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Shawn Toovey | |
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 Shawn Toovey in 2017 | |
| Born | Shawn Toovey (1983-03-01)March 1, 1983 (age 42) |
Shawn Toovey (born March 1, 1983 inLincoln) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Brian Cooper in the popular dramaDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman[1][2][3] for which Toovey won fourYoung Artist Awards.
His family moved toSan Antonio, Texas, when he was four and ultimately ended up inCalifornia, where Shawn spent the next six years playing Brian Cooper on theCBS television seriesDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He is a founding member of the Children's Board of the Audrey Hepburn Hollywood for Children Foundation. He is also involved in theJuvenile Diabetes Foundation, The Braille Institute,Camp Ronald McDonald, Meals on Wheels and various child abuse preventions organizations.
Toovey played the role of Brian opposite fellowDr. Quinn actor Orson Bean in the theater production ofA Christmas Carol. Toovey has received several awards to date, among them:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | In Broad Daylight | Claude Rowan | |
| 1991 | A Seduction in Travis County | Josh Maguire | |
| 1992 | Bed of Lies | Joel Moore | |
| 1992 | An American Story | Sam Meadows | |
| 1993 | The Fire Next Time | Jake Morgan | |
| 1993 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Brian Cooper | Appeared in 148 episodes, 1993–1998 |
| 1997 | Flash | Tad Rutherford | |
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie | Brian Cooper | |
| 2001 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within | Brian Cooper |
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