August 31, 2025 / 03:28 PM ISTByNaveen

Shea Whigham

Actor

Born : 05/01/1969

Birth Place : Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.

Father : Frank Whigham

Mother : Beth Whigham

Spouse : Christine Whigham

Children : Giorgia Whigham

Biography:

American actor Shea Whigham was born on January 5, 1969 and is most known for playing Elias “Eli” Thompson in the drama series Boardwalk Empire. Additionally, he starred in a number of movies, such as Silver Linings Playbook, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Joker, as well as the first season of True Detective and the third season of Fargo.

Whigham, the son of lawyer Frank and school librarian Beth, was born in Tallahassee, Florida. When Whigham was five years old, the family relocated to Lake Mary, Florida. He went to high school at Lake Mary.

Before transferring to the State University of New York at Purchase, New York, where he was a member of a small acting school with just 31 students and a graduating class of eight seniors, Whigham attended Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.

More Details

Name	Shea Whigham
Also Known as	Shea Whigham
Date of Birth	05/01/1969
Current Residence	Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Religion	Christian
Nationality	British
Height	176 CM
Father	Frank Whigham
Mother	Beth Whigham
Spouse	Christine Whigham
Children	Giorgia Whigham
Educational Qualification	Graduated
College (s)	Tyler Junior College State University of New York, Purchase (BFA)