Acting
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.
TVShots Fired
2017
as Ronald
MoviePage 36
2010
as Grant Blu
TVHeroes
2006
as Bruce Evans
MovieThe Smile of an Angry Man
2006
as Dr. Morgan
TVThe Unit
2006
as Jeremy
MovieA Get2Gether
2005
as Steve
TVClose to Home
2005
as Jim Jenson
MovieBarbershop 2: Back in Business
2004
as Customer Lamar
TVCold Case
2003
as Tommy Sugar (76)
MovieBarbershop
2002
as Customer Lamar
TVThe Shield
2002
as Officer Stamos
TV24
2001
as Penthouse Security Guard #2
