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Michael Shanks

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Garrett Shanks (born December 15, 1970) is a Canadian actor who achieved fame for his role as Dr
Born: Tue, Dec 15 1970
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Michael Shanks is 54 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Time Cut
Time Cut
Michael Shanks was 53 in Time Cut as 'Gil'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 2024
Poster of The College Admissions Scandal
The College Admissions Scandal
Michael Shanks was 48 in The College Admissions Scandal as 'Rick Singer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Michael Shanks was 48 in Heritage Minutes: D-Day as 'Major Archie MacNaughton'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 2019
Poster of Yellow
Yellow
Michael Shanks was 47 in Yellow as 'Blind Date Guy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2018
Poster of Christmas Homecoming
Christmas Homecoming
Michael Shanks was 46 in Christmas Homecoming as 'Master Sgt. Jim Mullins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 2017
Poster of Hearts of Spring
Hearts of Spring
Michael Shanks was 45 in Hearts of Spring as 'Andy Summers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Elysium
Elysium
Michael Shanks was 42 in Elysium as 'CCB Agent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2013
Poster of Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story
Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story
Michael Shanks was 42 in Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story as 'Gordie Howe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 2013
Poster of 13 Eerie
13 Eerie
Michael Shanks was 42 in 13 Eerie as 'Tomkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2013
Poster of The Bouquet
The Bouquet
Michael Shanks was 42 in The Bouquet as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 2013
Poster of Tactical Force
Tactical Force
Michael Shanks was 40 in Tactical Force as 'Demetrius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of The Pastor's Wife
The Pastor's Wife
Michael Shanks was 40 in The Pastor's Wife as 'Matthew Winkler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 2011
Poster of Faces in the Crowd
Faces in the Crowd
Michael Shanks was 40 in Faces in the Crowd as 'Bryce'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Christmas Lodge
Christmas Lodge
Michael Shanks was 40 in Christmas Lodge as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2011
Poster of Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Michael Shanks was 40 in Red Riding Hood as 'Adrien Lazar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2011
Poster of Arctic Blast
Arctic Blast
Michael Shanks was 39 in Arctic Blast as 'Jack Tate'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 2010
Poster of Desperate Escape
Desperate Escape
Michael Shanks was 38 in Desperate Escape as 'Michael Coleman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2009
Poster of Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice
Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice
Michael Shanks was 38 in Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice as 'Daniel Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 2009
Poster of Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Michael Shanks was 38 in Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as 'Dr. Daniel Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 2009
Poster of Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
Michael Shanks was 38 in Living Out Loud as 'Brad Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of Stargate - En route vers les étoiles
Stargate - En route vers les étoiles
Michael Shanks was 38 in Stargate - En route vers les étoiles as 'Jackson - Lui-même'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon
The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon
Michael Shanks was 38 in The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon as 'Jacob Thain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2008
Poster of Stargate: Continuum
Stargate: Continuum
Michael Shanks was 37 in Stargate: Continuum as 'Dr. Daniel Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 2008
Poster of Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Michael Shanks was 37 in Stargate: The Ark of Truth as 'Dr. Daniel Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2008
Poster of Mega Snake
Mega Snake
Michael Shanks was 36 in Mega Snake as 'Les Daniels'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 2007
Poster of Judicial Indiscretion
Judicial Indiscretion
Michael Shanks was 36 in Judicial Indiscretion as 'Jack Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 2007
Poster of Under the Mistletoe
Under the Mistletoe
Michael Shanks was 35 in Under the Mistletoe as 'Kevin Harrison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 2006
Poster of Swarmed
Swarmed
Michael Shanks was 34 in Swarmed as 'Kent Horvath'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of Sumuru
Sumuru
Michael Shanks was 32 in Sumuru as 'Adam Wade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2003
Poster of Door to Door
Door to Door
Michael Shanks was 31 in Door to Door as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 2002
Poster of All Around The Town
All Around The Town
Michael Shanks was 31 in All Around The Town as 'Justin Donnelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2002
Poster of Suddenly Naked
Suddenly Naked
Michael Shanks was 30 in Suddenly Naked as 'Danny Blair / Donny Blitzer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2001
Poster of Suspicious River
Suspicious River
Michael Shanks was 30 in Suspicious River as 'Ball Cap Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2001
Poster of The Artist's Circle
The Artist's Circle
Michael Shanks was 29 in The Artist's Circle as 'Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Escape from Mars
Escape from Mars
Michael Shanks was 28 in Escape from Mars as 'Bill Malone, Mission Architect'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1999
Poster of A Family Divided
A Family Divided
Michael Shanks was 24 in A Family Divided as 'Todd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1995

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Virgin River
Virgin River
Michael Shanks was 48+ in Virgin River as 'Wes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Unspeakable
Unspeakable
Michael Shanks was 48+ in Unspeakable as 'Will Sanders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 09 2019
Poster of Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon
Michael Shanks was 47+ in Altered Carbon as 'Horace Axley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Michael Shanks was 46+ in The Good Doctor as 'Paul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Saving Hope
Saving Hope
Michael Shanks was 41+ in Saving Hope as 'Dr. Charlie Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Stargate Universe
Stargate Universe
Michael Shanks was 38+ in Stargate Universe as 'Daniel Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 2009
Poster of Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Michael Shanks was 37+ in Sanctuary as 'Jimmy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Michael Shanks was 36+ in Burn Notice as 'Victor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Michael Shanks was 35+ in Eureka as 'Christopher Daktylos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Michael Shanks was 34+ in Supernatural as 'Rob'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Michael Shanks was 33+ in Stargate Atlantis as 'Dr. Daniel Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2004
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Michael Shanks was 31+ in CSI: Miami as 'Doug Stets'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Michael Shanks was 31+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Donnie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of 24
24
Michael Shanks was 30+ in 24 as 'Mark Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
Michael Shanks was 30+ in Smallville as 'Carter Hall / Hawkman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of The Chris Isaak Show
The Chris Isaak Show
Michael Shanks was 30+ in The Chris Isaak Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 12 2001
Poster of Andromeda
Andromeda
Michael Shanks was 29+ in Andromeda as 'Gabriel / Balance of Judgment'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Michael Shanks was 26+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Daniel Jackson, Thor (voice), Daniel Jackson / Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Michael Shanks was 24+ in The Outer Limits as 'Melburn Ross, Dr. Will Olsten'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of University Hospital
University Hospital
Michael Shanks was 24+ in University Hospital
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Madison
Madison
Michael Shanks was 22+ in Madison
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Michael Shanks was 21+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Jesse Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Michael Shanks was 20+ in The Commish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991