Shane Kippel
Kippel in September 2008
Born
Shane Warren Kippel

(1986-06-04) June 4, 1986
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present

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. In 2010, after nine years on Degrassi, Kippel was written out of the program and did not return for season 10, but returned for an appearance in a season 14 episode. He again reprised his role for two episodes of Degrassi: Next Class, along with several of his previous cast mates.

Career

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".

In 2010, he made an appearance on Pure Pwnage and played Davis in the film Dog Pound. Kippel also played Gavin "Spinner" Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation from seasons 1-9 and reprised his role in the television film Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Kippel also recently 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.

In 2018, Kippel was in Drake's music video for "I'm Upset", which took place during a Degrassi 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.[1]

Personal life

Kippel is Jewish and has three brothers.[2][3]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Chad the Jock Short film
2008 Degrassi Spring Break Movie Gavin 'Spinner' Mason TV movie
2010 Dog Pound Davis
Verona George Short film
Degrassi Takes Manhattan Gavin 'Spinner' Mason TV movie
2020 Inside the Actors Cult Jeff Short film; Executive producer
Survivial Smarts Solider Voice; Short film; Executive producer
The Beacons of Gondor Son Short film; Executive producer
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001-2014 Degrassi: The Next Generation Gavin 'Spinner' Mason Main character; 189 episodes
2005-2009 Degrassi: Minis Gavin 'Spinner' Mason 25 episodes
2006-2009 Life with Derek Ralph 16 episodes
2007 Degrassi: Doing What Matters Self TV special
2010 Pure Pwnage Ryan Episode: "Pwnageddon"
2011 Combat Hospital LCPL Chuck Braddock Episode: "Welcome to Kandahar"
2016 Degrassi: Next Class Gavin 'Spinner' Mason 2 episodes
2023 Slasher Beggar Episode: "Vengeance"
Music video
Year Title Artist Role
2018 I'm Upset Drake Self

References

  1. ↑ iwcAdmin99. "Band Of The Day: Dear Love | INDIE WEEK CANADA presented by Jack Daniel's and Mill Street Brewery". canada.indieweek.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ Cohen, Mike (2006-12-28). "Jewish cast members play key roles in Degrassi: the Next Generation" (PDF). The Jewish Tribune. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
  3. ↑ Jones, Jen (2007). "School's In for Degrassi". Jewish Family & Life. Archived from the original on 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2006-12-15.
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