A Baltimore son, born and bred.
Shawn Carter Peterson is a native of Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Vassar College cum laude with a dual degree in Drama and Africana Studies. Since moving to Los Angeles, Shawn has made a name for himself by becoming a recognized staple in tons of national commercials, and print ads. As one of Hollywood’s most versatile performers, Shawn's appearances on television have varied from one hour dramas like ABC’s Castle to half hour sitcoms like CBS’ How I Met Your Mother . He is currently filming the DISNEY Series Pretty Freekin Scary!
photo by Peter Konerko
Marco Drayer in NCIS: New Orleans
with Keegan-Michael Key in PITCH PERFECT 2
Broadening his breadth of work to also encompass film, Shawn first worked on the Lifetime movie Midnight Bayou billed alongside Jerry O'Connell & Academy Award© winner Faye Dunaway. He then shared the screen with teen sensation Miley Cyrus in the hit film Hannah Montana-The Movie as well as with Billy Bob Thornton in the film The Baytown Outlaws. Shawn made his blockbuster debut as "Wes" in Stephanie Meyer's THE HOST along with Academy Award© nominee Saoirse Ronan. Most recently, he starred as DAX in PITCH PERFECT 2 which was the #1 Opening Weekend box office film in The US, UK & Australia grossing more than $264 Million worldwide!!
with Saoirse Ronan & Frances Fisher on the set of THE HOST
with Anna Kendrick on the set of PITCH PERFECT 2
A classically trained actor, Shawn also has tread the boards in some of Shakespeare’s classics. He performed the role of the young lover BASSANIO in the MERCHANT OF VENICE in Venice, Italy with the Oxford Shakespeare Company. He then followed that performance up with the lead in MACBETH- performed in Edinburgh & Birnam, Scotland!
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE rehearsal in Venice, Italy
“Shawn’s performance was filled with a wit and sensibility that proved that he is a talented, smart & charming leading man”
Shawn’s most recent feature film is Reminiscence with Hugh Jackman & Thandiwe Newton!
with Legend BETTY WHITE on the set of HOT IN CLEVELAND
Dax in PITCH PERFECT 2