Since his 2012 performance in My Little Hollywood, Shawn Andrews has visibly slipped under the radar. Known for his roles in such projects as Dazed and Confused, Fix, The Small Hours, The Caretaker, and Big Heart City, Andrews captivated audiences with his exceptional talent and critically acclaimed performances. The American actor received a Best Actor Award for his role in Fix which also caught the attention of industry greats.
After 30 years of showcasing their talent in the Richard Linklater-directed cult comedy, Shawn Andrews’ Dazed and Confused costars have carved illustrious careers. Dazed and Confused alums such as Matthew McConaughey Ben Affleck, Adam Goldberg, and Milla Jovovich are acclaimed actors with a rich track record. On the other hand, Andrews has not been seen in any significant project for over a decade. Where is the Dazed and Confused star right now? Let’s explore the life and career of Shawn Andrews.
Shawn Andrews Early Life
Shawn Andrews is an American actor born in Littleton, Massachusetts, on October 15, 1971. His birth name is Shawn Andrew Milgroom. The 6-foot-1-inch tall actor has not shared much about his family, including his parents’ names and occupations. However, he hails from a caucasian background. Andrews grew up in his hometown of Littleton, Massachusetts where he got his early education.
His passion for the arts began early but he wasn’t just focused on acting. Shawn Andrews was a member of a high school garage band where he played the guitar. He later studied at The Actors Studio in New York under Arthur Penn. Additionally, Andrews briefly attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena. He dramatically quit mid-term in 1991 following a captivating performance in his acting class taught by Jackie Cowgill. Andrews made his acting debut a couple of years later.
He Made His Acting Debut With a Groundbreaking Performance in Dazed and Confused
While Dazed and Confused (1993) marked Shawn Andrews’ acting debut, he appeared in a short film titled Markie Boy the same year. Markie Boy became the Bronze Winner at the Houston Film Festival. Andrews’s performance as Kevin Pickford in Dazed and Confused alongside several budding actors shoved him into the spotlight. His next acting credits came in 1997 when he landed two film roles in The Sleepless and The Small Hours. He appeared as Robbie in Matt Dillon‘s City of Ghosts in 2002 and played Simon in After the Flood the same year.
To date, 2008 remains Shawn Andrews’ most prolific year when he appeared in three projects – The Caretaker as Vinnie, Fix as Leo, and Big Heart City as Frank Polowski. Aside from playing numerous film roles around the same time, Andrews won a Best Actor Award at the 2008 Brooklyn Film Festival for his compelling performance as the charming lead protagonist in Fix. The film also won the attention of media giants, including CNN and Entertainment Weekly. Again, Big Heart City was nominated for an award at the Los Angeles Film Festival while Andrews’ depiction of Polowski received critical acclaim.
While his acting career is marked by top-notch delivery of versatile characters, Shawn Andrews seems to have left the acting business. He was last seen in Matthew Harrison‘s My Little Hollywood (2012) as Reverend. Andrews has not been seen in a notable project since 2012 and has dropped out of the radar. He has no known social media handle, making it difficult to keep up with the actor. As such, there is no confirmation of what Shawn Andrews has been up to since his role in My Little Hollywood.
Shawn Andrews Eloped With Milla Jovovich
While filming Dazed and Confused, Shawn Andrews married his costar Milla Jovovich on October 2, 1992. The young lovers eloped to get married to the despair of their parents. Jovovich was an upcoming 16-year-old actress at the time while Andrews was 21. Thus, Jovovich’s mom invoked her right as her guardian to annul the marriage on November 25, 1992.
Shawn Andrews and Jovich have since moved on with their love life with the latter currently in her second marriage since the annulment. Jovovich first married Luc Besson from 1997 to 1999. She has been married to Paul W. S. Anderson since 2009. She also has three children, including actress Ever Anderson. On the other hand, Andrews has kept his love life hidden from media scrutiny since his controversial marriage to Jovovich. Here are more details about Jovovich’s journey from teen bride to happily ever after.
