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.

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 active	2001–present

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

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;

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
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"

Music video

Year	Title	Artist
2018	I'm Upset	Drake

Filmmaking credits

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

Awards and nominations

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]