Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor born on October 7, 1979 in Richmond, British Columbia. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in various television shows and films in the late 80s and 90s. Ashmore gained international recognition for his role as Bobby Drake / Iceman in the X-Men film series, starting with “X-Men” (2000). He has also worked on other successful films such as “The Ruins” (2008) and “Frozen” (2010). In addition to his film work, Ashmore has made appearances in popular television shows like “The Following” and “Conviction”. With his talent and versatility, Shawn Ashmore has established himself as a highly respected actor in the Canadian and international entertainment industry.