Stargate SG-1: Actors: Shanks

Daniel Jackson

A native of Vancouver, Shanks studied Commerce before deciding to pursue his true passion, acting, at the University of B.C., where he graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Upon graduation he performed at the world renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival for two seasons. His performances there included Lorenzo in "Merchant of Venice," Menteith in "Macbeth'' as well as roles in "King Lear," "Amadeus," and "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Other theatre credits include "Love of the Nightingale," "Translations," "Wait Until Dark," and "Loves Labors Lost."

One of Shank's first episodic television experiences occurred while on his way to his first theatre school auditions where he happened upon the set of the television series "MacGyver." Stopping to observe, Shanks was struck by the professionalism of the crew and cast. How could he know that several years later he would find himself co-starring with the star of "MacGyver," Richard Dean Anderson in "Stargate SG-1." Shanks reprises the role of Daniel Jackson in the series which was originated by James Spader in the "Stargate" feature film.

Shanks made his film debut in the feature "Call of the Wild" and has guest-starred on such television series as "The Commish," "The Highlander," "University Hospital" and most recently the critically acclaimed "The Outer Limits." Television movie credits include "A Family Divided" and the mini-series "Eye Level."

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