Don Shanks (stuntman) facts for kids

Donald L. Shanks (born February 26, 1950) is an American actor and stuntman. He is famous for playing Michael Myers in the movie Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. He also played Nakoma, a Native American friend, in the 1977 TV series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.

About Don Shanks

Don Shanks was born in Piasa, Illinois, in 1950. He started his acting career in the mid-1970s.

He is well-known for his role as Michael Myers in the horror film Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. In this movie, he played the scary character who is often called "The Man in Black."

Shanks also appeared in the film The Last Sin Eater. He played a Native American chief in this movie. It was released in the U.S. on February 9, 2007.

Movies and TV Shows

Don Shanks has been in many movies and television shows. He often plays strong characters, including Native American roles. Here are some of his notable acting parts:

As an Actor

• Smothered (2016) - He played himself in this film.
• The Last Sin Eater (2007) - Indian Chief
• I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) - Ben Willis / The Fisherman
• Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) - Coach Jacoby
• Dumb and Dumber (1994) - Third Waiter
• Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) - Michael Myers / Man in Black
• Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) - Santa Climbing in Window
• The Incredible Hulk (1979) - Little Jim
• The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977–1978) - Nakoma
• The Last of the Mohicans (1977) - Uncas
• The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1974) - Nakoma