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Denis Shaw

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Apr 07 1921
Birthplace: Dulwich, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Denis Shaw is 49 years old
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Poster of The File of the Golden Goose
The File of the Golden Goose
Denis Shaw was 48 in The File of the Golden Goose as 'Vance'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1969
Poster of The Magnificent Six and ½: It's Not Cricket
The Magnificent Six and ½: It's Not Cricket
Denis Shaw was 48 in The Magnificent Six and ½: It's Not Cricket as 'Heavyset Workman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of The Magnificent Six and ½: Kontiki Kids
The Magnificent Six and ½: Kontiki Kids
Denis Shaw was 46 in The Magnificent Six and ½: Kontiki Kids as 'Nasty Workman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1968
Poster of The Viking Queen
The Viking Queen
Denis Shaw was 45 in The Viking Queen as 'Osiris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1967
Poster of The Deadly Affair
The Deadly Affair
Denis Shaw was 45 in The Deadly Affair as 'Wolfe - Publican'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1967
Poster of The Pirates of Blood River
The Pirates of Blood River
Denis Shaw was 41 in The Pirates of Blood River as 'Silver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1962
Poster of Nothing Barred
Nothing Barred
Denis Shaw was 40 in Nothing Barred as 'Convict'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of The Curse of the Werewolf
The Curse of the Werewolf
Denis Shaw was 40 in The Curse of the Werewolf as 'Gaoler'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Ticket to Paradise
Ticket to Paradise
Denis Shaw was 39 in Ticket to Paradise as 'Giuseppe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of The Night We Got the Bird
The Night We Got the Bird
Denis Shaw was 39 in The Night We Got the Bird as 'Manny's Stooge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1960
Poster of The Criminal
The Criminal
Denis Shaw was 39 in The Criminal as 'Taxi Customer at Racetrack (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Beyond the Curtain
Beyond the Curtain
Denis Shaw was 38 in Beyond the Curtain as 'Krumm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1960
Poster of The Mummy
The Mummy
Denis Shaw was 38 in The Mummy as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of The Man Who Could Cheat Death
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
Denis Shaw was 38 in The Man Who Could Cheat Death as 'Tavern Customer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1959
Poster of Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
Denis Shaw was 38 in Jack the Ripper as 'Simes'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1959
Poster of Innocent Meeting
Innocent Meeting
Denis Shaw was 37 in Innocent Meeting as 'Uncle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of The Great Van Robbery
The Great Van Robbery
Denis Shaw was 37 in The Great Van Robbery as 'Caesar Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1959
Poster of Naked Fury
Naked Fury
Denis Shaw was 37 in Naked Fury as 'Captain Horst'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Passport to Shame
Passport to Shame
Denis Shaw was 37 in Passport to Shame as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1958
Poster of A Woman Possessed
A Woman Possessed
Denis Shaw was 37 in A Woman Possessed as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1958
Poster of Soapbox Derby
Soapbox Derby
Denis Shaw was 36 in Soapbox Derby as 'Lender'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of The Depraved
The Depraved
Denis Shaw was 36 in The Depraved as 'Inspector O'Flynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957
Poster of Seven Thunders
Seven Thunders
Denis Shaw was 36 in Seven Thunders as 'Fat German Soldier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1957
Poster of Let's Be Happy
Let's Be Happy
Denis Shaw was 36 in Let's Be Happy as 'Fat Man in Train Corridor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1957
Poster of The Weapon
The Weapon
Denis Shaw was 35 in The Weapon as 'Groggins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
Denis Shaw was 34 in Who Done It? as 'Professor Stumpf'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1956
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Denis Shaw was 34 in The Prisoner as 'Plainclothesman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of The Colditz Story
The Colditz Story
Denis Shaw was 33 in The Colditz Story as 'Priem'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1955
Poster of Forbidden Cargo
Forbidden Cargo
Denis Shaw was 33 in Forbidden Cargo as 'Ship's Cook'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1954
Poster of House of Blackmail
House of Blackmail
Denis Shaw was 32 in House of Blackmail as 'Bassett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1953
Poster of The Long Memory
The Long Memory
Denis Shaw was 31 in The Long Memory as 'Shaw (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1953
Poster of Girdle of Gold
Girdle of Gold
Denis Shaw was 30 in Girdle of Gold as 'Choirmaster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bright's Boffins
Bright's Boffins
Denis Shaw was 49+ in Bright's Boffins
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 04 1970
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Denis Shaw was 46+ in The Prisoner as 'Shopkeeper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Denis Shaw was 43+ in Sherlock Holmes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1964
Poster of Stryker of the Yard
Stryker of the Yard
Denis Shaw was 40+ in Stryker of the Yard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Denis Shaw was 39+ in The Avengers as 'Murray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of International Detective
International Detective
Denis Shaw was 38+ in International Detective as 'Horse Carlucci, Victor Prado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 1959
Poster of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Denis Shaw was 34+ in The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Biggs (as Dennis Shaw)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Denis Shaw was 34+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Butcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955