Shawn Caminiti Pyfrom (born August 16, 1986) is an American actor and singer who has appeared in several television series and films. He is best known for his portrayal of Andrew Van de Kamp on ABC's Desperate Housewives and as Lionel Griff in Playhouse Disney's Stanley.
Early life Pyfrom was born in Tampa, Florida. He is of Welsh, English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, Italian, German, Hungarian, and French descent. "Caminiti," his middle name, is the maiden name of his mother, Gail.Shawn Pyfrom Biography (1986-) Pyfrom has an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Amber.
Career He is best known for his recurring role as Andrew Van de Kamp, the son of Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross) and Rex Van de Kamp (Steven Culp) on ABC's Desperate Housewives. He played the role as a recurring guest appearance throughout the show's first season (2004–2005). After appearing in the entire second season as a supporting cast member (for which he was credited in the opening credits) and appearing in the third season and fourth season, he returned in the fifth season as a full-fledged series regular. Shawn appeared in the Walt Disney Pictures film The Shaggy Dog (2006) opposite Tim Allen and Kristin Davis and the film The Darkroom (2007) opposite Erin Foster. In 2009, Pyfrom left Desperate Housewives as a series regular but continued to make frequent guest appearances, including the final season.Shawn Pyfrom Quits "Desperate Housewives", Digital Spy, July 29, 2009Shawn Pyfrom Leaving "Desperate Housewives", People.com, July 28, 2009
In the wake of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death in 2014 by overdose, Pyfrom admitted five-month recovery as of February 2014 from drug addiction and alcoholism."something i must share..." at Tumblr"Shawn Pyfrom Writes About His Own Addiction Following Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death", People.com, February 3, 2014
Filmography Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1999Belle's Tales of FriendshipShawnDirect-to-video2000Pay It ForwardShawn2000A Day in a LifeJeremy2001Max Keeble's Big MoveBus prankster2002Sum 41: FatlipTeenager #6Short film2005Stanley's Dinosaur Round-UpLionel GriffVoice role2006The Shaggy DogTrey2006The DarkroomStanley2009The Alyson Stoner Project TaggerVideo2009Tanner HallHank2009The JugglerThe cash collector Short film2011The Sexy Dark AgesRowanShort film2011Skin MatthewShort film2017Hard SurfacesAdrian Jacobs2018HellbentBilly2018Randy's CanvasButch2020Model CitizenTyler Walton
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes1995The CapeJerry Blake1 episode1995Sing Me a Story with BelleShawn2 episodes1998Pumpkin ManAustinTV movie1998A Wing and a PrayerJustinTV movie1998From the Earth to the MoonTen year old boyMiniseries; 1 episode1998Chicago HopeJonah 'Jessica' Boyd1 episode1998EllenBoy scout1 episode1998L.A. DoctorsKevin Claybourne1 episode1998The Drew Carey Show Mark Foster1 episode1998My HometownJamie / Dylan2 episodes1999Buffy the Vampire SlayerLittle boy1 episode1999Michael Landon, the Father I KnewMichael Landon Jr. (age 10)TV movie1999The Night of the Headless HorsemanSchoolboyTV movie; voice role1999Come On Get Happy: The Partridge Family StoryDanny BonaduceTV movie1999Touched by an AngelAaron Berger1 episode1999H-E Double Hockey SticksLewisTV movie2000RecessZack1 episode; voice role2000The Trouble with NormalDouglas1 episode2000The Amanda Show1 episode2000–20017th HeavenBobby Carver2 episodes2000–2001Family GuyOliver2 episodes; voice role2001The Kids from Room 402Jesse1 episode2001RebaBryan1 episode2001What's Up, Peter Fuddy? TV movie2001–2003StanleyLionel Griff13 episodes; main voice role2002Malcolm in the MiddleEddie1 episode2002Rocket PowerSkateboarderMiniseries; 1 episode; voice role2002State of GraceLogan3 episodes2003Oliver BeeneBill1 episode2003My Life with MenSamTV movie2003The DivisionJohn Jr. at 15 / Cory Kenner2 episodes2003The Brothers GarcíaJake Brody1 episode2004Drake & JoshMichael1 episode2004Century CityJulian Hann1 episode2004Nip/TuckTrevor Hayes1 episode20048 Simple RulesJake1 episode2004–2012Desperate HousewivesAndrew Van de KampRecurring role (season 1)Also starring (seasons 2-4)Main role (season 5)Special guest star (seasons 6-8)112 episodes2004–2005Still StandingMatthew Halverson2 episodes2006The Jake EffectOrson Carlyle1 episode2009CSI: MiamiDaniel Burgess1 episode2012Rizzoli & IslesBradley Palmer1 episode2013Killing LincolnJohn W. NicholsTV movie2022The RookieDriver1 episode
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult1999Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Movie, Pilot, Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young ActorA Wing and a Prayer2000YoungStar AwardsBest Young Actor Performance in a Miniseries or Made-For-TV FilmCome On Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story2001Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Drama Series – Guest Starring Young ActorTouched by an Angel2002The DivisionBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Guest Starring Young ActorReba2003Best Performance in a Voice-Over RoleStanley2006Gold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the Year Desperate Housewives2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 200820092018Idyllwild International Festival of CinemaBest Actor – FeatureHard Surfaces
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External links
TVNZ biography of Shawn