
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.
Acting · 12
Shots Fired
2017
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2010
Heroes
2006
The Unit
2006
A Get2Gether
2005
Close to Home
2005
Cold Case
2003
Barbershop
2002
The Shield
2002
24
2001
Writing · 6
Production · 4

















