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J. David Shanks
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
tvCross
2024 · Writer
tvParish
2024 · Writer, Consulting Producer
tv61st Street
2022 · Executive Producer
tvSeven Seconds
2018 · Writer, Story Editor
tvThe Chi
2018 · Co-Producer, Writer
tvShots Fired
2017 · Ronald, Writer
tvShades of Blue
2016 · Story
moviePage 36
2010 · Grant Blu, Producer
tvHeroes
2006 · Bruce Evans
movieThe Smile of an Angry Man
2006 · Dr. Morgan
tvThe Unit
2006 · Jeremy
movieA Get2Gether
2005 · Steve
tvClose to Home
2005 · Jim Jenson
movieBarbershop 2: Back in Business
2004 · Customer Lamar
tvCold Case
2003 · Tommy Sugar (76)
movieBarbershop
2002 · Customer Lamar
tvThe Shield
2002 · Officer Stamos
tv24
2001 · Penthouse Security Guard #2