Michael Shanks

Michael Shanks, a Canadian actor, played the role of Daniel Jackson on the science-fiction series Stargate SG-1. In 1994, Shanks graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Fine Arts. http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/biography/index.shtml In 2006, he started a production company called Slacktwaddle Productions with Christopher Judge who played Teal’c in the series.http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/biography/index.shtml

Shanks married Lexa Doig in 2003, whom he met in 2001 during a guest-appearance on the sci-fi series Andromeda. The couple has two children, Mia and Samuel who were born in 2004 and 2006 respectively.http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/biography/index.shtml His eldest child, Tatiana, was born in 1998 to SG-1 co-star Vaitiare Bandera who played his on-screen wife, Sha’re, in the first three seasons. http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/biography/index.shtml

Before joining the cast of SG-1, Shanks made guest appearances on shows such as Highlander, The Commish, and University Hospital between 1993 and 1997. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0788218/ Aside from acting on SG-1, he also directed an episode in season four called “Double Jeopardy” and wrote part of two episodes in season seven, “Resurrection” and “Evolution, Part 1.”

Michael Shanks left the show after the fifth season of SG-1 because he felt his character was underused.http://www.gossiprocks.com/michael-shanks Although he made a few appearances in season six, he reprised his role in season 7 following a successful fan-led campaign to get him back on the show.http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/biography/index.shtml

Michael Shanks won a Leo Award in 2009 for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama for his work on the latest Stargate SG-1 film, Stargate Continuum. http://leoawards.com/winners_2009.html

• 1993: Highlander

• 1997-2007: Stargate SG-1

• 2001-2003: Andromeda

• 2007: 24

• 2008-2009: Burn Notice

• 2009-2010: Stargate Universe

• 2010: Smallville