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: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
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: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
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
