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Born on July 24, 1959 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States, Shawn Weatherly is a television actor, model and beauty pageant contestant. Shawn Weatherly is 67 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Sumter High School and Clemson University. Awards on record include Miss South Carolina USA (1980), Miss USA 1980 and Miss Universe 1980. The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Shawn Weatherly interests me most for what she did after the crowns. Winning both Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1980 could have been a career-defining peak, yet she pivoted into acting, landing roles in Police Academy 3 and the debut season of Baywatch. I respect performers who refuse to coast on a single triumph, and her Clemson education hints at substance behind the glamour. Beauty titles open doors but rarely guarantee longevity, so the choice to keep building a working acting career signals real ambition. To me, the move that follows the spotlight reveals far more character than the spotlight itself.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shawn Weatherly
- Name (Japanese)
- ショーン・ウェザリー
- Reading
- しょーん・うぇざりー
- Born
- July 24, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Sumter, South Carolina, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / model / beauty pageant contestant / film actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Sumter High School
- University
- Clemson University
Awards & achievements
- 1980 Miss South Carolina USA
- Miss USA 1980
- Miss Universe 1980
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shawn Weatherly born?
Born July 24, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Shawn Weatherly from?
Shawn Weatherly is from Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
What does Shawn Weatherly do?
Shawn Weatherly works as television actor, model, beauty pageant contestant, film actor, actor.
How tall is Shawn Weatherly?
Shawn Weatherly is 173 cm.
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