Shawn Amos - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on March 05, 2026
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| Name | Shawn Amos |
| First Name | Shawn |
| Last Name | Amos |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Birthday | September 13 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place of Birth | New York City |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Wally Amos, Shirlee Ellis |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Marta Martin |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Shawn Amos Biography
Shawn Amos is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on September 13, 1967 in New York City, New York, United States.
Shawn Ellis Amos (born September 13, 1967) is an American songwriter, blues singer, record producer and digital marketing entrepreneur.
Amos was hired at Rhino Entertainment’s A&R department 1997 by department head, Gary Stewart. While at the reissue label, Amos produced multiple compilations, including the Grammy-nominated historical box set Rhapsodies in Black: Music and Words from the Harlem Renaissance. While employed at Rhino Entertainment, he began work on his first album, Harlem (album), which was first released by Unbreakable Records in 2000. The album was titled Harlem after being inspired by a museum exhibit dedicated to the Harlem Renaissance.
Amos was born in New York, New York. He is the youngest son of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie founder Wally Amos and the only son of Shirlee Ellis (professionally known as Shirl-ee May in the early 1960s). Throughout Amos’ childhood and adulthood, his mother suffered from schizoaffective disorder and ultimately committed suicide in 2003. The trauma of the event and his subsequent discovery of her early singing career were the inspiration behind his 2005 album release Thank You Shirl-ee May.
Shawn Amos Net Worth
Shawn is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shawn Amos's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Songwriter |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2003, Amos was recruited by Rhino co-founders Richard Foos, Garson Foos and Bob Emmer to oversee the A&R department of their newly formed entertainment company, Shout! Factory.
In 2005, Shout! Factory released his third studio album, Thank You Shirl-ee May. With this release, Amos chronicles the career of his mother, a club singer in the 1960s. Shawn discovered his mother’s professional life as Shirl-ee May only after her suicide in July 2003. Amos says album is a tender tribute to his mother, Shirlee Ellis Amos. Songs like ” “New York City 1964” and “The Bottle Always Brings Me Down” explore the life of the singer known as Shir-lee May.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2001, Amos produced Quincy Jones’ career overview Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy Jones. Jones subsequently asked Amos to run his Listen Up Foundation as Executive Director. The same year, he released his second original album, In Between, again on Unbreakable Records.
Who is Shawn Amos Dating?
According to our records, Shawn Amos married to Marta Martin . As of January 13, 2024, Shawn Amos’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Shawn Amos. You may help us to build the dating records for Shawn Amos!During 2005-06, Amos conceived and co-produced a remake of the 1971 Marvin Gaye album What’s Going On, performed by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band; conceived and executive produced a remix album of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’ Whipped Cream and Other Delights. He joined with Alpert and Ozomatli for a performance of “Love Potion No. 9” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in March 2006.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Shawn Amos height Not available right now. Shawn weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Amos married actress Marta Martin in 1999. The couple divorced in 2018. They have three children. Amos’ half-sister, Sarah Amos, is an executive at Marvel Entertainment.
In 2007, Amos performed on and produced the Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville televised concert. His song “Vicious Circle” from Harlem was sung by label mate Solomon Burke.
Facts & Trivia
Shawn Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shawn Amos celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.
On November 4, 2009, Amos announced the formation of his own company, Amos Content Group, to develop content for digital media and traditional companies. In August 2012, The New York Times announced that Amos Content Group was jointly acquired by public relations company FleishmanHillard and GMR Marketing and rebranded as Freshwire.
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