J. David Shanks

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Heroes (2006) — Bruce Evans
2. 24 (2001) — Penthouse Security Guard #2
3. The Shield (2002) — Officer Stamos
4. Barbershop (2002) — Customer Lamar
5. Cold Case (2003) — Tommy Sugar (76)
6. Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) — Customer Lamar
7. The Unit (2006) — Jeremy
8. Shots Fired (2017) — Ronald
9. Close to Home (2005) — Jim Jenson
10. A Get2Gether (2005) — Steve
11. Page 36 (2010) — Grant Blu
12. The Smile of an Angry Man (2006) — Dr. Morgan