Biography
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.
Filmography
all 16
TV Shows 12
Movies 4
Producer 3
Writer 2
Consulting Producer / Writer

Parish (2024)
TV
Executive Producer

61st Street (2022)
TV
Story Editor / Writer / Story Editor

Seven Seconds (2018)
TV
5.43
Co-Producer / Writer

The Chi (2018)
TV
7
Ronald / Writer

Shots Fired (2017)
TV
6
Grant Blu

Page 36 (2010)
Movie
Reporter Bruce Evans

Heroes (2006)
TV
6
Jeremy

The Unit (2006)
TV
3.5
Jim Jenson

Close to Home (2005)
TV
Customer Lamar

Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
Movie
5.73
Tommy Sugar (76)

Cold Case (2003)
TV
6.2
Customer Lamar

Barbershop (2002)
Movie
6.18
Officer Stamos

The Shield (2002)
TV
6.14
Penthouse Security Guard #2

24 (2001)
TV
6.11
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