Robert Shaw_
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
"Born — Died "
Born
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Novelist, Playwright
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Height
18000 cm (590'6")
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Mary Ure (1963-1975)
Education
Truro School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþiberhtaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 62,185 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 12
Notable
First credit at age 13 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 41 years (1940-1981)
Year context
Born in 1927 -- Lindbergh completes first solo transatlantic flight; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Filmography (29)
AWARDS (1)
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Hawthornden Prize
WON
Biography
Robert Archibald Shaw (9 August 1927 – 28 August 1978) was an English stage and film actor and novelist, remembered for his performances in The Sting, From Russia with Love, A Man for All Seasons, the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), Black Sunday (1977), The Deep (1977) and Jaws, where he played the shark hunter Quint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Robert Shaw?
Robert Shaw was born on and passed away on at the age of 51.
Where was Robert Shaw born?
Robert Shaw was born in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Robert Shaw been in?
Robert Shaw has 29 credits in our database. Notable titles include Avalanche Express (1979), End of the Game (1978), The Deep (1977), Black Sunday (1977), Robin and Marian (1976).
What is Robert Shaw known for?
Robert Shaw is primarily known as an actor. Robert Archibald Shaw (9 August 1927 – 28 August 1978) was an English stage and film actor and novelist, remembered for his performances in The…
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