Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
State University of New York at Purchase, Lake Mary High School, Tyler Junior College
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 72,475 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 23 years (2003-2026)
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Filmography (37)
Archangel
Film
American Primeval
Jim Bridger
Death by Lightning
Roscoe Conkling
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Briggs
F1
Film
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Briggs
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
George Stacy (voice)
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
TV Series
Gaslit
G. Gordon Liddy
The Gray Man
Six's Father
Biography
Shea Whigham (born January 5, 1969) is an American actor best known for portraying Elias "Eli" Thompson in the drama series Boardwalk Empire. He also appeared in the first season of True Detective and the third season of Fargo and in numerous films, including Wristcutters: A Love Story, Take Shelter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, The Wolf of Wall Street, Kong: Skull Island, First Man, Vice, Joker, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. He has appeared as Agent Michael Stasiak in Fast & Furious, Fast & Furious 6, and F9.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shea Whigham?
Shea Whigham is 57 years old, born on .
Where was Shea Whigham born?
Shea Whigham was born in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
What movies or shows has Shea Whigham been in?
Shea Whigham has 37 credits in our database. Notable titles include Archangel (2026), American Primeval (2025), Death by Lightning (2025), Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), F1 (2025).
What is Shea Whigham known for?
Shea Whigham is primarily known as an actor. Shea Whigham (born January 5, 1969) is an American actor best known for portraying Elias "Eli" Thompson in the drama series Boardwalk Empire. He also appeared in the first season of True…
Where can I find more information about Shea Whigham?
You can find more about Shea Whigham on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
