Michael Shanks

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Job Title

Actor

Born

December 15, 1970

Career Milestones

2001

Was featured in "Suddenly Naked", directed by Anne Wheeler

2000

Had bit role in the Canadian-made feature "Suspicious River"

Cast as Daniel Jackson on the Showtime sci-fi series "StarGate SG-1", based on the hit movie; also made directorial debut with the "Double Jeopardy" episode

1995

Was a company member of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival

1993

Had guest roles on "Highlander" and "The Commish"

Raised in Kamloomps, British Columbia