Shankar Nag was born on November 9, 1954 in Udupi, Karnataka, India. He was an actor and director, known for Geetha (1981), Minchina Oata (1980) and Ondu Muthina Kathe (1987). He was married to Arundathi Nag. He died on September 30, 1990 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Shankar Nag received the inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film "Ondanondu Kaladalli".