Shane West
ActingAbout Shane West
Shane West (born Shannon Bruce Snaith) is an American actor, punk rock musician and songwriter. He is best known for portraying Eli Sammler on ABC's family drama Once and Again, Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember, Michael Bishop in The CW spy drama Nikita, and Dr. Ray Barnett on NBC's medical drama ER. West made his acting debut in 1995, appearing in the CBS drama Picket Fences in season 4: episode 6 titled "Heart of Saturday Night", where he played Dave Lattimore.
Shane West Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Shane West reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Shane West's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Shane West's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Every Other Animal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Shane West Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shane West's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Shane West has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Theater Is Dead | Matthew | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Pig Hill | Andy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Deadly Vows | Max | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Last Night on Earth | Gene | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Walden | Detective Bill Kane | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Dirty South | Dion | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | La Usurpadora | Chad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maneater | Will Coulter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Mid-Century | Tom Levin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Escape the Field | Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Chariot | Rory Calhoun | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Outsiders | Sheriff O'Hare | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gossamer Folds | Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Awakening the Zodiac | Mick Branson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Here Alone | Jason | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Red Sky | Tom Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | El Dorado | Jack Wilder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Presence | Ghost | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Echelon Conspiracy | Max Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Red Sands | Jeff Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Lodger | Street Wilkenson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | What We Do Is Secret | Darby Crash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Elder Son | Bo | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen | Tom Sawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Time for Dancing | Paul, the DJ | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Walk to Remember | Landon Carter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Shane West (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Get Over It | Bentley 'Striker' Scrumfeld | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dracula 2000 | JT | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | Ryan Woodman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Liberty Heights | Ted | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hollyweird | Jack Siegler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Westing Game | Chris Theodorakis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Every Other Animal | Hoyt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | She's Still Here | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | You Don’t Belong Here | Park Ranger | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Hollywood Rules | Donald P. Meyers | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Soul Trader | Damien | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock | Clarence | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Last Chance Motel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Faceless | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Holo | Jared | Flop | Similar → |
Shane West - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shane West?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane West is "Every Other Animal" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Shane West acted in?
Shane West has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shane West?
Other notable films include "Deadly Vows", "A Walk to Remember", and "The Westing Game".