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Maxwell Shaw

Acting · 1929–1985 · London, 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.

Known for

Filmography

1976The Incredible SarahFadinard
1975The Old Curiosity ShopIsaac Lint
1975The SweeneyColin Raleigh
1975Sporting ChanceVine (archive footage)
1974Father BrownAshley
1973Men of AffairsColonel Selim
1972The ProtectorsBaruna
1971The Persuaders!Vine
1970UFODr. Shroeder
1970Start the Revolution Without MeDuke de Sisi
1969The Oblong BoxHackett
1968Nicholas NicklebyMr. Mantalini
1965Gideon's WayMark 'Frisky' Lee
1964The Life and Death of Lovely Karen GilhooleyLandlord
1964Story ParadeJoseph
1964The Horse Without a HeadCesar
1964The CrunchMr Ken
1963EspionageAlbert
1963The Barber of Stamford Hill
1962In Search of the CastawaysSailor
1962The SaintSpencer Vallance
1962Man of the WorldKlos
1962SuspenseStefan
1962Number SixLuigi Pirani
1961The Two Worlds of Charlie GordonDr. Strauss
1960Sunday-Night PlayThe Guard
1960The Criminal1st Man at Party (uncredited)
1960Danger ManGhazi
1960Once More, with Feeling!Jascha Gendel / Grisha Gendel
1959Ben-HurRower No. 43 (uncredited)
1958The Man InsideDesk Clerk Lisbon
1958Tank Force!The Sheikh
1956The BuccaneersSharp

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