Shannon Guess Richardson, professionally known as Shannon Richardson, is an American former actress whose brief screen career included minor appearances in The Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead, Franklin & Bash, The Blind Side, and The Change-Up.
Her entertainment career ended in 2013 following her arrest and subsequent conviction for sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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| Real Name: | Shannon Guess Richardson |
| Stage Name: | Shannon Richardson |
| Born: | 31 August 1977 (age 49 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Irish-American |
| Height: | 1.75m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Terry Rogers, Mr. Rogers |
| Siblings: | 2 |
| Spouse: | Nathan Richardson (2011–2014) |
| Children: | 6 |
| Occupation: | Former Actress |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Shannon Richardson was born Shannon Rogers on 31 August 1977 in Bowie County, Texas, to Terry Rogers, Mr. Rogers.
Her mother left the family when she was two years old, after which she was raised by her father, who worked for General Motors. She grew up as the eldest of three children, with one younger brother and one younger sister.
Shannon Richardson’s formal educational history has not been documented publicly, and specific schools or academic qualifications are not reliably established.
She instead pursued opportunities in entertainment, eventually working as an actress during the late 2000s and early 2010s. She is of Irish-American heritage and is associated with Christianity.
Career
Shannon Richardson entered the entertainment industry in the late 2000s, working primarily in minor television and film roles.
She appeared in The Vampire Diaries and subsequently gained small parts in productions including The Blind Side, The Walking Dead, Franklin & Bash, and The Change-Up.
Her role in The Walking Dead involved portraying a walker, while her other appearances were similarly limited.
Shannon Richardson’s acting career lasted approximately from 2009 to 2013 and ended following her arrest in connection with the ricin-letter case.
She pleaded guilty in December 2013 to possessing a biological toxin for use as a weapon and was sentenced in July 2014 to 18 years in federal prison, followed by supervised release and restitution.
Her conviction effectively brought her short-lived acting career to an end.
Personal Life
Shannon Richardson, 48 years old and 1.75m tall, has been married three times.
She married her third husband, Nathan Richardson, on 8 October 2011; he was a U.S. Army veteran and military-depot mechanic, and their marriage ended in divorce proceedings in 2013 before being finalized in 2014.
She had five children from her two earlier marriages and was pregnant with her sixth child when she was arrested; her son Brody was born prematurely on 4 July 2013 while she was in custody.
Net Worth
Shannon Richardson’s net worth is estimated at approximately $500,000, although no reliable public financial record establishes her actual wealth.
Her former income came primarily from her brief acting career and minor appearances in television and film. Her entertainment career ended after her 2013 arrest and subsequent federal conviction.
Filmography
- The Vampire Diaries (2009)
- The Blind Side (2009)
- The Walking Dead (2010) — Walker
- Franklin & Bash (2011)
- The Change-Up (2011)