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Martin Shaw

Actor

Martin Shaw

Born January 21, 1945 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK22 films

Martin Shaw (born 21 January 1945) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the television series The Professionals, The Chief, Judge John Deed and Inspector George Gently. He has also acted on stage and in film, and has narrated numerous audiobooks and presented various television series, including the 2006 series Martin Shaw: Aviators.

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Macbeth posterFirst watchMacbeth19717.1as BanquoScotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good…View film

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Filmography

22 films as actor
  1. 20176 DaysJohn Dellow
  2. 2004The Murder RoomAdam Dalgliesh
  3. 1992Black and BlueChief Supt. Mike Barclay
  4. 1990Ladder of SwordsDon DeMarco
  5. 1988The Most Dangerous Man in the WorldSuleiman
  6. 1988IntrigueRoskov
  7. 1984FaceliftZax
  8. 1983The Hound of the BaskervillesSir Henry Baskerville
  9. 1982East LynneArchibald Carlyle
  10. 1980Cream in My CoffeeJack Butcher
  11. 1977Our KidPaul
  12. 1976Beasts: BuddyboyDave
  13. 1975Love's Labour's LostKing Ferdinand
  14. 1975Operation: DaybreakKarel Curda
  15. 1974ElectraOrestes
  16. 1973The Golden Voyage of SinbadRachid
  17. 1973Achilles HeelDave Irwin
  18. 1971MacbethBanquo
  19. 1970HamletHoratio
  20. 1969Two Feet Off the GroundNorm
  21. 1967Son of the CityGeorge Leese
  22. 1967Travelling LightArnold Champion