Shawn Harrison

Shawn Harrison was born on December 28, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in television, appearing in series such as “Punky Brewster” in 1988 and “Day by Day” from 1988 to 1989. His early work also included “L.A. Law” in 1990 and “The Royal Family” in 1991. Harrison established himself as a recognizable actor during this period, particularly within family-oriented programming. These early roles provided a foundation for his subsequent work in the industry, showcasing his versatility in various television formats.

Harrison is widely recognized for his role as Waldo Geraldo Faldo in the ABC sitcom “Family Matters,” a character he portrayed from 1990 to 1996 for 106 episodes. This significant and extended role brought him national recognition. Following “Family Matters,” he made appearances as the hairstylist Peaches on the UPN sitcom “Girlfriends” from 2002 to 2007 and in an episode of “Eve” in 2004. His voice acting work includes multiple characters, such as Timber Wolf and Ron-Karr, in the animated series “Legion of Super Heroes” from 2006 to 2008. In addition to acting, Harrison expanded his professional scope into production and writing, serving as an executive producer, story editor, and writer for “A Sitcom for Gio” from 2021 to 2022.

More recently, Harrison has continued his acting career with roles in contemporary television, including William K. in “The Ms. Pat Show” from 2021 to 2022 and Sir Leo in “Raven’s Home” in 2022. He also appeared in “Dynasty” in 2020 as Monsieur Reynaud. His filmography includes appearances in movies such as “Silent But Deadly” (2012) and “Uncle Ed’s Bucket List” (2018). His career demonstrates a sustained presence across different entertainment mediums, from sitcoms and animated series to dramatic television and film. He also served as an associate producer for the film “Lord Help Us” in 2007.