Tessa Shaw
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 30, 1936 in Edmonton, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1963–1989 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 4 credits in database
Biography
Tessa Shaw is an English actress born on April 30, 1936, in Edmonton, London. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her professional acting credits include appearances in the television programs Doctor Who, Press Gang, and BBC Play of the Month, as well as the production Amy, Wonderful Amy. Within the Doctor Who franchise, she played a UNIT officer in the television story Spearhead from Space and provided the voice for the Bordinan in the audio story Faith. According to historical records, Shaw is a direct descendant of the actor William Powell and is related to the Victorian folk heroine Grace Darling. She has four known acting credits.
Career overview
Tessa Shaw is an English actress born on April 30, 1936, in Edmonton, London. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her professional acting career includes credits in both television and audio productions. Among her notable television appearances, she played a UNIT officer in the Doctor Who story Spearhead from Space. Her other television work includes roles in Murphy's Mob, Press Gang, and BBC Play of the Month. She also appeared in the production titled Amy, Wonderful Amy.
In addition to her television work, Shaw has contributed to audio storytelling. She provided the voice for the Bordinan in the audio production titled Faith. According to her biographical records, she is a descendant of the actor William Powell, who was a protege of the 18th-century actor and manager David Garrick. Her family history also includes the Victorian folk heroine Grace Darling. Shaw has accumulated four known acting credits throughout her career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
4 titles- Press Gang (1989) as Librarian
- Amy, Wonderful Amy (1974) as Amy Johnson
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Miss Quested
- Doctor Who (1963) as UNIT Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tessa Shaw best known for?
Tessa Shaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Press Gang (1989), Sansho the Bailiff (1954), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).
When and where was Tessa Shaw born?
Tessa Shaw was born on April 30, 1936 in Edmonton, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Tessa Shaw have?
Tessa Shaw has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 1989.
What is Tessa Shaw's background in cinema and television?
Tessa Shaw is an English actress born on April 30, 1936, in Edmonton, London. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her professional acting credits include appearances in the television programs Doctor Who, Press Gang, and BBC Play of the Month, as well as the production Amy, Wonderful...
Tessa Shaw by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who (1963) as UNIT Officer — aged about 27
- Press Gang (1989) as Librarian — aged about 53
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Miss Quested — aged about 29
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