M. P. Shankar (Kannada: ಎಮ್. ಪಿ. ಶಂಕರ್) (20 August 1935 – 17 July 2008) was a veteran Kannada film actor. He acted in films like Satya Harishchandra as 'Veera Baahu', Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Ratnamanjari etc.He produced the film Gandhada Gudi starring Rajkumar. He died on 17 July 2008 in Mysore.Shankar became famous for his rich voice and strong build. He dominated the villain space in the Kannada film industry for nearly a decade. He is also known as a director.