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Michael Shanks
A Canadian actor balances his high-profile roles in science fiction and medical drama while navigating the challenges of Hollywood and home life.
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In short · Directing since 1999, 4 decades active, 39 credits.
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Michael Garrett Shanks, born December 15, 1970, is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson in the long-running Canadian-American military science fiction television series *Stargate SG-1*.
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34 credits
Time Cut(2024)
Gil
Film
Unspeakable(2019)
Will Sanders
TV
Rebooted(2019)
10,000 Sandals Director
Film
Altered Carbon(2018)
Horace Axley (3 Episodes)
TV
Christmas Homecoming(2017)
Master Sergeant Jim Mullins
Film
The Slot(2017)
Actor
TV
The Wizards of Aus(2016)
Lorraine
TV
Hearts of Spring(2016)
Andy Sommers
Film
Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story(2013)
Gordie Howe
Film
13 Eerie(2013)
Tomkins
Film
The Bouquet(2013)
Sam
Film
Elysium(2013)
CCB Agent
Film
Saving Hope(2012)
Actor
TV
Tactical Force(2011)
Demetrius
Film
Christmas Lodge(2011)
Jack
Film
The Pastor's Wife(2011)
Matthew Winkler
Film
Faces in the Crowd(2011)
Bryce
Film
Red Riding Hood(2011)
Adrien Lazar
Film
Arctic Blast(2010)
Jack Tate
Film
Desperate Escape(2009)
Michael Coleman
Film
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut(2009)
Dr. Daniel Jackson
Film
The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon(2008)
Jacob Thain
Film
Stargate: The Ark of Truth(2008)
Dr. Daniel Jackson
Film
Stargate: Continuum(2008)
Daniel Jackson
Film
Mega Snake(2007)
Les Daniels
Film
Judicial Indiscretion(2007)
Jack Sullivan
Film
Under the Mistletoe(2006)
Kevin Harrison
Film
Swarmed(2005)
Kent Horvath
Film
Sumuru(2003)
Adam Wade
Film
All Around the Town(2002)
Justin Donnelly
Film
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- Comic-Con TalksSelf · 2023
- Aunty Donna: Best Content Ever!!1!Self · 2017
- PopcornSelf · 2015
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