Donald L. Shanks (born February 26, 1950) is an

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and

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, known for his role as Michael Myers in '' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers'', and Nakoma, the Native American friend of the title character in the 1977 television series ''

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Biography

Shanks was born in

Piasa, Illinois Piasa is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Piasa is located on Illinois Route 16 west of Shipman. Piasa has a post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail servic ...

in 1950. Shanks portrayed Michael Myers in '' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers''. In 2006, he appeared as Ben Willis, the infamous serial killer in the film ''

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''. Shanks, who is of

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and Illini descent, appeared in the film '' The Last Sin Eater'' as a Native American chief. It was released in the

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on February 9, 2007.

Filmography

Actor

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'' (2016) - Self *'' Little Bear and the Master'' (2008) *'' The Last Sin Eater'' (2007) - Indian Chief *''

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'' (2006) (V) - Ben Willis / The Fisherman *'' Urban Legends: Bloody Mary'' (2005) (V) - Coach Jacoby *'' No Dogs Allowed'' (2002) - Junior *''

Touched by an Angel ''Touched by an Angel'' is an American fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994, and ran for 211 episodes over nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and executive produced b ...

'' (2001) (TV series) - Guard #1 *'' Water with Food Coloring'' (2001) - Thug *'' Twice Today'' (2001) - Joe Oliver *''

Primary Suspect ''Primary Suspect'' is a 2000 American action- thriller-mystery film written by D.Alvelo and Marc Bienstock and directed by Jeff Celentano. The film stars William Baldwin, Brigitte Bako, and Lee Majors. Plot While on an undercover infiltration ...

'' (2000) - (Chief) Lance *'' The Crow: Salvation'' (2000) - Guard #1 *'' Ride with the Devil'' (1999/I) - George *''

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'' (1999) - Caleb *'' The Tempest'' (1998) (TV) - Overseer *'' Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!'' (1998) (TV) - Greywolf *'' Truth or Consequences, N.M.'' (1997) - Vago Wiseguy #3 *''

Walking Thunder ''Walking Thunder'' is a 1994 film starring James Read, John Denver and David Tom and Bart the Bear, written and directed by Craig Clyde. It relates the memoirs of a young boy Jacob McKay who travels with his family on a wagon on their way to Cal ...

'' (1997) - Blood Coat *''Last Resort'' (1996) - Walking Far *'' Unforgivable'' (1996) (TV) - George *''

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up ''3 Ninjas Knuckle Up'' is a 1993 American martial arts comedy film taking place in between ''3 Ninjas'' and '' 3 Ninjas Kick Back''. The film was directed by Shin Sang-ok, using the pseudonym "Simon Sheen". The film was shot in 1992, the same yea ...

'' (1995) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Charlie *''

Dumb and Dumber ''Dumb and Dumber'' is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly, who cowrote the screenplay with Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin. It is the first installment in the ''Dumb and Dumber'' franchise. Starring Jim Carrey and ...

'' (1994) - Third Waiter *'' The Legend of Wolf Mountain'' (1993) - Simcoe *'' The ButterCream Gang in Secret of Treasure Mountain'' (1993) (V) - Indian holding an axe *''

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'' (1993) - Halfmoon *''

The Secret Of Lost Creek ''The Secret of Lost Creek'' is an American adventure television series that aired on the Disney Channel from February 1 to March 1, 1992. Premise Two siblings spend the summer at their grandparents' house where Jeannie finds clues to a buried ...

'' (1992) (TV series) - Charlie Little Elk *''

The Indian Runner ''The Indian Runner'' is a 1991 crime drama film written and directed by Sean Penn in his directorial debut. Based on Bruce Springsteen's song "Highway Patrolman", the film depicts the relationship between two brothers who find themselves on oppos ...

'' (1991) - Young Indian Runner *''

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'' (1990) - Indian Fighter *'' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers'' (1989) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Michael Myers/Man in Black *''

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'' (1989) - Running Wolf *'' Stranger on My Land'' (1988) (TV) - Construction Worker #1 *''

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'' (1986) (TV) - Ashawakie *''

Silent Night, Deadly Night ''Silent Night, Deadly Night'' is a 1984 American slasher film directed by Charles E. Sellier, Jr., and starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Linnea Quigley, Britt Leach, and Leo Geter. The story concerns a ...

'' (1984) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Santa Climbing in Window *'' Sweet Sixteen'' (1983) - Jason Longshadow *''

Revenge of the Ninja ''Revenge of the Ninja'' is a 1983 American martial arts– thriller film directed by Sam Firstenberg, and starring martial artist Sho Kosugi, Keith Vitali, Virgil Frye and Kane Kosugi. The plot follows a ninja trying to protect his only son fr ...

'' (1983) - Chief *''

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'' (1981) - *'' The Ghost Dance'' (1980) (as Donald L. Shanks) - Excavation Worker *''

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'' (1979) (TV series) - Little Jim *''

The Chisholms ''The Chisholms'' is a CBS western miniseries starring Robert Preston, which aired from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979; and continued as a television series from January 19, 1980, to March 15, 1980.Alex McNeil, ''Total Television'', New York: ...

'' (1979) (mini TV series) - Enapay *'' How the West Was Won'' (1979) (TV series) - Red Kettle *''

'' (1977–1978) (TV series) - Nakoma *''

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'' (1977) (TV) - Uncas *''

Guardian of the Wilderness ''Guardian of the Wilderness'' is a 1976 theatrical narrative film (often alternatively titled ''Mountain Man'') directed by David O'Malley about the true story of Galen Clark, an explorer who successfully campaigned to have the Yosemite area se ...

'' (1976) - Teneiya *'' The Adventures of Frontier Fremont'' (1976) - *''

'' (1974) - Nakoma

External links

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Don Shanks – The New York Times Article
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shanks, Don 1950 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Illinois Native American male actors American people of Cherokee descent People from Macoupin County, Illinois American stunt performers