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Acting
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Also known As
James David Shanks
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.
2005
as Steve
2010
as Grant Blu
2004
as Customer Lamar
2002
as Customer Lamar
2010
as Producer
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