Don Shanks
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| Born | Donald L. Shanks February 26, 1950 Piasa, Illinois, U.S.A. |
Don Shanks (born February 26, 1950) is an American actor and stuntman, known for his role as Michael Myers in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.
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[edit] Biography
Shanks was born Donald L. Shanks in Piasa, Illinois. He has one sister named Kay. In 1967, following his graduation from Southwestern High School in Piasa, Illinois, he and his family moved to Los Angeles. In 1989, Shanks portrayed Michael Myers in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. In 2006, he appeared as Ben Willis, the infamous serial killer in the film I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. Recently, Shanks, an Indigenous of Cherokee descent, appeared in the film The Last Sin Eater as an Indian Chief. It was released in the U.S. on February 9, 2007, only 17 days before his 57th birthday.
He has worked as a stuntman in many films, including the hit comedy Dumb & Dumber. He currently lives in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
- The Last Sin Eater (2007) - Indian Chief
- I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) (V) - Ben Willis/The Fisherman
- Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) (V) - Coach Jacoby
- No Dogs Allowed (2002) - Junior
- Touched by an Angel (2001) (TV series) - Guard #1
- Water with Food Coloring (2001) - Thug
- Twice Today (2001) - Joe Oliver
- Primary Suspect (2000) - (Chief) Lance
- The Crow: Salvation (2000) - Guard #1
- Ride with the Devil (1999/I) - George
- Made Men (1999) - Caleb
- The Tempest (1998) (TV) - Overseer
- Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! (1998) (TV) - Greywolf
- Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) - Vago Wiseguy #3
- Walking Thunder (1997) - Blood Coat
- Last Resort (1996) - Walking Far
- Unforgivable (1996) (TV) - George
- 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Charlie
- The Legend of Wolf Mountain (1993) - Simcoe
- The ButterCream Gang in Secret of Treasure Mountain (1993) (V) - Indian holding an axe
- Wind Dancer (1993) - Halfmoon
- The Secret of Lost Creek (1992) (TV series) - Charlie Little Elk
- The Indian Runner (1991) - Young Indian Runner
- Tripwire (1990) - Indian Fighter
- Halloween 5 (1989) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Michael Myers
- Spirit of the Eagle (1989) - Running Wolf
- Stranger on My Land (1988) (TV) - Construction Worker #1
- Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986) (TV) - Ashawakie
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Santa Climbing in Window
- Sweet 16 (1983) - Jason Longshadow
- Revenge of the Ninja (1983) - Chief
- Legend of the Wild (1981) -
- The Ghost Dance (1980) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Excavation Worker
- The Incredible Hulk (1979) (TV series) - Little Jim
- The Chisholms (1979) (mini TV series) - Enapay
- How the West Was Won (1979) (TV series) - Red Kettle
- The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977-1978) (TV series) - Nakoma
- Last of the Mohicans (1977) (TV) - Uncas
- Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) - Teneiya
- Adventures of Frontier Fremont (1976) -
- The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1974) - Indian Brave
[edit] Stunts
- Animals (2007) (filming) (stunt coordinator)
- The Redemption of Sarah Cain (2007) (completed) (stunt coordinator)
- Daddy Day Camp (2007) (completed) (stunt coordinator)
- The Last Sin Eater (2007) (stunt coordinator)
- Read It and Weep (2006) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) (V) (stunt coordinator)
- Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) (V) (stunt coordinator)
- Life Is Ruff (2005) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- Go Figure (2005) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005) (stunts)
- Buffalo Dreams (2005) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- The First Vampire: Don't Fall for the Devil's Illusions (2004) (stunt coordinator)
- Going to the Mat (2004) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- Pixel Perfect (2004) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- Paradise (2004) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- The Maldonado Miracle (2003) (TV) (stunt coordinator)
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (2002) (stunt coordinator)
- Con Express (2002) (V) (stunts)
- Just a Dream (2002) (stunt coordinator)
- Firestarter 2: Rekindled (2002) (TV) (utility stunts)
- Water with Food Coloring (2001) (stunt coordinator)
- Baby Bedlam (2000) (stunt coordinator)
- The Right Temptation (2000) (stunts)
- Primary Suspect (2000) (stunt coordinator)
- Partners in Crime (2000) (stunts)
- Bats (film) (1999) (stunts)
- McHale's Navy (1997) (stunts)
- Walking Thunder (1997) (stunt coordinator)
- Invasion of Privacy (1996) (stunts)
- The Undercover Kid (1996) (stunts)
- Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods (1996) (stunt coordinator)
- Dumb & Dumber (1994) (stunt performer)
- El Diablo (1990) (TV) (stunts) (as Donald Shanks)
- Ski Patrol (1990) (stunts) (as Donald L. Shanks)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987) (stunt coordinator) (as Donald L. Shanks)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) (stunts)
- In Search of a Golden Sky (1984) (stunts)
- The Ghost Dance (1980) (stunt coordinator) (as Donald Shanks)
