Denis Shaw
Biography
Denis Shaw works in acting. Born April 7, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Avengers (1961) as Murray
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Matvei
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Butcher
- The Prisoner (1967) as Shopkeeper
- Espionage (1963) as Frohlich
- Sherlock Holmes (1964)
- International Detective (1959) as Horse Carlucci
- International Detective (1959) as Victor Prado
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Biggs
- Bright's Boffins (1970)
- Londoners (1965) as Louie
- The Misfit (1970) as Aircraft Passenger
- The Mummy (1959) as Mike
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969) as Wu Tong
- The Prisoner (1955) as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ziggy
- The Viking Queen (1967) as Osiris
- The Deadly Affair (1967) as Wolfe - Publican
- The Colditz Story (1955) as Priem
- The Criminal (1960) as Taxi Customer at Racetrack (uncredited)
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as Gaoler
- The Hellfire Club (1961) as Sir Richard Benlow
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Sinister Passenger (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Denis Shaw best known for?
Denis Shaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Avengers (1961), Theatre 625 (1964), The Replacements (2000), The Prisoner (1967).
When and where was Denis Shaw born?
Denis Shaw was born on April 7, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Denis Shaw have?
Denis Shaw has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1970.
What is Denis Shaw's background in cinema and television?
Douglas "Denis" Findlay Shaw (7 February 1921 – 28 February 1971) was a British character actor who specialized in portraying villains. Shaw was born in Dulwich on 7 February 1921. In the 1950s and 1960s, he was frequently cast as villains in films and television shows, most notably as the German guard Priem in The Co...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Biggs — aged about 34
- The Avengers (1961) as Murray — aged about 40
- The Prisoner (1967) as Shopkeeper — aged about 46
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Matvei — aged about 43
- The Colditz Story (1955) as Priem — aged about 34
- Sherlock Holmes (1964) — aged about 43
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