Shane Kippel

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.

Shane Kippel
Kippel in September 2008
Born
Shane Warren Kippel

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

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]

gollark: I think busboy allows configurating limits.
gollark: Yes, you can.
gollark: Yes, that is true, although turtle mining has always been awful.
gollark: 10-ish TPS is *kind of playable*, at least.
gollark: Also, being able to get reasonably consistent non-terrible performance.

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.
  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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