Shawn Carter Peterson Actor
Shawn Carter Peterson graduated from Vassar College cum laude with a dual degree in Drama and Africana Studies. With a strong background in theatre, Shawn performed the role of Bassanio in the Oxford Shakespeare Company’s workshop of The Merchant of Venice in Venice, Italy in 2017 and the lead on their workshop of Macbeth in Scotland in 2018. He has guest starred on numerous hit television shows and his film appearances include in the #1 Blockbuster PITCH PERFECT 2!
Overview
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), French (fluent), Caribbean languages (good), English – British (good), Spanish (good)
BornUnited States of America
Age range35 - 42
Height185 cm
Ethnic typesAfro-American, Black / African descent, Creole, Latino / Hispanic, Maghrebian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern
Real name Peterson
MembershipsSAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
Actors Equity Association (United States of America)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), French (fluent), Caribbean languages (good), English – British (good), Spanish (good)
Accents Afro-American (native accent), American (native accent), American Southern States (native accent), American Midwest (very good), American Western States (very good), Caribbean (very good), French (very good), Jamaican (very good), London (very good), New England (very good), New York (very good), Nigerian (good), West Indies (good), West-African (good)
Singing. A Cappella (very good), Ballad (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Pop (very good), Soul (very good), Stage singing (very good), Classical (good), Gospel (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone
Musical instruments Piano (very good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Director, Improvisation, Narration
Appearance
Age range 35 - 42
Height 185 cm
Build Slender
Weight 72 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown/Black
Hair style afro
Twin No
Ethnic types Afro-American, Black / African descent, Creole, Latino / Hispanic, Maghrebian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern
Training
Lesly Kahn Studio, Hollywood
Scene Study, Comedy & ON-Going Coaching
IDSA | Identity School of Acting
Professional 3
The Edgemar Center, Los Angeles
Michelle Danner, Scene Study
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
CV - Television & Streaming
2025
Landman
MTV Entertainment Studios
Network/Distributor: Paramount+
Streaming - series
Drama
Stephen Kay
Directed by
Bonner
Guest Role
2025
The Neighborhood
Network/Distributor: CBS Studios
Television series
Comedy
Victor Gonzalez
Directed by
Iggy
Guest Role
2022 - 2023
Pretty Freekin' Scary
Network/Distributor: Disney
Sitcom
Family
Multiple Directors
Directed by
Mr. Ripp
Recurring Role
2021
Stuck With You
UMC
Network/Distributor: ALLBLK (formerly UMC)
Streaming - series
Drama
Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Directed by
CJ
Recurring Role
2020
All Things Undone
Aileron Films
Streaming - series
Science fiction
Joel Peissig/Chene Lawson
Directed by
Samuel
Recurring Role
2019
Detox
Television film
Roberta Marie Munroe
Directed by
Richard
Member of Ensemble
2018
Teachers
Network/Distributor: TVLAND
Comedy
Peter Lauer
Directed by
Thibodeau
Guest Role
2016
The New Shade of Black
Ink Spot Entertainment
Comedy, Drama
Tamarat Makonnen & Kim Williams
Directed by
Malachi
Lead
2014
Hot In Cleveland
Network/Distributor: TVLAND
Comedy
Andy Cadiff
Directed by
Bro Man
Guest Role
2014
NCIS : New Orleans
Network/Distributor: CBS
Drama
Michael Pressman
Directed by
Marco Drayer
Guest Role
2013
Southland
Network/Distributor: TNT
Drama
Regina King
Directed by
Drew
Guest Role
2013
Hart of Dixie
Network/Distributor: TVLAND
Comedy
Bethany Rooney
Directed by
Chef Tiberghien
Guest Role
2012
Common Law
Network/Distributor: USA Network
Drama
Seith Mann
Directed by
Basil
Guest Role
2011
Castle
Network/Distributor: CBS
Drama
Bill Roe
Directed by
Barry Bavetta
Guest Role
2009
Midnight Bayou
Network/Distributor: LIFETIME
Television film
Drama, Romance
Ralph Hemecker
Directed by
Jack Tripadoe
Supporting Actor
CV - Film
2020
REMINISCENCE
Feature film (cinema)
Lisa Joy
Directed by
Coconut Club Pianist
Bit Player
2018
Please Come With Me
Indie Rights Films
Feature film (cinema)
Michael Ciulla
Directed by
Scott
Bit Player
2016
Stevie D
Comedy, Crime
Chris Cordone
Directed by
Bobby
Supporting Actor
2015
Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Slapped Productions, LLC
Comedy
Elizabeth Banks
Directed by
Dax
Supporting Actor
2013
The Starving Games
The Safran Company
Comedy
Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer
Directed by
Red Foo Look-alike
Supporting Actor
2013
The Host
The Host Productions
Science fiction
Andrew Niccol
Directed by
Wes
Supporting Actor
2012
Baytown Outlaws
Lleju Productions
Crime, Drama
Barry Battles
Directed by
Jet Salesman
Bit Player
2009
Hannah Montana : The Movie
Network/Distributor: DISNEY
Musical
Peter Chelsom
Directed by
Music Video Director
Bit Player
CV - Theatre
2018
BOTH - A Beatles Nativity
Open Fist Theater Company
Musical
Martha Demson
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2018
Macbeth
Oxford Shakespeare Co
Ron Song Destro
Directed by
Macbeth
Lead
2017
The Merchant of Venice
Oxford Shakespeare Co
Ron Song Destro
Directed by
Bassanio
Lead
