
Acting
J. David Shanks
EN cinema · 5 credits
Also known as James 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.
Known for
Filmography

Page 36
EN · 2010Not rated
as Grant Blu, Producer

The Smile of an Angry Man
EN · 2006Not rated
as Dr. Morgan

A Get2Gether
EN · 20054.2
as Steve

Barbershop 2: Back in Business
EN · 20046.1
as Customer Lamar

Barbershop
EN · 20026.5
as Customer Lamar

