Robert Shaye
Production1939Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Robert Kenneth Shaye (born March 3, 1939), often referred to as Bob Shaye, is an American businessman, film producer, director and actor. He is also the brother of actress Lin Shaye.
Known For
Freddy vs. Jason
Principal Shaye
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
Bartender (uncredited)
Cellular
Detective Looking Guy
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Lecturer
New Nightmare
Self
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Ticket Seller
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self
Acting History
2027
High in the Clouds
Producer
2023
Space Oddity
Executive Producer
2021
Night Teeth
Executive Producer
2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage)
2019
2018
Haunting on Fraternity Row
Executive Producer
2016
When the Bough Breaks
Producer
Shadowhunters
TVExecutive Producer
2013
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Executive Producer
2010
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Executive Producer
2007
Hairspray
Executive Producer
The Last Mimzy
Director
The Last Mimzy
Executive Producer
The Golden Compass
Executive Producer
2005
Return to Edge City
as Self
2004
2003
Freddy vs. Jason
as Principal Shaye
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Executive Producer
Freddy vs. Jason
Executive Producer
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Executive Producer
2001
Festival in Cannes
as Bert Shuster
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Executive Producer
2000
1999
Welcome to Primetime
as Self
1994
New Nightmare
as Self
New Nightmare
Executive Producer
1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)
The Nightmare Begins Again
as Minister
Blink
Executive Producer
The Nightmare Begins Again
Executive Producer
1991
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
as Ticket Seller
1990
Book of Love
Director
Heart Condition
Executive Producer
1988
Hairspray
Executive Producer
The Prince of Pennsylvania
Executive Producer
The Freddy Krueger Special
Producer
Critters 2
Executive Producer
Freddy's Nightmares
TVExecutive Producer• 44 eps
1987
1986
1985
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
as Bartender (uncredited)
1984
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Producer
1983
The First Time
Executive Producer
1982
1981
Polyester
Executive Producer
1972
1965
On Fighting Witches
Director
1964
Image
Director
1963
Image
Director
1959
Battle Flame
as Lt. Norris