MICHAEL SHANKS

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                            MICHAEMichael Shanks as Daniel JacksonL SHANKS plays Daniel Jackson, a scientist instrumental to the SG-1 team because of his vast knowledge of past ancient civilizations and mythology. After having ascended to a higher plane of existence in a previous episode, Daniel returns in the dramatic season 7 premiere. Found by a group of nomadic tribe near the ruins of an ancient city, Daniel has no memory of who he is.

Back by popular demand, this season, Michael Shanks returns to the role of Daniel Jackson, which he portrayed for the show's first five seasons.


The younger of two brothers, Shanks was born in Vancouver and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. He discovered acting while studying business at the University of British Columbia. Needing a few arts credits to earn his degree, Shanks decided to take several acting classes. It was at this point Shanks realized he had indeed found his true passion in acting. After he finished college with a B.A. in Fine Arts, Shanks traveled to Ontario, Canada, where he spent two seasons with the world-renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Shanks appeared in stage productions of Amadeus, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, King Lear and The Merchant of Venice. His other theater credits include Love of the Nightingale, Translations, Wait Until Dark and Loves Labors Lost.

In addition to Stargate SG-1, Shanks has guest starred in a number of television series, including Andromeda, The Outer Limits, Highlander, The Commish, University Hospital and the Canadian series Madison. His television movie credits include A Family Divided and the miniseries Eye Level. Shanks also appeared in the motion picture Call of the Wild with Rutger Hauer.

Away from set, Shanks likes to roller blade, windsurf, ski and play hockey. He is actively involved with several charities, including the ASPCA and the Veteran's Association.

 

 

Actor - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)

  1. Sumuru (2003) .... Adam Wade
    ... aka Sax Rohmer's Sumuru (2003) (South Africa: English title: complete title)
  2. Door to Door (2002/I) (TV) .... John Brady
  3. All Around the Town (2002) (TV) .... Justin Donnelly
    ... aka Mary Higgins Clark's All Around the Town (2002) (TV) (USA: complete title)
  4. Suddenly Naked (2001) .... Danny Blair/Donny Blitzer
    ... aka Mise à nu (2001) (Canada: French title)
  5. Artist's Circle, The (2000) .... Artist
  6. Mr. Fortune's Smile (2000) .... James
  7. Suspicious River (2000) .... Ball cap man
  8. Escape from Mars (1999) (TV) .... Bill Malone, Mission Architect
  9. "Stargate SG-1" (1997) TV Series .... Daniel Jackson, Ph.D. (1997-2002, 2003-)/Thor (1998-)
  10. Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (1997) (TV) .... Daniel Jackson, Ph.D.
  11. Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon, The (1997) (TV) .... A Gambler
    ... aka Jack London's The Call of the Wild (1997) (TV)
    ... aka Jack London's The Call of the Wild Dog of the Yukon (1997) (TV)
  12. Family Divided, A (1995) (TV) .... Todd

 

Writer - filmography

  1. "Stargate SG-1" (1997) TV Series (story) (episode 7.11 "Evolution Part 1") (writer) (episode 7.19 "Resurrection")

Notable TV Guest Appearances

  1. "Stargate: Atlantis" (2004) playing "Daniel Jackson, Ph.D." in episode: "Rising: Part 1" (episode # 1.1) 16 July 2004
  2. "Andromeda" (2000) playing "Remiel/Balance of Judgment" in episode: "Day of Judgement, Day of Wrath" (episode # 3.21) 5 May 2003
  3. "Twilight Zone, The" (2002) playing "Donnie" in episode: "Shades of Guilt" (episode # 1.3) 25 September 2002
  4. "Chris Isaak Show, The" (2001) playing "Trevor" in episode: "The Hidden Mommy" (episode # 2.14) 18 June 2002
  5. "Andromeda" (2000) playing "Gabriel" in episode: "Star-Crossed" (episode # 1.20) 30 April 2001
  6. "Outer Limits, The" (1995) playing "Dr. Will Olsten" in episode: "Manifest Destiny" (episode # 6.4) 11 February 2000
  7. "Outer Limits, The" (1995) playing "Melburn Ross" in episode: "Mary 25" (episode # 4.15) 29 May 1998
  8. "University Hospital" (1994) playing "Jake" in episode: "Shadow of a Doubt" (episode # 1.9) 1 May 1995
  9. "Madison" (1993) playing "Gordon" in episode: "Junior Partner" (episode # 2.5) 1994
  10. "Commish, The" (1991) playing "Sean" in episode: "Rising Sun" (episode # 3.6) 6 November 1993
  11. "Highlander" (1992) playing "Jesse Collins" (as Michael G. Shanks) in episode: "The Zone" (episode # 2.6) 1 November 1993

 

 

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