Actor
Maxwell Shaw
Born February 21, 1929 in London, England, UK
Died August 21, 198516 films
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).
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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.
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First watchBen-Hur19597.9as Rower No. 43 (uncredited)In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure,…View filmEssential films
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16 films as actor- 1976The Incredible SarahFadinard
- 1975The Old Curiosity ShopIsaac Lint
- 1970Start the Revolution Without MeDuke de Sisi
- 1969The Oblong BoxHackett
- 1964The Life and Death of Lovely Karen GilhooleyLandlord
- 1964The Horse Without a HeadCesar
- 1964The CrunchMr Ken
- 1963The Barber of Stamford Hill
- 1962In Search of the CastawaysSailor
- 1962Number SixLuigi Pirani
- 1961The Two Worlds of Charlie GordonDr. Strauss
- 1960The Criminal1st Man at Party (uncredited)
- 1960Once More, with Feeling!Jascha Gendel / Grisha Gendel
- 1959Ben-HurRower No. 43 (uncredited)
- 1958The Man InsideDesk Clerk Lisbon
- 1958Tank Force!The Sheikh