Maxwell Shaw
British actor (1929–1985)
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Maxwell Shaw[1] (21 February 1929 – 21 August 1985 in London, England)[2][3] was an actor, known for The Barber of Stamford Hill (1962), Once More, with Feeling! (1960) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950).[4][5] He is best remembered for his television work, but he also appeared in many feature films of the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s.[6][7] 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.[10]
Partial filmography
- 1956 David Copperfield - Uriah Heep
- 1958 No Time to Die - the Sheikh
- 1959 Ben-Hur - Galley slave (uncredited)
- 1960 Once More, with Feeling! - Jascha Gendel / Grisha Gendel
- 1962 Dr. No - communications operator (uncredited)
- 1962 The Barber of Stamford Hill - Dober
- 1962 Number Six - Luigi Pirani
- 1962 In Search of the Castaways - sailor
- 1964 The Saint: The Imprudent Politician - Spencer Vallance
- 1968 Nicholas Nickleby - Mr. Mantalini
- 1969 The Oblong Box - Hackett
- 1970-71 UFO - Dr. Schroeder
- 1974 Father Brown: The Quick One - Ashley
- 1974 Special Branch: Intercept - Hodges
- 1975 Mister Quilp - Isaac List
- 1976 The Incredible Sarah - Fadinard
- 1976 The Sweeney: Sweet Smell of Succession - Colin Raleigh
