Biography

Jamie Shannon is a well known puppeteer and show runner who has created over 900 hours of Broadcast Children's television.

Inspired by the legendary Jim Henson, Jamie created his own troupe of puppets whilst attending film school, the quirky characters known as 'the Grogs' soon found a home on Canadian cable channel YTV. Performing daily as live on-air hosts for the network for 3 years, culminating with a 24 hour channel takeover.

"The Grogs" success led Jamie to create the long running preschool series "Nanalan", based on his Nana's backyard. Nanalan aired on Nick Jr, PBS, CBC and was sold into 30 countries around the world. The series garnering three nominations and winning 2 Gemini awards (Best Writing and Best Performance in a Preschool Series).

After Nanalan Jamie created the equally successful cult teen puppet series "Mr Meaty" for Nickelodeon. Once again he puppeteered and voiced multiple characters as well as writing and directing for the series. In addition to Mr Meaty, Jamie worked for numerous networks; designing the characters of Ooh & Aah for the Disney series "Ooh, Aah and You". Directing the pilot and overseeing the first series of "Big and Small" for the BBC. Directing and creating characters for the entire second season of "Giver", a documentary style show for TVO, and creating and also providing the voices for several characters YTV's animated series "Weird Years".

An experienced director and master puppeteer Jamie has brought to life unique characters for countless projects. Including music videos for the likes of "Sia" and "Kid Rock". Short films such the 2013 Sundance short film, "Wakening"; the Spike Jonze produced "Higglety Pigglety Pop"; and for Heather Henson's Ibex Films "The Legend of Rasputin". Live action series such as R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps", The Comedy Channel's "Hot Box" and the Sinking Ship's "Odd Squad" on PBS and CBBC. As well as hundreds of commercials and print campaigns.
- IMDb mini biography by: Liz Tomkins