Obituary of Wallace Shawn

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 January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of complications from a severely botched hair replacement surgery. He was 82 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: 82
Also Known As: Wally Shawn, Wally, Wallace Sean
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Playwright

Wallace on Wikipedia

Religion: Atheist
Political Affiliation: Socialist
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

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:

Deborah Eisenberg (partnered ?-present)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actor Playwright 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)"

"Wallace Shawn lived a vibrant and inspiring life, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to impact and influence the world for years to come. (V)"

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