Shane Kippel

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Shane Kippel
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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

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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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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Todd and the Book of Pure EvilChad the JockShort film
2010 Dog Pound Davis
VeronaGeorgeShort film
2020Inside the Actors CultJeffShort film
Survivial SmartsSoldierVoice; Short film
The Beacons of GondorSonShort film;

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2014 Degrassi: The Next Generation Gavin "Spinner" Mason Main character (seasons 1–9) Guest (season 14); 189 episodes
2005–2009Degrassi: Minis25 episodes
2006–2009 Life with Derek Ralph16 episodes
2007Degrassi: Doing What MattersSelfTV special
2008Degrassi Spring Break Movie Gavin "Spinner" Mason TV movie
2010 Degrassi Takes Manhattan TV movie
2010 Pure Pwnage RyanEpisode: "Pwnageddon"
2011 Combat Hospital LCPL Chuck BraddockEpisode: "Welcome to Kandahar"
2016 Degrassi: Next Class Gavin "Spinner" Mason2 episodes
2023 Slasher BeggarEpisode: "Vengeance"

Music video

YearTitleArtist
2018 I'm Upset Drake

Filmmaking credits

YearTitleProducerWriterNotes
2020The Beacons of GondorYesNo
Survival SmartsYesYes
Inside the Actors CultYesNo

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultNotesRef.
2002 Young Artist Awards Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Degrassi: The Next Generation WonShared with cast [11]
2003Nominated [12]
2006Nominated [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]
2020Canada Shorts Film FestivalBest ComedyInside the Actors CultWonShared with: Scott Paterson, Raymond Ablack, Dalmar Abuzeid, and Samantha Ghost [15]
Seoul Web Fest Best ComedyNominated [16]
Best ActionThe Beacons of GondorWon [16]
Best ShortNominated [16]
Indie Short FestOutstanding Achievement AwardWon [17]

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