Actor
Storytelling. Presence. Performance.
Shane Wicks is an independent Canadian actor based in the Ottawa region, recognized for his grounded presence, strong screen energy, and authentic performances across television, film, commercial, and stage productions.
The Work
Storytelling Has Always Been Part of The Work
Long before the podcast, HyperActive, and speaking to men about resilience and leadership, Shane Wicks was telling stories through performance.
His work reflects much of what defines him off camera: discipline, emotional depth, resilience, and the complexity of the human experience.
Whether portraying strength, vulnerability, or transformation, Shane is drawn to stories that explore what people carry beneath the surface.
FIlmography
Selected Credits
Television
TV
No Easy Days
A World Without Canada — Ep. 2
Past Redemption (2016)
Cinema
Film
Ten
The Stars Look Tired (2017)
Brand Work
Commercial
Mark's Work Warehouse
LIVE PERFORMANCE
THeatre
Camelot
Wheels
identity and purpose
Beyond The Screen
Acting has always been more than performance.
For Shane, storytelling is about truth.
Some of the strongest people we know are carrying invisible battles. Some of the people who appear "fine" are hurting quietly.
This connection between performance, identity, and emotional resilience is central to Shane's work today — through HyperActive, podcasting, speaking, and community leadership.
“
Some of us deserve Oscars.
We smile in meetings.
We lift heavy in the gym.
We lead teams.
We post the wins.
And then we go home and fight battles no one can see.
The mask can be convincing.
But if you slow down and look closer —
past the jokes, the grind, the "I'm good" —
sometimes you can see the weight someone is carrying.
And if you are the one acting…
You do not have to anymore.
Portfolio
FEATURED WORK
PAST REDEMPTION
Television Series • 2016 IDMB 8.3
A character-driven television series exploring survival in a small impoverished town, where the choice between morality and crime shapes the future.
THE STARS LOOK TIRED
Short Film • 2017
A quiet and emotionally driven story about redemption, consequence, and what remains after life has changed us.
The Stars Look Tired follows a man attempting to find peace after a long stay in prison, while confronting the difficult truth that some actions may never be fully absolved.
Through themes of reflection, loss, and emotional reckoning, the film explores the weight people carry long after the world has moved on.
Media, Film & Collaboration inquiries
For acting, media, podcast, speaking, or collaboration opportunities, connect with Shane Wicks.