Dick Shawn
Biography
Dick Shawn was an American actor born on December 1, 1923, in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was also known as Richard Schul. Shawn had 63 known acting credits. He appeared in films such as The Wizard of Baghdad and Wake Me When It's Over. Shawn died on April 17, 1987, at the age of 63. He was known for his acting work and had a unique talent that was difficult to categorize. Shawn's career spanned several decades and included various film roles.
Career overview
Dick Shawn was an American actor who began to gain recognition during the 1950s and early 1960s. He was known for playing cool cats and had a unique talent that was difficult to tap into. Shawn was top-billed in the 1960 film The Wizard of Baghdad, where he played a hip, laid back genie. However, the film was not well received.
Shawn seemed to fare better in smaller roles, such as in the 1960 film Wake Me When It's Over, where he played a hustling soldier alongside comedian Ernie Kovacs. He had a total of 63 known acting credits throughout his career. Shawn's acting style was considered eclectic and ahead of its time, making it challenging for him to achieve mainstream success.
Dick Shawn was born on December 1, 1923, in Buffalo, New York, and passed away on April 17, 1987, at the age of 63. He was also known as Richard Schul. Despite the difficulties in showcasing his talents, Shawn remained active in the entertainment industry, leaving behind a body of work that showcased his unique acting style.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Leave 'em Laughing (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Batman & Robin (1997) as Snow Miser (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (1991) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Rented Lips (1988) as Charlie Slater
- Maid to Order (1987) as Stan Starkey
- Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987) as Self
- Captain EO (1986) as Commander Bog
- The Making of Captain EO (1986) as Self
- The Check is in the Mail... (1986) as Donald
- The Tommy Chong Roast (1986)
- The Perils of P.K (1986) as The Psychiatrist
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Cold Reading")
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Joe Willoughby
- Hail to the Chief (1985) as Ivan Zolotov
- Water (1985) as Deke Halliday
- The Emperor's New Clothes (1985) as Emperor
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Bo Gumbs
- Angel (1984) as Mae
- Best Chest in the West (1984) as Self - Host
- The Secret Diary of Sigmund Freud (1984) as The Ultimate Patient
- Young Warriors (1983) as Professor Hoover
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Edgar Eisenberg
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Guest Interviewee
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Emperor
- Madame's Place (1982) as Self
- Good-bye Cruel World (1982) as Rodney Pointsetter / Ainsley Pointsetter
- Good-bye Cruel World (1982) Screenplay
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Buzz Benoit
- Love at First Bite (1979) as Lieutenant Ferguson NYPD
- Fast Friends (1979) as Deke Edwards
- Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration (1979) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as David Jackson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Harvey Blanchard
- Looking Up (1977) as Manny Lander
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) as Snow Miser (voice)
- Evil Roy Slade (1972) as Marshal Bing Bell
- Dames at Sea (1971) as Lucky
- Annie: The Women in the Life of a Man (1970) as Himself
- Medical Center (1969)
- The Happy Ending (1969) as Harry Bricker
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Producers (1968) as Lorenzo St. DuBois (L.S.D.)
- That Girl (1966)
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Paul Benderhof
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) as Captain Lionel Cash
- Penelope (1966) as Dr. Gregory Mannix
- Way... Way Out (1966) as Igor Valkleinokov
- A Very Special Favor (1965) as Arnold Plum
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as Sylvester Marcus
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Ace Winthrop
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Wizard of Baghdad (1961) as Genii-Ali Mahmud
- Wake Me When It's Over (1960) as Gus Brubaker
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Charlie Wilson
- The All-Star Christmas Show (1958) as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Opposite Sex (1956) as Singer
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Felix Franklin
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dick Shawn best known for?
Dick Shawn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman & Robin (1997), Captain EO (1986), 37 Grad (1994), The Twilight Zone (1985).
When and where was Dick Shawn born?
Dick Shawn was born on December 1, 1923 in Buffalo, New York, USA. They passed away on April 17, 1987.
How many credits does Dick Shawn have?
Dick Shawn has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2020.
What is Dick Shawn's background in cinema and television?
Dick Shawn was an American actor born on December 1, 1923, in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was also known as Richard Schul. Shawn had 63 known acting credits. He appeared in films such as The Wizard of Baghdad and Wake Me When It's Over. Shawn died on April 17, 1987, at the age of 63. He was known for his acting work and...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 39
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Guest Interviewee — aged about 58
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Emperor — aged about 58
- Captain EO (1986) as Commander Bog — aged about 62
- Madame's Place (1982) as Self — aged about 58
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Cold Reading") — aged about 61
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