Shawn Butler
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| Portrayed by | Sean Blakemore | ||||
| Duration | 2011–16 | ||||
| First appearance | January 24, 2011 | ||||
| Last appearance | April 4, 2016 | ||||
| Created by | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||
| Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||
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| Father | Ray Butler |
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| Sons | TJ Ashford |
Shawn Butler is a fictional character from the original ABC, soap opera, General Hospital. The role is portrayed by actor, Sean Blakemore and first appeared on January 24, 2011, on a recurring basis. On April 6, 2011, it is announced that Blakemore was put on contract with the series. On May 18, 2015, it was announced that Blakemore had taped his last scenes as Shawn and would be exiting the series. Butler returned for one day on November 19, 2015. Butler was visited by Sam and Jason Morgan in early April 2016.
Actor Sean Blakemore, known for his small roles on soap operas such as Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, originated the role of Shawn Butler on January 24, 2011, on a recurring basis. In April, it was reported that Blakemore had signed a contract with the series. When Blakemore started to appear less frequently in February 2012, many fans were led to believe Blakemore had been left go. It was later confirmed that Blakemore had taken some time off to shoot a movie. During an interview with BE Magazine in October 2011, Blakemore discusses his character. He describes Shawn as someone with professional skills, but also a man with a lot of personal issues. Blakemore also states,
—Blakemore BE Interview
Blakemore has complimented the writers of the series for his character's careful introduction. "He was hired [to kidnap Brenda], but it was brilliant how they introduced him with Molly. You could see Shawn for who he was. He worked for the wrong side but he had ethics. He came to Port Charles to shake it up but after meeting Molly, it was his life that was shaken up," Blakemore stated.
After a casting call was put out for an African-American teenager, there was some speculation that the role was going to be introduced as Shawn's son. This led to rumors that Shawn's family life was going to be explored, and more of his backstory would be revealed. The role was revealed to be T.J., the son of the Marine that Shawn had accidentally killed in the war. T.J., portrayed by Krys Meyer first appeared on January 17, 2012. When T.J. started to date Molly Lansing, there was much speculation that Shawn would become involved with Molly's mother, Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
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