Principal and featured cast / Shane McDermott
Shane McDermott
Sources reviewed 2026-09-11
Shane McDermott is credited as Mitchell Goosen in Airborne (1993). The archive keeps this profile focused on the film and separates the verified screen credit from broader career material.
Role in Airborne
The visiting Southern California teenager at the center of the story.
Airborne-focused context
A 2013 CityBeat interview centers on McDermott’s Airborne production memories and his later relationship with the film.
Interviews & production memory
In a direct CityBeat retrospective, McDermott discussed the snowy airport shoot, Cincinnati-area locations, training with Team Rollerblade, and the division between his skating and specialist stunt work.
Evidence record
Sources & research
A archival / primary · B established reference · C specialist research · D fan lead
- AFI Catalog: Airborne ↗Grade A · American Film Institute · Accessed 2026-09-11
Archival catalog record based in part on production notes and screen credits; used for cast, production, music, skating, locations, and release details.
- Airborne — Cast and Crew ↗Grade B · Rotten Tomatoes · Accessed 2026-09-11
Used to corroborate principal actor and character credits.
- Revisiting a 2013 Interview with Airborne Star Shane McDermott ↗Grade A · Cincinnati CityBeat · Accessed 2026-09-11
Direct interview: McDermott discusses filming at the airport, Pompilio’s, Krohn Conservatory, skating preparation, and stunt participation.