Shawn-Douglas Brady

Shawn-Douglas Brady
Days of Our Lives character
Brandon Beemer as Shawn-Douglas Brady
Portrayed by
  • Noel Bennett Castle (1987)
  • Paul Zachary (1990)
  • Scott Groff (1990–1995)
  • Collin O'Donnell (1995–1999)
  • Jason Cook (1999–2006, 2015)
  • Brandon Beemer (2006–2008, 2016–2023)
Duration
  • 1987
  • 1990–2008
  • 2015–2023
First appearanceApril 6, 1987
Last appearanceOctober 12, 2023
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created byLeah Laiman
Introduced by
Spin-off
appearances		Last Blast Reunion (2019)

Jason Cook as Shawn Brady
In-universe information
Occupation
FatherBo Brady
MotherHope Williams
BrothersZack Brady
SistersCiara Brady
Half-sistersChelsea Brady
SpouseMimi Lockhart (2006–2007)
Belle Black (2007–2016, 2020–present)
DaughtersClaire Brady
GrandfathersVictor Kiriakis
Doug Williams
Shawn Brady (legal)
GrandmothersCaroline Brady
Addie Horton
UnclesSteven Olson
Roman Brady
Douglas LeClaire
Xander Kiriakis
Philip Kiriakis
Frankie Brady
Max Brady (adoptive)
AuntsJulie Olson
Kimberly Brady
Kayla Brady
Isabella Toscano
NephewsBeauregard “Bo” Weston
Isaac Brady
First cousinsDavid Banning
Robert Anderson Jr.
Spencer Olson
Brady Black
Victoria Kiriakis
Tyler Kiriakis
Carrie Brady
Eric Brady
Sami Brady
Rex Brady
Cassie Brady
Andrew Donovan IV
Theresa Donovan
Stephanie Johnson
Joey Johnson

Shawn-Douglas Brady is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network. He is the son of supercouple Bo Brady and Hope Williams, and one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black. Jason Cook portrayed the character from October 15, 1999, to September 22, 2006. Brandon Beemer played in the role from September 28, 2006, to March 21, 2008. In May 2015, Soap Opera Digest reported the character would be returning for the show's 50th anniversary, once again portrayed by Cook.[1] On November 10, 2015, it was confirmed that Beemer would return to the role in 2016, replacing Cook again.[2] In March 2016, it was revealed that Beemer along with three other actors were let go from the show.[3][4][5] However, in May 2016, Daytime Confidential revealed that Beemer would again be returning to the show.[6] Shawn then appeared for various stints of different lengths before rejoining the regular cast again in 2020. In October 2023, Beemer made an unannounced departure from the show; last airing on October 12, 2023.[7]

  1. ^ SOD (March 18, 2015). "EXCLUSIVE! JASON COOK BACK TO DAYS". Soap Opera Digest. United States: soapoperadigest.com. American Media. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "CONFIRMED! BRANDON BEEMER BACK TO DAYS". Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media, Inc. November 10, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Giddens, Jamey (March 21, 2016). "Days of Our Lives BLOODBATH: Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Marie Wilson and Sal Stowers All OUT!". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media (SAY Media). Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  4. ^ SOD (March 21, 2016). "BLOODBATH AT DAYS!". Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media, Inc. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  5. ^ "Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Marie Wilson, Sal Stowers out at Days". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Giddens, Jamey (May 30, 2016). "Brandon Beemer Back Taping at Days of Our Lives (Exclusive)". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media (SAY Media). Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. ^ Soaps SheKnows (October 12, 2023). "Days of Our Lives' Shawn Is a Goner as the Show Hit Us With "Another" Surprise Exit". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved October 12, 2023.