Michael Shanks – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Bodytype | Athletic |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Nickname | Michael |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 55 years old (in 2026) |
| Date of Birth | December 15, 1970 |
| Full Name | Michael Garrett Shanks |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthplace | Vancouver, Canada |
| Published on | December 7, 2019 on 08:49 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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Michael Shanks Education
College: University of British Columbia
Michael Shanks Career
Profession: Actor, Director, Writer
Known For: Playing Dr. Daniel Jackson in the long-running Canadian–American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and as Dr. Charles Harris on the Canadian medical drama Saving Hope
Net Worth: USD $215 million (approx)
Family & Relatives
Father: Not known
Mother: Not known
Marital Status: Married
Married: Lexa Doig (m. 2003)
No. of Children: 3
Son: Samuel David Shanks
Daughter: Tatiana Shanks, Mia Tabitha Shanks
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Who is Michael Shanks?
Michael Shanks is a Canadian actor, director, writer, born on 15 December, 1970 in Vancouver, Canada.
How old is Michael Shanks?
Michael Shanks is 55 years old as of June 2026.
How tall is Michael Shanks?
Michael Shanks is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).