Sean Blakemore facts for kids

Sean Blakemore (born August 10, 1967) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the character Shawn Butler on the TV show General Hospital. He started this role in 2011. Sean Blakemore won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2016 for his work on General Hospital. This award was for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Early Life

Sean Blakemore was born on August 10, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the fifth of seven children in his family. He has one brother, Ronnell, and five sisters: Kim, Sharon, Yvonne, Yvette, and Rechelle.

He went to Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis. Before becoming an actor, Sean Blakemore worked as a successful model. He moved to Los Angeles on July 19, 1998, to start his acting career.

Acting Career

Sean Blakemore has appeared in many popular TV shows. These include ER, Monk, The Shield, Cold Case, NCIS, and Bones.

He also won an award at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. This was for his role as Ric Jackson in the movie Big Ain't Bad. He also acted in the 2002 film Dahmer.

In 2011, Sean Blakemore joined the cast of General Hospital. He played the role of Shawn Butler. He left the show in 2015 but came back for guest appearances in 2015 and 2016. He returned to the role again in April 2021.

Personal Life

Sean Blakemore married Nadyia Jones on June 19, 2010. In March 2013, they shared that they were expecting their first baby. Their daughter was born in May 2013.

Awards

Sean Blakemore has been recognized for his acting. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012. He won the award in 2016. Both nominations were for his role on General Hospital.