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Don Shanks

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
39Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 26, 1950
Birth Place: Piasa, Illinois, USA

About Don Shanks

Don Shanks was born on 26 February 1950 in Piasa, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), Dumb and Dumber (1994) and The World's Fastest Indian (2005).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don Shanks reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Don Shanks's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don Shanks remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don Shanks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Shanks's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5 (2013) movie poster
★8.0

Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5: In-depth Scream Factory documentary; one that doesn't sugarcoat any aspect of the production, from its rushed beginnings

Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5

2013•Documentary
★7.0
Wind Dancer (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Wind Dancer: When a young girl is injured by a riding accident, she overcomes her injury with the help of her family and her beloved

Wind Dancer

1993•Drama
★6.9
Unforgivable (1996) movie poster
★6.9

Unforgivable: Paul Hegstrom is a so-called family man who puts his wife through domestic violence and his children through emotional t

Unforgivable

1996•Drama
★6.8
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) movie poster
★6.8

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror: Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popula

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006•Documentary
★6.6
Dumb and Dumber (1994) movie poster
★6.6

Dumb and Dumber: Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important su

Dumb and Dumber

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Shanks.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Paranormal Prison Mannequin Flop Similar →
2019 Resilience and the Lost Gems Sheriff Leigh Brackett Flop Similar →
2017 4: GO Warden Bishop Flop Similar →
2016 Like Son Sheriff Rugger Flop Similar →
2016 Smothered Don Shanks Flop Similar →
2013 Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5 Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Little Bear and the Master - Flop Similar →
2007 The Last Sin Eater Indian Chief Average Similar →
2006 Halloween: 25 Years of Terror Self Hit Similar →
2006 I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer The Fisherman Flop Similar →
2005 Urban Legends: Bloody Mary Coach Jacoby Flop Similar →
2000 The Crow: Salvation Guard #1 Average Similar →
1999 Ride with the Devil George Average Similar →
1999 Made Men Caleb Flop Similar →
1999 The Shape - Flop Similar →
1998 The Tempest Overseer Average Similar →
1997 Truth or Consequences, N.M. Vago Wiseguy #3 Average Similar →
1996 Unforgivable George Hit Similar →
1995 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up Charlie Flop Similar →
1995 Walking Thunder Blood Coat Average Similar →
1994 Dumb and Dumber Waiter #3 (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1993 Wind Dancer Halfmoon Hit Similar →
1991 Dream Machine Juan Valdez Flop Similar →
1991 The Indian Runner Young Indian Runner Hit Similar →
1991 Spirit of the Eagle Running Wolf Average Similar →
1989 Tripwire Indian Fighter Flop Similar →
1989 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Michael Myers Flop Similar →
1988 Stranger on My Land Construction Worker Flop Similar →
1987 Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 Santa Climbing in Window (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1986 Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills Ashawakie Average Similar →
1983 Revenge of the Ninja Chief Average Similar →
1983 Sweet Sixteen Jason Longshadow Flop Similar →
1983 Il trovatore Ferrando Flop Similar →
1982 The Ghost Dance Excavation Worker Flop Similar →
1982 The Rogue & Grizzly Tonora Flop Similar →
1981 Legend of the Wild - Flop Similar →
1977 Last of the Mohicans Uncas Average Similar →
1976 Guardian of the Wilderness Teneiya Average Similar →
1974 The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams Nakoma Average Similar →

Don Shanks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Shanks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Shanks is "Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Don Shanks acted in?

Don Shanks has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Shanks?

Other notable films include "Wind Dancer", "Unforgivable", and "Halloween: 25 Years of Terror".