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Maxwell Shaw

Maxwell Shaw

Acting1929London, England, UK

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.

Acting History

1976
The Sweeney
TVas Colin Raleigh1 eps
1975
Sporting Chance
as Vine (archive footage)
1973
The Protectors
TVas Baruna1 eps
1972
The Persuaders!
TVas Vine1 eps
1970
UFO
TVas Dr. Shroeder4 eps
1969
The Oblong Box
as Hackett
1968
Nicholas Nickleby
TVas Mr. Mantalini
1965
Gideon's Way
TVas Mark 'Frisky' Lee1 eps
1964
The Crunch
as Mr Ken
The Saint
TVas Spencer Vallance1 eps
Story Parade
TVas Joseph
1962
1960
Once More, with Feeling!
as Jascha Gendel / Grisha Gendel
1959
Ben-Hur
as Rower No. 43 (uncredited)
1958
Tank Force!
as The Sheikh
The Man Inside
as Desk Clerk Lisbon
1956
The Buccaneers
TVas Sharp

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/21/1929
Day of Death
8/21/1985
Place of Birth
London, England, UK