Shawn Ashmore

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Shawn Robert Ashmore is a Canadian actor who is known for roles in film, television, and interactive media. He is the identical twin brother of actor Aaron Ashmore. 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).

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unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.

The name Shawn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.

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