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Michael Shanks Biography
Birth Name:Michael Garrett Shanks
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Supports the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
- Played hockey and rugby in high school
- Pursued an acting career after giving up aspirations to be a professional hockey player
- During his time on "Stargate SG-1," performed in multiple theatre productions that include "Hamlet․"
- Has played the same character, Dr․ Daniel Jackson, in three different "Stargate" television series
- Started a "Stargate SG-1" hockey team and competed against other Vancouver-based TV productions
Awards
- 2000Leo-Best Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: nominated
- 2001Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
- 2003Leo-Best Male Guest Performance: nominated
- 2004Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Television Series: nominated
- 2004Leo-Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance by a Male: winner
- 2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
- 2005Leo-Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance by a Male: nominated
- 2009Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama: winner
- 2010Leo-Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: nominated
- 2013Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: winner
- 2014Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
- 2014Leo-Best Lead Performance By A Male in a Television Movie: winner
- 2019Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: nominated