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J. David Shanks

Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
J. David Shanks started his professional acting career in 2002, when he appeared in Barbershop as Lamar. He reprised his role two years later in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. Shanks has also worked on TV shows like Close to Home, 24, and The Unit. In 2017, Shanks wrote an episode of Shots Fired where he also also had a role. Shanks continues to work as a director, writer and producer, mostly focusing on short films.
Known For
  • Seven Seconds
  • The Chi
  • 61st Street
  • Shots Fired
  • Parish

Filmography

2017
Shots Fired (TV Series) · as Ronald
2006
Heroes (TV Series) · as Reporter Bruce Evans
2006
The Unit (TV Series) · as Jeremy
2005
Close to Home (TV Series) · as Jim Jenson
2005
A Get2Gether · as Steve
2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business · as Customer Lamar
2003
Cold Case (TV Series) · as Tommy Sugar (76)
2002
Barbershop · as Customer Lamar
2002
The Shield (TV Series) · as Officer Stamos
2001
24 (TV Series) · as Penthouse Security Guard #2

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