Shannon Walsh
School
Georgetown University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Documentaries
- Shannon has been working as a freelance journalist since 2015.
- Shannon has excelled as a writer as both a journalist and creative writer. In 2019 and 2020, she was awarded Runner-Up and the Winner of UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting and TV Writing.
- Shannon graduated cum laude from Georgetown University, where she earned her majored in Economics and minored in Sociology.
Experience
Shannon has worked as a professional writer for nearly seven years. At Georgetown University, Shannon was a member of the school's newspaper, The Hoya, where she contributed as a feature writer to The Fourth Edition. Shannon has since worked at a variety of outlets as a freelance journalist, and has also applied her skills to the world of scriptwriting and television writing. Shannon spent two years studying TV and Feature Film writing at UCLA's Professional Programs. There, her feature film script won Runner-Up for Best Original Screenplay as part of the school's annual contest. The following year, she won the same competition for television writing. Shannon joined the team at Static Media in 2021, where she has applied her knowledge of entertainment, television, movies, and celebrities by writing news articles.
Education
Shannon graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 2015 with a B.A. in Economics.
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Stories By Shannon Walsh
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Former child actor Jonshel Alexander, who starred in "Beasts of the Southern Wild" alongside Quvenzhané Wallis, was shot and killed on November 27.
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Since 1988, Michael J. Fox has been married to Tracy Pollan. Here's a look at their marriage and how the two have kept their love alive for more than 30 years.
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While the Chrisley family is extremely open on TV, viewers might not know about Julie Chrisley's brother, Trey, who died in 2002. Here's what to know.
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Eric Dane is famous for playing the role of Dr. Mark Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. But why did he leave the hit show in the first place?
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Donnie Wahlberg was able to fool Jenny McCarthy into thinking he wasn't part of "The Masked Singer," when he was belting it out behind the mask. How'd he do it?
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Although Debra Winger and Shirley MacLaine both helped make 1984's "Terms of Endearment" into a classic, the two actors were at odds while filming. Here's why.
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Selena Gomez's mother recently opened up about her health issues and how it's a "miracle" to be alive. Here's what happened.
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In 2020, Paris Hilton opened up about the alleged abuse she experienced at boarding school. How did Kathy Hilton react when she learned the shocking truth?
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The "Wife Swap" episode was slated to air on Lifetime on October 29, 2009, and was even "on the schedule long before the incident." But what was that incident?
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Hailey Bieber fans know she's married to Justin Bieber, but they may be surprised she isn't the person to go to if you're seeking marriage advice. Here's why.
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On the small screen, "This Is Us" actor Chris Sullivan's character, Toby, had a long and complicated relationship. But who is Sullivan's wife IRL?
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George Lucas's soured relationship with one actor continues to surprise "Star Wars" lovers today. Who was the star who had a falling out with the director?
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Taissa Farmiga has led an impressive and full acting career thus far. But, what has she been up to since she last appeared on "American Horror Story" in 2018?
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While most singers would be overjoyed to be compared to someone like Madonna, the comparison was not one Cindy Lauper seemed to be excited by. Why not?
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Two "Chicago" franchise stars — Jesse Lee Soffer and Nick Gehlfuss — performed a real-life rescue after a "bad accident" and saved a woman. Here's the scoop.
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Here's how Meghan Markle's glam squad achieved an unexpected look that truly wowed Prince Harry.
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Despite the show's success, recent revelations about Ron Howard's experience on "Happy Days" have sent shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
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Actor Scott Speedman and his girlfriend Lindsay Rae Hofmann recently welcomed a baby girl. Here's what to know about the couple's relationship.
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In 2008, Pete Wentz went as far as to say that without Joe Biden, he "would not exist as a human being." Here's how they're connected.
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What is the hobby that John Travolta loves enough to pass on to fellow actors, like "Law & Order: SVU" star Christopher Meloni? Aviation.
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Why did David Hasselhoff decide to leave "America's Got Talent" in 2010? Was he fired or did he choose to walk away from the show?
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Jenny McCarthy's year on "The View" was met with criticism from the get-go.
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What do we know about Noah Brown and Rhain Alisha's marriage? And how long has the "Alaskan Bush People" couple been together? Here's what we learned.
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Christopher Meloni, who plays Elliot Stabler on "SVU," has two children, including daughter Sophia Meloni. What does his stunning daughter look like today?
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George Eads was on CSI for about a decade, and his tenure was riddled with some internal issues. This is what happened, and what led to his departure.
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If you're a fan of Disney Channel's "Halloweentown," you may recall Kimberly J. Brown played Marnie. What does she look like today? And what is she up to?
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Michael J. Fox has been living with Parkinson's disease for quite some time. This is when he was first diagnosed.