Shaun Wallace facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shaun Wallace
Wallace receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Law in 2015
Born	Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace (1960-06-02) 2 June 1960 (age 65) London, England
Other names	The Dark Destroyer (UK) The Destroyer (Australia) The Barrister The Legal Eagle The Mastermind Champ
Occupation	Barrister, part-time lecturer and television personality
Notable credit(s)	The Chase (2009–present) The Chase Australia (2018)

Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace (born 2 June 1960) is a well-known English barrister, a type of lawyer who speaks in court. He is also a lecturer and a popular television personality. Many people know him as one of the "chasers" on the ITV quiz show The Chase. Shaun Wallace also teaches students about law and visits schools and colleges to share his knowledge. In 2004, he became a champion on the quiz show Mastermind.

Early Life and Education

Shaun Wallace was born on June 2, 1960, in London, England. He grew up in an area called Wembley. He went to Copland School. Shaun worked hard in his studies. He earned a degree in Law from the Polytechnic of North London in 1983.

Career Highlights

Working as a Barrister

Shaun Wallace became a barrister in November 1984. This means he qualified to represent people in court. He has worked in many different courts across England and Wales and even in Scotland. This includes famous courts like the Old Bailey in London. For many years, he was part of a group of barristers called Farringdon Barristers Chambers. Later, he joined Great James Street Chambers in 2012.

Shaun is also a member of the Criminal Bar Association. This group supports barristers who work on criminal cases. Because of his family background, he has also been a member of the Jamaican Bar since 1999.

Television Appearances

Shaun Wallace is famous for his appearances on television.

Quiz Show Success

In 2004, Shaun won the BBC quiz show Mastermind. On this show, contestants answer questions on a special subject they choose. For the final, Shaun's special subject was FA Cup Finals.

He also appeared on other quiz shows. He was a finalist on the first series of Are You an Egghead?. He also competed on shows like Fifteen to One, The Weakest Link, and Greed.

The Chase

Since 2009, Shaun Wallace has been a "chaser" on the popular UK TV show The Chase. On the show, his nickname is "The Dark Destroyer." He works alongside other chasers like Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis. He also appears in special versions of the show, such as The Chase: Celebrity Special and Beat The Chasers.

In 2018, Shaun was a guest chaser on the Australian version of the show. There, he was known as "The Destroyer."

Other TV Shows

In 2018, Shaun wrote his autobiography, which is a book about his own life, called Chasing the Dream.

He has appeared on other TV shows too. In 2019, he was on Celebrity Catchphrase. He also appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown. In 2020, he was an assistant on Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow. He also reported for Good Morning Britain during Black History Month in 2020. In November 2020, Shaun took part in a rowing competition show called Don't Rock The Boat.

Qualifications and Awards

Shaun Wallace has several important qualifications:

• He holds a BA (Hons) degree and is a barrister.
• He is an alumnus of the Polytechnic of North London.
• In July 2015, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from London Metropolitan University. This is a special award given for his achievements.

Public Activities

Wallace speaks at a rally supporting barristers in London, 2022

Shaun Wallace has also been involved in public life. In the 2005 UK general election, he ran as an independent candidate for Parliament in the Brent South area of London. He wanted to represent his community.

In 2022, he supported barristers who were protesting for better pay. He joined them outside the Supreme Court in London. Shaun believes that legal aid fees should be increased. This would help encourage more young people from different backgrounds to become barristers.

Personal Life

Shaun Wallace comes from a Jamaican family. He is the oldest of four children. He loves football and is a big fan of Chelsea football club.

In 2022, Shaun appeared on the ITV show DNA Journey. This show helped him learn more about his family history. He discovered links to his ancestors in Nigeria, Jamaica, and other African countries. Shaun is also a Christian and grew up with Christian values.

Television Appearances List