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Robert Shaw

Bio: Robert Archibald Shaw (9 August 1927 – 28 August 1978) was an English stage and film actor and novelist, remembered for his performances in The Sting, From Russia with Love, A Man for All Seasons, the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), Black Sunday (1977), The Deep (1977) and Jaws, where he played the shark hunter Quint.
Born: Tue, Aug 09 1927
Birthplace: Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK

Death: Mon, Aug 28 1978
Robert Shaw is 51 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Godzilla Apex
Godzilla Apex
Robert Shaw would have been no older than 51 in Godzilla Apex as '"TAKE CLEAR OF THE LINE"'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Discovering Hamlet
Discovering Hamlet
Robert Shaw would have been no older than 51 in Discovering Hamlet as 'Claudius (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011
Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
Robert Shaw would have been no older than 51 in Best Ever Bond as 'Red Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Avalanche Express
Avalanche Express
Robert Shaw would have been no older than 51 in Avalanche Express as 'General Markenkov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1979
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Robert Shaw would have been no older than 51 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Force 10 from Navarone
Force 10 from Navarone
Robert Shaw was 51 in Force 10 from Navarone as 'Mallory'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1978
Poster of End of the Game
End of the Game
Robert Shaw was 50 in End of the Game as 'Richard Gastmann'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1978
Poster of The Deep
The Deep
Robert Shaw was 49 in The Deep as 'Romer Treece'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of Black Sunday
Black Sunday
Robert Shaw was 49 in Black Sunday as 'Kabakov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
Robert Shaw was 48 in Swashbuckler as 'Ned Lynch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1976
Poster of Robin and Marian
Robin and Marian
Robert Shaw was 48 in Robin and Marian as 'Sheriff of Nottingham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1976
Poster of Diamonds
Diamonds
Robert Shaw was 48 in Diamonds as 'Charles / Earl Hodgson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1975
Poster of Jaws
Jaws
Robert Shaw was 47 in Jaws as 'Quint'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975
Poster of New England Our Way
New England Our Way
Robert Shaw was 47 in New England Our Way as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1974
Poster of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Robert Shaw was 47 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as 'Blue'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of The Break
The Break
Robert Shaw was 46 in The Break as 'Giles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1974
Poster of The Sting
The Sting
Robert Shaw was 46 in The Sting as 'Doyle Lonnegan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1973
Poster of The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Robert Shaw was 46 in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad as 'The Oracle of all knowledge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1973
Poster of The Hireling
The Hireling
Robert Shaw was 45 in The Hireling as 'Steven Ledbetter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1973
Poster of A Reflection of Fear
A Reflection of Fear
Robert Shaw was 45 in A Reflection of Fear as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1973
Poster of Young Winston
Young Winston
Robert Shaw was 44 in Young Winston as 'Lord Randolph Churchill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1972
Poster of A Town Called Hell
A Town Called Hell
Robert Shaw was 44 in A Town Called Hell as 'The Priest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1971
Poster of Figures in a Landscape
Figures in a Landscape
Robert Shaw was 43 in Figures in a Landscape as 'MacConnachie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of The Royal Hunt of the Sun
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Robert Shaw was 42 in The Royal Hunt of the Sun as 'Francisco Pizarro'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Robert Shaw was 42 in Battle of Britain as 'Squadron Leader Skipper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party
Robert Shaw was 41 in The Birthday Party as 'Stanley Webber'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1968
Poster of Luther
Luther
Robert Shaw was 40 in Luther as 'Martin Luther'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1968
Poster of Custer of the West
Custer of the West
Robert Shaw was 40 in Custer of the West as 'George Armstrong Custer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1967
Poster of A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons
Robert Shaw was 39 in A Man for All Seasons as 'King Henry VIII'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1966
Poster of Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
Robert Shaw was 38 in Battle of the Bulge as 'Col Hessler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of The Incredible World of James Bond
The Incredible World of James Bond
Robert Shaw was 38 in The Incredible World of James Bond as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1965
Poster of Carol for Another Christmas
Carol for Another Christmas
Robert Shaw was 37 in Carol for Another Christmas as 'Ghost of Christmas Future'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1964
Poster of The Luck of Ginger Coffey
The Luck of Ginger Coffey
Robert Shaw was 37 in The Luck of Ginger Coffey as 'Ginger Coffey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 1964
Poster of Hamlet at Elsinore
Hamlet at Elsinore
Robert Shaw was 36 in Hamlet at Elsinore as 'Claudius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1964
Poster of The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Robert Shaw was 36 in The Caretaker as 'Aston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1964
Poster of From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love
Robert Shaw was 36 in From Russia with Love as 'Donald 'Red' Grant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Tomorrow at Ten
Tomorrow at Ten
Robert Shaw was 35 in Tomorrow at Ten as 'Marlowe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of The Valiant
The Valiant
Robert Shaw was 34 in The Valiant as 'Lieutenant Field'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1962
Poster of The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
Robert Shaw was 34 in The Winter's Tale as 'Leontes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1962
Poster of North to the Dales
North to the Dales
Robert Shaw was 34 in North to the Dales as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Libel
Libel
Robert Shaw was 32 in Libel as 'First Photographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of Sea Fury
Sea Fury
Robert Shaw was 31 in Sea Fury as 'Gorman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1958
Poster of Holiday
Holiday
Robert Shaw was 29 in Holiday as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1957
Poster of A Hill in Korea
A Hill in Korea
Robert Shaw was 29 in A Hill in Korea as 'LCpl. Hodge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 1956
Poster of Doublecross
Doublecross
Robert Shaw was 28 in Doublecross as 'Ernest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters
Robert Shaw was 27 in The Dam Busters as 'Flt / Sgt. J. Pulford, D.F.M.'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1955
Poster of Yorkshire Sands
Yorkshire Sands
Robert Shaw was 27 in Yorkshire Sands as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of The Peak District
The Peak District
Robert Shaw was 26 in The Peak District as 'Self – Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1954
Poster of The Lavender Hill Mob
The Lavender Hill Mob
Robert Shaw was 23 in The Lavender Hill Mob as 'Chemist at Police Exhibition'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1951

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Robert Shaw was 40+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Robert Shaw was 40+ in Omnibus as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Robert Shaw was 35+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Robert Shaw was 33+ in Danger Man as 'Tony Costello'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell
Robert Shaw was 31+ in The Adventures of William Tell as 'Peter von Breck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1958
Poster of White Hunter
White Hunter
Robert Shaw was 30+ in White Hunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1957
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Robert Shaw was 29+ in The Buccaneers as 'Capt. Dan Tempest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Robert Shaw was 28+ in The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Lord Anthony Dewhurst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1955