Actor
Wallace Shawn
- Born: 12 November 1943, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $8 million
Wallace Shawn is an American actor, voice actor, and playwright known for his distinctive voice and engaging performances. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story,' where he voiced the character Rex. Shawn is…
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About Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn is an American actor, voice actor, and playwright known for his distinctive voice and engaging performances. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story,' where he voiced the character Rex. Shawn is celebrated for his work in both film and theater, often portraying quirky and intellectual characters.
- Born
- 12 November 1943, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Spouses
- Deborah Eisenberg (1971-present)
- Children
- 1 child, Odette Shawn
- Parents
- Cecil Shawn, Lillian Shawn
- Estimated net worth
- $8 million
Fun facts about Wallace Shawn
- Wallace Shawn is also a successful playwright, with works such as 'The Designated Mourner' and 'Marie and Bruce.'
- He is known for his unique voice, which has made him a sought-after voice actor in animated films.
Famous Wallace Shawn quotes
“Inconceivable!”
“I'm not a toy!”
“You can't just say things. You have to mean them.”
Wallace Shawn filmography
Cast (194)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toy Story 5 Movie | Rex (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2026 | Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond - A Special Edition of 20/20 Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The Clock Movie | Harold Jenkins | |
| 2023 | Krapopolis TV | John Fate (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2021 | The Addams Family 2 Movie | Mr. Mustela (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Gossip Girl TV | Cyrus Rose | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Waiting for Godot Movie | Lucky | 3.0 |
| 2020 | Rifkin's Festival Movie | Mort Rifkin | 6.1 |
| 2020 | A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Movie | Vizzini | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Movie | Mr. Crocus | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time? Movie | Rex (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Forky Asks a Question TV | Rex (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2019 | Marriage Story Movie | Frank | 7.7 |
| 2019 | Evil TV | Father Francis Ignatius | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Amphibia TV | Humphrey (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2018 | What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Animal Crackers Movie | Mr. Woodley (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2018 | Summer Camp Island TV | Pete (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Summer Camp Island TV | Barry (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Summer Camp Island TV | Morris Mole (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Big City Greens TV | Jyle (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Book Club Movie | Dr. Derek | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Another Kind of Wedding Movie | Albert | 5.0 |
| 2017 | Drawing Home Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2017 | Young Sheldon TV | John Sturgis | 8.0 |
| 2017 | Cop and a Half: New Recruit Movie | Principal Miller | 5.5 |
| 2017 | The Only Living Boy in New York Movie | David | 6.3 |
| 2017 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel TV | Herb Smith | 8.1 |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Charles Lester | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Search Party TV | William Badpastor | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Graves TV | Jerry North | 5.0 |
| 2016 | The Stinky & Dirty Show TV | Tall (voice) | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Maggie's Plan Movie | Kliegler | 5.7 |
| 2016 | Starring Austin Pendleton Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Club Penguin Halloween Panic! Movie | Gary | 8.3 |
| 2015 | Robo-Dog Movie | Mr. Willis | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces TV | Samuel | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Club Penguin Monster Beach Party Movie | Gary the Gadget Guy (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Mr. Robot TV | Mr. Williams | 8.3 |
| 2014 | Christmas at Cartwright's Movie | Harry | 5.6 |
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2014 | The Fog of Courage Movie | Eustace Bagge | 6.4 |
| 2014 | The Mysteries of Laura TV | Kenneth Walters | 7.2 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Wallace Shawn (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | A Master Builder Movie | Halvard Solness | 5.8 |
| 2014 | The 7D TV | Not-So-Magic-Mirror (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2014 | The Last Impresario Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2014 | The Night Shift TV | Mr. Neville | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Don Peyote Movie | Dr. Fieldman | 3.8 |
| 2014 | The Double Movie | Mr. Papadopoulos | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Mozart in the Jungle TV | Winslow Elliott | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! Movie | Rex (Voice) | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Andre Gregory: Before and After Dinner Movie | Self | 3.2 |
| 2013 | Admission Movie | Clarence | 5.6 |
| 2012 | A Late Quartet Movie | Gideon Rosen | 6.7 |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Vamps Movie | Dr. Van Helsing | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Small Fry Movie | Rex (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness TV | Taotie (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2011 | The Speed of Thought Movie | Sandy | 4.5 |
| 2010 | Regular Show TV | Evil Brain (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2010 | Fish Hooks TV | Rat King (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Movie | Calico (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Furry Vengeance Movie | Dr. Christian Burr (uncredited) | 5.0 |
| 2010 | Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs TV | Rex (voice) | |
| 2009 | Jack and the Beanstalk Movie | Booker / Broker / Lancealot Squarejaw | 5.2 |
| 2009 | Jack and the Beanstalk Movie | Broker / Booker / Lancelot Squarejaw | 5.2 |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Charles Lester | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Capitalism: A Love Story Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2009 | The Windmill Movie Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2009 | André Gregory and Wallace Shawn Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Life on Mars TV | The Sorcerer | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King Movie | Mr. Gibbles (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Movie | Mr. Gibson | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Southland Tales Movie | Baron Von Westphalen | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Gossip Girl TV | Cyrus Rose | 8.1 |
| 2007 | New York City Serenade Movie | Wallace Shawn | 5.7 |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story Movie | Rex (voice) (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb TV | Saul (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2007 | Damages TV | Sterling Biddle | 7.5 |
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman Movie | Math Teacher (uncredited) | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Strange Culture Movie | Self | 4.7 |
| 2007 | Happily N'Ever After Movie | Munk (voice) | 5.1 |
| 2006 | Air Buddies Movie | Billy (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2006 | Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers Movie | Barnacle Paul (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Eureka TV | Dr. Warren Hughes | 7.7 |
| 2006 | Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States Movie | Self | |
| 2005 | Chicken Little Movie | Principal Fetchit (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Fat Actress TV | Dr. Von Oy | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Karroll's Christmas Movie | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Melinda and Melinda Movie | Sy | 6.2 |
| 2004 | The Incredibles Movie | Gilbert Huph (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Lonny Moon | 7.9 |
| 2004 | The L Word TV | William Halsey | 7.7 |
| 2004 | Teacher's Pet Movie | Principal Crosby Strickler (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2003 | The Haunted Mansion Movie | Ezra | 5.7 |
| 2003 | Love Thy Neighbor Movie | Clinic Doctor | 3.0 |
| 2003 | Duplex Movie | Herman | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Monte Walsh Movie | Colonel Wilson | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Mr. St. Nick Movie | Mimir | 5.9 |
| 2002 | Personal Velocity Movie | Mr. Gelb | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. Movie | Rex (voice) (uncredited) | 7.9 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Film Professor | 7.6 |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan TV | Howard Stiles | 7.2 |
| 2001 | As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion Movie | George Bond | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Blonde TV | I.E. Shinn | 5.9 |
| 2001 | The Prime Gig Movie | Gene | 6.0 |
| 2000 | Teacher's Pet TV | Principal Strickler (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins Movie | Rex (voice) | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 Movie | Rex (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Roy Batters | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Benjamin Edelman | 8.0 |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants TV | SpongeBob's House (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1999 | My Favorite Martian Movie | Coleye | 5.7 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bertram (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | The Diary of the Hurdy-Gurdy Man Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Noah Movie | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1998 | The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story Movie | Tarzan Chimp (voice) | 5.7 |
| 1998 | The Lionhearts TV | (voice) | 4.5 |
| 1998 | Sex and the City TV | Martin Gable | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Critical Care Movie | Furnaceman | 6.2 |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Mr. Dune | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Stargate SG-1 TV | Arlos | 8.3 |
| 1997 | Just Write Movie | Arthur Blake | 5.6 |
| 1997 | Vegas Vacation Movie | Marty | 6.0 |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Philip Ny (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1996 | Clueless TV | Mr. Hall | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Wife Movie | Cosmo | 4.9 |
| 1996 | House Arrest Movie | Vic Finley | 5.4 |
| 1996 | All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 Movie | Labrador MC (voice) | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Toy Story Treats TV | Rex (Voice) | 6.1 |
| 1995 | Toy Story Movie | Rex (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Just Like Dad Movie | Stan Spiegel | 5.2 |
| 1995 | Clueless Movie | Mr. Wendell Hall | 7.2 |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon Movie | Canadian Prime Minister Clark MacDonald | 5.7 |
| 1995 | Driving Mr. Pink Movie | Boss Man (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie Movie | Principal Mazur (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Vanya on 42nd Street Movie | Vanya | 6.7 |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Movie | Horatio Byrd | 5.9 |
| 1993 | The Nanny TV | Charles Haste | 8.1 |
| 1993 | The Pink Panther TV | Boss Man (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man Movie | Mr. Little | 5.8 |
| 1993 | The Magic Bubble Movie | Doctor/Therapist | 3.1 |
| 1993 | The Cemetery Club Movie | Larry | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Frank Hopper | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV | Zek | 7.9 |
| 1992 | The Double 0 Kid Movie | Cashpot | 5.1 |
| 1992 | Mom and Dad Save the World Movie | Sibor, Semage's Beau | 4.9 |
| 1992 | Nickel & Dime Movie | Everett Willits | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog Movie | Simon Carr | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Civil Wars TV | Riley Baker | 4.5 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Wallace the Hernia (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills Movie | Howard | 5.4 |
| 1989 | We're No Angels Movie | Translator | 6.2 |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control Movie | Dr. Fishbinder | 5.2 |
| 1988 | The Moderns Movie | Oiseau | 5.9 |
| 1987 | The Princess Bride Movie | Vizzini | 7.7 |
| 1987 | Prick Up Your Ears Movie | John Lahr | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Nice Girls Don't Explode Movie | Ellen | 4.8 |
| 1987 | Radio Days Movie | Masked Avenger | 7.0 |
| 1987 | The Bedroom Window Movie | Henderson's Attorney | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Head Office Movie | Mike Hoover | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Heaven Help Us Movie | Father Abruzzi | 6.4 |
| 1984 | Micki & Maude Movie | Dr. Elliot Fibel | 5.7 |
| 1984 | How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days Movie | Professor Silverfish | 7.0 |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Jeffrey Engels | 7.0 |
| 1984 | My Dinner with Louis Movie | Interviewer | |
| 1984 | The Bostonians Movie | Mr. Pardon | 5.5 |
| 1984 | The Hotel New Hampshire Movie | Freud | 5.7 |
| 1984 | Crackers Movie | Turtle | 4.7 |
| 1983 | Saigon: Year of the Cat Movie | Frank Judd | 5.3 |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century Movie | Harold DeVoto | 4.6 |
| 1983 | Strange Invaders Movie | Earl | 5.0 |
| 1983 | The First Time Movie | Jules Goldfarb | 5.0 |
| 1983 | Lovesick Movie | Otto Jaffe | 5.9 |
| 1982 | A Little Sex Movie | Oliver | 3.8 |
| 1981 | Strong Medicine Movie | Birthday Party Guest (uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 1981 | My Dinner with Andre Movie | Wallace Shawn | 7.5 |
| 1981 | Cheaper to Keep Her Movie | Mugger | 4.3 |
| 1980 | Atlantic City Movie | Waiter | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Simon Movie | Eric Van Dongen | 6.3 |
| 1979 | All That Jazz Movie | Assistant Insurance Man | 7.5 |
| 1979 | Starting Over Movie | Workshop Member | 6.4 |
| 1979 | Manhattan Movie | Jeremiah | 7.7 |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Arnie | 7.3 |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Arnie Ross | 7.3 |
| TBA | The Man Who Changed the World Movie | Buckminster Fuller |
Crew (12)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Master Builder Movie | Translator · Crew | 5.8 |
| 2014 | A Master Builder Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2014 | A Master Builder Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2004 | The Fever Movie | Author · Writing | 5.4 |
| 2004 | The Fever Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Marie and Bruce Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.4 |
| 2004 | Marie and Bruce Movie | Theatre Play · Writing | 4.4 |
| 1997 | The Designated Mourner Movie | Theatre Play · Writing | 5.6 |
| 1997 | The Designated Mourner Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 1981 | My Dinner with Andre Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1975 | Our Late Night Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1975 | Our Late Night Movie | Theatre Play · Writing |
Latest releases
- Toy Story 52026 / TMDB 8.3
- Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond - A Special Edition of 20/202026
- The Clock2025
- The Addams Family 22021 / TMDB 6.9
- Rifkin's Festival2020 / TMDB 6.1
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion2020 / TMDB 6.3
Questions about Wallace Shawn
What are some of Wallace Shawn's most successful films?
Wallace Shawn is best known for his roles in 'The Princess Bride,' 'Toy Story,' and 'My Dinner with Andre,' which have all been critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences.
Has Wallace Shawn won any major awards?
While Wallace Shawn has not won an Academy Award, he has received several nominations and accolades for his work in theater and film, showcasing his talent and versatility.
What was Wallace Shawn's first film?
Wallace Shawn made his film debut in 'The Last Embrace' in 1979, marking the beginning of a diverse and successful acting career.
How did Wallace Shawn get involved in voice acting?
Wallace Shawn's distinctive voice led him to voice acting, starting with the role of Rex in Pixar's 'Toy Story,' which became one of his most iconic roles.
What is Wallace Shawn's net worth?
As of now, Wallace Shawn's estimated net worth is around $8 million, reflecting his extensive career in film, television, and theater.
What are some notable theater works by Wallace Shawn?
Wallace Shawn is a respected playwright, known for works like 'The Designated Mourner' and 'Marie and Bruce,' which have been performed Off-Broadway and internationally.
Has Wallace Shawn appeared in any television series?
Yes, Wallace Shawn has appeared in various television series, including 'The Good Wife' and 'Gossip Girl,' showcasing his range as an actor.
What kind of roles is Wallace Shawn known for?
Wallace Shawn is known for portraying quirky, intellectual characters often with a comedic touch, making his performances memorable and engaging.