Shawn Ryan: Shawn Ryan. Producer: The Shield. Shawn Ryan was born on 11 October 1966 in Rockford, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Shield (2002), S.W.A.T. (2017) and Timeless (2016). He has been married to Cathy Cahlin Ryan since 25 April 1998. They have two children.
