★ HOW OLD IS MICHAEL SHANKS?
Michael Shanks is 55 years old, born December 15, 1970 in CA · Sagittarius.
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About
Michael Shanks anchored a sci-fi phenomenon as Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1, the long-running military science fiction series that defined his career. Born in Canada on December 15, 1970, the actor-screenwriter also starred as Dr. Charles Harris in the medical drama Saving Hope and built a parallel career in low-budget genre work filmed in Canada. A Sagittarius, Shanks balanced franchise stardom with smaller independent projects.
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Biography
Michael Shanks is best known for Daniel Jackson, his role in Stargate SG-1, the long-running military science fiction television series. He also starred as Dr. Charles Harris in the Canadian medical drama Saving Hope. Beyond these marquee credits, Shanks has carved out a parallel career in low-budget genre work filmed in Canada, establishing himself as a versatile actor comfortable across sci-fi, medical drama, and independent productions. Born December 15, 1970, in Canada, Shanks is a Sagittarius—a sign known for restlessness and range, traits reflected in his genre-hopping filmography. As a screenwriter and actor, Shanks operates across both sides of production, blending on-camera work with behind-the-scenes storytelling. His Canadian base has kept him rooted in local productions even as his Stargate legacy achieved international recognition.
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Trivia
- Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1 became Shanks' defining role across the series' entire run.
- He balanced major TV franchises with consistent work in low-budget Canadian genre productions.
- Shanks holds dual expertise as both screenwriter and actor, working on both sides of the camera.
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Michael Shanks extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Michael Shanks?
- Michael Shanks is 55 years old (born December 15, 1970).
- When is Michael Shanks's birthday?
- Michael Shanks was born on December 15, 1970.
- What is Michael Shanks's zodiac sign?
- Michael Shanks is a Sagittarius, born December 15, 1970.
- What is Michael Shanks's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michael Shanks was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Michael Shanks from?
- Michael Shanks is from CA.
- What does Michael Shanks do?
- Michael Shanks is a writer.
- Is Michael Shanks still alive?
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