Robert Shaye
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- March 3, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1959–2027 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 90 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Robert Kenneth Shaye (Bob Shaye).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source Material:
Name: Robert Kenneth Shaye (also known as Bob Shaye, L.E. Moko).
Born: March 3, 1939.
Age: 87 years old (per source).
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Occupations: American businessman, film producer, director, and actor.
Known For: Production.
Known Credits: 78.
Family: Brother of actress Lin Shaye.
Robert Kenneth Shaye, also known as Bob Shaye or L.E. Moko, is an American businessman, film producer, director, and actor. Born on March 3, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, he is the brother of actress Lin Shaye. Shaye is recognized for his work in production and has 78 known credits.
Current word count: ~45 words.
Target: 90-130 words.
Problem: The source material is very sparse. To reach 90-130 words without inventing facts or using filler/fluff (which violates the "verifiable facts" and "neutral, encyclopedic prose" rule), I need to expand the presentation of the existing facts without adding new ones. However, if the facts provided don't allow for 90 words without being repetitive or "fluffy," I must prioritize accuracy and the "only verifiable facts" rule.
Wait: The prompt says "Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile". If the source material is insufficient to reach that length without violating the "no inventing/no guessing" rule, I have a conflict.
Let's re-examine the source:
Name: Robert Kenneth Shaye
Also known as: Bob Shaye, L.E. M
Career overview
Subject: Robert Kenneth Shaye (Bob Shaye).
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview focusing on Production.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Focus: Career overview (Production).
Name: Robert Kenneth Shaye (also known as Bob Shaye, L.E. Moko, Robert Kenneth Shaye).
Birth Date: March 3, 1939.
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Professions: American businessman, film producer, director, and actor.
Known For: Production.
Known Credits: 78.
Family: Brother of actress Lin Shaye.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Personal Details.
Robert Kenneth Shaye, who is also known as Bob Shaye or L.E. Moko, is an American businessman, film producer, director, and actor. Born on March 3, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Shaye is the brother of actress Lin Shaye.
Paragraph 2: Career/Production.
In his professional career, Shaye is recognized for his work in production. He has a total of 78 known credits.
Current Word Count Check:
"Robert Kenneth Shaye, who is also known as Bob Shaye or L.E. Moko, is an American businessman, film producer, director, and actor. Born on March 3, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Shaye is the brother of actress Lin Shaye. In his professional career, Shaye is recognized for his work in production. He has a total of 78 known credits."
Total words: ~60 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. The source material is extremely sparse.
Constraint Check: "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. You never invent or guess... If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
Conflict: The user wants 180-260 words, but the source material only provides about 50 words worth of unique facts.
Resolution: As an archivist following strict instructions, I cannot invent facts to meet a word count. However, I must try to expand the prose using the available facts without violating the "no invention" rule.
Available facts to expand:
1. Name: Robert Kenneth Shaye.
2. Aliases: Bob Shaye, L.E. Moko.
3. Professions: Businessman, film producer, director, actor.
4. Birth: March 3, 1939, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
5. Family: Brother of Lin Shaye (actress).
6. Known for: Production.
7. Credits: 78.
Drafting for length (without inventing):
Robert Kenneth Shaye is an American businessman, film producer, director, and actor. He is also known by the names Bob Shaye and L.E. Moko. Shaye was born on March 3, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is the brother of the actress Lin Shaye.
Regarding his professional career, Shaye is specifically known for his work in production. His professional history includes a total of 78 known credits.
Word Count Check: ~75 words.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
90 titles- High in the Clouds (2027) Producer
- Space Oddity (2023) Executive Producer
- Night Teeth (2021) Executive Producer
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis (2020) as Self
- Ambition (2019) Director
- Ambition (2019) Producer
- Searching for Mr. Rugoff (2019) as Self
- Haunting on Fraternity Row (2018) Executive Producer
- Shadowhunters (2016) Executive Producer
- When the Bough Breaks (2016) Producer
- Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (2014) as Self
- The Last Impresario (2014) as Self
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) Executive Producer
- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) as Self
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Executive Producer
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
- The Golden Compass (2007) Executive Producer
- Hairspray (2007) Executive Producer
- The Last Mimzy (2007) Director
- The Last Mimzy (2007) Executive Producer
- The Roots of 'Hairspray' (2007) as Self
- Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) as Self
- The House That Freddy Built (2006) as Self
- Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2006) as Self
- Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2006) as Self
- Introducing Cameron Diaz (2005) as Self
- Cartoon Logic (2005) as Self
- Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask” (2005) as Self
- Return to Edge City (2005) as Self
- Cellular (2004) as Detective Looking Guy
- Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre (2004) as Self
- Genesis: Development Hell (2004) as Self
- Meet Bob Shaye (2004) as Self
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Executive Producer
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003) as Principal Shaye
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Executive Producer
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Executive Producer
- The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (2002) as Self
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Executive Producer
- Festival in Cannes (2001) as Bert Shuster
- Frequency (2000) Executive Producer
- That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) as Self
- Divine Trash (2000) as Self
- The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" (2000) as Self
- The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" (2000) Thanks
- Welcome to Primetime (1999) as Self
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) as Robert Shaye
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) Executive Producer
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)
- Blink (1993) Executive Producer
- The Nightmare Begins Again (1993) as Minister
- The Nightmare Begins Again (1993) Executive Producer
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) as Ticket Seller
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) Producer
- Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story (1991) as Self
- Heart Condition (1990) Executive Producer
- Book of Love (1990) Director
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) Producer
- The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989) Thanks
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) Executive Producer
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) as Lecturer
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) Producer
- Hairspray (1988) Executive Producer
- Critters 2 (1988) Executive Producer
- The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) Executive Producer
- The Freddy Krueger Special (1988) Producer
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Producer
- The Hidden (1987) Producer
- My Demon Lover (1987) Producer
- Stranded (1987) Executive Producer
- Critters (1986) Executive Producer
- Quiet Cool (1986) as Franklin
- Quiet Cool (1986) Producer
- A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) as Bartender (uncredited)
- A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) Producer
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Producer
- The First Time (1983) Executive Producer
- Alone in the Dark (1982) Story
- Alone in the Dark (1982) Producer
- Xtro (1982) Executive Producer
- Polyester (1981) Executive Producer
- Polyester (1981) Presenter
- Stunts (1977) Scenario Writer
- Stunts (1977) Executive Producer
- The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival (1972) Director
- On Fighting Witches (1965) Director
- Image (1964) Director
- Image (1963) Director
- Battle Flame (1959) as Lt. Norris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Shaye best known for?
Robert Shaye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Night Teeth (2021), Haunting on Fraternity Row (2018), Shadowhunters (2016), When the Bough Breaks (2016).
When and where was Robert Shaye born?
Robert Shaye was born on March 3, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Robert Shaye have?
Robert Shaye has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2027.
What is Robert Shaye's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert Kenneth Shaye (Bob Shaye). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: Name: Robert Kenneth Shaye (also known as Bob Shaye, L.E. Moko). Born: Ma...
Robert Shaye by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (2014) as Self — aged about 75
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) as Robert Shaye — aged about 55
- Cellular (2004) as Detective Looking Guy — aged about 65
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003) as Principal Shaye — aged about 64
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited) — aged about 54
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) as Lecturer — aged about 49
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