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.
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. Kippel reprised his role in an episode of season 14, 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.
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.
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.
Personal life Kippel is Jewish and has three brothers.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole Notes2003Todd and the Book of Pure EvilChad the JockShort film2010Dog PoundDavisVeronaGeorgeShort film2020Inside the Actors CultJeffShort filmSurvivial SmartsSoldierVoice; Short film The Beacons of GondorSonShort film;
Television YearTitleRole Notes2001–2014Degrassi: The Next GenerationGavin "Spinner" MasonMain character (seasons 1–9) Guest (season 14); 189 episodes2005–2009Degrassi: Minis25 episodes2006–2009Life with DerekRalph16 episodes2007Degrassi: Doing What MattersSelfTV special2008Degrassi Spring Break MovieGavin "Spinner" MasonTV movie2010Degrassi Takes ManhattanTV movie2010Pure PwnageRyanEpisode: "Pwnageddon"2011Combat HospitalLCPL Chuck BraddockEpisode: "Welcome to Kandahar"2016Degrassi: Next ClassGavin "Spinner" Mason2 episodes2023SlasherBeggarEpisode: "Vengeance"
Music video YearTitleArtist2018I'm UpsetDrake
Filmmaking credits YearTitleProducerWriterNotes2020The Beacons of GondorSurvival SmartsInside the Actors Cult
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultNotesRef.2002Young Artist AwardsBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next GenerationShared with cast200320062008Gemini AwardsBest Performance in a Children's or Youth Program SeriesDegrassi: The Next Generation (Episode: Death of Glory Pt. 2)2020Canada Shorts Film FestivalBest ComedyInside the Actors CultShared with: Scott Paterson, Raymond Ablack, Dalmar Abuzeid, and Samantha GhostSeoul Web FestBest ComedyBest ActionThe Beacons of GondorBest ShortIndie Short FestOutstanding Achievement Award
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