Chasing the Dream: An Autobiography

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Shaun is unit director of several modules at the University of Bristol, including the year one unit, The American Century, and the year two specialist unit, Rebels, Runaways, and Revolts: Agency, Resistance, and Slavery in the United States. The Chase star Shaun Wallace, also known as the Dark Destroyer, is a total quiz pro, but how much do we know about his life off-screen?

His story was really engaging and inspiring and he was really good with the attendees, encouraging them to come on camera and ask questions.

World Fantasy Award Winners and Nominees Archived 2007-07-22 at the Wayback Machine" World Fantasy Awards, WFC. He also starred in Dictionary Corner on Countdown and contributed his elite knowledge to The Chase Australia. A lot was left out about his young life and there didn't seem to be much influence of input from his parents.

He's also known for his roles in The Bostonians (1984), Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Vanya on 42nd Street (1994), The Double (2013), Maggie's Plan (2015), and Marriage Story (2019). In 2018, he featured as a guest chaser on the Australian version of the show, alongside fellow UK chasers Hegerty and Labbett.Maintaining his dominance in the field, Shaun has also appeared on the likes of: The Weakest Link, Celebrity Catchphrase and Countdown, proving he really is brilliantly brainy. Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace (born 2 June 1960) is an English barrister, lecturer and television personality.

Formerly a Barrister, Shaun is now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events, having formerly worked as the Black History Month reporter for Good Morning Britain and spoken openly about racism. Shaun catapulted to national prominence and recognition when, on the 5th December 2004, he became the first black person to win the BBC's renowned Mastermind. Square Enix Press Center – Star-studded Voice Cast Unveiled for Disney and Square Enid's Kingdom Hearts III". Natasha, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Specialist, Kindred "It was a wonderful opportunity to have Shaun speak at Chaucer's first-ever Black History Month celebration.

His plays include the Obie Award–winning Aunt Dan and Lemon (1985), The Designated Mourner (1996) and Grasses of a Thousand Colors (2008). Now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events, Shaun is a fantastic choice when looking for a speaker to dismantle stereotypes and promote diversity and inclusion. His talent in front of camera stands out and he continues to appear regularly across millions of tv screens.

Since 2009, he has become a household name, regularly appearing as The Dark Destroyer on the smash ITV hit teatime quiz show, The Chase. He delivers talks to young people in school to promote awareness of black history and empower them to further progress in the future.

Famed TV personality, Shaun Wallace is widely known for his impeccable general knowledge, having appeared as The Dark Destroyer on ITV’s The Chase.