Shannon was born in Tampa, Florida. He was raised by a loving family who recognized his talents and encouraged him to pursue anything his dreams desired. From that moment he knew there was an anointing in his life. By the age of 15 Shannon knew he wanted to become an actor. Soon after graduating from high school, he attended Florida A&M University and was also a member of the Florida A&M Rattlers football team. He graduated with his Bachelors Associates degree in Graphic Design. Although he ran into rough times during his years in college while playing football, his desire to act only encouraged him to push harder and utilize every skill he had. On his journey Shannon ran into a women by the name of Kim Kirby who discovered and brought out his talents. His potential soon sparked the interest of a public relation representative by the name of Cariece Peck. She soon became his manager and continued with the development of his craft. He honed his craft through various classes and workshops and ultimately found his way into an audition with Tyler Perry Studios. Soon after, Shannon landed his first acting role as Dr. Wallace in the hit stage play "Madea's Big Happy Family." Shannon humbly considers his "big break" to be the moment he became a working actor, and appreciates every day he has on set.