Alex Weaver

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Revenge(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Dawson

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • William & Kate(2011)

    as Helicopter Flight Instructor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Your Highness(2011)

    as Narrator / Soul of the Maze

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Fran Drescher Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pound Puppies(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bingo (voice) · as Ralston (voice)

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Ned Fussbuster (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Victorious(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mason Thornesmith

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • The Wishing Well (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Bosley

  • Modern Family(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Stieglitz

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Nigel Wyndham

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Tale of Despereaux(2008)

    as Pietro (voice)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Suite Life on Deck(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Jean-Claude Benoit

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Floor Manager

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery(2008)

    as Samuel

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Polar Opposites (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as David

  • Permanent Vacation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Dr. Wilkinson

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · as Saint John Powell

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Saints & Sinners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 50 episodes · as August Martin

  • Dorm Daze 2(2006)

    as Professor Cavendish

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Squirrel Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 52 episodes · as Archie the Rabbit

  • Hannah Montana(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Byron

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Four Kings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Paul

  • Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dennis (voice)

  • Kids in America(2005)

    as Sergeant Carmichael

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder(2005)

    as Dr. Drummonds

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Living with Fran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Young Blades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 13 episodes · as Charles De Batz-Castelmore

  • The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Budd Rose

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Balthazar Kilmeany

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • All Grown Up!(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Thornberrys Movie(2002)

    as Squirrel (voice)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Liberty's Kids(2002)

    Show 40 episodes · as King George III (voice)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • She Spies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Harrington

  • Get a Clue(2002)

    as Detective Meany

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Painting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Randolph Barrington III

  • Heavy Gear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 40 episodes · as Maj. Drake Alexander Wallis III

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

    Show 121 episodes · as Dennis (voice)

  • Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire(2000)

    as Dimitri Denatos

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Jackie Chan Adventures(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Necrosis (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior(2000)

    as Jordan

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Martin Trenway

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Fantasy Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlton McAllister

  • Second Chances(1998)

    as Dr. Hugh Olson

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jordan Welsh

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Alec Colson

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • A Kiss So Deadly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Tom Deese

  • Everything to Gain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Andrew Keswick

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Alec · as James Hexton

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Nanny: Oy to the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Maxwell Sheffield (voice)

  • Can't Hurry Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Maxwell Sheffield

  • Gargoyles(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Douglas Bader (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as David Satterfield

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Live Action Duckman

  • Burke's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Alec Duvall

  • The Nanny(1993)

    Show 144 episodes · as Maxwell Sheffield

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Day-O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ben Connors

  • Harry and the Hendersons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Lord Moseley

  • Till We Meet Again(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Armand Sadowski

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Partners in Crime(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as John Rennie

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Jury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 13 episodes · as Julian Spears

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 93 titles from 1983 to 2024; peak year 2018.

Biggest box office

Final Frequency (2021)

$7.1K worldwide

Highest rated

The Nanny (1993)

Midcredits 67th

Film career

19832024

Peak 2018 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 5 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
Acting93 of 93: 93 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s34 · acting2010s29 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
001015

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 Charles Shaughnessy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 31; across their 21 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Midcredits score across 60 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th20
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 60 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic7
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

Maidens of the Sea (2015)

93rd percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Mad Men (2007)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 43/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 27. 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 Charles Shaughnessy's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 32 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Charles Shaughnessy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Charles Shaughnessy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Meiro Stamm shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers