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Maxwell Shaw
Actor

Maxwell Shaw

21 Feb 1929Born
21 Aug 1985Died
56Age at death
35Credits

Biography

Maxwell Shaw (21 February 1929 – 21 August 1985 in London, England) was an actor, known for The Barber of Stamford Hill (1962), Once More, with Feeling! (1960) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He is best remembered for his television work, but he also appeared in many feature films of the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. He appeared as Mark 'Frisky' Lee in Gideon's Way (episode "Big Fish, Little Fish") (1964).

His Broadway credits include The Hostage.[8][9] He had a small role in Ben-Hur (1959).

He was married to casting director Rose Tobias Shaw.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1979Thomas & SarahSeries: Monsieur Defarge (1 episode)
  2. 1976The Incredible SarahFilm: Fadinard
  3. 1975The Old Curiosity ShopFilm: Isaac Lint
  4. 1975The SweeneySeries: Colin Raleigh (1 episode)
  5. 1975Sporting ChanceFilm: Vine (archive footage)
  6. 1974Father BrownSeries: Ashley (1 episode)
  7. 1973Men of AffairsSeries: Colonel Selim (1 episode)
  8. 1972The ProtectorsSeries: Baruna (1 episode)
  9. 1971The Persuaders!Series: Vine (1 episode)
  10. 1970UFOSeries: Dr. Shroeder (4 episodes)
  11. 1970Start the Revolution Without MeFilm: Duke de Sisi
  12. 1969The Oblong BoxFilm: Hackett
  13. 1968Nicholas NicklebySeries: Mr. Mantalini (6 episodes)
  14. 1967Man in a SuitcaseSeries: Giulio (1 episode)
  15. 1965Gideon's WaySeries: Mark 'Frisky' Lee (1 episode)
  16. 1964The Life and Death of Lovely Karen GilhooleyFilm: Landlord
  17. 1964Story ParadeSeries: Joseph (1 episode)
  18. 1964The Horse Without a HeadFilm: Cesar
  19. 1964The CrunchFilm: Mr Ken
  20. 1963EspionageSeries: Albert, Lindemann (1 episode)
  21. 1963The Barber of Stamford HillFilm
  22. 1962In Search of the CastawaysFilm: Sailor
  23. 1962The SaintSeries: Spencer Vallance (1 episode)
  24. 1962Man of the WorldSeries: Klos (1 episode)
  25. 1962SuspenseSeries: Stefan (1 episode)
  26. 1962Number SixFilm: Luigi Pirani
  27. 1961The Two Worlds of Charlie GordonFilm: Dr. Strauss
  28. 1960Sunday-Night PlaySeries: The Guard (1 episode)
  29. 1960The CriminalFilm: 1st Man at Party (uncredited)
  30. 1960Danger ManSeries: Ghazi (1 episode)
  31. 1960Once More, with Feeling!Film: Jascha Gendel / Grisha Gendel
  32. 1959Ben-HurFilm: Rower No. 43 (uncredited)
  33. 1958The Man InsideFilm: Desk Clerk Lisbon
  34. 1958Tank Force!Film: The Sheikh
  35. 1956The BuccaneersSeries: Sharp (1 episode)

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