Artist, Builder, Actor & Galveston Broker
A life shaped by stories, art,
and Galveston.
The Official Website of Shane McDermott
A Life Built Around Creativity, Place & Story
Originally from Houston, I left Texas at a young age for New York City, where an unexpected career took me from modeling with Ford to acting in television and film. Those years opened the door to travel, different cultures, architecture, art and experiences that would continue to shape the way I see the world.
Eventually, that creative path brought me back to Texas and into a very different kind of work. I began restoring houses, designing spaces, making art and building a career in real estate. Over more than two decades, Galveston became the place where all of those interests came together.
Today, I’m a Texas real estate broker, artist, designer, builder and father, and the founder of Living Galveston and Living Galveston Real Estate. My work ranges from paintings and historic properties to helping people buy, sell, rent and care for homes.
What may look like several different careers has really been one continuing story — creating things, finding interesting places, and building a life around the things I love.
Mitchell Goosen at your service. I’m not from around here. What to tell. Don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Don’t care. Just as long as I live near the beach and don’t have to wear a tie. Then I’ll be stylin’.
Mitchell Goosen – Airborne 1993
Mitchell Goosen at your service. I’m not from around here. What to tell. Don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Don’t care. Just as long as I live near the beach and don’t have to wear a tie. Then I’ll be stylin’.
Mitchell Goosen – Airborne 1993
My career began in front of the camera as a Ford model, working with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including Ralph Lauren, Izod Kids, and Patagonia. From there, my path naturally led to acting, where I found my stride bringing characters to life. I had the privilege of landing lead roles in beloved television series like Swan’s Crossing and the iconic soap opera All My Children.
Actor, Artist & Realtor
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I took a leap of faith at a young age and moved to New York City to chase my dream of becoming an actor. The city was more than just a backdrop—it was a teacher, opening my eyes to vibrant cultures, diverse lifestyles, and endless possibilities.
In 1993, my big-screen breakout came with the cult classic Airborne, where I stepped into the skates of Mitchell Goosen—a laid-back California teen with a love for surfing and rollerblading. Sharing the screen with talents like Seth Green and Jack Black made the experience unforgettable and shaped the way I approach storytelling.
Shane McDermott / Cincinnati Enquirer – Interview – 2018
These early chapters of my life were marked by creativity, exploration, and a drive to make every moment count—a mindset I carry with me today in everything I do.
Shane McDermott – Mitchell Goosen in Airborne – 30 Years Later – The Confused Breakfast Podcast
“Let me tell you what stylin’ is. The perfect session: A-Frame wave, ground swell, spittin’ out salt water in your face, doing a little lip action move, a 360 without a bounce. I call it a Liquid Drano Wannabe Bullwinkle. I tell you no lie, my friends. It’s a consciousness raiser.”
Mitchell Goosen – Airborne 1993
Shane McDermott – Timeline
Ford Model – New York City 1987-1990
Airborne Screening – Octobre 2024 – Los Angles, CA
SFMcDermott – Artist
