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''.

Career

Kippel made his television debut playing Gavin "Spinner" Mason on ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' from seasons 1- 9 and reprised his role in the television film ''

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''. Kippel 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. 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 ''

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'' as the I-Wanna-Rock drummer Ralph in the band "D-Rock" from 2006 to 2009. In 2010, he made an appearance on ''

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'' and played Davis in the film ''

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''. In 2018, Kippel was in

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's music video for " I'm Upset", which took place during a Degrassi High School 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''.

Personal life

Kippel is

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ish and has three brothers.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music video

Filmmaking credits

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kippel, Shane 1986 births 21st-century Canadian male actors Canadian male television actors Jewish Canadian male actors Living people Male actors from Toronto