Shane Kippel

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Shane Kippel

Shane Warren Kippel (born June 4, 1986) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Gavin "Spinner" Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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Shane Kippel
Kippel in September 2008
Born
Shane Warren Kippel

(1986-06-04) June 4, 1986 (age 38)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, Musician
Years active2001–present
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Career

Kippel made his television debut playing Gavin "Spinner" Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation from seasons 1-9 and reprised his role in the television film Degrassi Takes Manhattan.[1][2] Kippel reprised his role in an episode of season 14,[3] and again reprised his role for two episodes of Degrassi: Next Class, along with several of his previous cast mates.

Kippel played Chad the Jock in the 2003 film Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, which was tagged as "A teenager's guide to heavy metal, cheerleaders, true love, and Satan". He also had a recurring role on Life with Derek as the I-Wanna-Rock drummer Ralph in the band "D-Rock" from 2006 to 2009.

In 2010, he made an appearance on Pure Pwnage and played Davis in the film Dog Pound.[4][5]

In 2018, Kippel was in Drake's music video for "I'm Upset", which took place during a Degrassi High School reunion, reprising his role as Spinner.[6][7]

Kippel played drums on the rock band Open Your Eyes' debut album Truth or Consequence. Kippel currently is a drummer for the alternative/rock group Dear Love.[8]

Personal life

Kippel is Jewish and has three brothers.[9][10]

Filmography

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Chad the Jock Short film
2010 Dog Pound Davis
Verona George Short film
2020 Inside the Actors Cult Jeff Short film
Survivial Smarts Soldier Voice; Short film
The Beacons of Gondor Son Short film;
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Television

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2001–2014 Degrassi: The Next Generation Gavin "Spinner" Mason Main character (seasons 1–9) Guest (season 14); 189 episodes
2005–2009 Degrassi: Minis 25 episodes
2006–2009 Life with Derek Ralph 16 episodes
2007 Degrassi: Doing What Matters Self TV special
2008 Degrassi Spring Break Movie Gavin "Spinner" Mason TV movie
2010 Degrassi Takes Manhattan TV movie
2010 Pure Pwnage Ryan Episode: "Pwnageddon"
2011 Combat Hospital LCPL Chuck Braddock Episode: "Welcome to Kandahar"
2016 Degrassi: Next Class Gavin "Spinner" Mason 2 episodes
2023 Slasher Beggar Episode: "Vengeance"
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Music video

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2018 I'm Upset Drake
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Filmmaking credits

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Year Title Producer Writer Notes
2020 The Beacons of Gondor Yes No
Survival Smarts Yes Yes
Inside the Actors Cult Yes No
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Notes Ref.
2002 Young Artist Awards Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Degrassi: The Next Generation Won Shared with cast [11]
2003 Nominated [12]
2006 Nominated [13]
2008 Gemini Awards Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program Series Degrassi: The Next Generation

(Episode: Death of Glory Pt. 2)

Nominated [14]
2020 Canada Shorts Film Festival Best Comedy Inside the Actors Cult Won Shared with: Scott Paterson, Raymond Ablack, Dalmar Abuzeid, and Samantha Ghost [15]
Seoul Web Fest Best Comedy Nominated [16]
Best Action The Beacons of Gondor Won [16]
Best Short Nominated [16]
Indie Short Fest Outstanding Achievement Award Won [17]
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