
J. David Shanks
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.
Also Known As
- James David Shanks
Known For

Heroes
September 25, 2006

24
November 06, 2001

The Shield
March 12, 2002

Barbershop
April 01, 2002

Cold Case
September 28, 2003

Barbershop 2: Back in Business
January 20, 2004

The Unit
March 07, 2006

Shots Fired
March 22, 2017

Close to Home
September 20, 2005

A Get2Gether
September 28, 2005

Page 36
January 01, 2010

The Smile of an Angry Man
August 04, 2006