The charities that Michael Shanks supports include: ASPCA, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Veteran's Association.
The list of Causes that Michael Shanks supports include Education and Health.
Michael Shanks was born on December 15, 1970 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He studied acting and had a two-year apprenticeship at the Stratford Festival. Shanks had guest appearances on Highlander, University Hospital, The Call of the Wild and A Family Divided. His big break came when he played Daniel Jackson on Stargate SG-1, which won him a Leo Award. He cameoed in Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe and appeared in both Stargate movies, Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum.
He appeared in Andromeda in 2001 and had guest roles in the series 24, Burn Notice and Eureka. He had lead roles in The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon and a guest role in Sanctuary. He later had a recurring role in Smallville and a guest spot in Supernatural. He joined the cast of Saving Hope in 2012.
Actors, Film and TV
Actresses, Film and TV
Film and TV, Movie Directors
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