Michael Shanks

Birth Name:

Michael Garrett Shanks

Birth Place:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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

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