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Don Shanks

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
46Total 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).

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Don Shanks Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Shanks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Don Shanks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Don Shanks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) movie poster
★6.9

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
★6.9
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
★6.7
Dumb and Dumber (1994) movie poster
★6.7

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Don Shanks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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 →
2011 Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! Defeated Player (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2008 Little Bear and the Master Caleb Egler 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 Primary Suspect Chief Lance 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 Last Resort Walking Far 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 →
1994 Heaven Sent Van Driver Flop Similar →
1993 Wind Dancer Halfmoon Hit Similar →
1993 The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain Indian holding an axe Average Similar →
1992 The Legend of Wolf Mountain Simcoe (uncredited) Flop 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 →
1976 The Adventures of Frontier Fremont Indian Flop 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 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Shanks?

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

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