Obituary of Wallace Shawn

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Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn (born November 12th, 1943 in New York City, New York) was an Film Actor who was recognizable for various iconic characters on lots of TV shows. One of his more notable roles was his portrayal of Wally Shawn (a fictionalized caricature of himself) in the movie "My Dinner with Andre". Sadly, Wallace died on March 28th, 2024 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of complications from a severely botched hair replacement surgery. He was 80 years old.

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Wallace Shawn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Shawn, Wallace
    • Common Name: Wallace Shawn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 12, 1943
    • Age: 80
    • Also Known As: Wally Shawn, Wally, Wallace Sean
    • Occupations:
    Wallace Shawn 2014 (cropped)
    Wallace on Wikipedia
    • Religion: Atheist
    • Political Affiliation: Socialist
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Wallace's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Wallace Michael Shawn
    • Father: William Shawn (August 31, 1907-December 8, 1992)
    • Mother: Cecille Shawn (née Lyon, 1906-2005)
    • Brother(s):
      • Allen Evan Shawn (twin, born August 27, 1948)
    • Spouse/Partner:

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film ActorPlaywright American Born on November 12th Born in 1943 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"If you tell a joke in the forest, but nobody laughs, was it a joke?"

"If you want to come to my funeral you had better bring some snacks because I refuse to feed you interlopers. Drinks at the wake, on the other hand, will be plentiful."

"If the cat's got the scoots, put him in the yard."

"Wallace Shawn was an amazing actor, comedian, and writer who will be deeply missed. He was atrue pioneer in the comedy and entertainment industry and his innovations will be sorely missed. (V)"

Is Mr. Wallace Shawn still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wallace Shawn on Wikipedia.org
Wallace Shawn at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-07-26 16:43:02
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Wallace Shawn on Wikipedia


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