Shawn Fanning is an American business executive best known for playing Creator / Developer in Napster.
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Best Known For:The digital series Napster
Breakthrough:Created and released Napster while a student at Northeastern University in 1999
10 Quick Facts About Shawn Fanning
- Full Name: Shawn Fanning
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: The digital series Napster
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1980
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of Birth: Brockton, Massachusetts
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $109,000-$16,391,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $76,000-$633,000 (Estimated range)
Shawn Fanning Age
Shawn Fanning is 45 years old. He was born on November 22, 1980, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Shawn Fanning Height
Shawn Fanning stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
He attended Northeastern University, where he studied Computer Science.
- Northeastern University
- Field of Study: Computer Science
- Period: 1998–1999
Career & Work
Shawn Fanning's career includes business leadership roles with Airtime.com and Rupture.
Organization: Airtime.com
Role: Co-Founder
Period: 2011–2016
Details: United States · Co-founded live social video communication company alongside Sean Parker.
Organization: Rupture
Role: Co-Founder
Period: 2006–2008
Details: United States · Created social networking platform for gamers acquired by Electronic Arts.
Organization: Snocap
Role: Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Period: 2002–2007
Details: United States · Founded digital licensing and copyright technology company later acquired by MuchMusic.
Organization: Napster
Role: Co-Founder and Lead Developer
Period: 1999–2001
Details: United States · Developed peer-to-peer file sharing application that revolutionized digital music distribution.
Rise to Fame
Shawn Fanning rose to prominence for his role on the digital series Napster.
Notable Works
- Digital Series: Napster (Creator / Developer, 1999) — Pioneering peer-to-peer file-sharing internet software
Shawn Fanning Family & Relationships
- Mother: Colleen Fanning
Lesser Known Facts
- Made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2003 heist film The Italian Job.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Shawn Fanning
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1980
- Age: 45
- Birthday: November 22
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Brockton, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Mother: Colleen Fanning
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $76,000–$633,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $109,000–$16,391,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Colleen Fanning (Parent • Mother)
- John Fanning (Mentor • Uncle / Co-founder)
- Sean Parker (Collaborator • Co-founder of Napster and Airtime)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/shawnfanning
