Ian Shaw
Biography
Ian Shaw is a British stage, film, and television actor and playwright. Born on December 18, 1969, he is the son of Robert Shaw. As a playwright, he co-wrote The Shark Is Broken with Joseph Nixon, a play about the making of the film Jaws, in which his father starred. The play made its debut in 2019, with Ian Shaw performing in the production by playing his father. His professional background includes twenty-one known credits in acting across his career.
Career overview
Ian Shaw is a British stage, film, and television actor and playwright. He was born on December 18, 1969. As an actor, he has recorded twenty-one known credits according to profile data on The Movie Database.
Alongside his acting career, Shaw is a playwright who co-wrote the play The Shark Is Broken with Joseph Nixon. The play focuses on the making of the film Jaws, in which his father, Robert Shaw, starred. The production made its debut in 2019, with Ian Shaw performing the role of his father.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) as Self
- The Shark Is Broken (2025) as Robert Shaw
- The Shark Is Broken (2025) Writer
- Doctor Who (2024) as Newsreader
- Jaws, a Monstrous Success (2024) as Self
- Help! My House Is Haunted! (2018) as Narrator / Himself
- National Theatre Live: War Horse (2014) as Friedrich Müller
- Johnny English Reborn (2011) as Agent Number Two
- Edgar Allan Poe's House of Usher (2008) as Narrator
- The Contract (2006) as Michaels
- The Boys & Girl from County Clare (2003) as Johnny
- Watership Down (1999) as Hazel (voice)
- Wuthering Heights (1998) as Hindley
- Ghosts (1995) as Captain Alex McClean
- Sharpe's Gold (1995) as Lieutenant Ayres
- Moondance (1995) as Patrick
- Sharpe (1993) as Lt. Ayres
- Century (1993) as Meredith
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Captain Anthony Gibson
- Slammer Girls (1987) Original Music Composer
- Casualty (1986) as Sean
- The Haunting in Wicker Park as Reverend Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Shaw best known for?
Ian Shaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doctor Who (2024), Johnny English Reborn (2011), The Contract (2006), Bloodsport (1988).
When and where was Ian Shaw born?
Ian Shaw was born on December 18, 1969.
How many credits does Ian Shaw have?
Ian Shaw has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Ian Shaw's background in cinema and television?
Ian Shaw is a British stage, film, and television actor and playwright. Born on December 18, 1969, he is the son of Robert Shaw. As a playwright, he co-wrote The Shark Is Broken with Joseph Nixon, a play about the making of the film Jaws, in which his father starred. The play made its debut in 2019, with Ian Shaw perfo...