Sean Panting is a songwriter, musician and actor based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Panting is a founding member of the iconic Newfoundland bands Drive and Kelly Russell & The Planks.
Panting's writing often draws comparisons with Elvis Costello, The Who's Pete Townsend, and former Hüsker Dü and Sugar front man Bob Mould, among others.
As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of morally bankrupt barrister Walter McLean on CBC Television's Republic of Doyle.
[2] Panting unsuccessfully ran in the 2015 provincial election as a candidate for the district of Mount Scio, as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party.