Shannon "Shay" Riddick was born on May 15, 1994 in Detroit, Michigan. He has been interested in film and acting since he was a boy. He would spend hours in his room writing, directing and starring his own movies. Once they were perfect, he would perform and show his creation to anyone willing to see. He has always been very creative and imaginative person.
In Summer 2008, he landed a role of the younger main character in an independent film called "Kidneys." In 2009, He was featured in four films including a Lifetime movie with Rosie O'Donnell and Ruby Dee named "America" which is now on DVD. Another independent film, "The Columbia Project" which he filmed in January, premiered last summer.
He is currently working with other artist and on his untitled debut album, in the studio. There is no release date for the album as of yet. He is also working on designs for his clothing line which includes urban t-shirts, hoodies and more inspired by Japanese pop-artist Takashi Murakami. More details on both projects are coming soon later this year.
*Updated, January 2010
"I have had the pleasure of working with Shannon since we worked on the film "Kidneys" together in early 2009, and he is mature beyond his years as a person first and foremost, and as an actor. He is a driven, determined young man with talents that many people would absolutely love to have. He is down-to-earth, friendly and very personable. Definitely part of the future of the Film Industry." -DaVaughn Lucas
