Shane Hagedorn

Shane Hagedorn is an American artist, acclaimed for his work as an actor, award-winning producer, screenwriter, voice actor, and motion picture director.

His journey into the world of performing arts began as a pursuit alongside his career in private and uniformed security when he enrolled in a theater program at a local community college. There, Shane honed his craft and showcased his versatility through memorable roles such as Picasso in 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile', Porthos in 'The Three Musketeers''. Notably, his performance in 'Conference of The Birds' earned him an Irene Ryan Acting Nomination in 2002, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

For over 20 years, Shane has delivered captivating performances in both supporting and leading roles, earning critical acclaim and nominations along the way. Notably, his leading role as Emmet Murphy in 'Wild Faith' (2018) and 'Wild Faith Christmas' (2025) earned him a Best Actor award in 2019 and 2025 at the world's largest western genre film festival, The Wild Bunch Film Festival. Shane has also had several best actor and best supporting nominations, including the Burbank International Film Festival and the Christian International Film Festival in 2018. His portrayal of Provost Marshall Klein in 'Silent Night In Algona' earned him a nomination for best supporting actor.

Residing in his beloved home state of Michigan, Shane celebrates his faith, marriage and enjoying the challenging, but rewarding, artist’s journey.