Biography

Sean McElwee happens to have Down syndrome. Sean thrived in inclusion in primary school and survived exclusion in secondary school. Knowing he wanted to be on television from an early age his disappointment that the high school drama teacher wouldn't allow him to continue past Drama 1 didn't dissuade him. He attended community college and took drama, and acting before the camera and independently worked on improving his articulation. Working at a trampoline park (2017), and volunteering in his church's Sunday School and the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County Sean also is an entrepreneur creating t-shirts with his funny sayings on them. He is a self-professed- ladies-man, still seeking that perfect woman. He is a gifted athlete and plays golf, baseball, basketball, bowls and loves Flag football, is a Black Belt in Karate and has dance moves that own the floor. Living in his own apartment with supported living staff facilitating his independence, Sean loves making his own decisions and eating bean and cheese burritos every single day. Sean balances his life with speaking engagements across the country, and loves posing for selfies with his fans. Sean is very proud to be a cast member for the Emmy Award Winning A&E Television show, "Born This Way."
- IMDb mini biography by: Sean McElwee