J. David Shanks
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2024
- Parish ... (Consulting Producer)
2022
- 61st Street ... (Executive Producer)
2018
- The Chi ... (Co-Producer)
- Seven Seconds ... (Writer)
2017
- Shots Fired as Ronald
2016
- Shades of Blue ... (Story)
2010
- Page 36 as Grant Blu
2006
- Heroes as Reporter Bruce Evans
- The Unit as Jeremy
- The Smile of an Angry Man as Dr. Morgan
2005
- Close to Home as Jim Jenson
- A Get2Gether as Steve
2004
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business as Customer Lamar
2003
- Cold Case as Tommy Sugar (76)
2002
- The Shield as Officer Stamos
- Barbershop as Customer Lamar
2001
- 24 as Penthouse Security Guard #2