Don Shanks
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Donald L. "Don" Shanks is an American
actor
and stuntman
, known for his role as Michael Myers
in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
, and Nakoma, the Native American friend of the title character in the 1977 television series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.
. 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, who is of Cherokee
and Choctaw
descent, appeared in the film The Last Sin Eater
as an Indian chief. It was released in the U.S.
on February 9, 2007.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and stuntman
Stuntman
A stuntman or stunt performer is someone who performs dangerous stunts.Stuntman may also refer to:*The Stunt Man, a 1980 film starring Peter O'Toole*Stuntman , a 2002 video game**Stuntman: Ignition, its sequel...
, known for his role as Michael Myers
Michael Myers (Halloween)
Michael Myers is a fictional character from the Halloween series of slasher films. He first appears in John Carpenter's Halloween as a young boy who murders his older sister, then fifteen years later returns home to murder more teenagers...
in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth installment in the Halloween film series. It was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and starred Donald Pleasence, who again portrayed Dr. Sam Loomis and Danielle Harris, who returned to play Jamie Lloyd...
, and Nakoma, the Native American friend of the title character in the 1977 television series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.
Biography
Shanks was born in Piasa, IllinoisMacoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,765, which is a decrease of 2.6% from 49,019 in 2000. The county seat is Carlinville. Macoupin County is an outlying county of the Metro-East region...
. In 1989, Shanks portrayed Michael Myers
Michael Myers (Halloween)
Michael Myers is a fictional character from the Halloween series of slasher films. He first appears in John Carpenter's Halloween as a young boy who murders his older sister, then fifteen years later returns home to murder more teenagers...
in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth installment in the Halloween film series. It was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and starred Donald Pleasence, who again portrayed Dr. Sam Loomis and Danielle Harris, who returned to play Jamie Lloyd...
. In 2006, he appeared as Ben Willis, the infamous serial killer in the film I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer is a 2006 horror film released straight to DVD on August 22, 2006 as the direct-to-video sequel to 1998's I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and I Know What You Did Last Summer and the third installment in the series. It was filmed in Park City, Utah...
. Recently, Shanks, who is of Cherokee
Cherokee
The Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the Southeastern United States . Linguistically, they are part of the Iroquoian language family...
and Choctaw
Choctaw
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States...
descent, appeared in the film The Last Sin Eater
The Last Sin Eater
The Last Sin Eater is a 1998 Christian book by the American author Francine Rivers. It deals with the themes of sin, guilt and forgiveness, and tells about the atonement of Jesus Christ.- Plot summary:...
as an Indian chief. It was released in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on February 9, 2007.
Actor
- Little Bear and the Master (2008) -
- The Last Sin EaterThe Last Sin EaterThe Last Sin Eater is a 1998 Christian book by the American author Francine Rivers. It deals with the themes of sin, guilt and forgiveness, and tells about the atonement of Jesus Christ.- Plot summary:...
(2007) - Indian Chief - I'll Always Know What You Did Last SummerI'll Always Know What You Did Last SummerI'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer is a 2006 horror film released straight to DVD on August 22, 2006 as the direct-to-video sequel to 1998's I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and I Know What You Did Last Summer and the third installment in the series. It was filmed in Park City, Utah...
(2006) (V) - Ben Willis/The Fisherman - Urban Legends: Bloody MaryUrban Legends: Bloody MaryUrban Legends: Bloody Mary is a 2005 horror film starring Kate Mara, Robert Vito, Tina Lifford, Jeff Olson, Tamala Jones, Michael Gregory Coe, and Ed Marinaro....
(2005) (V) - Coach Jacoby - No Dogs Allowed (2002) - Junior
- Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelTouched by an Angel is an American drama series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della...
(2001) (TV series) - Guard #1 - Water with Food Coloring (2001) - Thug
- Twice Today (2001) - Joe Oliver
- Primary SuspectPrimary SuspectPrimary Suspect is an action, thriller, and mystery film written by D.Alvelo and Marc Bienstock and directed by Jeff Celentano. The film stars William Baldwin, Brigitte Bako, and Lee Majors.-Plot:...
(2000) - (Chief) Lance - The Crow: SalvationThe Crow: SalvationThe Crow: Salvation is a 2000 film directed by Bharat Nalluri. The film is the third in a series based on The Crow comic book by James O'Barr...
(2000) - Guard #1 - Ride with the Devil (1999/I) - George
- Made Men (1999) - Caleb
- The TempestThe TempestThe Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–11, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place,...
(1998) (TV) - Overseer - Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! is a 1998 made for TV horror movie, made for the Fox TV channel.In 2005, Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! was released on DVD in Germany under the title Marabunta...
(1998) (TV) - Greywolf - Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) - Vago Wiseguy #3
- Walking Thunder (1997) - Blood Coat
- Last ResortLast Resort-Music:*"Last Resort" , a song by Papa Roach from their 2000 album Infest*"Last Resort", a song by Katatonia on the album Discouraged Ones*The Last Resort , a 2006 album by the Danish electronic musician Trentemøller...
(1996) - Walking Far - Unforgivable (1996) (TV) - George
- 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up3 Ninjas Knuckle Up3 Ninjas Knuckle Up is a 1995 American martial arts comedy film and a sequel to the films 3 Ninjas and 3 Ninjas Kick Back. The film was directed by Sang-ok Shin.-Plot synopsis:...
(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 DancerWind DancerSofia Mantega, also known as Renascence and formerly known as Wind Dancer, is a fictional character, a former mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. One of the student body in the Xavier Institute, she is a member of the New Mutants squad therein. Her first appearance was in...
(1993) - Halfmoon - The Secret of Lost Creek (1992) (TV series) - Charlie Little Elk
- The Indian RunnerThe Indian RunnerThe Indian Runner is a 1991 drama film written and directed by Sean Penn. It is based on Bruce Springsteen's song, "Highway Patrolman".-Plot:...
(1991) - Young Indian Runner - TripwireTripwireA tripwire is a passive triggering mechanism. Typically, a wire or cord is attached to some device for detecting or reacting to physical movement...
(1990) - Indian Fighter - Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth installment in the Halloween film series. It was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and starred Donald Pleasence, who again portrayed Dr. Sam Loomis and Danielle Harris, who returned to play Jamie Lloyd...
(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 NightSilent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night is a 1984 slasher film produced by Ira R Barmak, directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. and starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Linnea Quigley, Britt Leach, and Leo Geter...
(1984) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Santa Climbing in Window - Sweet SixteenSweet Sixteen (1983 film)Sweet Sixteen is a 1983 horror film directed by Jim Sotos and starring Bo Hopkins, Susan Strasberg, Dana Kimmell, and Patrick Macnee.-Plot:...
(1983) - Jason Longshadow - Revenge of the NinjaRevenge of the NinjaRevenge of the Ninja is an action movie starring Shô Kosugi as a ninja. It is considered part of a ninja trilogy, starting with Enter the Ninja and ending with Ninja III: The Domination , but the stories are not directly related...
(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 ChisholmsThe ChisholmsThe Chisholms is a CBS western miniseries starring Robert Preston, which aired thirteen episodes from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979, and from January 19, 1980, to March 15, 1980. The 1979 episodes showed the family moving from Virginia to Wyoming...
(1979) (mini TV series) - Enapay - How the West Was WonHow the West Was Won (TV series)How the West Was Won is an American western television series that featured an all star cast that included: James Arness, Eva Marie Saint, Fionnula Flanagan, Bruce Boxleitner, G. W. Bailey, Trisha Noble, William Shatner, Jack Elam, Woody Strode, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Kiley, Lloyd Bridges,...
(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