Shane Warren Kippel is a Canadian actor, who is most famous for his role as Spinner Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Shane starred as Chad the Jock in the 2003 film Todd And The Book Of Pure Evil. He has appeared in 14 episodes of Life With Derek as the dimwitted but sweet Ralph. He starred in the 2010 film Dog Pound where he played Davis, one of 3 boys sent to a reform school.
Kippel also starred in the 2010 short film, Verona, as George, which also starred fellow Degrassi actors John Bregar and Shannon Kook-Chun, who played Dylan Michalchuk and Zane Park, respectively. He appeared in an episode of Pure Pwnage as Ryan in 2010 as well. He has a brother that currently lives in Israel. He was the drummer in the band SoundSpeed with Degrassi cast members Jamie Johnston, Raymond Ablack, Scott Paterson and Dalmar Abuzeid. He is now the drummer of his band Dear Love.
Trivia
- Shane is a Gemini.
- Shane loves to snowboard.
- His favorite color is red.
- Shane has lost over 50 pounds since he first appeared on Degrassi in 2001.
- He has his tongue pierced.
- His favorite article of clothing is boxers.
- Shane has two tattoos, both on his feet.
- His celebrity crushes are Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Avril Lavigne, and Ashlee Simpson.
- He is left-handed.
- He is Jewish and has a brother who lives in Israel.
- He shares the same birthday as Annie Clark, but Shane is 6 years older.
- Shane attended Newtonbrook Secondary School in Toronto, Ontario.
- Shane is currently drumming for the band Dear Love with bandmates Dave Rideout (Vocals), Arash Tanzadeh (Bass) and Marty Doyle (Guitar).
- Dear Love's YouTube channel
- He has dated former Degrassi co-star Miriam McDonald.
- He says Tiberty is the worst Degrassi Relationship ever.
- Kippel used a salami for his famous boner scene in Weird Science.
- He is only five days older than Adamo Ruggiero.
