Michael Shanks , a Canadian actor best known to U.S. audiences for his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1 , ventured into television and film after spending two years with the Stratford Shakspeare Festival. He has managed to take on numerous guest shots on other televison series and film whenever SG-1 has been on hiatus and seems to always be looking for work that presents a challenge. His work in Local Custom is a tour de force and has pleased both fans of the authors Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, and Michael’s fans, but also a multitude of audio book listeners who have experienced his special touch.